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Music Theory 2-4 FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION MUSIC DEPARTMENT MUSIC THEORY 2-4 HONORS MUSIC THEORY 2-4 Grade Level: 10-12 Credits: 5 BOARD OF EDUCATION ADOPTION DATE: AUGUST 27, 2012 SUPPORTING RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN DISTRICT RESOURCE SHARING APPENDIX A: ACCOMMODATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS APPENDIX B: ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE APPENDIX C: INTERDISCIPLINARY CONNECTIONS Board of Education Mr. Heshy Moses, President Mrs. Jennifer Sutera, Vice President Mr. Carl Accettola Mr. William Bruno Mrs. Elizabeth Canario Mrs. Kathie Lavin Mr. Ronald G. Lawson Mr. Michael Messinger Ms. Maryanne Tomazic Mr. Charles Sampson, Superintendent Ms. Donna M. Evangelista, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum Writing Committee Mr. Anthony Limaldi Mr. Edward Gattsek Supervisors Ms. Deana Farinick Ms. Judith Lagana Ms. Judith Newins Mr. Stanley Koba Ms. Michelle Lilley Ms. Stephanie Kayafas Music Theory II-IV and Honors Level(s) - Introduction Music Theory II-IV Course Description & Philosophy This is a one year, five credit course which satisfies the 5 credit graduation requirement for fine and performing arts. Music Theory explores various styles of musical composition. It is a rigorous course with a structured and regimented method. The main composition style that will be explored is that which was used by composers during the Common Practice Period (1500-1913) In addition, some contemporary techniques will be explored. Composition and analysis will constitute the bulk of the course work and nightly homework will be assigned. A musical background and/or working knowledge of musical rhythm and at least one musical clef: treble or bass, will be helpful, but not necessary. The level of musicianship ranges from students who understand the fundamentals of music to students who can create original works for large ensembles. We believe our curriculum should provide quality experiences that are musically meaningful to the education of all our students. It should help them discover, understand, and enjoy music as an art form, an intellectual endeavor, a medium of self-expression, and a means of social growth. Music is considered basic to the total educational program. To each new generation this portion of our heritage is a source of inspiration, enjoyment, and knowledge which helps to shape a way of life. Our music curriculum enriches and maintains this life and draws on our nation and the world for its ever- expanding course content taking the student beyond the realm of the ordinary, everyday experience. Music is an art that expresses emotion, indicates mood, and helps students to respond to their environment. It develops the student’s character through its emphasis on responsibility, self-discipline, leadership, concentration, and respect for and awareness of the contributions of others. Music contains technical, psychological, artistic, and academic concepts. It is an integral part of life and therefore should be studied to further enrich the lives of our students. “Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other, because rhythm, harmony, and melody find their way into the inward places of our soul, on which they mightily fasten, imparting grace, and making the soul of him who is educated graceful.” — Plato Course Map and Proficiencies/Pacing Course Map Relevant Enduring Assessments Essential Questions Standards Understandings Diagnostic Formative Summative 1.1.12.B.1 It is the combination of To what extent do harmony and rhythm affect Anticipatory set Research and define Unit test 1.1.12.B.2 harmony and rhythm that Western music? terms Individual performance 1.2.12.A.1 forms the foundation of Oral questions/discuss 1.3.12.B.1 music of the Western How is Western music different from music ion Quizzes 1.3.12.B.2 Hemisphere. around the world? 1.3.12.B.3 Critique & analysis 1.3.12.B.4 How much does rhythm affect music? How much does harmony affect music? 1.1.12.B.1 (Four/SATB) Part-writing is What is four-part/SATB writing? Anticipatory set Homework assignments Unit Test 1.1.12.B.2 the foundation of the language of music. How does four-part writing affect the study Student survey Participation Analysis 1.2.12.A.1 music theory? 1.3.12.B.1 Discussion Assignments 1.3.12.B.2 Where is four-part writing used? Analysis 1.1.12.B.1 Major and minor scales What are major and minor scales? Discussion Aural identification Performance and combinations of their How many major and minor scales are there? intervals are the Where are major and minor scales utilized? Anticipatory set Exercises Unit Test vocabulary of harmonic To what extent are major and minor scales language. utilized in music? Analysis Analysis What are the different combinations of intervals that make chords and other desired sounds? 