Music111-47150marrjohnspring2018.pdf

Music 111-Music Theory I

M/W 10:15 ante-meridian-12:20 post-meridian

Plus ONE HOUR TBA

SAC Music Lab Hours

M & Th: 9:00am-8:00pm

Tu & Wed 9:00am-9:00pm

FrI: 9:00am-2:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

Instructor: John Marr 

Office Hours: T /TH: 10:00am-12:30pm DMC Room 204 (Off Campus)

I can also arrange time at the SAC Main Campus if you like. 

E-Mail: marr_john@sac.edu 

Phone:  714-564-5650  

Office:  N-115-SAC

 

Digital Media Center

1300 S. Bristol St. (at Wilshire)

Santa Ana, CA  92704

 

Course summary: 

This class lays the groundwork for several elements of music theory including scales, modes, rhythm, meter, chords, progressions and various musicianship skills which involve these topics.  The class is required of ALL music majors and is open to non-majors.

 

Required Text:  Introductory Musicianship, A Workbook 8th Edition by Theodore Lynn, Harcourt-Brace.

 

Required Materials: Manuscript Paper, Pencils.

 

Course Requirements:          

1. Attendance of all classes. You will be dropped if you miss the equivalent of six classes.
2. Log in one hour of Lab Time every week for THIS class. Here you will practice basic theory and musicianship skills through the use of the Apple Computer Lab music programs.  See above for lab hours.  You may also use practice rooms with pianos for practicing keyboard exercises. 
3. Read the assigned text(s).

 

Grading: 20% Midterm, 20% Final, 40% Homework, 20% Lab.

 

Student Learning Outcome for MUS 111:

 

Analyze musical materials in standard musical compositions relating to diatonic chord progression, phrase structure, key, intervallic content and expression markings using both musical analysis symbols and verbal explanations.

 

*indicates activity covered in arranged lab hours

 

Drop Deadline:  5/6/18

 

Laboratory Instructional Activity in N119 (TBA Element of Class)

The student will spend the arranged hour each week working toward the mastery of individually assigned computer programs and aural CDs.  At the beginning of the semester, the instructor will assist each student in choosing programs of study that will be most helpful in preparing them for Music 114A Ear Training Study.  Appropriate Lab programs include computer lessons on intervals and chord recognition, melodic and harmonic dictation, error detection, and the improvement of tonal memory.  Students are expected to demonstrate improvement on the assigned programs at semester’s end by verified test scores. 

 

Absence/Drop Policy: It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw officially from a course.  However, because of enrollment demand, a student may be dropped by the instructor if s/he is not at the first class meeting.  A student may also be dropped for excessive absences when the total hours of absence exceed 10% of the total scheduled hours of the class.  Under extenuating circumstances, a student may be reinstated by the instructor.

 

Accommodations for Disabilities: Students with verifiable disabilities who want to request academic accommodations are responsible for notifying their instructor and Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) as early as possible in the semester. To arrange for accommodations, contact DSPS by phone (714) 564-6295; Video: (657) 235-2999; (714) 285-9619 (FAX) or stop by the DSPS Center in VL-203 (The Village).

 

Student Conduct: All students are responsible for maintaining appropriate conduct while enrolled in classes through the Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD). Guidelines for student conduct are set forth in the RSCCD “Standards of Student Conduct” policy. Detailed information regarding student discipline and rights within this policy is available in the college catalog and student handbook. Students who violate the Standards of Conduct are subject to disciplinary action which includes, but is not limited to, removal from class, suspension and expulsion.

 

New Law: Board of Governor Waiver Students will lose eligibility for the Board of Governors Fee Waiver if they are on probation for not maintaining a 2.0 GPA for two consecutive terms or not successfully  completing half the class units they attempted in those terms. 

 

Active Shooter Video: http://www.sac.edu/StudentServices/Security/Pages/Active-Shooter.aspx

 

Litany of Rules and Regulations

 

