Course

20805262 Music Theory 2
Course Information
Description
This course further develops the content of Music Theory 1 by expanding diatonic harmonic structures to include seventh chords and non-diatonic harmonies. Students will analyze music featuring tonal modulation. Students will also analyze musical forms employing both micro- and macro-level terminology. Theoretical skills will be applied to practical keyboard exercises. Completion of a final composition project in homophonic texture and in the prevailing style of the common practice period is required.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Analyze and compose diatonic seventh chords
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing daily assignments
    by completing 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 the instructor and of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in class discussions

  2. Analyze and compose non-diatonic harmonies
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing daily assignments
    by completing 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 the instructor and of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in class discussions

  3. Analyze and compose music that incorporates tonicization and modulation
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing daily assignments
    by completing 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 the instructor and of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in class discussions

  4. Analyze and compose music employing forms common to the Western classical tradition
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing daily assignments
    by completing 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 the instructor and of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in class discussions

  5. Perform intermediate-level exercises at the piano keyboard
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing daily assignments
    by completing keyboard exercises on a pass/fail basis
    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