Danville Area School District Course Overview Course: Music Theory II Teacher: Mr. Egger Course Introduction: Course Text or Student Materials: Music Theory II will provide an upper-level exploration of music The Understanding and Application of Harmony - A Workbook Approach theory, including composition styles and periods. The course will culminate in a creative opportunity for an original composition. Units of Study: Student Objectives: Standards/Anchors: Unit Six – Triad Inversion and Figured Bass Students will be able to construct a four-part 9.1. Production, Performance and Exhibition of A. Figured Bass Interpretation (SATB) progression in a major and/or minor Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts B. First Inversion Triads key utilizing the theoretical harmony of the C. Assignment Sixteen – Progressions with common practice period (c.1600 to 1900). 9.1.12A Know and use the elements and First Inversion Triads principles of each art form to create works in D. Second Inversion Triads the arts and humanities. Elements – Music: E. Cadential 6/4 duration, intensity, pitch and timbre. F. Passing 6/4 Principles – Music: composition, form, genre, G. Arpeggio 6/4 harmony, rhythm and texture. H. Pedal 6/4 I. Auxiliary 6/4 9.1.12B Recognize, know, use and J. Appoggiatura 6/4 demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts K. Assignment Seventeen – Progressions elements and principles to produce, review and with First and Second Inversion Triads revise original works in the arts. Music: sing, play an instrument, read and notate music, Unit Seven – Progression and Cadence compose and arrange, improvise. A. Primary Framework – I IV V I B. Secondary Triads 9.1.12C Integrate and apply advanced C. Progressive Chord Movement vocabulary to the arts forms. D. Retrogressive Chord Movement E. Authentic Cadence 9.2. Historical and Cultural Contexts F. Complete Cadence G. Extended Cadence 9.2.12K Identify, explain and analyze H. Plagal Cadence traditions as they relate to works in the arts. I. Half Cadence J. Deceptive Cadence 9.2.12L Identify, explain and analyze common K. Masculine and Feminine Cadences themes, forms and techniques from works in L. Perfect and Imperfect Cadences the arts. M. Assignment 18 – Progressions and Cadences Unit Eight – Non-Chord Tones A. Passing Tones B. Upper and Lower Neighbor Tones C. Appoggiatura D. Cambiata E. Escape Tones F. Changing Tones G. Anticipation H. Pedal Point I. Suspensions J. Retardation K. Free Tones L. Assignment Nineteen – Progressions with Non-Chord Tones (Passing, Neighbor, Cambiata and Escape) M. Assignment Twenty – Progressions with Non-Chord Tones (Suspensions, Anticipations, Retardations and Free Tones) Unit Nine – Harmonization of Melody A. Seven Steps 1. Determine the Tonality 2. Calculate Possible Cadential Treatment 3. Cite Three Chord Possibilities per Melody Note 4. Decide on Harmonic Rhythm to be Utilized 5. Select the Actual Chord Progression 6. Add Inner Voices 7. Check for Writing Faults B. Final – Harmonize a Given Melody Instructional Plan: Students will be presented new material on a daily basis. Homework assignments and daily practice in rhythm reading and sight-singing are routine. Student Assistance: Students are encouraged to seek additional instruction support during the MOD (A & B) based on student needs. Assessments and Evaluation: Grading: Homework/Procedures: Homework assignments as described in the All homework assignments are graded as tests. Homework assignments as described in the text/workbook, a listening test on intervals and text/workbook. All assignments are due at triads, unit tests and a final examination. the end of each quarter/semester. Student and Parent Communication: A course syllabus will be given to students to communicate the requirements and expectations of the course to parents. [email protected] 271-3268 Ext. 1121 Student Expectations and Classroom Rules of Conduct Students will appropriately participate and follow all policies as outlined in the Danville Student Handbook, which contains procedures regarding absences, classroom behavior, make-up of work, academic integrity and all other student conduct guidelines. .