MUS 112: Theory of Music II

MUS 112 THEORY OF MUSIC II SPRING 2012 MWF 10:00-10:50 am, MT 114 Dr. Phillip Magnuson Office: 103 MT Phone: 229.3907 Office hours are posted or can be made by appointment E-mail: magnuson@udayton.edu

OBJECTIVE

The goal of music theory studies is to gain a greater understanding of the patterns of sound through examining historical models (analysis) and composing within historical styles (synthesis). Although this course deals largely with the music of Western civilization during the Common Practice Period (1600-1900), older music (pre-1600) and recent music (20th century) will be examined to demonstrate universal concepts of sound and its organization.

TEXTS

Magnuson: Sound Patterns [SP]
Benjamin/Horvit/Nelson: Music for Analysis, 7th edition [MA] (anthology)

Printouts from the online text are required. These must be done on personal equipment; printers and supplies in the MALL are not to be used. The anthology must be purchased (new copy only) and brought to each class.

ATTENDANCE

Good attendance is crucial to success in this course since every topic is built on the previous one. Consquently, there are no "excused" absences and the reasons for absences will not be evaluated. Students are expected to know the material covered in class and to participate fully.

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

Read the text thoroughly and do all assignments on your own
Listen to all musical examples in both the text and anthology
Ask questions about anything you do not understand completely
Form small study groups
Check your email every day
Seek outside help from the instructor (see below)
Seek outside help from the music theory tutors
Seek outside help from the Student Learning Services

AT RISK STUDENTS

Students must complete MUS 112 with a grade of C- or better to enroll in MUS 211; consequently, a student is considered to be "at risk" when his/her course grade average is at C or lower. All "at risk" students are required to seek extra outside help from the instructor by attending two 7:00 am office hours per week (at a minimum).

GENERAL POLICIES

Work is marked down one letter grade for each day past the due date.
Missing work is marked 0%.
Quizzes are always at the beginning of class and are never made up.
Exams may be made up only if missed due to a documented illness or emergency.
The use of portable electronic devices (including, but not limited to, cell phones, laptops, PDA's, and iPods) is prohibited during class, unless being used as a group.

LISTENING LOG

Instead of writing a performance report on just one concert, music theory students will compile a listening log of 6 independent pieces (or movements within a larger work) for music written between 1600 and 1800. Each piece (or movement) must be, at a minimum, 6 minutes long, and the log is due no later than three weeks before the last day of classes each semester. The grade will count as a triple quiz, and failure to submit the report will result in an "Incomplete" for the course.

GRADING

Quizzes	15%
Exam I	15%
Exam II	15%
Exam III	15%
Assignments	15%
Final Exam	20%
Attendance/participation	5%

ACADEMIC HONESTY

Academic honesty is fundamental to the work and principles of the University of Dayton. Students in this course are not to collaborate on written assignments, quizzes, tests, or examinations. Ideas that are not your own must bear the appropriate citation. Scholars are interested in understanding subject matter to the best of their ability, and our integrity is integrally tied to adhering to standard procedures for collecting and citing outside information, interpreting such information in good faith, and acknowledging the work of others. Academic integrity in this class will be practiced in this way. You are welcome, in fact encouraged, to discuss course material, including readings, and topics together outside of class. You are encouraged, in fact, to work together as you prepare for tests and as you develop ideas and plans for your classes.

HONOR PLEDGE

I understand that as a student of the University of Dayton, I am a member of our academic and social community. I recognize the importance of my education and the value of experiencing life in such an integrated community. I believe that the value of my education and degree is critically dependent upon the academic integrity of the university community, and so in order to maintain our academic integrity, I pledge to:

Complete all assignments and examinations by the guidelines given to me by my instructors;
Avoid plagiarism and any other form of misrepresenting someone else's work as my own;
Adhere to the Standards of Conduct as outlined in the Academic Honor Code.

In doing this, I hold myself and my community to a higher standard of excellence and set an example for my peers to follow.

