Introduction+to+Music+Theory

= Xavier High School Fine Arts Department - Appleton, Wisconsin = = Offered on the KSCADE Network = = Term 1 / Fall 2012 =

**BASIC INFORMATION:**
 * Credits:** ½ credit (fine arts)


 * Instructor:** Mr. John Popke, Director of Choral Activities - Xavier High School

Appleton, Wisconsin 54914
 * Address:** 1600 W. Prospect Avenue


 * Office Telephone:** (920) 882.6917
 * Primary Email:** jpopke@acesxavier.k12.wi.us
 * Alternate Email**: jpopke@acesxavier.net


 * Class Time:** M: 1:36–3:00 pm & T/W/Th/F: 1:29–3:00 pm
 * Final Exam:** Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Before School: F50: HawkSwing Block 1: Lessons/Office Block 2: Lessons Block 3A: F52: Concert Choir Block 3B: F51: Chorale Block 4: F54: Introduction to Music Theory After School: Lessons/Office Evening: Rehearsal **– **"The Music Man"
 * Instructor's Term 1 Schedule:**

**PREREQUISITE:**
None; Previous and/or concurrent enrollment in a high school music ensemble (choir, band, orchestra) is strongly recommended, but not required.

**COURSE MATERIALS:**
//Essentials of Music Theory Complete// (Books 1, 2, & 3) Andrew Surmani, Karen Farnum Surmani, and Morton Manus Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. © 1998 Complete Edition: ISBN 0–88284–897–6
 * Required Text:**


 * //* Portions of this textbook will be provided by the instructor as pdf documents that will need to be downloaded and printed from this website. Printing of these materials will need to be done PRIOR to the class period for which they are needed.//**


 * Required Supplies:**
 * Manuscript Paper (provided initially, but please also have your own supply) - [|Print your own manuscript paper online!]
 * No. 2 pencils/erasers
 * 2–pocket folder
 * 3–ring binder (for handouts, worksheets, etc.)
 * Notebook

**ONLINE RESOURCES:** **xhsmusictheory.wikispaces.com** Important information, assignments and resources posted here; ** __check this site daily__! **

**[|www.musictheory.net]** Music theory and ear training lessons, exercises, and interactive tools.

**[|www.8notes.com]** 46 lessons that introduce and reinforce fundamental music theory concepts.

**COURSE DESCRIPTION:**
Participation in music is made more meaningful when knowledge of theoretical music concepts is evident. Therefore, this course is designed to teach music literacy and to increase students' knowledge of music beyond performance. Students will develop the ability to recognize, understand, describe, and/or notate the basic concepts and processes of music that are heard or presented in a music score. In order to allow students to achieve a well–rounded understanding of musical structure, this course will address the basic elements of music (melody, harmony, rhythm, form, etc.), as well as compositional, analytical, and aural skills. Course concepts will be primarily based in Western music. However, attempts will be made to cross–relate certain musical ideas in order to increase appreciation of all musical traditions. Students will also have the opportunity to investigate careers in music, philosophies of music, and music’s connection to culture and other fine arts. This course will be especially useful for students who plan to pursue music in a post–secondary environment and is the prerequisite for **F55: Advanced Music Theory** and **F56: Compositional Techniques**.