20805261Music Theory 1
Course Information
Description
Through a study of melodic and harmonic compositional language, students will analyze and compose music in the style of the common practice period. Students complete a final composition project exhibiting principles of voice leading. Requires literacy in Western musical notation, understanding of keys, and major and minor scales.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Analyze and compose root-position chords and inverted chords within harmonic progressions
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing daily assignments
    by completing written quizzes
    by completing a mid-term examination with a grade of "C" or better
    by completing a final examination with a grade of "C" or better
    by completing a final composition project
    by participating actively in class discussions
    Criteria
    you notate pitch correctly and legibly according to rules of Western notation
    you notate rhythm correctly and legibly according to rules of Western notation
    you draw musical symbols correctly and legibly according to rules of Western notation
    you draw analytical markings correctly and legibly according to standard models
    you align analytical markings correctly with musical notation
    you write about music using appropriate vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax
    you complete assignments on time and according to prescribed directions
    you complete the final composition project on time and according to prescribed format
    you contribute original thoughts in class discussion topics
    you are attentive to comments of other students
    you respond appropriately to comments of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in class discussions

  2. Analyze and compose cadences
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing daily assignments
    by completing written quizzes
    by completing a mid-term examination with a grade of "C" or better
    by completing a final examination with a grade of "C" or better
    by completing a final composition project
    by participating actively in class discussions
    Criteria
    you notate pitch correctly and legibly according to rules of Western notation
    you notate rhythm correctly and legibly according to rules of Western notation
    you draw musical symbols correctly and legibly according to rules of Western notation
    you draw analytical markings correctly and legibly according to standard models
    you align analytical markings correctly with musical notation
    you write about music using appropriate vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax
    you complete assignments on time and according to prescribed directions
    you complete the final composition project on time and according to prescribed format
    you contribute original thoughts in class discussion topics
    you are attentive to comments of other students
    you respond appropriately to comments of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in class discussions

  3. Compose first-species counterpoint
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing daily assignments
    by completing written quizzes
    by completing a mid-term examination with a grade of "C" or better
    by completing a final examination with a grade of "C" or better
    by completing a final composition project
    by participating actively in class discussions
    Criteria
    you notate pitch correctly and legibly according to rules of Western notation
    you notate rhythm correctly and legibly according to rules of Western notation
    you draw musical symbols correctly and legibly according to rules of Western notation
    you draw analytical markings correctly and legibly according to standard models
    you align analytical markings correctly with musical notation
    you write about music using appropriate vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax
    you complete assignments on time and according to prescribed directions
    you complete the final composition project on time and according to prescribed format
    you contribute original thoughts in class discussion topics
    you are attentive to comments of other students
    you respond appropriately to comments of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in class discussions

  4. Analyze and compose music in four-voice texture according to voice leading rules of the common-practice period
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing daily assignments
    by completing written quizzes
    by completing a mid-term examination with a grade of "C" or better
    by completing a final examination with a grade of "C" or better
    by completing a final composition project
    by participating actively in class discussions
    Criteria
    you notate pitch correctly and legibly according to rules of Western notation
    you notate rhythm correctly and legibly according to rules of Western notation
    you draw musical symbols correctly and legibly according to rules of Western notation
    you draw analytical markings correctly and legibly according to standard models
    you align analytical markings correctly with musical notation
    you write about music using appropriate vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax
    you complete assignments on time and according to prescribed directions
    you complete the final composition project on time and according to prescribed format
    you contribute original thoughts in class discussion topics
    you are attentive to comments of other students
    you respond appropriately to comments of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in class discussions

  5. Analyze and compose non-harmonic tones
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing daily assignments
    by completing written quizzes
    by completing a mid-term examination with a grade of "C" or better
    by completing a final examination with a grade of "C" or better
    by completing a final composition project
    by participating actively in class discussions
    Criteria
    you notate pitch correctly and legibly according to rules of Western notation
    you notate rhythm correctly and legibly according to rules of Western notation
    you draw musical symbols correctly and legibly according to rules of Western notation
    you draw analytical markings correctly and legibly according to standard models
    you align analytical markings correctly with musical notation
    you write about music using appropriate vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax
    you complete assignments on time and according to prescribed directions
    you complete the final composition project on time and according to prescribed format
    you contribute original thoughts in class discussion topics
    you are attentive to comments of other students
    you respond appropriately to comments of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in class discussions

  6. Perform fundamental exercises at the piano keyboard
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing daily assignments
    by completing keyboard quizzes
    by participating actively in class discussions
    Criteria
    you perform indicated fingerings
    you perform at a steady tempo
    you perform at the indicated tempo
    you perform with correct posture
    you perform with correct hand position
    you complete assignments on time and according to prescribed directions
    you are attentive to comments of other students
    you respond appropriately to comments of the instructor and of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in class discussions