The use of Pitch-class Sets (pitch-class cells), the Wrong-note Technique, Expanded Tonality, Aperiodic Design.
| Week 3 |
Date:January 23, 2006 |
It is important to be aware that many assignments will be given in class that are not in your textbook. When this happens the assignment given below will read "As given in class on ..." In order to avoid confusion the actual assignment will be listed after the class moves into the next week (e.g., actual assignments for week one will be completely posted once we get into week two). While this may seem confusing it provides your instructor with important flexibility. Individual classes tend to move at different rates of speed and by giving assignments in this manner it is possible to avoid the confusion of listing an assignment on the Web and having to change it in class.
| 1/23/2006 |
Topic: | Melodic writing techniques: The use of Pitch-class Sets (pitch-class cells), the Wrong-note Technique, Expanded Tonality, Aperiodic Design. |
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Reading: | Kostka: Reread pages 81-82. |
| Written Homework: | None. | |
| Analysis Homework: | Discussion of melodies found in your textbook on pages 93 and 94. | |
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Keyboard Homework: | None. |
| Final Project Timetable: | None |
| 1/25/2006 | Topic: | Melodic writing techniques: Introduction to the Melodic Doubling and 20th Century Harmonic Influence. |
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Reading: | Kostka: Reread pages 83-92. |
| Written Homework: | None. |
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| Analysis Homework: | General Melodic Analysis Worksheet passed out in
class on Monday. |
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Keyboard Homework: |
None |
| Final Project Timetable: | None |
| 1/27/2006 |
Topic: | Final melodic
considerations. Introduction to 20th Harmonic Construction. |
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Reading: | Kostka: Chapter 3. |
| Written Homework: | As given in class on Wednesday. | |
| Analysis Homework: | As given in class on Wednesday. | |
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Keyboard Homework: | None |
| Final Project Timetable: | None. |
