VANIER COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Faculty of Social Science, Commerce, Arts & Letters
Theory & Applications IV
Music Theory IV
551-406/7/8-VA Section 1024-1026
Semester: enter
Ponderation: 2-2-2 for all components
551-456-VA Section 1034 Ponderation : 3-2-3 for all components
Prerequisites: 551-306/7/8/9/10-VA or 551-356-VA
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Application Component: 406 (Composition), 407 (Tech), 408 (two hours of Ensemble), 456 (Tech)
Course Description: To gain an understanding of musical works from various eras and styles through
analysis and exercises in melodic (counterpoint), and harmonic writing at an advanced level. To apply
standard methods of analysis and notation appropriate to each individual style.
551-406/7/8-VA only: To stage a production of the students’ compositions, possibly in association with
other courses, using the appropriate traditional or technological tools.
Competency to be achieved: Students who pass this course will have partially fulfilled competency
01DJ (To explore elements of musical language) and 01DN (To integrate their knowledge and learning
in a music production) of Pre-university Music and 01FA (To use elements of musical language) and
01FJ (To adapt to new technologies in music) of Professional Music and Song Techniques.
Achievement Context: Based on musical texts from classical, jazz and popular music. Based on
simple works or excerpts from works. Based on available personnel, instruments and equipment.
551-456-VA only: According to their needs and personal fields of interest, taking into consideration the
changes in the music market, as applied in popular music.
Course Contents:
This course will continue to develop basic harmonic and voice-leading skills through the harmonization
of melodies in a four-voiced texture and analysis of Baroque and Classical compositions. The course
comprises the following:
 Review of Theory 100-300 materials, especially o7 and 7 chords
 More extended uses of o7 to modulate
 Modulation to more remote keys
 Continue formal analysis
 Augmented 6th chords
 Neapolitan 6th chord
 Species counterpoint—1st to 5th species
Common Assignments:
 Two Counterpoint assignments, one of which needs to be “5th species” or free.
 Analysis of a work that includes more chromatic harmony than appropriate at 300 level
 Modulatory chorale harmonization
 Augmented and Neapolitan 6th chords out of context
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Evaluation:
 Pre-University Program 551-406/7/8-VA: Your final Theory mark is reduced to 65% then
added to the 35% for the Application portion of 551-406/7/8-VA. You must pass all parts of
this course before you may register for the next level.
 Professional Music and Song Techniques Program 551-456-VA: Your final Theory mark
is reduced to 50% then added to the 25% for Jazz Theory and 25% for Tech I. You must pass
all parts of this course before you may register for the next level.
Common Assignments
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Final Exam (during exam period)
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35%
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These Objectives and Standards apply to the Theory and Jazz Theory components of 551-406/7/8/-VA only.
01DJ - Pre-university Music: To explore elements of musical language
Elements of the Competency (Objectives)
Performance Criteria (Standards)
1.
To write melodies.
1.1
1.2
1.3
Application of the rules of musical notation.
Integration of melodic, harmonic and formal elements.
Written transposition of musical scores.
2.
To establish the harmonic implications of melodies.
2.1
2.2
2.3
Application of the principles of chord progression.
Choice of chords based on melody.
Writing figures and symbols for chords.
3.
To explore the rules of harmony
3.1
3.2
3.3
Analysis of four-voiced chorales.
Observance of basic rules for writing four voices.
Attention to aesthetic aspects.
4.
To analyze the melodic, harmonic and formal
structures of works or excerpts from works.
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
Use of an analytic approach appropriate to the musical language.
Identification of musical phrases with cadences.
Recognition of ornamental notes and different tensions.
Analysis of harmonic progressions, diatonic and modulating.
Analysis of modulations.
Recognition of musical forms.
The “objectives and standards” were provided to the department by the Ministry of Education
These Objectives and Standards apply to the Application components of 551-406/7/8/-VA only.
01DN- Pre-university Music: To integrate their knowledge and learning in a music production
Elements of the Competency
(Objectives)
1. To plan a project.
Performance Criteria (Standards)
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
2. To carry out a project.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
Clear formulation of objectives and musical intentions in the preparation of an
activity to demonstrate the acquisition of the essential elements of the program.
Selection of production tools.
Appropriate planning of activities.
Establishment of a work schedule.
Application of a good working method.
Adherence to the plan and the work schedule.
Conformity of the project with the initial objectives and intentions.
Demonstration of the acquisition of the qualities necessary for the pursuit of
studies: autonomy, discipline, concern for excellence, and capacity for selfcriticism.
Demonstration of a capacity for synthesis and integration.
Quality of oral and written communication.
