Music Theory II Spring Semester 2001
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY School of Music
http://courses.wcupa.edu/abauer/index.html

MTC 113, sec 2 & 5 MWF 8:00-8:50/12:00-12:50 Swope 6

Dr. Amy Bauer Mitchell 413, 436-2329 (Machine: 431-5767)
E-Mail: ABauer7333@aol.com, abauer@wcupa.edu
Office Hours: MWF 9:00-10:45 and by appointment
Class website: http:/courses.wcupa.edu/abauer/mt2.html

Required Texts:

Kostka, Stefan, and Payne, Dorothy. Tonal Harmony; with an Introduction to Twentieth-Century Music. Fourth Edition McGraw-Hill, Inc. 1995/1999. [ISBN 0ó07ó035874ó5] This text will be used for all four semester of the music theory sequence.

Workbook for the above text. [ISBN 0ó07ó035882ó6]. Both come with cassette tapes.

Burkhart, Charles, Anthology for Musical Analysis, fifth edition
Course assignments to be distributed through the WWW

Course Description:

This course is the second in the four-semester theory sequence required of all music majors. We will cover the material contained in Chapters 10 through 20 of the Kostka & Payne text. The topics will include: non-chord tones, secondary dominants, good part-writing, harmonic progression, modulation, and harmony and form.

Homework:

r There will be daily homework which will be due the following class period and graded.
Most of your homework assignments will be from the Workbook and will include exercises in theory fundamentals (chord spelling, etc.) voice leading in three and four voices, melody harmonization, figured bass realization, and harmonic analysis.

r In addition, there will be weekly quizzes based on the assigned homework.

r There will be three examinations: two midterm exams and a cumulative final exam.

r At the end of the semester, you will write a brief (16-24 mm.) composition utilizing the principles weíve studied this semester (i.e., it must be tonal, and it must stay in one key), for your instrument and an accompanist, piano, voice and piano, choir, or small instrumental ensemble.

Before each class meeting, plan to study the relevant portions of the book, homework exercises, and especially the self-tests. Activities in class are meant to complement the book, not to replace it. Jot questions in the margins of your book so youíll be prepared to ask them during class. Most importantly, do not hesitate to see me when you need help or advice. Please make an appointment right away, either right after class or at a time convenient for both of us. It is also fine to call my home or office if you have brief questions that can be answered over the telephone; or write to me via E-mail. Do not hesitate to seek assistance as soon as you feel confusedñdonít wait until you get further behind. Iím here to help!

Examinations:

Please mark these exam times on your calendar immediately; you will not be allowed to take the exams at another time, so plan accordingly:

Mid-Terms: Fri. Feb. 16, Final: Fri. May 4, 2:00-4:00 and

Fri. March 31 Sat. May 5, 8:00-10:00

Attendance and conduct:

Attendance will be taken at each lecture. If you miss three or more lectures, your grade will be negatively affected. You are responsible for material you miss, so make arrangements to meet with a friend to go through class notes, etc. Talking during class, leaving the room, and causing disruptions during class time will not be tolerated, and will be considered grounds for dismissal.

Make-up Work:

Neither late homework nor quizzes will be accepted. At the end of the semester I will drop one homework and one quiz grade. If you know ahead of time that youíll miss class, have a classmate turn in your homework for you. Quizzes and exams may not be made up if you are absent or late.

Grading Procedures:

Each grade you earn this semester is recorded as a percentile. The final letter grade is assigned as: A: 93ó100%; Aó: 90ó92%; B+: 87ó89%; B: 84ó86%; Bó: 80ó83%; C+: 77ó79%; C: 74ó76%; Có: 70ó73%; D+: 67ó69%; D: 64ó66%; Dó: 60ó63%; F: 0ó59%. In determining your grade average, the individual grades are weighted as follows:

Grade Category Percentage
Class Participation and Final Project* 10%
Homework and Quizzes* 35%
Mid-Term Examinations (2) 30%
Final Examination (December 16) 25%


*Active participation in class discussions and class assignments will be counted! This can raise your grade by as much as two increments (i.e., B becomes A-). Everyone is required to either perform or have performed (by friends, or on a tape) his or her final composition.