Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: MUSC-2213- Section: 01 Commercial Music Theory II

Instructor Information
Instructor	Carl Richardson
E-mail	richardsoncc@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6353
Office	Location: Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 138 Hours: M (10-11, 3-4), T (10-11, 1:30-3), W (11-12, 3-4), Th (10-11, 12:30-1:30, 2:30-3), F (3-4)
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	Continuation of Commercial Music Theory I. Emphasizes harmonic and melodic analysis, extended chord theory, and modal and altered scales. Learn to compose melodies using standard song forms; harmonize melodies using chords appropriate to assigned musical style; and analyze selected pieces from lead sheets and arranged concept key scores
Prerequisites	MUSC 1213 and MUSC 1211
Learning Outcomes	- Diagram harmonic progression using traditional and modern chord symbols - Demonstrate ability to harmonize a melody using extended chords - Demonstrate ability to compose a melody using modes and altered scales - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading.
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PERFORMANCE 1. Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. 2. Applies commercial music performance techniques to professional practice. 3. Applies commercial music sound engineering technology to support performance practices. 4. Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice. 5. Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession. SOUND ENGINEER 1. Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. 2. Applies commercial music performance skill to support sound engineering practice. 3. Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice. 4. Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. None
Lecture Topics Outline	See hard copy syllabus for specific grading rubrics. 1) Homework / Quizzes 2) Unit 1 (Harmony) Project - DUE by FRIDAY OCT 15 3) Unit 2 (Numbers and Charts) Project - DUE by FRIDAY OCT 29 4) Unit 3 (Melody and Harmonization) Project - DUE by WED DEC 8 5) Final Exam *Quizzes may or may not be announced. Be prepared for a pop quiz at any time.
Major Assignments Schedule	All classes are cancelled on the following Holiday dates: Labor Day: MON SEPT 6 Thanksgiving: THURS/FRI NOV 25/26 Week 1 Syllabus / Review Week 2 Review of Theory 1 cont./Number Charts Review -------------------------- Unit 1 (Harmony) Students will discuss, analyze and apply music theory concepts through study of chord symbols, voicing, inversions, harmonic progression, and stylistic usage. -------------------------- Week 3, 4 Extended Chords (7th, 9th, 11th, 13th in Major, Minor and Dominant) and Their Use In Harmonic Progression Weeks 5, Secondary Dominants, Diminished, Augmented, Altered, Borrowed, Maj.6, Min.6, 6/9 Chords Week 6, 7 Jazz Harmony, 12 Bar Blues, and the 'ii V - I' *** Harmony Project DUE by end of Week 8 (FRIDAY OCT 15) -------------------------- Unit 2 (Numbers and Charts) Students will discuss, analyze and apply music theory concepts through study of harmony in numbers, traditional chord charts, 'Nashville Number System' charts, and study of rhythm figures as used in these charts. -------------------------- Week 8 Harmony in Numbers (Further study of Unit 1 material in context of 'Numbers') Week 9 Building and Converting Traditional and 'Nashville Number System' Charts / Rhythmic Figures (as used in charts) *** Numbers and Charts Project DUE by end of Week 10 (FRIDAY OCT 29) -------------------------- Unit 3 (Melody and Harmonization) Students will discuss, analyze and apply music theory concepts through study of scales, melody construction and modes -------------------------- Week 10 Study of Scales (major, major pentatonic, bebop scale, natural minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor, minor pentatonic, blues scale, etc.) & Melody Construction Week 11, 12 Melody Construction and Harmonization Using Scales and Voice Leading Week 13 Modes/Altered Scales/Chromaticism & Reharmonization Week 14, 15 Project 3 Work, Final Exam Review *** Melody and Harmonization Project DUE by WED DEC 8 Week 16 Final Exam
Final Exam Date	December 7, 2021 - 1:0 PM   Through  December 9, 2021 - 2:0 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Attendance: 15% Homework and Quizzes: 20% Unit 1 Project: 20% Unit 2 Project: 15% Unit 3 Project: 20% Final: 10 %
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	PLEASE MAKE USE OF OFFICE HOURS AND E-MAIL FOR GUIDANCE WITH CLASS CONTENT.
Attendance Policy	Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Policies for this course are as described below: You get one 1 free absence before your lates/absences start to count against your grade in the attendance category. After that, EACH UNEXCUSED ABSENCE DEDUCTS 10% OF YOUR ATTENDANCE GRADE. Three lates = 1 absence. Excused absences must meet the following criteria: death in the family, medical related emergency, illness with doctor's note. Any cause beyond this will be left up to instructor discretion. Excused absences will be considered on a case by case basis. YOU MUST E-MAIL YOUR INSTRUCTOR BEFORE YOU MISS CLASS with an explanation of why you will be absent. The date and time of the e-mail will be considered. Excused absences are conditional upon this. Any deviation will be considered at the discretion of the instructor.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other	See hard copy syllabus for specific grading rubrics.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts Chair: Richard Vandewalker E-mail: vandewalkerre@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6520 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.