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An end of the semester paper incorporating the entire semester's worth of lessons in music theory and appreciation. The purpose is to encourage the students to write about and listen to music intelligently and deliberately.

Check list for grading a paper and an oral presentation together.

This rubric is for grading student's final paper.

Song to be Graded __________________________________

Rubric for determining proper harmonic and melodic motion and avoidance of improper movement in traditional harmonic examples

Practical elements and applications of the guiding principles behind the composition of music in the Euro-American tradition. Areas of study include: notation, intervals, diatonic chords, seventh chords, functional harmony, cadences, secondary dominants, voice leading, higher extension chords, form, stylistic elements, ear training, harmonic analysis. Assignments will include mastery level exercises for basic knowledge, writing compositions of various lengths and styles, analysis of provided music, ongoing ear training using computer program and in-class exercises

Practical elements and applications of the guiding principles behind the composition of music in the Euro-American tradition. Areas of study include: notation, intervals, diatonic chords, seventh chords, functional harmony, cadences, secondary dominants, voice leading, higher extension chords, form, stylistic elements, ear training, harmonic analysis. Assignments will include mastery level exercises for basic knowledge, writing compositions of various lengths and styles, analysis of provided music, ongoing ear training using computer program and in-class exercises

Rubric for determining proper harmonic and melodic motion and avoidance of improper movement in traditional harmonic examples

This rubric will assess piano performance.