Angelina College
Fine Arts Division
MUSI 1312 Music Theory II-Lecture
General Syllabus
I. BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
A. Course Description:
Music 1312 is a three hour credit course which is a continuation of Music 1311. A study of the
elements of rhythm chord structure, tonality and chord succession as applied to four-part writing.
Required of all music majors in the second semester of the freshman year. Concurrent study of
piano is encouraged. Concurrent or previous enrollment in Musi 1117 is required. Prerequisites
are previous enrollment in Musi 1311 with a minimum grade of “C” or equivalent preparation as
demonstrated by a placement exam.
B. Intended Audience
Required of all music majors and music minors in the second semester of the freshman year.
C. Instructor
Name:
Larry Greer
Office:
Hudgins Hall. HH 110
Phone:
(936) 633-5236
Email:
lgreer@angelina.edu
Office Hours:
As posted and by appointment
II. INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES
A. Core Objectives Required for this Course
1. Critical Thinking: to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation
and synthesis of information
2. Communication: to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas
through written, oral and visual communication
3. Teamwork: to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively
with others to support a shared purpose or goal
B. Course Learning Outcomes for all Sections
1. Students will be able to theoretically analyze a piano score for harmonic content.
2. Students will be able to transpose a melody line and chord progression to any key.
3. Students will be able to arrange a piano score for up to four instruments.
4. Students will be able to create a four part texture from a bass line, a melody line, or a given
harmonic progression.
5. Students will be able to harmonize
III. ASSESSMENT MEASURES
A. Assessments for the Core Objectives
1. Critical Thinking will be assessed by means of an Angelina College developed rubric which
evaluates the student’s ability to assimilate information and form an opinion as reflected in an end
of the semester, comprehensive final exam.
2. Communication Skills will be assessed by means of a check list developed to evaluate the
student’s ability for written, oral, and visual communication. The students will be given an
exercise consisting of a written/oral presentation over a selected topic.
3. Team Work will be assessed by means of an Angelina College rubric which measures the
effectiveness and level of student participation in group assigned projects. Groups of from two to
three students will be given a problem to solve in class in the form of a piano score analysis.
C. Assessments for Objectives Specific to the Course
1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of harmony in selected score analysis on periodic
tests.
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of transposition by transposing a melody line and
chord progression to a new key.
3. Students will demonstrate arranging skills using select piano scores.
4. Students will demonstrate writing four part textures from a given bass line, melody line, or
harmonic progression.
5. Students will demonstrate knowledge of harmony through harmonizing a melody.
IV. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
The principal instructional procedures will be lecture and discussion focused on the required text.
Supplementary materials may be used in the form of handouts or various exercises to compliment
the text and workbook. Students will be called upon spontaneously to take part in discussions for
the purpose of demonstrating their comprehension of previously covered material. All
assignments are expected to be read prior to class to facilitate class discussion.
V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES:
A. Required Textbooks, Materials and Equipment
1. Kostka and Payne, Tonal Harmony, 7th Ed., and Workbook for Tonal Harmony.
2. Blank staff paper
3. Mechanical pencil (no pens please)
B. Assignments –
1. The Supplemental Unit to Critical Thinking is available on Blackboard. Go to
www.angelina.edu and click on Blackboard Log on Information. Follow directions for accessing
this unit regarding critical thinking
2. See attached Class Outline for the specific assignments by Unit.
C. Course Policies – (This course conforms to the policies of Angelina College as stated in
the Angelina College Handbook.)
Homework and out-of-class assignments are due at the beginning of the class period. Work that
is turned in one class period late will be marked down one letter grade. Work will not be
accepted which is two class periods late and a grade of zero will be recorded. In return for
your promptness, I will make every effort to return graded work by the next class period.
1. There will be a number of unannounced daily quizzes to check progress and attendance.
2. There will be no make-ups on these quizzes.
3. There will be no make-ups on major exams except in extreme cases. If unavoidable conflicts
arise, advanced notice is required with documentation.
4. All cell phones are to be turned off during class. Failure to comply with this policy will result
in checking your phone into the instructor for the duration of the class.
5. No food or drink allowed in the class room
D. Academic Assistance
Students with academically-related problems stemming from individual disabilities (as cited in
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990) may request help from their instructors, department/division chair, or by contacting Karen
Bowser in the Special Students support Office, Rm C200- C-Phone-633-5230 or 633-5209. To
report any complaints of discrimination related to disability, you should contact Dr. Patricia
McKenzie, Administration Building, Room 105 or 936-633-5201.
E. Attendance – (Attendance requirements are outlined in the student handbook.)
1. Students are expected to be present and on time to class. Regular attendance will help insure
your doing well in class
2. Three consecutive absences or four accumulative are grounds for a drop slip. However, it
is not the instructor’s responsibility to drop the student. Normal drop procedures should be
followed if the student decides not to continue with the class. Legitimate excuses for absenteeism
are illness accompanied by a signed note from your physician, or a death in the family. You must
have documentation to verify your situation. If you are late in excess of three times, this will
constitute one absence. Three unexcused absences will lower your grade by one letter. If you
have extenuating circumstances concerning work schedules, etc., please discuss this with me in
advance and allowances will be made according to the situation.
It is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor directly or through the secretary of
the Division of Fine Arts prior to any absence that may be due for consideration as excused
because of reasonable circumstance. The student is responsible for securing instructional
materials that might have been distributed and finding out about homework assigned during
his/her absence.
Additional Specific Requirements for this Course
Students must enroll concurrently in Musi 1117 or have taken this class previously with a
“C” or higher.
VI. COURSE CONTENT:
A. Content/ Topics
1. Students will be exposed to the resources and practices of Western music from the seventeenth
century to the present day with specific emphasis on the language, terminology, materials and
methods.
B. Additional Content
Students will become familiar with music notational programs and will be assigned projects
utilizing these resources.
VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING:
A. Grading Criteria
Grades will be based on daily assignments, homework, quizzes (which may be scheduled or
unannounced), and periodic exams over completed units of material. There will be no make-ups on
quizzes or exams without a legitimate excuse and /or prior arrangements at the discretion of the
instructor. The lowest daily grade will be dropped. The semester grade will be assessed as follows:
50%=average of daily assignments, homework, and daily quizzes.
30%=average of exams
20%=final exam
90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
0-59 = F
Outline of Study
Review diatonic triads
Principles of voice leading
Root position part writing
part writing rules
instrumental transposition
Harmonic progression
sequences and the circle of fifths
exceptions, minor mode, seventh chords,
harmonizing a simple melody
Triads in first inversion
bass arpeggiation
substitution
parallel sixth chords
part writing rules
soprano -bass counterpoint
Triads in second inversion
Bass arpeggiation/melodic bass, six-four chords, part writing rules
Cadences, phrases, and periods
musical form, cadences, motives, phrases
Non-chord tones; part one
classification of non-chord tones
Non-chord tones; part two
Diatonic seventh chords
Final Exam
Monday May 11, 2015 8:00-10:00 AM