MUS 111: Theory of Music I

MUS 111 THEORY OF MUSIC I FALL 2011 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)
Clough: Scales, Intervals, Keys, Triads, Rhythm, Meter (optional workbook)

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 111 with a grade of C- or better to enroll in MUS 112; 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.

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

August	Topic	Assignment	Reading
24 Wednesday	SP 1: Tonality		SP: FUNDAMENTALS SP 1: Tonality
26 Friday	SP 2: Vocabulary (Intervals)	SP 2 Interval drills	SP 2: Vocabulary
29 Monday	SP 2: Vocabulary (Scales and key signatures)	SP 2 Scale and key signature drills	SP 2: Vocabulary
31 Wednesday	SP 2: Vocabulary (Modes)	SP 2 Scale degree and mode drills	SP 3: Texture
September	Topic	Assignment	Reading
2 Friday	SP 3: Texture	SP 3 Texture drills	SP 4: Sonority
5 Monday	LABOR DAY	No classes
7 Wednesday	SP 4: Sonority	SP 4 Sonority drills	SP 5: Time Organization
9 Friday	SP 5: Time Organization	SP 5 Meter drills	SP 1-5
12 Monday	Review for EXAM	SP 5 Practice tests	SP 1-5
14 Wednesday	*EXAM I: SP 1-5*		SP: BASIC RULES FOR SPECIES COUNTERPOINT
16 Friday	SP 6: Species I (Melodic principles)	SP 6 practice assignment	SP 6: Species I
19 Monday	SP 6: Species I (Contrapuntal principles)	SP 6 practice assignment	SP 6: Species I
21 Wednesday	SP 6: Species I (Practice)	SP 6 practice assignment	SP 6: Species I
23 Friday	SP 6: Species I (Practice)	SP 6 synthesis assignment	SP 7: Species II
26 Monday	SP 7: Species II	*SP 6 synthesis assignment due	SP 7: Species II
28 Wednesday	SP 7: Species II (Practice)	SP 7 practice assignment	SP 7: Species II
30 Friday	SP 7: Species II (Practice)	SP 7 synthesis assignment	SP 8: Species III
October	Topic	Assignment	Reading
3 Monday	SP 8: Species III	*SP 7 synthesis assignment due	SP 8: Species III
5 Wednesday	SP 8: Species III (Practice)	SP 8 practice assignment	SP 8: Species III
7 Friday	MID-SEMESTER BREAK	No classes
10 Monday	SP 8: Species III (Practice)	SP 8 synthesis assignment	SP 8: Species III
12 Wednesday	Review for EXAM	*SP 8 synthesis assignment due	SP 6-8
14 Friday	*EXAM II: SP 6-8*		SP 9: Species IV
17 Monday	SP 9: Species IV	SP 9 practice assignment	SP 9: Species IV
19 Wednesday	SP 9: Species IV (Practice)	SP 9 practice assignment	SP 9: Species IV
21 Friday	SP 9: Species IV (October Madness: Counterpoint Play-offs)	SP 9 synthesis assignment	SP 10: Species V
24 Monday	SP 10: Species V	*SP 9 synthesis assignment due	SP 10: Species V
26 Wednesday	SP 10: Species V (Practice)	SP 10 practice assignment	SP 10: Species V
28 Friday	SP 10: Species V (Practice)	SP 10 synthesis assignment	SP 11: Species I in 3-voices
31 Monday	SP 11: Species I in 3-voices	*SP 10 synthesis assignment due	SP 11: Species I in 3-voices
November	Topic	Assignment	Reading
2 Wednesday	SP 11: Species I in 3-voices (Practice)	SP 11 practice assignment	SP 11: Species I in 3-voices
4 Friday	SP 11: Species I in 3-voices (Practice)	SP 11 synthesis assignment	SP 9-11
7 Monday	Review for EXAM	*SP 11 synthesis assignment due	SP 9-11
9 Wednesday	*EXAM III: SP 9-11*		SP: DIATONIC PROCEDURES I
11 Friday	SP 12: Transition to Common Practice Period	SP 12 analysis assignment	SP 12: Transition to Common Practice Period
13 Monday	SP 12: Transition to Common Practice Period	SP 12 synthesis assignment	SP 13: Roman Numeral Analysis
16 Wednesday	SP 13: Roman Numeral Analysis	SP 13 analysis assignment	SP 13: Roman Numeral Analysis
18 Friday	SP 13: Roman Numeral Analysis	*SP 12 synthesis assignment due	SP 13: Roman Numeral Analysis
21 Monday	SP 13: Roman Numeral Analysis	SP 13 analysis assignment	SP 14: Tonic and Dominant
23 Wednesday	THANKSGIVING BREAK	No classes
25 Friday	THANKSGIVING BREAK	No classes
28 Monday	SP 14: Tonic and Dominant	*SP 13 synthesis assignment due	SP 14: Tonic and Dominant
30 Wednesday	SP 14: Tonic and Dominant	SP 14 analysis assignments	SP 14: Tonic and Dominant
December	Topic	Assignment	Reading
2 Friday	SP 14: Tonic and Dominant	SP 14 analysis assignments	SP 14: Tonic and Dominant
5 Monday	SP 14: Tonic and Dominant	SP 14 analysis assignments	SP 14: Tonic and Dominant
7 Wednesday	SP 14: Tonic and Dominant	*SP 14 synthesis assignment due	SP 14: Tonic and Dominant
9 Friday	Review for FINAL EXAM	Review SP 14 assignment	SP 12-14
14 Wednesday	*FINAL EXAM: 12:20 pm - 2:10 pm*

CLASS GRADES:

Current as of 24 August 2011
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ID#	Grade	*At risk

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 111 with a grade of C- or better to enroll in MUS 112