Boonton School District

Course Title: Advanced Music Theory Grade 11-12

Level(s):

Curriculum Area / Level: Advanced Credits: 3

Course prerequisites Music Theory Honors/DC

and/or co-requisites:

Course Description: The goal of the course is to develop student ability to understand the basic materials of music. Foundational skills in
notation and functional harmony are essential to cultivating good musicianship.

Objectives:
Read and notate pitch and rhythm in accordance with standard notation practices
Express musical ideas using proper terminology
Explain the basic organizing principles of a composition
Harmonize a melody with appropriate chords using good voice leading
Analyze the chords of a musical composition by number and letter name
Understand and recognize basic musical forms: ternary, binary, rondo, etc.
Write simple compositions
Cultivate an awareness of music in cultural and historical context
Cultivate a critical awareness and aesthetic response to music

Created by: Ed Haddad Date: 8/7/17 BOE 09/11/17

Approval:

District Equity As required by state law, it is the policy of Boonton School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed,
Statement: religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, social or economic status, pregnancy, or physical handicap in its educational
programs or activities and to maintain a learning environment that is free from sexual harassment. Courses of study
and instructional materials shall be designed and selected in order to eliminate discrimination and promote
understanding, sex equity, and mutual respect among people. No course offering, including but not limited to physical
education, health, technology education, vocational, home economics, music and adult education, shall be limited on
the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, social or economic status, pregnancy, or physical
handicap. Furthermore, there shall be no discrimination against students as to any educational activity or program
because of pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related disabilities, actual or potential parenthood, or family or marital
status. If a student requests to be excluded or a physician certifies that such is necessary for her physical, mental, or
emotional well-being, she must be provided with adequate and timely opportunity for instruction to continue or make up
her schoolwork without prejudice or penalty.
 Division of Umbrella & Mini Units

Umbrella Unit 1 Topic / Name: Fundamentals Review Mini Unit(s) (Add to the list of mini units as necessary)

1A. Pitch/Rhythm

1B. Chords (triads,sevenths)

1C. Functional harmony basics:roman numerals,non-chord

tones,basic form

Umbrella Unit 2 Topic / Name: Mini Unit(s) (Add to the list of mini units as necessary)
Advanced concepts in functional harmony
2A. Secondary dominants

2B. Mode mixture/Modulation/Augmented 6, Neapolitan 6

2C. Large forms

Umbrella Unit 3 Topic / Name: Mini Unit(s) (Add to the list of mini units as necessary)
Reading and writing scores
3A. Voice leading

3B. Instruments and transposition/Score reading

3C.Arranging/Orchestrating/Composing

Umbrella Unit 4 Topic / Name: Mini Unit(s) (Add to the list of mini units as necessary)
Advanced theoretical perspectives
4A. Late 19thC and 20thC methods
4B. Theory in Western Music History

4C. Jazz and Popular music theory

 UMBRELLA UNIT 1

Title: Fundamentals review

Duration: 3 weeks

Essential How are sounds organized in time?

Questions: How is rhythm represented in notation?
What is pitch in music?
How is pitch represented in music notation?
What are keys?
What are scales?
What are intervals?

What are triads?

What are seventh chords?
What are chord inversions?

What is functional harmony?

What do Roman numerals describe in music?
What are Figured bass symbols?
What are non-chord Tones?
What is musical form?

Summative Quizzes. Midterm, Final

Assessments:
(Assessment at
 the end the
learning period)

Formative Graded classwork assignments.

Assessments:
(Ongoing
assessments
during the
learning period)

Differentiation: Students in this course will have different levels of ability. In order to meet the needs of all learners, the teacher
may need to modify or replace classroom and homework assignments with alternative assignments and/or
projects that are designed to meet the needs of students and curriculum requirements.

TECHNOLOGY STANDARD (STANDARD 8)

CPI # CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR (CPI)

8.2.12.C.4 Explain and identify interdependent systems and their functions.

21ST CENTURY LIFE AND CAREER (STANDARD 9)

CPI # CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR (CPI)

9.3.12.AR Demonstrate knowledge of music theory.

