Music 258B
Music Theory IV
Dr. Momilani Ramstrum
619 388 2220, mramstru@sdccd.edu
Office hours: M, W, 12:40 1:40 PM, T, Th, 2:20 - 3:50 and by appointment in C215
4 Units, Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit Option
Prerequisites: 258A
with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Transfer Applicability: Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities, UC Transfer Course List
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in Music 269B (Ear Training IV)
Catalogue Course Description: This course is a continuation of 258A. It includes a detailed structural analysis and study of compositional techniques in the music of the 19th and 20th centuries. The emphasis is on the study of the new resources that emerged in the music of the late 19th and early 20th centuries including non-functional harmony, polytonality, atonality and serial techniques; analysis pf music by Wagner, Debussy, Stravinsky and Schoenberg. This course is designed for the student pursuing music as a major or for the student interested in enhancing technical knowledge of music.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the new musical resources that emerged in music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
2. Explain why harmonic successions no longer needed to be justified on functional grounds.
3. Analyze the interaction of harmonic and melodic materials in music of the late 19th century.
4. Distinguish and describe the concept of "tonality" versus "atonality" as a harmonic basis for a musical composition.
5. Explain the Formal Structures that evolved in music composed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
6. Realize complex figured basses which modulate and contain chromatic harmonies.
7. Compose short works in the above styles.
Materials Needed: Textbook
is Turek, Ralph. Theory for Todays Musician.
Participation and attendance......................................................................... 5 %
Analysis Project............................................................................................. 10 %
Homework..................................................................................................... 20 %
Quizzes.......................................................................................................... 45
%
Final............................................................................................................... 20 %
Electronic devices:
There is no tolerance for the use of electronic devices in class. When cell phones ring and students respond in class or
leave to respond, it disrupts the class. Cell phones and PDAs must be
turned off prior to entering the
classroom. Cells must be OFF, not vibrate or silent. Text messaging, use of IPods, and hand held games are not allowed. Checking your
cell for text messages is considered use. OFF means OFF.
First offense, expulsion for
remainder of class. Repeated offence, suspension from class.
Attendance and participation: There is no substitute for attending class. I will take attendance at the beginning of every class. You get 2 points every day for attendance and participation, less if you are tardy, unprepared, disruptive, or leave early. If you are tardy, it is your responsibility to let me know you are here at the end of class. Students will be regularly asked to show their work by putting it on the board for the class to critique. If you are absent 4 times, you may be dropped.
Analysis project - You will be required to do a written analysis project. We will discuss this later in detail.
Homework and readings: When there are assigned readings it is expected that you will come to class prepared to discuss them. Homework assignments will be given regularly and checked at the beginning of class. When homework is checked you must be present to get credit. There are no make ups for missed homework.
Quizzes: There will be quizzes at the end of each chapter. The quizzes are listed in the schedule. Any changes will be announced one class prior to the quiz. There are NO makeups for quizzes but you can drop your lowest score.
Final: The final is comprehensive, covers all aspects of Music 158A, Music 158B, and Music 258A and will be given during class time on the last two scheduled days of our class. There will be NO makeup tests for the final.
Notify instructor: Students with a verified disability may be entitled to appropriate academic accommodations. Please contact your instructor and/or the Disabled Students Program Office for further information within the first two weeks of class.
Absences: If you miss class for any reason, you are responsible for missed work, turning in papers on time, and finding out what happened. I will not redo lectures during office hours. Get together with fellow students to share lecture notes.
Office hours: Many students never see their professor during office hours, even if they are having problems. I want you to succeed and I am here to help. If you are having problems, please see me and we will work on a solution. Students are always welcome to stop by during office hours to have tea, share thoughts and show off their musical talents.
Pet peeve: Dont come to me and ask I was absent yesterday. What did I miss? Talk to your fellow students, share lecture notes, do the assignment and then come to me and ask I have difficulty with problems 6-20 on page 28. Be specific about questions.
Important Dates: Last day to drop without a W is Friday February 5. Last day to withdraw is Friday April 9. Spring break is March 29 April 2. Last day of spring semester is Saturday May 22.