1.1.12.B.1 Having a basic What patterns in the keyboard can be Discussion Performance exercises Performance 1.2.12.A.1 understanding of the identified? keyboard (clavier) is Anticipatory set Analysis essential to learning Music Does performing on the keyboard help with questions Theory. learning music theory? Exit performance Entry performance/assessm ent 1.1.12.B.1 Listening is an essential skill. How does performing in an ensemble better us as Discussion Aural identification Individual/group project 1.1.12.B.2 musical listeners? 1.2.12.A.1 Oral questions Professional speech from Analysis 1.2.12.A.2 How does listening to ensemble works develop audiologist 1.3.12.B.1 musical leadership skills in order to conduct/lead? 1.3.12.B.3 Analysis 1.4.12.A.1 How does listening to compositions give a better understanding of music theory? Criticism Research What common musical devices are common in society? (Examples: intervals, car horns, jingles, trademarks, commercials) Why is hearing a sense that should be protected? How often do musicians lose their hearing? Why should hearing be protected? What steps can be taken to protect hearing? 1.1.12.B.1 Music Theory is expressed by Why is penmanship important when writing music? Discussion Aural exercises Aural Test 1.1.12.B.2 both aural and tactile means. 1.3.12.B.1 Explain some of the methods used to transcribe Anticipatory set Written exercises Written Test 1.3.12.B.3 music. Questions Aural performance Performance Aural exercises How is ear training a big part of music theory? Critique Written exercises How does singing improve ear training? Why is ear training essential in music theory? Why do listening and performing become essential components to developing musicianship? 1.1.12.B.1 Music Theory provides insight Where do popular musicians & composers get their Discussion Research Individual & group projects 1.1.12.B.2 into the background of musical experience? 1.2.12.A.1 musicians & composers. Oral questions Written assignments 1.2.12.A.2 How much of musician’s and composers’ 1.3.12.B.1 experience is taught and how much is learned? Analysis 1.4.12.A.4 1.1.12.B.2 Notation software and How does having an understanding of Discussion Presentation projects Comparison presentations 1.2.12.A.2 other technologies have a notation software impact knowledge of music 1.3.12.B.3 role to play in modern theory? Student survey Present various Individual projects 1.3.12.B.4 music notation. examples 1.4.12.B.3 How does notation software effect writing and creating in music theory? Multimedia presentation What brands of software compete to be the brand of choice? 1.1.12.B.2 A musician knowing What background does a conductor need to Discussion Exercises Performance 1.2.12.A.1 his/her role is essential to have in order to be successful? 1.2.12.A.2 having a successful Background Individual project 1.3.12.B.1 ensemble. What techniques are needed in order to be a presentation Analysis 1.3.12.B.3 successful conductor? 1.3.12.B.4 Oral Interpretation project How does music theory correlate with questions/discussion conducting? How does a member of a musical group communicate without a conductor? Define the roles performed by various instruments. Proficiencies and Pacing Recommended Unit Title Unit Understanding(s) and Goal(s) Duration Unit 1 - The Fundamentals Notation is essential when using music theory. 10-11 Weeks of Music: ongoing Notation/Elements of Scales, intervals, and transposition along with tonality are the foundation of music. Pitch, Scales, Tonality, Key, Modes, Intervals & At the conclusion of Music Theory II, participants will be able to: Transposition 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the letter names in alto and tenor clefs. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of all note values and how their use in measures of 3/8, 12/8, 5/8, 5/4, 7/8. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of all harmonic and melodic minor scales. 4. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the circle of fifths (Example: chord substitutions). 5. Demonstrate knowledge of all intervals within two octaves, both written and aural. At the conclusion of Music Theory III and IV, participants will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of ranges, clefs and transpositions of all band and orchestral instruments. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of all modes relative to "C". Unit 2 - Structural Harmony is the musical result of tones sounding together. Whereas melody implies the linear or horizontal aspect of music, harmony 13-14 Weeks Elements of Music: Triads, refers to the vertical dimension of music. ongoing Cadences, Nonharmonic Tones, Voice Leading in Chord structures and all their varieties and inversions provide a pillar in the construction of Western Music. Two & Four Voices, and Harmonic Progression and Phrases are created in music through an interaction of melody, harmony, and rhythm. Voice leading is the term used to describe the Harmonic Rhythm, linear aspect of musical writing.
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