Music Theory II
“Music Theory II" will be taught by Emily Lapisardi, director of music at the Catholic Chapel at the United States Military Academy (West Point, NY). This course builds upon the fundamental skills and concepts explored in Theory I; therefore, some prior knowledge of the subject matter is required. Topics include: harmonic analysis, seventh chords, harmonization of melodies, transposition, modulation to closely related keys, non-harmonic tones, modes and neumes, basics of counterpoint, and musical forms.
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Music Theory II – Syllabus
WEEK 1: Foundations of Harmonic Analysis
WEEK 2: Part Writing/Voice Leading, Resolving Seventh Chords
WEEK 3: Analyzing and Harmonizing
WEEK 4: Non-harmonic Tones, Harmonizing a Melody
WEEK 5: Transposition | Midterm Exam
WEEK 6: Modulations
WEEK 7: Chant Basics
WEEK 8: Counterpoint, Part I
WEEK 9: Counterpoint, Part II
WEEK 10: Musical Forms | Final Exam