Class pace and goals: This class is for committed musicians who want to excel by learning materials thoroughly and comprehensively. We will drill concepts until music theory is accessible and understandable. This course is rigorous and fast paced. The end result is a grasp of music theory which will support your musical ideas and goals.
Please keep this syllabus as a reference throughout the semester. The syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. You are responsible for any changes that are announced in class.
Theory IV Music
258B Spring Schedule
Dr. Momilani
Ramstrum
Here
is the schedule for the semester. Please read assigned chapters by the day they
are assigned. Homework assignments are due on the day listed below.
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Monday |
Wednesday |
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Week 1 |
January
Review |
Read Chapter 24 Modulation
II Homework: New problems p.
511, p. 512 513 B, C, p. 513 A |
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Week 2 |
February Homework: p. 175 -176 B |
Chapter 24
Modulation Analysis 1 Schubert p. 517 519, copy
the score, to write on and turn in. Include the following: 1. (35 points) roman
numeral analysis, lead sheet chords, circle and label non-chord tones, 2. (10 points) answer questions on p. 517, 3. (20 points) On
a typed page write up your observations about the relationship between voice
and harmony, accents, and changes in density. Include you
overview/conclusions about the piece. |
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Week 3 |
Read Chapter 25 Harmonic
structures Homework: p. 182 183 A,
B, C, D, p. 186 B 1, 2, |
Homework: p. 544 545 A |
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Week 4 |
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Quiz 3 Circle 5ths 1' Homework: p. 184 185 A |
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Week 5 |
Quiz 1 Chap 25 Read Chapter 28 Form,
Process and Drama |
Homework: p. 209 211 A |
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Week 6 |
March Read
Chapter 29 Binary and ternary forms Analysis project assigned Homework: p. 217 218 #1 |
Chap 29 Analysis 2 Chopin p. 218 221 #2, copy
the score, to write on and turn in. Include the following: 1. (35 points)
roman numeral analysis, lead sheet chords, circle and label non-chord tones,
2.(10 points) answer questions on p. 221, 3. (20
points) On a separate page diagram the form, including measure number, keys,
section labels, phrase relationships. |
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Week 7 |
Read Chapter 31 Syntax and
vocabulary Homework: p. 226 227 A, C |
Homework: p. 227 B, p. 229
D3, p. 230 231 A, B |
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Week 8 |
Read Chapter 32 Neotonality Homework: p. 238 239 A, B |
Homework: p. 244 245 D3 |
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Week 9 |
Homework: p. 239 241 C Choose
two of the 5 problems. |
April Quiz
2 Chap 31 and 32 |
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Spring Break |
Spring Break |
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Week 10 |
Analysis 3 project due Read Chapter 26 Harmonic
principles in jazz |
Homework: p. 190 A, 193 A,
194 C |
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Week 11 |
Read Chapter 27 The Blues Homework: p. 201 203 A, B |
Jazz/Blues composition project due (100 points) Include the following: 1.
at least 16 measures, melody and accompaniment, 1 chord/measure, 4 voices. 2.
Tritone substitution and extended tritone substitution 3. Implied lines 4. Upper extensions
for most chords, no triads 5. Auxiliary chords (at least 1 time) 6. Lead
sheet chords and roman numeral analysis. Be prepared to play at least 1 line
of your piece and to discuss how you composed and your analysis. |
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Week 12 |
Quiz 3 Chap 26 and 27 Pick presentation topic |
Read Chapter 33 Atonality
and 12 tone rows Homework: p. 254 255 A,
B, C |
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Week 13 |
Homework: p. 256 D, E |
Homework: p. 259 260 B, C |
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Week 14 |
May Quiz 4
Chap 33 |
Individual presentations (100 points) Do a 15 presentation on a topic of interest to you.
For example in the past students have analyzed pieces they composed or were
practicing, discussed how they approached practicing for jazz improv. Include handouts, diagrams, written
materials as appropriate. Create a website that includes all information. |
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Week 15 |
Read Chapter 30 Shaping a
song |
Review |
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Week 16 |
Final part 1 |
Final part 2 |