MUSM 102

MUSIC THEORY II

Professor: Dr. Scott L. Miller (PAC 156; 255-3291; slmiller@stcloudstate.edu)
Credit Hours: 3cr
Attendance: Critical, but not monitored
Office Hours

TEXT and MATERIALS

All students enrolled in MUSM 102 must purchase Tonal Harmony, 4th edition, by Stefan Kostka and Dorothy Payne and the accompanying workbook. Bring both the text and the workbook to ALL classes.

All students enrolled in MUSM 102 must provide computer floppy disks and stereo headphones with a mini plug (1/8") or adaptor.

E-MAIL

All students enrolled in MUSM 102 must have an active HuskeyNet account and submit their e-mail address to the instructor (via the address listed above) by the third class period. Students may acquire an account for free by filling out the appropriate paperwork at Academic Computer Services. In all correspondence, put "MUSM 102" in the subject heading of your e-mail. It is the students responsibility to verify that they are receiving class e-mails and to notify the instructor immediately if they are not.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The student will demonstrate knowledge of the use of the following compositional elements in a variety of styles of eighteenth and nineteenth century Western music: common practice diatonic and chromatic voice leading techniques; diatonic seventh chords; modulatory and non-modulatory secondary leading tones and their harmonic implications; common chord modulations; parallel modes; Phrygian harmonies; Neapolitan harmonies. Theory II includes an introduction to music technology component, which accounts for 30% of the final grade. There is a separate syllabus at this page: Introduction to Music Technology.

ASSESSMENT

Mastery of the material will be monitored and evaluated by the completion of assigned analyses, compositions and focused exercises drilling each concept. Evaluative materials will be in the form of homework assignments, in-class assignments, and a final exam. Each will be weighted in the computation of the final grade as follows, and letter grades will be assigned according to the chart below.

Your daily homework will consist of reading the text and completing assigned exercises and analyses. Homework is due at the beginning of the class period, and will occasionally be collected and assessed. NO LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED. If you have an excused absence, the grade will be represented by the average of the prior grades. If the absence is unexcused, you will receive a grade of zero.

30% Homework and in-class assignments

30% Music Technology assignments

40% Final Exam TBA (section 1); TBA (section 2)

Grade Scale (with +/- shading):

A = clear mastery of all material in work
B = above average work

C = average work

D = minimally acceptable work

F = unacceptable work

WEEK	TOPIC	CHAPTER
01	Cadences	10
02	Non-Chord Tones (NCTs) 1 & 2	11, 12
04	V7	13
05	II7 and VII7	14
06	Other Diatonic Seventh Chords	15
07	Secondary Functions 1	16
09	Secondary Functions 2	17
11	Common Chord Modulations	18
13	Other Modulatory Techniques	19
14	Mode Mixture	21
15	Neapolitan Harmonies	22

ABSENCE

If you know ahead of time that you will be unable to attend an exam or hand in a homework assignment, let me know and the reason why as soon as possible, prior to the class you will miss. If this is not possible and you miss either an exam or a homework due date, speak with me about the reason at the beginning of the NEXT class meeting. If you do not speak to me about the absence by the following class meeting, it will be unexcused, and you will incur a zero grade. If the absence is excused, the missed quiz or assignment will be represented by the average of the prior grades.

LEARNING DISABILITIES

If you have any special needs or requirements, especially as they may pertain to test-taking, notify me during the first week of classes so appropriate adjustments in procedures can be made. No student will be excused from any component of the course.

CHEATING

Any instance of cheating will result in automatic failure in the course and a report to the Office of Student Scholastic Conduct.

INCOMPLETES

Incompletes are awarded only when a calamity or major illness prevents you from completing the term's work on time, and will be awarded only if you have a reasonable prospect for passing the course (based on your record at the time you request an Inc.). If you receive an Incomplete, you must prepare on your own any missed assignments or quizzes, and MUST FULFILL THE INCOMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SEMESTER. If you do not fulfill the Incomplete within one quarter, you will automatically receive an F grade for the course. None of the scores you earned prior to the Incomplete will be erased, and will count towards your fulfillment of the Incomplete.