- Objectives:
| • |
To acquire facility in writing, analyzing and
understanding the usage of Sequences and the Circle of Fifths, I and V Chords,
II, VI, II, VII and IV Chords. |
| • |
To acquire facility in writing, analyzing and
understanding the usage of Triads in First and Second Inversion. |
| • |
To provide a thorough foundation in working with
Cadences, Phrases, Periods and Non-Chord Tones. |
Procedures: Work at the blackboard, Homework & Class Assignments,
Quizzes, Midterm, Final Exam
- Student Requirements:
- • All assignments must be handed in
to fulfill the grade.
- • Participation in class.
- • All quizzes & examinations
completed.
- Grading Procedures:
- • Homework assignments 20%
- • Quizzes 20%
- • Class participation 10%
- • Midterm exam 25%
- • Final exam 25%
Absences: No more than two unexcused absences are allowed.
| Agenda: |
|
| Week |
Topics |
| 1 - 2 |
Harmonic Progression |
| 3 - 4 |
Triads in First Inversion |
| 5 - 6 |
Triads in Second Inversion |
| 7 - 8 |
Cadences, Phrases & Periods |
| 9 |
Review/Midterm Exam |
| 10 - 11 |
Non-Chord Tones 1 |
| 12 - 13 |
Non-Chord Tones 2 |
| 14 |
Final Exam Review |
| 15 |
Final Exam |
Final Exam Week: December 18 - 22
| Holidays: |
|
| Friday, Sep, 29, 30, Oct. 1 |
Rosh Hashanah |
| Monday, Oct. 9 |
Yom Kippur & Columbus Day |
| Tuesday, Nov. 7 |
Election Day |
| Wednesday, Nov. 22 - 26 |
Thanksgiving Recess |
| Friday, Dec. 22 |
School Term Ends |
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