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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
MUSC 4B | Title:
JAZZ/ROCK/POP THEORY 2 |
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| 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 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | 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:
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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
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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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
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: | |
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Major Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Harmonize a given melody in the jazz/pop idiom.
2. Create harmonic accompaniment in four parts.
3. Arrange a jazz, pop, or Latin tune for an eight-piece ensemble.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should 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
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I. Refinement of Four-Part Closed-Voiced Harmonization Skills
II. Drop-2 Voicings
III. Unresolved Tensions
IV. Writing Background Pads and Figures
A. Accompaniment practices
B. Counterpoint - developing counter-melodies
V. Spread Voicings for the Saxophone Section
VI. Open-Voiced Soli Harmonization Procedures
Assignments:
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1. Homework problems:
A. Four-part close harmonization exercises (15-20)
B. Saxophone spread voicings exercises (2-4)
C. Drop-2 harmonization exercises (2-4)
2. Quiz: Memorization of the "Unresolved Tension Chart"
3. Two arranging projects
4. Midterm exam on four-part close harmonization
5. Final exam (comprehensive) including drop-2 harmonization and saxophone spread voicings
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. |
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| 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% |
| Quiz; Exams: 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:
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Instructor prepared materials
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