Bergen Community College
Division of Business, Arts and Social Science
Department of Performing Arts
Course Syllabus
MUS-232 Music Theory II
Basic Information about Course and Instructor
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Textbook Requirements:
Sources for coursework can be found through the internet. Complete theory books will also be available
free of charge through the Moodle and the BCC internet library.
Textbook Resource Recommendations:
Theory for Today’s Musician 1st ed. by Ralph Turek . McGraw Hill Publishing Co.
ISBN-13: 978-
0072498653
The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis 2nd ed. by Jean P. Clendinning, E. W. Marvin
ISBN 987-0-393-93081-8
Workbook - The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis 2nd ed. by Jean P. Clendinning, E. W. Marvin
ISBN 978-0-393-93133-4
Tonal Harmony 7th ed. by Stefan Kostka, D. Payne and B. Almen McGraw Hill ISBN 978-0-07-802514-3
Harmony 5th ed. By Walter Piston revised by Mark DeVoto. W.W.Norton & Co. ISBN 978-0-393-95480-7
The Elements of Music: Concepts and Applications; 2nd edition Volume 1
By Ralph Turek; McGraw Hill College Div; ISBN00770654743 and Workbook for the Elements of Music:
Concepts and Applications 2nd edition, Volume 1 by Ralph Turek; McGraw Hill College Division ISBN 0-07065493-X
Course Description:
MUS232-Music Theory II is a study of harmonization and harmonic progressions. The course includes the
study of six-four chords, non-harmonic tones, modulation, and the dominant seventh chord. 1 lecture, 2
labs, 2 credits prerequisite” MUS132
Student Learning Objectives and Learning Assessment:
1.
Determine and differentiate the diatonic vocabulary and tonal
framework of selected musical compositions based upon the harmonic
intensities of the common practice period.
Identify and determine tonal progressions for works they perform
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Assignments
3.
Create a song ternary structure song form with specific parameters set
to class standards.
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4.
Select or create a poem to be used in composition with specific
parameters set to Music Theory II standards.
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5.
Notate the composition will correct notational practice by hand or with
a computer software program.
6.
Complete 4 part harmonization exercises representative of the Common
Practice period to include diatonic harmonies, some secondary
dominants, as well as the dominant seventh chord.
Students will create a composition using the 12-tone serial technique.
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Projects
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Projects
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Essay
2.
7.
Tests
Assignments
EVALUATION:
Class Involvement = 10%
(based on class attendance and participation (including lateness to class), thoughts and reactions
concerning the day’s assignments, projects, recordings and class discussions and lectures.
Tests and Projects = 90%
(based on assigned readings and class lectures)
Criteria for Evaluation: Attendance and participation
a. consistent attendance**
b. evidence of studying assignments
c. completed assignments
d. quality classroom responses
e. overall demonstration of comprehension of the course material
90-100 = A
86-89 = B+ 80-85 = B
76-79 = C+
70 - 75 = C
65-69 = D
E =Unofficial Withdrawal W =Official Withdrawal INC=Incomplete 0–64 = F
Any work turned in late from the original due date shall be deducted by one letter grade. Two letter
grades shall be deducted after the second week from the due date, and three letter grades after the third
week from the original due date. There are no make-up examinations unless approved in advance by the
instructor.
Attendance Policy
BCC Attendance Policy:
All students are expected to attend punctually every scheduled meeting of each course in which they are
registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be determined by the instructor for
each section of each course. These will be established in writing on the individual course outline.
Attendance will be kept by the instructor for administrative and counseling purposes.
Students will be evaluated on attendance and participation in class using the following criteria:
consistent attendance; evidence of studying text and assignments; completed daily assignments; quality
classroom responses.
Each class can potentially count as .837 points towards the possible 20% score for attendance and
participation. A letter grade totaling 20% of the final grade will be determined by the instructor based
upon the aforementioned criteria.
Bergen Community College Academic Policies:
Bergen Community College is committed to academic integrity – the honest, fair and continuing pursuit
of knowledge, free from fraud or deception. Please review the college catalogue or student handbook
for further information on this topic.
Bergen Community College has adopted an internal grievance procedure to provide for prompt and
equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by federal regulation implementing
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990. (ADA). Please review the college catalogue for further information on this topic.
Bergen Community College is committed to providing its students and employees with an academic and
work environment free from sexual harassment or discrimination. Please review the policy prohibiting
sexual harassment in the college catalog.
Please review the statement on acceptable use of BCC technology in the college catalog.
Faculty hold 3 office hours per week, and as requested by students, by appointment. Students are
encouraged to seek out their faculty member for academic needs.
Student and Faculty Support Services
The Distance Learning Office –
for any problems you may
have accessing your online
courses
Smarthinking Tutorial Service
The Tutoring Center
The Writing Center
The Office of Specialized
Services (for Students with
Disabilities)
BCC Library – Reference Desk
Room C334
201-612-5581
[email protected]
On Line at:
Room L125
Room L125
Room S131
http://www.bergen.edu/pages1/Pages/4787.aspx
201-447-7908
http://www.bergen.edu/pages1/pages/2192.aspx
201-447-7908
http://www.bergen.edu/pages1/Pages/1795.aspx
201-612-5270
http://www.bergen.edu/oss
Room L226
201-447-7436
Special Note on the Tutoring Center
The Henry and Edith Cerullo Learning Assistance Center includes the Tutoring Center, the
English Language Resource Center, and the Writing Center. The website of the Learning
Assistance Center is located at www.bergen.edu/pages/2192.asp. Tutoring services are available
for this course in the Tutoring Center. Make use of those services as we progress through the
course! As listed above, the Tutoring Center is located in Room L-125, and its phone number is
201-447-7908.
Sample - Suggested Course Outline
Topics & Assignments
Learning
Objectives
1-2
Week(s)
Date(s)
1
Jan.19-21
Review: Relative Minor, Parallel Minor, Chords and
inversions, Music Analysis
2
Jan.26-28
The dominant 7th chord, The Major 7th chord, Music
Analysis
1-2
3
Feb. 2-4
7th chords and inversions, non-harmonic embellishments
1-6
4-part Music Analysis
4
Feb. 9-11
4-part Music Analysis
1-6
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15
Feb.16-18
Feb.23-25
Mar. 1-3
Mar. 7-10
Mar.21-24
Mar.28-31
Apr.5-7
Apr.12-14
Apr.19-21
Apr.26-28
May 3 - 5
Review and Test 1
Ternary Song Form, Binary, Sonata-Form
Principles of Melody, Music Analysis, Project 1 discussion
Principles of Melody, Music Analysis
Counter-point assignment
Review and Test 2
Secondary Dominants, music analysis
Secondary Dominants, continued, music analysis
Atonality and 12 Tone Serialism
Project 2 due: 12-Tone Compositions and presentations
Test 3 and Essay Assignment on Tonality
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1-7
TEST DATES ANNOUNCED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEMESTER