THEORY III

Syllabus--Fall 2014
Dr. Dale Rieth


AUG 25-27 *Ben Ch 4 Intro & B.C. Assign #1,2,3,5
AUG 29 Ch 5 Neopolitan 6ths Assign #1,2,4
SEP 3-5-10-12-15 Ch 6 Augmented 6ths Assign #1,2,3,5
SEP 17-19-22-24 Review
SEP 29 EXAM


OCT 1-3 Ch 7 Variation form Assign #3
OCT 6-8-10 Ch 8 Sonata form Assign #1
OCT 13-15-17 Ch 9 Rondo form Assign #1 + handout
OCT 20-22-24 Review
OCT 27 EXAM

OCT 29-31 Ch 10 9ths, 11ths, 13ths Assign #1,2,3,4
NOV 3-5-7 Ch 11 Altered dominants Assign #1,2,3,4,5
NOV 10-12-14 Ch 12 Chromatic mediants Assign #1,2,3
NOV 17 Review
NOV 19 EXAM

NOV 21-24 Ch 13 Romantic music Assign #1,2,3,4,5
DEC 1 Diminished 7ths
DEC 3 Review
DEC 5 EXAM

DEC 8 Post-Romantic (preview)
Semester review
DEC 10 FINAL EXAM



*Ben=Required text: Theory of Music in Practice, Vol. 2, 8th edition, Benward

Grading: Assignment of grades will adhere to the traditional 10-point system. In addition to the
scheduled exams, daily classroom performance, preparation, and attitude will be factored into the
final grade.

Note: Consistent attendance shows evidence of thirst for knowledge and respect for material
presented. Punctuality shows respect for peers and non-disruptive classroom order. These
factors will also be taken into consideration at final grade time. (Note: Remember your most
valuable team resource--each other!)

Fine Arts/Music General Education Learning Outcomes
Apply critical thinking through problem solving
Stimulate thinking concerning the structure of music and analytical techniques
Gain knowledge of theoretical concepts for varied historical styles of music

Develop awareness of diverse ethical perspectives
Develop pedagogical knowledge of musical analysis, and an awareness of diverse
stylistic perspectives in the understanding of Music Theory

Course Specific Learning Outcomes
Gain knowledge of music from an historical/stylistic perspective
Develop a toolbox of varied techniques of musical analysis
Participate in class activities
Read assigned materials
Complete all assignments
Take notes during class
Complete all exams

Note: There will be 1 additional in-class writing assignment on the topic of diverse ethical
perspectives as applies to music. Although the assignment will not be figured into your
course grade, it will be used to ascertain your grasp of this concept in our course.