SCHEDULE

SP = Sound Patterns	MA = Music for Analysis

JANUARY	Topic	Assignment	Reading
18	Review MUS 111 FINAL EXAM		SP: DIATONIC PROCEDURES II
20	SP15: Connections	SP 15 analysis assignments	SP15: Connections
23	SP15: Connections	SP 15 analysis assignments	SP15: Connections
25	SP15: Connections	SP 15 analysis assignments	SP16: Second Inversion Triads
27	SP16: Second Inversion Triads	*SP 15 synthesis assignment due	SP16: Second Inversion Triads
30	SP16: Second Inversion Triads	SP 16 analysis assignments	SP17: Phrase Design
FEBRUARY	Topic	Assignment	Reading
1	SP17: Phrase Design	*SP 16 synthesis assignment due	SP17: Phrase Design
3	SP17: Phrase Design	SP 17 analysis assignments	SP 15-17
6	Review for EXAM	SP 17 analysis assignments	SP 15-17
8	*EXAM I: SP 15-17*		SP: DIATONIC PROCEDURES III
10	SP 18: Tonic Substitutions	SP 18 analysis assignments	SP 18: Tonic Substitutions
13	SP 18: Tonic Substitutions	SP 18 analysis assignments	SP 18: Tonic Substitutions
15	SP 18: Tonic Substitutions	SP 18 analysis assignments	SP 19: Dominant Substitutions
17	SP 19: Dominant Substitutions	*SP 18 synthesis assignment due	SP 19: Dominant Substitutions
20	SP 19: Dominant Substitutions	SP 19 analysis assignments	SP 19: Dominant Substitutions
22	SP 19: Dominant Substitutions	SP 19 analysis assignments	SP 18-19
24	Review for EXAM	*SP 19 synthesis assignment due	SP 18-19
27	*EXAM II: SP 18-19*		SP: CHROMATIC PROCEDURES I
9	SP 20: Tonicizations	SP 20 analysis assignments	SP 20: Tonicizations
MARCH	Topic	Assignment	Reading
2	MID-SEMESTER BREAK	No classes
5	SP 20: Tonicizations	SP 20 analysis assignments	SP 20: Tonicizations
7	SP 20: Tonicizations	SP 20 analysis assignments	SP 21: Modulations
9	SP 21: Modulations	*SP 20 synthesis assignment due	SP 21: Modulations
12	SP 21: Modulations	SP 21 analysis assignments	SP 21: Modulations
14	SP 21: Modulations	SP 21 analysis assignments	SP 22: Hybrid Areas
16	SP 22: Hybrid Areas	*SP 21 synthesis assignment due	SP 22: Hybrid Areas
19	SP 22: Hybrid Areas	SP 22 analysis assignments	SP 22: Hybrid Areas
21	SP 22: Hybrid Areas	SP 22 analysis assignments	SP 20-22
23	Review for EXAM	*SP 22 synthesis assignment due	SP 20-22
26	*EXAM III: SP 20-22*		THE ABC's OF CHORALE SETTING
28	SP 23: A is for ANALYSIS	SP 23 analysis assignments	SP 23: A is for ANALYSIS
30	SP 23: A is for ANALYSIS	*SP 23 Analysis for Final Project due	SP 24: B is for BASS LINES
APRIL	Topic	Assignment	Reading
2	SP 24: B is for BASS LINES	SP 24 analysis assignments	SP 24: B is for BASS LINES
4	SP 24: B is for BASS LINES	*SP 24 Bass line for Final Project due	SP 25: C is for COUNTERPOINT
6	EASTER BREAK	No classes
9	EASTER BREAK	No classes
11	SP 25: C is for COUNTERPOINT	*Listening log due	SP 26: D is for DIVERSITY
13	SP 26: D is for DIVERSITY	SP 26 analysis assignments
16	SP 26: D is for DIVERSITY	SP 26 analysis assignments
18	STANDER SYMPOSIUM	Go to Stander Symposium events
20	SP 26: D is for DIVERSITY	SP 26 analysis assignments	SP 27: E is for EMBELLISHMENT
23	SP 27: E is for EMBELLISHMENT	SP 26 analysis assignments	SP 28: F is for FINISHING
25	SP 28: F is for FINISHING	SP 26 analysis assignments
27	Review for FINAL EXAM	*SP 28 Final Project due	SP 15-28
MAY	Topic	Assignment	Reading
3 (Thurs)	*FINAL EXAM: 12:20 pm - 2:10 pm*

CLASS GRADES:

Current grades as of 8 February 2012
[1 exam, 1 quiz, 2 assignments]

ID#	Grade	(*At risk)
2168	A-
3101	B-
4334	C-	*
4682	A+
5054	B
5172	C-	*
5269	A-
6086	D-	*
6194	B
6473	C-	*
6557	B+
7336	B+
7545	C-	*
7637	C
7809	B
8569	C+
9106	B-
9839	A

All "at risk" students are required to seek extra outside help from the instructor by attending two 7:00 am office hours per week (at a minimum).

Students must complete MUS 112 with a grade of C- or better to enroll in MUS 211