• NO late work will be accepted.
• There will be no make up quizzes or exams. Your travel plans MUST not conflict with the date of the Final.
• All work shall be completed in pencil only.
• Any work not completed in pencil will be automatically lowered ONE letter grade.
• Students who do not take the final will NOT pass the class.
• It is the student's responsibility to drop him/herself from the class if s/he ceases attending.
• Academic dishonesty will NOT be tolerated.
• Understand that YOU must do YOUR OWN work, if any two or more students miss the EXACT same questions, in the EXACT same manner, all students involved will fail the assignment, AND be reported to the Dean!
• Do not work on assignments together, we have an excellent tutor who can help you with any topics covered in our class.
• Understand that YOU must do YOUR OWN work, if any two or more students miss the EXACT same questions, in the EXACT same manner, all students involved will fail the assignment, AND be reported to the Dean!
• If you are a student with a history or pattern of irresponsibility, missing classes and then expecting extra help outside of class, missing classes because of whiny or flaky excuses; this is not the instructor from whom you should be taking a class.
• Please turn off or down all pagers, cellular telephones and other noise making devices.
• NO TEXT MESSAGING IN CLASS!
• NO ELECTRONICS IN CLASS!
• Students who text message during class will be removed from class WITHOUT prior warning.
• You may NOT look at any personal electronic device during an exam.
• Students who are caught using electronics in class will earn an “F” on their next homework assignment.
• Students who continually break this rule will be removed from class!
• YOU are responsible for any material presented in class whether you are in attendance or not.
• The class will be run in a manner befitting of an institute of higher education. Students who do not/cannot understand this concept should not take this class.

 

 

The Plan

 

This may change as necessitated by the class/instructor. If you need to travel near the end of the semester, YOU need to ensure that your plans do NOT conflict with the date and time of the final.

 

Feb 5, 7                     Introduction, Rhythm, Purchase Textbook

Read 1e-1i, Musicianship: 2a-2c, Homework:  8 Bar Rhythms, 1-5, 1-6

 

Feb 12, 14                  Simple and Compound Meter, Read 1a-1d

                                    Musicianship: 2c, 5a, HW: 1-7, 1-9 (handout) 

 

Feb 21, 26                 Pitch, Numeric Intervals, Accidentals

Musicianship: 2d-2f, HW: 1-1, 1-2, Interval Handout

 

Feb 28, Mar 5          Chromatic and Diatonic Half-Step, Diantonic Whole Step

Muscianship: 5a-5c, HW: 1-9, 1-10

 

Mar 7, 12                   Major Scales, Musicianship: 5a-5c, Read: 3a-3f, HW: 3-3

 

Mar 14, 19                 Major Scales/Major Key Signatures

HW: 3-1, 3-2

 

Mar 21,                      Mid-Term, Musicianship Test 2d #1-13, 2c (5)#1-3, 5

 

Mar 26, 28               Major/Perfect Intervals Minor Key Signatures

                                    Musicianship: 5d, HW: 4-1, 4-2. 3-5

 

Apr 9, 11                    Minor Scales (all three types)

 

Apr 16, 18                 Minor/Diminished/Augmented Intervals, Musicianship: 7a

                                    HW: 4-4, 4-5

 

Apr 23, 25               Triads in Major: Primary and Secondary

                                    Musicianship: 7b-7c, HW:6-1, 6-10

 

Apr 30/May 2         Triads in Major: Inversion-Handouts

 

May 7, 9                    Triads in Minor/Seventh Chords

                                    Musicianship: 7e, HW: Handout, 6-11, 6-12

 

May 14, 16                 Seventh Chords: In Major and In Minor Inversion

                                    HW: 6-12, 6-13

 

May 21, 23                Seventh Chords: Inversion, HW: 6-18, Handout

 

May  30                     Final

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Theory 1, weekly topics and assignment

 

Week 1	lab assignment
Week 2	Rhythm Ace Level 2 (all examples)
Week 3	Rhythm Ace Level 3 (all examples)
Week 4	Rhythm Ace Level 4 (all examples)
Week 5	Dino notes level 1_______ level 2_______ level 3_______
Week 6	Name the Note: treble clef, bass clef   Name the Note: alto clef, tenor clef
Week 7   MID- TERM EXAM	Scale Builder, Level 6
Week 8	Name the Key Signature- Lev. 3 Write the Key Signature-Up to Seven Accidentals   Begin Interval Builder 4ths and 5ths
Week 9	Interval Builder – 2nds, 3rds, tritones     Scale Builder Lev. 7
Week 10	Name The Key Signature-Lev. 9 Maj. and min. key signatures Interval Builder 6ths, 7ths, aug. and dim.
Week 11	Interval levels level 1 (asc)   Chord levels level 1 (asc)   Scale Builder Lev. 8,   lev. 9
Week 12	Interval Levels level 2 (asc.)     Chord Levels level 2 (asc.)   Triad Builder Lev. 10
Week 13	Interval Levels level 3   Chord Levels level 3 Interval Builder – level 10
Week 14	Interval Levels Level 4   Chord Levels level 4
Week 15	Interval Levels level 5