MUS113
Music Theory I

Spring Term, 2004

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Instructor:

Jon Newton
503-725-3110
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Email

Midi Lab Info

René Descartes (1596-1650)

"... it is one thing to say that one consonance is sweeter than another, another thing to say it is more pleasing. Everyone knows that honey is sweeter than olives, yet many would prefer to eat olives, not honey. Thus, everyone knows that the fifth is sweeter than the fourth, the fourth sweeter than the major third, this in turn sweeter than the minor third. Yet there are places in which the minor third is more pleasing than the fifth; others indeed, where a dissonance is more pleasing than a consonance."

Rene Descartes, the French philosopher, writing, on the 4th March 1630 to his friend Marin Mersenne

Syllabus | Class Sessions: Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Final | Links | Resources | Bibliography

Syllabus

Course #: Music 113 Section 002
CRN: 62590
Location: 135 LH
Schedule: M-W-F 9-9:50
Theory Study Hall: W 10-11
Class Site: www.web.pdx.edu/~jnewton/mus113.html
Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PSUTheory002
Yahoo Email: PSUTheory002@yahoogroups.com
Instructor: Jon Newton
Phone: 503-725-3110 (On campus, dial ext. 5-3110)
email: jnewton@pdx.edu
Office: LH 200
Office Hours: M10-12, W10-12

Course Description: Provides a thorough ground-work in the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of music with written exercises and analysis based on the styles of Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and other 17th and 18th century composers. Registration in the appropriate Sight-Singing/Ear Training course is required. An entrance placement examination will be given. Basic Keyboard Skills is recommended for music majors and minors.

Materials and Resources: Students should provide pencils/pens, 3-ring binder, notebook, and manuscript paper. An email account and Internet access are strongly recommended. The Midi Lab (LH209) is available to Music Theory students and a tutorial on Finale, Sibelius, Practica Musica, or other educational software may be arranged.

Course Content and Grading: 75% of grade will be based on scores on four tests, three during the term and a final. Make up exams will only be given in the case of excused absence and advance notification. The additional 25% will be based on 8-9 assignments, attendance, and participation in class discussion. Assignments will be graded on a 1-5 point system, with 5 point the best score. Assignments turned in late will not be edited or given points, but one assignment may be missed without penalty.

Special Considerations: Students with documented disabilities will be accommodated. Please discuss with instructor during the first week of the term.

Class Sessions

Week 1

•Session 1

Monday, March 29, 2004

Chapter 13

Assignment 1: Workbook Assignment Ex 13-1, Parts A-D, Due Friday, April 2

•Session 2

Wednesday, March 31, 2004

Chapter 13

Assignment 1: Workbook Assignment Ex 13-1, Parts A-D, Due Friday, April 2

•Session 3

Friday, April 2, 2004

Chapter 13

Assignment 1: Workbook Assignment Ex 13-1, Parts A-D, Due today by noon

Week 2

•Session 4

Monday, April 5, 2004

Chapter 14

Assignment 2: Workbook Assignment Ex. 13-1, Part E, Ex. 13-2 Parts A-C, Due Wednesday, April 7

•Session 5

Wednesday, April 7, 2004

Chapter 14

Assignment 2: Workbook Assignment Ex. 13-1, Part E, Ex. 13-2 Parts A-C, Due today by 3 PM

•Session 6

Friday, April 9, 2004

Chapter 14

Assignment 3: Workbook Assignment Ex. 14-1 Part A, B, C (1-3), D, E (1) Due Wednesday, April 14

Week 3

•Session 7

Monday, April 12, 2004

Chapter 15

Assignment 3: Workbook Assignment Ex. 14-1 Part A, B, C (1-3), D, E (1) Due Wednesday, April 14

•Session 8

Wednesday, April 14, 2004

Chapter 15

Assignment 3: Workbook Assignment Ex. 14-1 Part A, B, C (1-3), D, E (1) Due today by 3 PM

•Session 9

Friday, April 16, 2004

Chapter 16

Assignment 4: Workbook Assignment Ex. 15-1, A, B, C (2-4 see below) E, Due Wednesday, April 21

On C Parts 2-4, Comment as follows: circle all 7th chords, bracket circle of fifths, determine the figure that each chord 7th creates

Week 4

•Session 10

Monday, April 19, 2004

Review Chapters 13 & 14

Assignment 4:

Workbook Assignment Ex. 15-1, A, B, C (2-4 see below) E, Due Wednesday, April 21

On C Parts 2-4, Comment as follows: circle all 7th chords, bracket circle of fifths, determine the figure that each chord 7th creates

•Session 11

Wednesday, April 21, 2004

Mid-Term 1: Chapter 13 & 14

Assignment 4:

Workbook Assignment Ex. 15-1, A, B, C (2-4 see below) E, Due today by 3 PM.

On C Parts 2-4, Comment as follows: circle all 7th chords, bracket circle of fifths, determine the figure that each chord 7th creates

•Session 12

Friday, April 23, 2004

Chapter 16