Proper appreciation of the procedure.
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01DN- Pre-university Music: To integrate their knowledge and learning in a music production
The “objectives and standards” were provided to the department by the Ministry of Education
These Objectives and Standards apply to the Theory and Jazz Theory components of 551-456-VA only.
01FA – Professional Music and Song Techniques: To use elements of musical language
Elements of the Competency (Objectives)
1. To use elements of musical form.
Performance Criteria (Standards)
1.1
1.2
1.3
Proper use of notation signs associated with musical forms.
Skillful use of different musical forms associated with classical
music.
Skillful use of different musical forms associated with jazz and
popular music.
2. To use elements of melody.
2.1
2.2
2.4
2.5
2.6
Proper use of melodic notation.
Skillful use of musical phrases containing cadences.
Accurate transcription of a melody.
Correctly written melodic fragments.
Effective use of ornaments and dissonance.
3. To use elements of rhythm.
3.1
Proper use of rhythmic notation.
4. To use elements of harmony.
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
Proper use of chord symbols.
Accurate writing of Roman numerals.
Observance of the principles of chord progressions.
Relevant choice of chords for a melody.
Correct writing of harmonic fragments.
Skillful use of harmonic, diatonic and modulating progressions.
The “objectives and standards” were provided to the department by the Ministry of Education
These Objectives and Standards apply to 551-456-VA only.
01FJ – Professional Music and Song Techniques: To adapt to new technologies in music
Elements of the Competency (Objectives)
Performance Criteria (Standards)
1. To analyze the function of technology in music.
1.1
1.2
1.3
Careful exploration of the technological field in question.
Careful exploration of the general processes associated with this field.
Accurate determination of specific workings of the technologies
studied.
2. To use technology in music.
2.1
2.2
2.3
Correct start-up.
Correct use of technology.
Achievement of effective results.
3. To operate new technology in music.
3.1
Determination of relevant connections between new and old
technologies.
Transfer of operational skills and adaptability.
3.2
The “objectives and standards” were provided to the department by the Ministry of Education
MUSIC DEPARTMENT POLICIES
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Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of the classes in each of their Music courses.
Absence for medical reasons is included in the 20% of classes you are permitted to miss.
Failure to abide by this policy will result in a failing grade.
Students arriving more than 10 minutes late at classes of 60 or 90 minutes will not be admitted
and will be marked absent. Students arriving more than 5 minutes late at classes of 30 minutes
will not be admitted and will be marked absent.
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GENERAL COLLEGE ACADEMIC POLICIES
It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with and adhere to the Vanier College Academic Policies. The
complete policies can be found online at http://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/academic-dean/academic-policies.php
1. Cheating and Plagiarism (Policy 7210-31): Any form of cheating or plagiarism will result in a grade of zero
on the test or assignment and a letter from the teacher will be placed in your file. A repeated offence may lead to
even more serious consequences. Please consult the Vanier Student Writing Guide, the Vanier College Catalogue,
the Student Handbook, the policy online, and your teacher for more information.
2. Student Academic Complaints (Policy 7210-8): The Vanier College Student Academic Complaints Policy
and procedures puts an emphasis on mediation as the primary means to resolve complaints in the academic area. If
you have a problem with a teacher and have been unable to resolve it by talking with him or her, you may wish to
enlist the help of the Faculty Mediation Committee. The committee member names and contact information are
available from the coordinator, in Student Services or through the office of the Faculty Dean.
3. Student Misconduct in the Classroom (7210-19): Conduct that is abusive to the teacher and/or other students
or infringes on others’ basic rights or is disruptive to the teaching/learning process may be dealt with under the
Zero Tolerance Policy, the Human Rights Policy or the Policy on Electronic Social Aggression (Cyber bullying),
as appropriate. A student who persists in behaving inappropriately may be required to leave the classroom.
4. Zero Tolerance (Policy 7110-2): The following disruptive behaviours will not be tolerated in any degree on
campus: Unauthorized Use of Alcohol/Illegal Drugs; Violence against Persons or Property; Possession of
Weapons; Verbal or Written Abuse or Intimidation; Theft or Gambling.
5. Religious Holy Day Absences (Policy 7210-20): Students whose religious obligations require them to be
absent from the College on a holy day not formally recognized in the College calendar must inform their teachers
in writing, during the first week of classes, of the particular date(s) and times of the religious holy days on which
they must be absent. Absences approved in this manner are considered to be excused absences. Students are
responsible for material covered in the classes and labs they miss.
In case of doubt or conflict in interpretation, the official College policy will apply. These policies can
be found online, in Student services or the VCSA office.
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