FALL 2018
MUSIC THEORY I, MUSIC 1201
Fine Arts Room 109 – M-W 9:30-10:45
GORDON STATE COLLEGE
DR. NEIL BOUMPANI
Dr. Neil M. Boumpani
221 Fine Arts Building, 678-359-5299
Email: nboumpani@gordonstate.edu
OFFICE
HOURS: Office Hours: (subject to change)
click here and scroll down to my name, select
“office hours.”
Course
Description: Music Theory I is the study of
music fundamentals which leads to the study of Common Practice Period harmonic
and melodic techniques. Understanding
the concepts of the common Practice Period is essential for any
serious music student.
TEXT: Practice of Harmony, 7TH
EDITION, Spencer (used in music theory from theory 1—3, sometimes 4)
You will not be able to use the 6th edition
We will also use several
web sites. These sites do not charge a
fee for computer use; however, if you want to access these programs on a
tablet, there may be a slight charge
MATERIALS:
Required: one loose-leaf
notebook – every day
Suggested:
day planner
Software: Finale ®or Finale Notepad (Finale Notepad maybe
downloaded at: www.makemusic.com) or Sibelius.
The computer lab in the Fine Arts 109 has Finale installed. Since most
4-year colleges now demand that students have a working knowledge of notation
software, we strongly recommend that all students purchase an academic version
of this software for their own use.
Please do not try to download Finale from a site that claims it is free.
Grading:
Homework/Tests/Computer
work/quizzes-including elements test:
50%
Midterm and Final Exam
50%
Note: homework will be collected at the beginning of class – therefore,
late homework may be turned in for checking, but you may not receive credit for
it unless I deem the late excuse acceptable.
Note also: POP QUIZZES will be done at the beginning of
classes. If you are late, you will not
be able to make up a pop quiz.
PLEASE NOTE THE FINAL AND MIDTERM EXAM VALUES: The first
semester of a theory course establishes that the student has the command of the
basic elements of music to allow that student to move forward successfully in a
music program. This means that this
course is almost a “pass-fail” course in that, if you do not have command of
the basic elements of music, you can’t move on to Theory II.
Grading Scale: A 90 to 100
B 80 to 89
C 70 to 79
D 60 to 69
F Below 60
Attendance: Attendance is required. Please try to not miss any classes. If you have to miss – make sure you contact
me as soon as possible and find out what you missed or get information from
another student. Anyone missing 3 classes before fall break will be issued a
failing mid-term grade. Every absence
after 3 will drop your final grade by 3 points.
BEING
ABSENT DOES NOT EXCUSE YOU FROM HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS. If an assignment is due on a day you are
absent, I expect you to scan it and send it to me before class. If I assign a
homework assignment when you are out, you are still
expected to complete it by the due
date.
USE OF ROOM
109. Should you need to
use the computers in the lab, or need extra help, please see me and we will
work out a time. Usually, I will be in
the lab when you are there; however, if I allow you access to the room and I
have to leave,
you may not allow other students in the room
without my consent. The music
technology programs on the computers are for music major use only. All computer lab use when we are not in
class will be scheduled by me.
ACADEMIC
HONOR CODE
Students are expected to uphold the “Student Code of Conduct” in the Gordon College Catalog. I expect you to do your own work at all time. Breaking the honor code may result in failure and further college penalties.
WHAT YOU
SHOULD EXPECT
If you expect to
make a career from music, you need to have the tools with which to do it. You can expect to set aside time daily for
music theory and aural skills. Sometimes
this will take repetitious drilling, writing or reciting. You will be far
more successful spending 30 minutes each day
(including weekends) developing a skill than spending the 2-3 hours once or
twice a week. Set aside times each day
and you will be successful. If you are
not willing to take the time, then you may not
succeed.
Student who do not show a command of the basic
elements of music will have a difficult time getting a degree in music.
HELP!!!!! If you find yourself struggling, PLEASE stop
by my office. I want you all to succeed
and I am willing to work with you on a one-on-one basis whenever I can. The
only way you can fail is to not try.
WHAT IS
EXPECTED BY THE END OF THE COURSE:
1. Students
will identify any note with its register designation on all 4 clefs
2. Students
will identify all major and minor key signatures
3. Students
will be able to write all major and minor key signatures
4. Students
will be able to identify and write any interval with both its quantitative and
qualitative label
5. Students
will be able to recognize any major or minor scale
6. Students
will be able to write out all major and minor scales
7. Students
will be able to identify all triads in any key
8. Students
will be able to write every triad in any key
9. Students
will be able to place the 3 primary triads properly in a 4-part vocal setting
Hopefully we will get beyond this, but these are the
minimums.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Title
IX
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State College is committed to providing an environment free of all forms of
discrimination and sexual harassment, including sexual assault, domestic
violence, dating violence and stalking. If you (or someone you know) has
experienced or experiences any of these incidents, know that you are not alone.
All faculty members at Gordon State College are mandated reporters. Any student
reporting any type of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence,
domestic violence or stalking must be made aware that any report made to a
faculty member under the provisions of Title IX will be reported to the Title
IX Coordinator or a Title IX Deputy Coordinator. If you wish to speak with
someone confidentially, you must contact the Counseling and Accessibility
Services office, Room 212, Student Life Center. The licensed counselors in the
Counseling Office are able to provide confidential support.
Gordon
State College does not discriminate against any student on the basis of
pregnancy, parenting or related conditions. Students seeking accommodations on
the basis of pregnancy, parenting or related conditions should contact
Counseling and Accessibility Services regarding the process of documenting pregnancy
related issues and being approved for accommodations, including pregnancy
related absences as defined under Title IX.
ADA
and 504
If you have a documented disability as described by
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
Section 504, you may be eligible to receive accommodations to assist in
programmatic and/or physical accessibility. The Counseling and Accessibility
Services office located in the Student Center, Room 212 can assist you in
formulating a reasonable accommodation plan and in providing support in
developing appropriate accommodations to ensure equal access to all GSC programs and facilities. Course requirements will not
be waived, but accommodations may assist you in meeting the requirements. For
documentation requirements and for additional information, contact Counseling
and Accessibility Services at 678-359-5585.
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Religious Holidays
Gordon State College
acknowledges that the academic calendar can sometimes conflict with major
holidays from among our diverse religious traditions. If a student must miss
class due to the observance of a religious holiday, that absence may be excused.
To be excused, the student must inform his/her instructors before the absence
and make alternate arrangements for any work due at the time of the absence. An
excused absence for the observance of a religious holiday does not excuse
student from responsibility for required course work.
(2) Bring a letter to the instructor from the
Office of Disability Services indicating the need for academic