PRF.4

MINI UNIT 1A

Title: Pitch and rhythm

Duration: 1 week
Overview: Students will review theory fundamentals: pitch, scales,intervals, keys, rhythm,meter

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will know (declarative):

The fundamentals of music theory: 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality,
pitch and rhythm notation intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and
simple and compound meter manipulated to establish unity and variety in genres of musical
all keys and scales compositions.
all intervals 1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will be able to (procedural):

Identify and notate: 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality,
Pitches in treble and bass clefs intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and
Basic rhythms in simple and compound meter manipulated to establish unity and variety in genres of musical
All keys and scales compositions.
All intervals 1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards
students will understand (conceptual):

That a firm grasp of theory fundamentals--pitch, 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality,
scales,intervals, keys, rhythm,meter-- is essential to intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and
advanced studies in music theory manipulated to establish unity and variety in genres of musical
compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.

Resources Mini Unit 1A: Tonal Harmony with an Introduction to Twentieth-Century Music, 6th ed.
Kostka, Stefan, and Dorothy Payne. McGraw-Hill; New York: 2009.

https://www.teoria.com/
MINI UNIT 1B

Title: Chords

Duration: 1 week

Overview: Students will review theory fundamentals: triads and seventh chords

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will know (declarative):

The fundamentals chords in western music theory, triads 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality,
and seventh chords. intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and
manipulated to establish unity and variety in genres of musical
compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will be able to (procedural):

Identify and notate all triads and seventh chords in all 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality,
inversions intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and
manipulated to establish unity and variety in genres of musical
compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
 deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will understand (conceptual):

That a firm grasp of triads and seventh chord is essential 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality,
to advanced studies in music theory intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and
manipulated to establish unity and variety in genres of musical
compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.

Resources Mini Unit 1B: Tonal Harmony with an Introduction to Twentieth-Century Music, 6th ed.
Kostka, Stefan, and Dorothy Payne. McGraw-Hill; New York: 2009.
 https://www.teoria.com/

MINI UNIT 1C

Title: Functional harmony basics

Duration: 1 week

Overview: Students will review functional harmony basics:roman numerals,non-chord tones,basic form

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will know (declarative):

The fundamentals of functional harmony: 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality,
Roman numeral intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and
Figured bass symbols manipulated to establish unity and variety in genres of musical
Non-chord Tones compositions.
Basic musical form 1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will be able to (procedural):
Identify and notate: 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality,
All Roman numerals intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and
All Figured bass symbols manipulated to establish unity and variety in genres of musical
All non-chord Tones compositions.
All basic structural elements of musical form 1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will understand (conceptual):

That a firm grasp of functional harmony is essential to 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality,
advanced studies in music theory intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and
manipulated to establish unity and variety in genres of musical
compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
 Resources Mini Unit 1C: Tonal Harmony with an Introduction to Twentieth-Century Music, 6th ed.
Kostka, Stefan, and Dorothy Payne. McGraw-Hill; New York: 2009.

https://www.teoria.com/

If more than three mini-units, copy and paste tables above to enter
 UMBRELLA UNIT 2

Title: Advanced concepts in functional harmony

Duration: 12 weeks

Essential
Questions: What are secondary dominants?
What is mode mixture?
What is modulation?
What are augmented 6th chords?
What is the Neapolitan 6th chord?
What are the large forms used in Western music?

Summative Quizzes. Midterm, Final

Assessments:
(Assessment at
the end the
learning period)

Formative Graded classwork assignments.

Assessments:
(Ongoing
assessments
during the
learning period)

Differentiation: Students in this course will have different levels of ability. In order to meet the needs of all learners, the teacher may
 need to modify or replace classroom and homework assignments with alternative assignments and/or projects that
are designed to meet the needs of students and curriculum requirements.

TECHNOLOGY STANDARD (STANDARD 8)

CPI # CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR (CPI)

8.2.12.C.4 Explain and identify interdependent systems and their functions.

21ST CENTURY LIFE AND CAREER (STANDARD 9)

CPI # CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR (CPI)

9.3.12.AR Demonstrate knowledge of music theory.

PRF.4

MINI UNIT 2A

Title: Secondary dominants

Duration: 2 weeks

Overview: Students will learn advanced concepts in functional harmony:secondary dominants

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will know (declarative):

What secondary dominants are and how they 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality,
function in Western music intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and
manipulated to establish unity and variety in genres of musical
compositions.
 1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will be able to (procedural):

Identify and notate secondary dominants 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality,
intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and
manipulated to establish unity and variety in genres of musical
compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards
students will understand (conceptual):

That secondary dominants are prevalent in Western 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality,
music. They are a vital coloristic resource. intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and
manipulated to establish unity and variety in genres of musical
compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.

