MUS 124: Music Theory 4 MUS 124L: Music Theory Aural Skills Lab Course Syllabus Spring, 2017 Written Theory Meeting Time: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM Written Theory Location: Patterson Hall 53 Aural Skills Lab Meeting Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:20-10:00 AM Aural Skills Lab Location: Patterson Hall 52

Professor: Dr. Daniel Perttu Associate Professor of Music Theory and Composition Chair, School of Music Music Theory/Composition Area Head Office: Patterson Hall, Studio E Office Hours: Posted on board outside of my office door Office Phone: 724-946-7024 E-mail: [email protected]

Course Description: Music Theory 4 is the fourth of four semesters of the music theory sequence. Topics to be covered will include: new approaches to tonal or centric writing, analysis of non-serial atonal music, analysis of twelve-tone music, neoclassicism, post-1945 serialism, expansion of approaches to rhythm, aleatoric music, sound mass, post-modernism and the use of quotation, minimalism, and present directions in compositional practice. Students will continue to use appropriate technologies for the study of music theory. Also included is an introductory study of the musics of India and Indonesia, particularly as they relate to exoticism in 20th-century European compositions. The prerequisite for this course is a grade of C- or higher in MUS 123: Theory 3, and students must also register for the co-requisite lab, MUS 124L. A letter grade of at least C- must be attained in MUS 124 in order for the course to count toward the music major.

Music Theory 4 Aural Skills Lab is the fourth of four semesters of the music theory lab sequence. Aural skills topics to be covered will include: modal and pentatonic scales; centric and symmetrical constructions; atonal cells; atonal relationships; tertian, quartal, and quintal constructions; serial atonality; tonal and atonal hybrids; as well as the aural identification of significant twentieth-century compositions. Students will apply their knowledge of these topics by demonstrating their aural skills through pitch and rhythmic dictation, sight-singing, and rhythm performance. Students will also continue to use computer assisted instruction in the study of aural skills. The prerequisite for this course is MUS 123, and students must also register for the co-requisite course, MUS 124. A letter grade of at least C- must be attained in MUS 124 (theory and aural skills combined) in order for the course to count toward the music major.

Course outcomes: By the end of MUS 124, students will be able to: • Identify, analyze, synthesize, and create o new approaches to tonal or centric writing o non-serial atonal music

1 o twelve-tone music o 20th-century rhythmic techniques o 20th-century timbral techniques • Identify, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate aesthetic movements in 20th- and 21st- century music, such as o expressionism o serialism o neoclassicism o integral serialism o exoticism o aleatoricism o post-modernism o minimalism o current trends (such as neo-romanticism) • Create an original composition using some of these styles • Apply theoretical concepts learned in MUS 124, Music Theory 4 to aural skills by identifying modal and pentatonic scales; centric and symmetrical constructions; atonal cells; atonal relationships; and tertian, quartal, and quintal constructions through pitch and rhythmic dictation. • Sing melodies that use modal, centric, symmetrical, and atonal pitch constructions • Perform rhythms using complex meters

Assignments: In the written theory class, assignments consist of textbook readings, practice problems, analysis of music literature, and composition exercises. In the Aural Skills Lab, assignments consist of computer-assisted, interactive exercises. Exams consist of two cumulative tests and a cumulative final exam. It is absolutely essential to complete all homework assignments on time, as skills in ear-training are acquired most effectively through repetitive practice.

Grading: The final grade in MUS 124 and its Aural Skills Lab is combined, where 60 percent of the grade is based on work in Written Theory and 40 percent is based on work in Aural Skills.

Written Theory Grading: 1. Homework (25 percent) 2. Midterm Exam (10 percent) 3. Composition project (10 percent) 4. Final Exam (15 percent)

Aural Skills Grading (40 percent total): 1. Six MacGamut assignments (1.67 percent each, for a total of 10 percent of final grade) 2. Five Sight-Singing Quizzes (3 percent each, for a total of 15 percent of final grade) 3. Two cumulative tests (5 percent each, for a total of 10 percent of the final grade) 4. Cumulative Final Exam (5 percent of the final grade)

2 Grading Scale: 93-100 A 73-76 C 90-92 A- 70-72 C- 87-89 B+ 67-69 D+ 83-86 B 63-66 D 80-82 B- 60-62 D- 77-79 C+ Below 60 F

Students must attain a grade of C- or higher in order for this course to count toward the music major.

Note on due dates and late work: All written assignments are due at the beginning of the class period unless I say otherwise. Late homework assignments are not accepted, unless the student has missed class due to an excused absence. In addition, homework assignments will not be accepted after class. Likewise, a missed test will count as a zero percent, unless the student has missed due to an excused absence. This course follows the policy regarding exams and excused absences that is outlined in the Westminster College Undergraduate Catalogue.

Discussing or Contesting Grades: Please be aware that this course covers a great deal of information in a very short amount of time. To maximize the instructional time available, I will not discuss issues pertaining to grades on your assignments or exams in class. Please visit me in office hours, or make an appointment outside of class time, to speak with me one-on-one about any questions or concerns that you may have.

