Music Theory

Music Theory - Fall Semester

PAUL VI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Music Theory Course 838 
STUDENT COURSE POLICY
Mrs. Jan Siegfried, instructor

jsiegfried@paulvi.net     (703)352-0925 #332
Teacher website: www.paulvi.net→Academics→Fine Arts→Mrs. Siegfried 

This course policy is provided to music theory students and parents a 
statement of expected outcomes, topics to be studied, and other course 
materials.  This overview is intended to give students an understanding of 
the course expectations with the hope that they will experience improved 
academic and musical achievement.  

PVI Music Theory is a one-semester course designed to introduce and develop 
proficiency regarding basic musical concepts.  It also functions as a 
prerequisite for AP Music Theory.  Music Theory is comprised of 18 workbook 
units addressing both written and aural concepts.  Concepts to be studied:

•	Individual ear training – may be melodic, harmonic, and/or rhythmic 
in nature, and is an integral component of the class.  It will be introduced, 
practiced, and developed on a continuing basis. 
•	Written components –
	 music notation
	 music terminology
	 rhythmic duration
	 scales and key signatures
	 keyboard recognition
	 intervals, chords and their inversions
	 Modes
	 Form and cadences
	 harmonization and simple composition  


The semester exam is scheduled on assigned day and time, and is cumulative in 
nature, 80% written, 20% aural.  The semester grade follows standard PVI 
grading ratios; 40% first quarter, 40% second quarter, 20% final.

Homework is designed to develop speed and proficiency in known concepts.
Work must be turned in on time to receive credit. 





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Class Materials:    	To be brought in each day!
Workbook, Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory, 
ISBN 0-2390-3635-1, Surmani,  Surmani, Manus
	           
Pencil, red pen (staff paper will be provided)



Grading:	20%	Daily attendance/attentiveness/class materials *
        10%	PVI Concert Attendance and review (Fall Showcase and 
                 Christmas Concert, dates in Student Handbook) 
	20%	Homework (on time to receive credit)
	40%	Written tests, quizzes, projects 
	10%	Eartraining (melodic/harmonic/rhythmic comprehension)

-----   *First 3 grades of the semester, due next class for full credit, each 
class late -10% ------


Date _____________________

I, _________________________________ (print), have read the PVI Music Theory 
Course Policy, and agree with the policies set forth.

			
Student Signature_______________________________________


Parent Signature________________________________________


Grade #1_____  Workbook (or receipt of purchase) 
Grade #2_____  Pencil, red pen
Grade #3_____  Signed course policy agreement

Links


Developed by students, for students
On-line Music Dictionary

Another On-line Music dictionary

VA Tech On-line Music dictionary

Provided by Selmer-Conn Corporation
On-line Fingering Charts for all instruments

How fast and steady are you?
On-line Metronome to challenge you

How far can you go?
Music Theory site

30 day trial
Free Music Writing Software

Game site to test yourself on music terms, note names, and 
fingerings.
 Music Game site

Percussioninsts - Here's a site to challenge you
Music Speed Reading game for mallet players

Bass and treble clef
Note naming game

Guitar fretboard - note naming


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