12/21/2024 5:00:57 PM	MUSC 4B Course Outline as of Fall 2009	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  MUSC 4B	Title:  JAZZ/ROCK/POP THEORY 2
Full Title:  Jazz, Rock, and Pop Theory 2
Last Reviewed:3/8/2021

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  MUS 4B

Catalog Description:

Continued study of music theory relative to contemporary musical styles.  Emphasis is on four-part harmonization of a melodic line and its applications in small and large ensembles.  Study also includes accompaniment practices and counterpoint.  

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of MUSC 4A ( or MUS 4A)

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Continued study of music theory relative to contemporary musical styles.  Emphasis is on four-part harmonization of a melodic line and its applications in small and large ensembles.  Study also includes accompaniment practices and counterpoint.  

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of MUSC 4A ( or MUS 4A)
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.  Harmonize melodies in four-part close voicings.

2.  Write background lines to given melodies.

3.  Create saxophone spread voicings from given chord symbols.

4.  Harmonize given melodies in open-voiced soli style.

5.  Arrange compositions for combo or large ensembles in a manner suitable

   for college-level or professional performance.  

Topics and Scope

Major topics include:

I.    Refinement of Four-Part Closed-Voiced Harmonization Skills

II.   Writing Background Pads and Figures

III.  Spread Voicings for the Saxophone Section

IV.  Open-Voiced Soli Harmonization Procedures  

Assignments:

1.  Advanced four-way close harmonization.

2.  Writing background lines to given melodies.

3.  Creating saxophone spread voicings from given chord symbols.

4.  Harmonizing given melodies in open-voiced soli style.

5.  Two arranging projects.

6.  2-4 exams.  

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 40 - 45%
Homework problems, arranging projects
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 45 - 60%
Completion, musical analysis
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 15%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials  

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