Textbooks and Course Materials: • Miguel A. Roig-Francolí: Understanding Post-Tonal Music • Miguel A. Roig-Francolí: Anthology of Post-Tonal Music • Students are responsible for obtaining a copy of the MacGAMUT 6 aural skills software. This may be purchased directly from MacGamut at www.macgamut.com.

Attendance Policy: The attendance policy in this course follows the College policy, which is outlined in the Westminster College Undergraduate Catalogue. Students are expected to attend all classes. Research has shown that performing well in a course is associated with high attendance. Students should be aware that “showing up” is highly valued not only in this course and College, but in the workforce and society in general. I will not accept any assignments from students who have missed class due to an unexcused absence. In addition, I will not re-teach—either in class or during office hours— material missed due to an unexcused absence. I may excuse absences for the following reasons: course-related field trips; illness that is documented by a doctor’s note (not including the “self-reported sick in room” notice from the Student Health Center); death or serious illness in the immediate family as is verified by someone other than the student; appearance in court; co-curricular and extracurricular activities recognized and/or sponsored by the College; or another extraordinary reason as deemed appropriate by me. Students must make arrangements with me regarding the completion of missed work from excused absences.

No food or drink is permitted in keyboard labs.

3 E-mail and Computer Use: I will be e-mailing students in the course critical information and will also be posting important files to network accounts. Students are required to use the Westminster.edu e-mail account and network accounts, or must have their e-mails forwarded from Westminster.edu to another account. In addition, students are required to check e-mail with reasonable frequency, preferably every day, as important course updates may occur via e- mail rather than in class, in an effort to preserve valuable class time. If e-mail accounts are too full or over quota, I will NOT resend e-mails; students are required to monitor the quotas on their accounts. In addition, this course will use the Learning Management System on my.westminster. I will provide you with important directions and details on how to use this software.

Academic Honesty: While students are encouraged to study and work in groups on homework assignments, copying work for the sake of turning in assignments on time is a breach of the College’s policy on academic integrity. In addition, the standards in this course conform to the College’s policy, which states: “Academic dishonesty is a profound violation of the expected code of behavior. It can take several forms including, but not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, misrepresentation of facts or experimental results, unauthorized use of or intentional intrusion into another’s computer files and/or programs, intentional damage to a computer system, and unauthorized use of library materials and privileges. Academic dishonesty in any of these forms will not be tolerated. Students who engage in academic dishonesty face penalties such as failure in the course involved or expulsion from the College. All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of the College.”

Student Support Services and Special Accommodations: Students who have special needs that may affect their academic or personal life should seek resources on campus to assist them, such as Disability Support, the Learning Center, Diversity Services, and Library Instruction. In this course, accommodations consistent with college policy will be made for students who are utilizing appropriate support services. After consulting with the appropriate support service, students are encouraged to speak with me in a confidential appointment about necessary accommodations.

Note on Cellphone Use: Cellphones must be silenced during class.

4 SCHEDULE OF CLASS MEETINGS, TOPICS, AND ASSIGNMENTS (subject to change):

Required textbook readings listed below Assignments listed below Week 1 (Week of 1/17): Introduction & Ch. 1 1/17; Day 1P: Introduce course; modal and pentatonic scales 1/18; Day 1: Introduce syllabus; discussion of introduction and Ch. 1 1/19; Day 2P: Modal and pentatonic scales 1/20; Day 2: pp. 1-13

Week 2 (Week of 1/23): Ch. 1 and Ch. 2 1/23; Day 3: pp. 13-24 1/24; Day 3P: Modal and pentatonic scales 1/25; Day 4: pp. 24-32 1/26; Day 4P: Singing/Rhythm Quiz 1 Singing/Rhythm Quiz 1 1/27; Day 5: pp. 37-47

Week 3 (Week of 1/30): Chs. 2 and 3 1/30; Day 6: pp. 47-58 HW 1: pp. 33-5: I, nos. 1-2; II, no. 2, a, c, d, f; see special directions on my.westminster 1/31; Day 5P: Centric and symmetrical MacGamut Assignment 1 Due constructions 2/1; Day 7: pp. 58-65 2/2; Day 6P: Centric and symmetrical constructions 2/3; Day 8: pp. 69-76

Week 4 (Week of 2/6): Chs. 2 and 3 2/6; Day 9: pp. 76-82 HW 2: pp. 65-7: section I, nos. 2, 4, 6; section II, no. 2 (a-d, f-g, k, m, p); see special directions on my.westminster 2/7; Day 7P: Centric and symmetrical constructions 2/8; Day 10: pp. 82-89 2/9; Day 8P: Atonal cells MacGamut Assignment 2 Due 2/10; Day 11: pp. 89-96

