Fall 2019


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Examination of the traditional techniques of musical form and structure and their application to compositions from primarily the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Prerequisite: 551-23200 or 551-23600. 2 credits. (F–S)

Instructor Information

Dr. Timothy Nord Office: 2202 Whalen Center
  Email: nord@ithaca.edu
  Phone: 274-3389
     
  Office Hours: Monday 2:00
    Thursday 1:00
    Friday 9:00

Required Materials

      Arlin, Mary I., et al. Music Sources, second edition

Clendinning, Jane and Elizabeth Marvin The Musician’s Guide to Theory and Analysis, third edition; “package” of textbook, workbook, and anthology

Evaluation

Homework 40%
Unit I Exam 15%
Term Paper 15%
Final Exam 30%

 

NOTE:  The final exam will be on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, TBA.  Make your travel arrangements accordingly.  You may not take the final at any other time.

Attendance Policy

In accordance with the attendance policy printed in the Ithaca College Student Handbook, you are expected to attend all classes.

Assignments

Assignments will be handed out in class.  All assignments are due at the beginning of the next class unless otherwise noted.  Late assignments will be accepted up to the beginning of the class one week after the assignment is given with an automatic 20% reduction in the grade.  After that, the assignment will not be accepted for a grade and the grade of 0 will be entered for that assignment.  If you are absent from class (excused or unexcused), the assignment is still due and it is your responsibility to make the necessary arrangements to get the assignment submitted on time.  All assignments must be submitted on paper, do not email me scans of your work.

Tentative Course Outline

Unit I Variations and Rondo Aug. 28 - Sept. 27
      Unit I Exam     Wednesday, Oct. 2
Unit II Sonata Form Sept. 30 - Nov. 8
     
Unit III Counterpoint Nov. 11 - Dec. 13

 

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