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Music 395 Schedule
Special Studies in Music Theory
Tonal Analysis
Spring 2020
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Special Studies in Music Theory
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| Unit 1 | Analytical Tools & Concepts | (Chapters 1-3) |
| Unit 2 | Sectional Forms | (Chapters 4-5 & 9) |
| Unit 3 | Contrapuntal Forms | (Chapter 6) |
| Unit 4 | Variation Forms | (Chapter 7) |
| Unit 5 | Sonata Forms | (Chapter 8-9) |
| Unit 6 | Schenkerian Analysis & Special Topics | (Chapter 10) |
Daily Schedule |
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| Feb 4 Structural Phenomena Read Ch 1, pp 1-30 |
Feb 6 Structural Units Read Ch 2, pp 31-50 |
| Feb 11 Structural Units Read Ch 2, pp 31-50 |
Feb 13 Structural Functions Read Ch 3, pp 51-60 Worksheet 1 due Return to Course Outline |
| Feb 18 Simple & Rounded Binary Forms Read Ch 4, pp 61-75 |
Feb 20 Simple & Composite Ternary Forms Read Ch 5, pp 76-95 |
| Feb 25 Binary vs. Ternary Form Read Chs 4-5, pp 61-95 |
Feb 27 Da Capo, Rondeau, Ritornello & Rag Forms Read Chs 4-5, pp 61-95 Worksheet 2 due |
| Mar 3 Rondo Forms Read Ch 9, pp 170-182 Return to Course Outline |
Mar 5 Units 1 & 2 Exam Analytical Tools & Concepts Sectional Forms |
| Mar 10 Imitation, Canon & Invention Read Ch 6, pp 96-108 |
Mar 12 Fugue 1 Read Ch 6, pp 108-120 |
| Mar 17 Fugue 2 Read Ch 6, pp 108-120 |
Mar 19 Chorale Prelude, Motet & Madrigal Read RESERVE Worksheet 3 due Return to Course Outline |
| Mar 21-29 Spring Break |
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| Mar 31 Ostinato, Passacaglia, & Chaconne Read Ch 7, pp 121-132 |
Apr 2 Theme & Variations 1 Read Ch 7, pp 132-140 |
| Apr 7 Theme & Variations 2 Read Ch 7, pp 132-140 Worksheet 4 due |
Apr 9 Thematic Transformation, Leitmotiv, & Continuing Variation Read RESERVE |
| Apr 10-12 Easter Recess |
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| Apr 14 Units 3 & 4 Exam Contrapuntal Forms Variations Forms Return to Course Outline |
Apr 16 Sonata Form 1 Read Ch 8, pp 141-169 |
| Apr 21 Sonata Form 2 Read Ch 8, pp 141-169 |
Apr 23 Sonata Form 3 & Slow-Movement Sonata Form Read Ch 8, pp 141-169 |
| Apr 28 Sonata-Rondo & Concerto First-Movement Forms Read Ch 9, pp 182-194 Worksheet 5 due |
Apr 30 Cyclic Symphony, Concert Overture & Symphonic Poem Read RESERVE Return to Course Outline |
| May 5 Schenker 1 Read RESERVE Aaron—Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Minor (Tempest), I |
May 7 Schenker 2 Read RESERVE Michael—Wagner, Prelude to Tristan und Isolde |
| May 12 Schenker 3 Read RESERVE Alex—Brahms, “O Tod, wie bitter bist du” from Vier ernste Gesänge Worksheet 6 due |
May 14 Schenker 4 & Review Read RESERVE Final Paper due Return to Course Outline |
| FINAL EXAM WEEK Tuesday, May 19 1:00-3:00 pm Final Exam |
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