Music 101: Weekly Schedule
Beginning Music Theory (Summer '04)
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Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8

Seattle Central Community College
Humanities/Social Sciences Division
Music 101.01 & 101.02
Music Theory
Instructor: Brian Kirk e-mail: Bkirk@sccd.ctc.edu
Web address: http://seattlecentral.edu/faculty/bkirk/
9:40am - 11:10pm (M-Th.) BA 104
Office: BA 204 Hrs: By Appointment Only

Music 101 Theory

                                                                Syllabus

This course is intended to provide students the background in skills and information necessary for advanced study in music.  This course is designed for all students including those with little or no previous knowledge as well as those with knowledge and skills in some areas but with deficiencies in others.

The approach used in the instruction of this course will provide students with 1) work in written concepts, terminology, and notation 2) exercises in music reading or sight-singing, and 3) practice in the application of ear training. Students will be instructed in the use of various percussion instruments for the development of rhythmic accuracy and ensemble music making experience.

This class is an excellent supplement for beginning, intermediate and advanced piano students. Instrumentalist and vocalist will benefit from the musical concepts learned in this course. Hands on music making and singing are a part of this class. Theory groups are used to promote teaching and learning through peer interaction. It is essential that all students show a willingness to participate and contribute to the music theory groups.

Textbook:
Introductory Musicianship (A Workbook) 6th Ed. Lynn, Theodore.

 Grading Percentage

Homework assignments 30%
Keyboard skills Test 20%
Midterm 25%
Final Examination 25%

Expectations:
Consistent attendance in a music class is essential to the acquisition of musical training
Do not arrive late for class: show respect for yourself, your fellow students and your instructor by cultivating a love for punctuality
Take personal responsibility for your education! Ask questions when you do not understand something
Come to class prepared and ready to work hard, participating in all in-class drills and giving your full attention the duration of the period
 Practice the rhythmic concepts and piano scales daily, without fail!
Silence all electronic devices before coming to class
LEARN

Note: If you need course adaptations or accommodations due to a disability, have emergency medical information to share, or require special arrangements in case of emergency evacuation, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.

Week 1

Unit 1 Page 1-18.

Assignment #1 (part 1)
Worksheet 1-1 through Worksheet 1-6 Due Date: July 1

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Week 2  

Assignment #1 (part 2)
Worksheet 1-7 - 1-9  Review Unit 1
Due Date: July 8

Unit 2 and Unit 5 ( Rhythmic Exercises/Melodic singing)
Unit 2 and Unit 5 are used as daily rhythmic training and melodic singing exercises. There are no written assignments for units. The following is suggested for units 2 and 5:
1) Count the rhythm (write the rhythmic values above each note)
2) Sing the rhythm
3) Play the rhythm

 

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Week 3

Unit 3 Scales, Keys and Modes
Page 80-87
Assignment #2 Due Date Thursday July 15
Worksheets 3-1 through 3-4 (worksheets for Major keys only) pg 101-104

 

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Week 4

Unit 3 Minor Scales

 Page 105 Worksheet 3-5 through 3-12
Assignment #3  Due Date: July 22

 

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Week 5  
 Purchase your E-883 test taking Scantron card from the Bookstore. You will need two scantron cards.
Keyboard Skills Test: July 28
Play two major scales (two octaves) one flat key and one sharp key
Play three minor scales (two octaves) Natural, melodic and harmonic minor


 Midterm Exam July 29 (multiple choice scantron card)
Test will include all material studied to date

Assignment #4
Page 105 Worksheet 3-13 through 3-15, Review of Unit 3
Due Date: Thursday July 29

 

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Week 6

Unit 4
Intervals

Assignment #5 Melody writing for the piano.
Due Date: August 5
Compose four 12 measure melodies. The melodies can be in the time signature of your choice. Students must compose the melodies within the following modes:
 1) Major Key melody
2) Natural minor melody
3) Melodic minor melody
4) Harmonic minor melody
 All four melodies should be composed for the piano. Two in the treble clef and two in the bass clef. No grand staff melodies for this assignment.
 

Unit 4 Intervals (continued)
Assignment #6
Worksheets 4-1- 4-10
Due Date:  Monday, August 9

 

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Week 7

Unit 4 Intervals (continued)
Assignment #7
Worksheet 4-11 - 4-12, Review of Unit 4
 Due Date:  Thursday, August 12

Unit 6 Chords
Assignment #8
Worksheets 6-1, 6-2 and 6-3 will used as a lecture assignment and class homework assignment

 Due Date: August 19 (Due at the time of the final examination)

Week 8
Chords (continued) Monday and Tuesday August 16th and 17th 

Final Examination Schedule for Music Theory 101  
Thursday August 19 

Time: 8:00 - 8:45am
 Piano Proficiency Examination (play one major scale, one minor scale (all three forms of the minor) one major triad, one minor triad.
Time: 8:45 - 10:00am Multiple choice 1) Rhythm 2) Music theoretical concepts
 All exams are taken on Scantron cards E-883. Do not purchase E-882 (the smaller card).

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