Music Theory II
THMU-1220 3.0 credits
Spring 2012 Syllabus
Dr. Bruce Curlette: 766-7565; e-mail:
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Texts
Stefan Kostka, Dorothy Payne, Tonal Harmony, 6th ed.
Workbook to accompany Tonal Harmony, 6th ed.
Staff paper
Course Description
A continuation of Harmony I with a more in-depth exploration of part-writing , seventh chords and elementary chromaticism.
Music Department Objectives
1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the technical skills necessary for the solo performance of music or the individual creation of art.
2. Students will articulate a Biblical philosophy of the fine and performing arts which reveals an understanding of the integration of faith and learning.
3. Students will demonstrate awareness of historical as well as new styles of music and art.
4. Students will manifest attitudes necessary to guide others toward increased understanding of the arts.
5. Students will participate in performances or presentations which contribute to the artistic culture of the University and the community.
Course Objectives
The student will be able to recognize and construct diatonic seventh chords, secondary dominants and secondary leading-tone chords. The student will compose short musical works in a variety of textures that implement these elements along with non-chord tones and modulations. The student will also be able to identify and describe larger compositional forms. The student’s work will culminate in the writing of a hymn arrangement that demonstrates his/her assimilation of the course material.
Course Outline
In this class we will work through chapters eleven through eighteen of the text. You will be expected to prepare for class by reading that portion of the text which will be discussed during the class period. Written assignments will be taken from the workbook and occasionally from outside sources. These assignments will be handed in at the BEGINNING OF CLASS or graded during class. No work will be accepted late . If you are absent, you are to get your assignment to me by the end of the day in which the assignment is due. In order to insure that the material is being assimilated, frequent pop quizzes will be given over material covered in previous class meetings.
The D.S. Memorial Tardiness Policy: Your daily and punctual presence is required and expected in this class. “Punctual” is defined by the professor’s watch, not the clock in the classroom nor the chimes. If you come in and I have already started prayer requests, you are late. Each incident of tardiness will count as one-half absence. This means that more than four incidents of tardiness will guarantee a failing grade.
Class of 2008 Attendance Policy
Thanks to the Class of 2008, after teaching for 14 years in college without an attendance policy, I now have an attendance policy. Your daily and punctual presence is required as well as expected in this class. “Punctual” is defined by the professor’s watch, not the clock in the classroom nor the chimes. You need the group environment of the class in order to build your confidence and your skill. This means your classmates need you, too. More than three absences will guarantee a failing grade. There will be no penalty for up to three absences. PLEASE NOTE: Sound checks for Chapel are NOT excused absences. Excused absences include and are limited to: death in the family, illness WITH a note from the Health Center or your Residence Director, official University functions (which DOES NOT include sound checks for chapel), other absences as deemed excusable by the Department Chair.