Prince George’s Community College
MUS 2150 Music Theory III
Fall 2014 Syllabus
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Ned Judy, Associate Professor of Music
Marlboro Hall 1069
301-322-0954 301-322-0955 (Music Department)
njudy@pgcc.edu
http://academic.pgcc.edu/~njudy
by appointment
Course Description: Continuation of MUS 1160. Topics include: modulation, all seventh chords,
form analysis, keyboard skills and ear training.
Expected Outcomes: 1 Demonstrate fluency with the elements of advanced music theory as found
in written and aural samples. 2 Construct phrases in four-part chorale texture that include nonharmonic tones, seventh chords, inversions, and modulations to closely related keys. 3 Identify key,
meter, melodic scale degrees, non-harmonic tones, inversions, cadences and form, through analysis of
selected written examples. 4 Rearrange an existing melody with harmonic accompaniment for various
instruments or voices. 5 Identify aurally and visually rhythmic patterns. 6 Identify aurally and notate
scales, modes, intervals (simple and compound), inverted triads and seventh chords, melodic scale
degrees and harmonic progressions. 7 Sing melodies that include chromatic alterations. 8 Play
intermediate keyboard excerpts.
Class Time and Location: 9:30am to 12:15pm, Tuesday and Thursday, in room M-1058
Required Text: Notes From the Contrapuntal Harmonic Technique of the 18th Century, by Allen
Irvine McHose. Published by the PGCC Music Department.
Headphones: students must provide their own headphones (1/8 inch mini plugs) for the lab sessions.
Grading Criteria: All grades will be calculated using a standard scale, from 0 to 100.
100 – 90 = A
89 – 80 = B
79 – 70 = C
69 – 60 = D
less than 60 = F
The final grade will be calculated according to the following:
20% homework
15% quizzes
30% tests
30% arranging project
Homework: will be assigned regularly, and only completed assignments will be accepted
Quizzes: will be given often and may be unannounced. There will be no makeup quizzes.
Tests: three tests will be given (including the final exam) each covering a major section of material.
The first test will be announced at least one week in advance. The final exam will be given on
Tuesday, December 9, at 9:30am in M-1058.
Arranging Projects: each student will produce a complete arrangement for solo piano,
demonstrating the musical composition techniques studied in class. Student arrangements will be
performed in class. Details are provided on the following page.
NOTE: All hand-written work must be completed in pencil, never in ink.
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Theory III Topics
1. Review four-part chorale analysis, figured bass, chord progressions, phrases, periods and cadences
2. Tonicization and Modulation
• Secondary Functions
• Modulation to closely-related keys
• phrase modulation (direct modulation)
• common chord (pivot chord)
• enharmonic modulations
• chromatic modulation
3. Extended Chords: Ninth, Eleventh, Thirteenth
4. Compound Rhythm and Metric Modulation
5. Form: strophic, binary, ternary
6. Introduction to Arranging
7. Notation Software and Score Preparation
Arranging Project
Each student in this course is required to produce a complete piano arrangement, in standard notation,
to be performed in class. A PGCC piano instructor will perform all of the arrangements. In preparing
the arrangement, each student must adhere to the following schedule:
1. Select two existing songs, to be featured in your Arrangement. The melodies of these songs should
contrast each other in some obvious way, such as mode (major or minor key) or meter.
Due October 14.
2. Develop a structure for the Arrangement, including harmonic and rhythmic form. Due October 21.
3. Notate entire melodies, and add basic harmonies, without details. Due November 4.
4. Add details, rhythms, non-harmonic tones, dynamics, and stylist elements. Due November 18.
5. Submit a printed or hand-written score of the arrangement. Due December 2.
Arrangements Requirements
The instructor must approve each item, above, in the preparation of the Arrangement.
Arrangement must include at least two existing, contrasting melodies, in different keys.
Key change must be accomplished by using a modulation technique studied in this course.
Arrangement must be at least two minutes in length, when performed.
Arrangement must be submitted in a conventional score format, with no extraneous markings.
Score must be clean and legible, and suitable for reading by an experienced pianist.
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Q GRADES: Students are expected to attend and participate in class activities. Students who either
never attended the class or who ceased attendance during the first 20 percent of the course will be
assigned a “Q” grade by the instructor. The Q grade is a final grade and will not be replaced with a
different grade at a later time. Early termination from a course may result in reduction in student
loans and financial aid and may require the student to reimburse funds to the funding agency.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Last day to change from “audit to credit” or “credit to audit”
No classes – College Enrichment Day
Last day to withdraw from this class
No classes – College closed – Thanksgiving break
Final exam period/last week
Friday, September 19
Tuesday, October 28
Friday, November 14
November 27 – November 30
December 8 – 14
DELAYED COLLEGE OPENINGS
When the college announces a delayed opening, all classes with at least 45 minutes of class time
remaining at the time of the opening will be held. For example, in the event of a 10 a.m. opening, a
9:30-10:45 a.m. class will be held. This procedure applies to all credit classes. To sign up for text
alerts such as school closings and delays, log in to myPGCC from my.pgcc.edu or from
www.pgcc.edu and click Owl Alert Notification System on the Bookmarks tab. Owl Alert is the
college’s instant messaging and email notification system.
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Students requesting academic accommodations are required to contact the Disability Support Services
Office (B-124) or call (301) 322-0838 (voice) or (301) 322-0122 (TTY) to establish eligibility for
services and accommodations. Students with documented disabilities should discuss the matter
privately with their instructors at the beginning of the semester and provide a copy of their
Student/Faculty Accommodation Form.
CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The college is an institution of higher learning that holds academic integrity as its highest principle. In
the pursuit of knowledge, the college community expects that all students, faculty, and staff will share
responsibility for adhering to the values of honesty and unquestionable integrity. To support a
community committed to academic achievement and scholarship, the Code of Academic Integrity
advances the principle of honest representation in the work that is produced by students seeking to
engage fully in the learning process. The complete text of the Code of Academic Integrity is in the
2014-2015 Student Handbook and posted on the college's website.
Study hard and have a great semester!