Week 5 (Week of 2/13): Ch. 3 and Ch. 4 2/13; Day 12: pp. 96-100 HW 3a: p. 101: 1, 4a-e, 5a-e, 7a-f 2/14; Day 9P: Singing/Rhythm Quiz 2 Singing/Rhythm Quiz 2 2/15; Day 13: continue set theory 2/16; Day 10P: Atonal cells 2/17; Day 14: pp. 105-111 HW 3b: pp. 101-2: 7g-j, 8a-c, 9a-c, 10a-c, 11a- c, 12a-e; 12f-j; 15a-c

5 Week 6 (Week of 2/20): Ch. 4 2/20; Day 15: pp. 111-120 HW 3c: pp. 103: 17, nos. 1-2; 18, no. 1, 19(1a), 20(1), 21(1a-e) – see instructions on my.westminster 2/21; Day 11P: Aural Skills Test 1 Aural Skills Test 1 2/22; Day 16: pp. 120-126 (pay special attention to p. 125) 2/23; Day 12P: Atonal Relationships 2/24; Day 17: continue chapter 4 discussion

Week 7 (Week of 2/27): Chs. 5 and 6 2/27; Day 18: pp. 129-135 HW 4: p. 127, 2b 2/28; Day 13P: Tertian, quartal, and quintal MacGamut Assignment 3 Due constructions 3/1; Day 19: pp. 135-143 3/2; Day 14P: Tertian, quartal, and quintal constructions 3/3; Day 20: pp. 145-151

Week 8 (Week of 3/6): Ch. 6 and Ch. 7 3/6; Day 21: pp. 152-157 3/7; Day 15P: Singing/Rhythm Quiz 3 Singing/Rhythm Quiz 3 3/8; Day 23: pp. 159-169 HW 5: p. 143, I, 1a-h, but skip c and e 3/9; Day 16P: Tertian, quartal and quintal constructions 3/10; Day 24: MIDTERM EXAM MIDTERM EXAM

March 11 through March 19: Spring Break; No Classes

Week 9 (Week of 3/20): Ch. 7 and Ch. 8 3/20; Day 25: pp. 169-173 3/21; Day 17P: Tertian, quartal and quintal MacGamut Assignment 4 Due constructions 3/22; Day 26: Continue Ch. 7 & 8 material HW 6: On My.Westminster 3/23; Day 18P: Serial atonality 3/24; Day 27: pp. 182-187

Week 10 (Week of 3/27): Ch. 8 3/27; Day 28: pp. 187-195 HW 7a: pp. 179-180: 1a-b, 3 (may use computer for #3), 4, 5 3/28; Day 19P: Aural Skills Test 2 Aural Skills Test 2 3/29; Day 29: pp. 195-205 3/30; Day 20P: Serial atonality 3/31; Day 30: pp. 205-213 HW 7b: pp. 180-181: 1a-d (may use a computer for b)

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Week 11 (Week of 4/3): Ch. 8, 9 and 10 4/3; Day 31: pp. 220-233, p. 237 (box) 4/4; Day 21P: Serial atonality MacGamut Assignment 5 due 4/5; Day 32: pp. 245-259 HW 8a: pp. 214-215: 7a-b 4/6; Day 22P: Singing/Rhythm Quiz 4 Singing/Rhythm Quiz 4 4/7; Day 33: pp. 259-271

Week 12 (Week of 4/10): Ch. 10 and Ch. 11 4/10; Day 34: pp. 280-297 HW 8b: pp. 215-217: II, 1 (all segments) 4/11; Day 23P: Tonal and atonal hybrids 4/12; Day 35: pp. 321-329 4/13: No class; Easter Break 4/14: No class; Easter Break

Week 13 (Week of 4/17): Ch. 13 4/17: No class; Easter Break 4/18 (Monday classes); Day 36: pp. 334-337 HW 9: pp. 278-279: II, 1b; 2 4/19; Day 37: pp. 300-309 4/20; Day 24P: No Class; PMEA 4/21; Day 38: No Class; PMEA

Week 14 (Week of 4/24): Ch. 12 4/24; Day 39: pp. 309-318 HW 10: p. 298: 1 (analyze Aria) 4/25; Day 25P: Tonal and atonal hybrids 4/26: No Class – Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Symposium 4/27; Day 26P: Singing/Rhythm Quiz 5 Singing/Rhythm Quiz 5 4/28; Day 40: George Crumb & Postmodernism

Week 15: Ch. 14 May 1; Day 41: pp. 353-357; Neoromanticism COMPOSITION PROJECTS DUE May 2; Day 27P: Tonal and atonal hybrids MacGamut Assignment 6 due May 3; Day 42: Current trends in 21st century music; peer review activity May 4; Day 28P: Review May 5; Day 43: Perttu composition; review HW 11: pp. 338-339, no. 3

Week 16: Tuesday, May 9, 8:00-10:30 AM WRITTEN THEORY FINAL EXAM Thursday, May 11, 8:00-9:15 PM AURAL SKILLS FINAL EXAM

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