MWF 11:00 - 11:50 PM PACE 6104
Instructor: Paul Mabrey
Office: 6108
Phone: 595-7745 pmabrey@tulsacc.edu
TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MUSC 1023_301_20445_201320
COURSE SYLLABUS MUSIC THEORY II
SPRING 2013
Performing Arts Division
Dean: Kelly Clark
Office: 6267
Phone: 595-7752 psecody@cox.net
COURSE PREREQUISITE :
The prerequisite for enrollment in Music Theory II is the successful completion of MUSC 1013 or its equivalent for transferring students. Students are to be concurrently enrolled in MUSC
1072, Aural Theory II .
COURSE DESCRIPTION :
Theory II is a continuation of Music Theory I. Notation, scales, modes, harmony, and melody are examined through principles of analysis, composition, performance and aural competencies.
The main thrust is the study of harmonic progression and 4-part writing in the chorale style of the common practice period. Attention is paid to construction of melodies, good voice leading in chorale settings and standard harmonic progression.
TEXT:
The required text is Tonal Harmony, 6 th edition, by Stefan Kostka and Dorothy Payne, McGraw
Hill. The text comes with a workbook that may include 2 CDs. Additional sources may be provided to the students throughout the semester. Students will need to become proficient in using a music writing software. There are computers in the PACE lab that have software for your use. You can download Finale NotePad on-line for free.
OUTLINE:
Week 1-4 Chapter 8: Triads in First Inversion: Bass Arpeggiation, First Inversion
Triads, Parallel Sixth Chords, Part Writing First Inversion Triads,
Soprano-Bass Counterpoint
Chapter 9: Triads in Second Inversion: Bass Arpeggiation and the
Melodic Bass, the Cadential Six-Four, the Passing Six-Four, the Pedal
Six-Four, Part Writing for Second Inversion Triads
Chapter 10: Cadences, Phrases, and Periods: Musical Form, Cadences,
Harmonic Rhythm, Motives and Phrases, Period Forms
Week 5-7 Chapter 11: Non Chord Tones 1: Classification of Non-Chord Tones
(Passing Tones, Neighboring Tones, Suspensions and Retardations),
Figured Bass and Lead Sheet Symbols, Embellishing a Simple Texture
Chapter 12: Non-Chord Tones 2: Appoggiaturas, Escape Tones, the
Neighbor Group, Anticipations, the Pedal Point, Special Problems in the
Analysis of Non-Chord Tones Harmonic Progression – Circle of 5ths,
Descending 3rds

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Week 7-9 Chapter 13: The V7 Chord: General Voice-Leading Considerations, the
V7 in Root Position, the V7 in Three Parts, Other Resolutions of the V7, the Inverted V7 Chord, the V6/5 Chord, the V4/3 Chord, the V4/2 Chord, the Approach to the Seventh
Chapter 14: The II7 and VII7 Chords: the II7 Chord, the VII7 Chord in
Major, the VII7 Chord in Minor
Chapter 15: Other Diatonic Seventh Chords: the IV7 Chord, the VI7
Chord, the I7 Chord, the III7 Chord, Seventh Chords and the Circle-of -
Fifths Progression
Week 10-12 Chapter 16: Secondary Functions 1: Chromaticism and Altered Chords,
Secondary Functions, Secondary Dominant Chords, Spelling Secondary
Dominants, Recognizing Secondary Dominants, Secondary Dominants in
Context
Chapter 17: Secondary Functions 2:Secondary Leading-Tone Chords,
Spelling Secondary Leading-Tone Chords, Recognizing Secondary
Leading-Tone Chords, Secondary Leading-Tone Chords in Context,
Sequences Involving Secondary Functions, Deceptive Resolutions of
Secondary Functions, Other Secondary Functions Rules of voice leading and harmonic resolution
Week 13-14 Chapter 18: Modulations Using Diatonic Common Chords: Modulation and Change of Key, Modulation and Tonicization, Key Relationships,
Common-Chord Modulation, Analyzing Common-Chord Modulation
Chapter 19: Some Other Modulatory Techniques: Altered Chords as
Common Chords, Sequential Modulation, Modulation by Common Tone,
Monophonic Modulation, Direct Modulation
Week 15 Chapter 20: Binary and Ternary Forms: Formal Terminology, Binary
Forms, Ternary Forms, Rounded Binary Forms, 12-Bar Blues, Other
Formal Designs
This schedule may be adjusted to accommodate students’ proficiency and competency of the music skills involved. There will be several written assignments on each chapter. There may be an exam on each chapter. There will be a comprehensive final exam.
GRADES:
All assigned work will be part of the grading system. All tests will be included in the final grade.
The standard scale will apply:
A
B
C
D
F
90-100%
79 - 89%
68 - 78%
57 - 67%
56% and below

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All daily assignments are due on the assigned date . If a student must be absent on the date an assignment is due, it must be turned it at the next class . It will not be accepted after that time and a “0” will result . Students are responsible for making sure assignments are turned in and receive proper credit. All assignments will be posted on Blackboard.
If a serious problem arises to prevent the student from taking an exam, the student must contact the professor at the earliest possible time (prior to the exam if possible.) The professor will consider whether or not to allow a make-up exam. Under no circumstances, will more than one make-up exam be allowed during the semester.
Students are responsible for contacting the professor to receive permission for a make-up exam. Make-up tests will not be allowed throughout the semester. One make-up date will be scheduled prior to the final exam .
Attendance is critical to understanding of material presented. Daily attendance is expected of all students. If a student misses three consecutive classes, he or she will not be permitted into class without first contacting the instructor Unexcused absences will affect the final grade.
STUDENT CONDUCT :
Cheating, violating the integrity of examinations or plagiarism will not be tolerated in this course and will be punished in accordance with the Student Code of Responsibility and Conduct for
Tulsa Community College.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES :
Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with documented disabilities. Students seeking accommodations must register with the disAbled Students Resource Center. The disAbled Student Resource Center assists students and professors in setting up reasonable accommodations and special testing arrangements.
GENERAL INFORMATION :
NO DISRUPTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED DURING THE CLASS . This includes talking, cell phones, pagers, beepers and/or other disruptive behavior. All cell phones and types of pagers must be turned off prior to entering the classroom. If a cell phone does disturb our class, the student will be expected to immediately remove themselves and the phone from the classroom and not return until the end of the scheduled class.
The policies and statements contained in this syllabus may be altered, added to, or deleted at any time by the professor. Notification of changes will be made in class, in written memo, and/or via e-mail.