Spring 2018
MUSIC THEORY II, MUSIC 1202
GORDON COLLEGE
DR. NEIL BOUMPANI
Dr. Neil M. Boumpani
219 Fine Arts Building, 678-359-5299
Email: nboumpani@gordonstate.edu
OFFICE HOURS:
Please go the faculty page on the Gordon website (http://apps.gordonstate.edu/faculty/) , find my name, and click office
hours. Since my office hours change as
the semester goes on, putting them on the syllabus may be confusing
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Description: Music Theory
II continues the study of music fundamentals which leads to the study of Common
Practice Period harmonic and melodic techniques. Understanding how music is constructed based
on the conventions of this period is essential to any serious music student.
This semester we will cover 4-part writing, primary and secondary
triads in root position and inversions, The harmonization of melodies, all
non-chord tones, and diatonic 7th chords. We will also learn to use Finale notation
software.
TEXT:
Spencer: The Practice of Harmony, 6th Edition (same as last
semester) You will not need a new Theory
book until Theory IV
MATERIALS:
YOU TEXT
ONE THREE
RING BINDER– every day. No theory book
has it all. I have tried several and
this has the opportunity to practice your skills; however, I will be
adding materials
from other sources and my own experience that you will need to keep in a
notebook.
STRONGLY
SUGGESTED: One day planner – every day
SORTWARE: Finale ®or Finale Notepad (Finale Notepad
maybe downloaded at: www.makemusic.com).
The computer lab in the Fine Building has Finale installed. If you want to
use the lab when
it is locked– see me. Since all 4-year
colleges now demand that students have a working knowledge of notation
software, buying the complete Finale at the academic price is a
worthwhile
investment. ALSO – I suggest all of you
sign up for the Music Technology course in fall 2018 to better understand the
power of Finale and other software programs related to music.
GRADING:
This class will be homework driven. Expect homework every class that must be
turned in the following class. This is
how we practice the 4-part harmony of the Common Practice Period.
Homework
(included preparation): 40%
Tests 30%
Mid
Term and Final Exam 30% (there will be a
take-home part and an in-class part to the exams)
Note: homework will be
collected at the beginning of class – therefore, late homework will not be
accepted. 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.
Grading Scale: A 90 to 100
B 80 to 89
C 70 to 79
D 60 to 69
F Below 60
ATTENDANCE POLICIES
Attendance is required. .
Daily attendance results in better understanding of the skills we ae
developing.. ALSO – if you can’t make class, please
scan your work and email it to the professor.
PLEASE do not be late; I will not go back and cover the material
presented in the
first minutes of the
class.
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.
HELP?
If you find yourself struggling, PLEASE
schedule some office time with me. 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.
Special Considerations:
Title IX
Gordon 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.
Pregnancy: If you are pregnant, you should register with
college. This will protect you in the
event you cannot complete the work for that semester and need to come back the
following semester to complete the class.
If you do not register, you will not get this benefit.
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.
(1) Register with and provide documentation
to the Office of Disability Services.
Phone is: 678-359-5585
(2) Bring a letter to the instructor from the
Office of Disability Services indicating the need for academic
accommodations. This should be
done within the first week of class.
START WITH THE END IN MIND
Everything
you do from this point on should be geared to your ultimate goal. Only you can choose that ultimate goal. Whether your ultimate goal is education,
engineering, English, or others, - YOU SHOULD ALWAYS KNOW WHAT IT IS GOING TO
TAKE TO SUCCEED and set your plans accordingly.
There will be ALWAYS be setbacks and trials, and, at times, you will
have to alter your course, but if you keep your eye on the END RESULTS you can
succeed. Remember that graduation begins the moment you set foot into a college
classroom.