Form & Analysis

COURSE SYLLABUS

Fall 2014

Aug. 25th – Dec. 5th
Lecture: T TH 2:30

Form & Analysis

MUS 30102
Department of Music

Professor: Christopher Kenney

Phone: 7391
Email:
Office: FA 154
Office Hours: MWF 8:30-9:30
MWF 10:30-11:30
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Techniques for analysis of the standard musical forms are developed. Principles underlying binary, ternary, rondo, variation, sonata, and other forms are detailed.
This course will cover the structural phenomena that comprise the formal design of musical works. Analytical skills dveloped during the student's first two years of Music Theory and Aural Training will be utilized to achieve an improved understanding of the total integration of harmony, melody, timbre, texture, and other musical features into the unified and organized completion of a musical work.
PREREQUISITES:
MUS 22203.
CREDIT HOURS: 2
TEXTBOOK AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Spencer, Peter and Temko, Peter. A Practical Approach to the Study of Form in Music. Prospect Heights, Ill.: Waveland Press, Inc., 1988.
Beethoven, Ludwig van. Complete Piano Sonatas, Vol 1. New York: Dover Publications, Inc.
Beethoven, Ludwig van. Complete Piano Sonatas. Recordings of your choice
PROGRAM OUTCOMES--The following outcomes have been adopted for the degree program for which this course is required:
1) Demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in their major performing area including the ability to work independently to prepare performances at the highest possible level.
2) Demonstrate the ability to read music at sight with some fluency.
3) Demonstrate their understanding of the common elements of music including rhythm, melody, harmony, musical forms, and organizational patterns, and employ this understanding in aural, verbal, and visual analyses.
4) Understand a basic knowledge of music history through the present time.
5) Recognize a wide variety of applicable solo and ensemble repertoire through both study and performance in ensembles as well as attendance at recitals and concerts.
6) Understand how technology serves the field of music and use that technology applicable to their area of specialization.
7) Adopt a sense of advocacy for music and the arts by participating in the professional organizations and associations related to their area of musical interest so they can better understand and communicate professional issues to their communities.
COURSE OUTCOMES: The following outcomes have been adopted for this course. Alloutcomes listed below have direct relevance to course material. Upon completion of this course students are expected to:
1)Demonstrate an understanding of how the common elements of rhythm, harmony, timbre, texture, and dynamics are combined to create form in music.
2)Analyze music presented through aural and visual media in terms of their musical form.
3)Demonstrate knowledge of the dominant forms associated with each style period of music history.
4)Demonstrate knowledge of the development of major forms of music.
5)Chart major themes and developments in the selections studied.
6)Find musical examples in existing literature which represent the forms studied.
7)Appreciate the variety in compositional styles which can be applied to any given formal outline.
8)Appreciate the skill of composers who were instrumental in the development of the major musical forms as we know them today.
GRADING POLICIES/TESTING/ASSIGNMENTS/ATTENDANCE/EXPECTATIONS
Grade calculation% of Grade
Daily work (homework, participation, etc. ) 50%
Mid-term exam 20%
Final analysis project 30%
TOTAL 100%
Scale:
A+97-100 A90-96
B+87-89 B80-86
C+77-79 C70-76
D+67-69 D60-66
F 0-59
Exams:There will be one take home Mid-term exam due on Sept. 29. Failure to turn in this exam on time will be excused only for a personal or family emergency. A late paper will receive only 75% credit.. The final exam will consist of an extensive analysis project.
Homework.There will be weekly writing and listening assignments. Homework is expected when it is due. Thus, it will be imperative that assignments be completed on time. If you miss a class, you are responsible to get your homework assignments for the next class from your classmates, and to contact your instructor in advance about any currently due homework. Late assignments will receive only 75% credit. This means the difference of two whole letter grades.
Attendance : Attendance and punctuality are both important. Your final grade will be lowered one letter grade for each successive absence after three. Three tardies equal one absence. It would be impossible to receive a final grade of A if you have more than three unexcused absences and/or are frequently tardy, even though you might rate superior in all other aspects. A student will fail the class because of poor attendance and excessive tardiness.
Cell Phones : All cell phones and other communication devices are to be turned off during class time. Anyone who texts, calls, or answers calls or texts during class will have their phone confiscated, to be returned to them after class. If the student is expecting an emergency call during class time, the student should talk to the professor before class.
ADA POLICY: If a student wishes to be identified as having a physical, mental, or learning disability, that may or may not require reasonable accommodation(s), he/she must register with the Office of Accessibility. These registered students should identify themselves to their instructors and provide a written statement from the Accessibility Office that indicates the appropriate accommodations. The process of a student self-proclaiming the need for accommodation should occur as early in the semester as possible. The Office of Accessibility phone is 245-7339 and is located in Rhodes Hall, Room 116, University of Rio Grande.
FERPA: The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College are committed to fully respecting and protecting the rights of students under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). These rights generally include the right to inspect, review and seek amendment to the student's education records and the right to provide written consent before personally identifiable information from education records is disclosed. Under FERPA, students have the right to file a complaint with the US Department of Education concerning alleged failures to comply with FERPA. Please see the Student Records Confidentiality/Rights Under FERPA section of the Student Handbook for details and more information.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Standard universitypolicies, as described in the Student Handbook, apply.
WITHDRAWAL: refer to Student Handbook

Week

III

VII

VIII

XII

XIII

XIV

Aug. 26, 28

Sept. 2, 4

Sept. 9, 11

Sept. 16, 18

Sept. 23, 25

Sept. 30, Oct. 2

Oct. 7, 9

Oct. 14, 16

Oct. 21, 23

Oct. 28, 30

Nov. 4, 6

Nov. 11, 13

Nov. 18, 20

Dec. 2, 4

Dec. 6

Topic

Intro Structural Phenomena

Structural Units

Structural Functions

The binary principle

The ternary principle

Sonata-allegro form

Sonata cont.

The rondo principle

Rondo cont.

Imitative procedures

Variations

Atypical forms

Atypical forms cont.

Catch-up

Final!

Chapter

Chap. 1

Chap. 2

Chap. 3

Chap. 4

Chap. 5

Chap. 8

Chap. 9

Chap. 6

Chap. 7

Chap. 10

** This syllabus is not to be construed as a contract with the student
and may be subject to change**