Resources Mini Unit 2A: Tonal Harmony with an Introduction to Twentieth-Century Music, 6th ed.
Kostka, Stefan, and Dorothy Payne. McGraw-Hill; New York: 2009.

https://www.teoria.com/

MINI UNIT 2B
Title: Mode mixture/Modulation/Augmented 6th, Neapolitan 6th

Duration: 2 weeks

Overview: Students will learn advanced concepts in functional harmony:

Mode mixture/Modulation/Augmented 6th chords, Neapolitan 6th chords

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will know (declarative):

What mode mixture, modulation, augmented 6th 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality,
chords, and Neapolitan 6th chords are, and how intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and
these advanced features of tonal music function manipulated to establish unity and variety in genres of musical
compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will be able to (procedural):

Identify and notate examples of mode mixture, 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality,
modulation, augmented 6th chords, and Neapolitan intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and
6th chords manipulated to establish unity and variety in genres of musical
compositions.
 1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will understand (conceptual):

That mode mixture, modulation, augmented 6th 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality,
chords, and Neapolitan 6th chords occur in Western intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and
music. They are a vital coloristic resources. manipulated to establish unity and variety in genres of musical
compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
Resources Mini Unit 2B: Tonal Harmony with an Introduction to Twentieth-Century Music, 6th ed.
Kostka, Stefan, and Dorothy Payne. McGraw-Hill; New York: 2009.

https://www.teoria.com/

MINI UNIT 2C

Title: Large forms

Duration: 8 weeks

Overview: Students will learn advanced concepts in functional harmony: large scale form

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will know (declarative):

That tonal music is composed in several important 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
pre-determined forms: chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
Binary establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
Ternary 1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
Rondo deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
Sonata diverse cultural contexts.
Variations 1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
Minuet (Scherzo) and Trio original or prepared musical scores.
Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards
students will be able to (procedural):

Identify various musical forms and label structural 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
features in music based on their content and chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
function. establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will understand (conceptual):

1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,

That the manipulation of melodic, harmonic, and
chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
rhythmic materials in a composition determines the
establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
form. Structures in music are temporally organized, 1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
mainly through repetition. Set large scale forms are deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
frequently encountered in music of the “common diverse cultural contexts.
practice” period 1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
 Resources Mini Unit 2C: Tonal Harmony with an Introduction to Twentieth-Century Music, 6th ed.
Kostka, Stefan, and Dorothy Payne. McGraw-Hill; New York: 2009.

https://www.teoria.com/

Norton Anthology of Western Music, Vols. 1 and 2, 2nd ed. Palisca, Claude V., editor.
W. W. Norton; New York: 1988.

Anthology for Musical Analysis, 6th ed. Burkhart, Charles.

Schirmer; Belmont, CA: 2003.

If more than three mini-units, copy and paste tables above to enter
 UMBRELLA UNIT 3

Title: Reading and writing scores

Duration: 9 weeks

Essential What are the “principles” of voice leading?

Questions: How are musical instruments constructed?
What is transposition?
What is a score, and how is it read?
How do you arrange music?
How do you orchestrate music?
How do you compose music?

Summative Quizzes. Midterm, Final

Assessments:
(Assessment at
the end the
learning period)

Formative Graded classwork assignments.

Assessments:
(Ongoing
assessments
during the
learning period)

Differentiation: Students in this course will have different levels of ability. In order to meet the needs of all learners, the teacher may
need to modify or replace classroom and homework assignments with alternative assignments and/or projects that are
designed to meet the needs of students and curriculum requirements.

TECHNOLOGY STANDARD (STANDARD 8)

CPI # CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR (CPI)

8.2.12.C.4 Explain and identify interdependent systems and their functions.

21ST CENTURY LIFE AND CAREER (STANDARD 9)

CPI # CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR (CPI)

9.3.12.AR Demonstrate knowledge of music theory.

PRF.4

MINI UNIT 3A

Title: Voice leading

Duration: 2 weeks

Overview: Students will learn the principles of voice leading

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will know (declarative):

The basic principles that govern four part writing in 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
tonal music. chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
1.3.12.B.4 Arrange simple pieces for voice or instrument using a
variety of traditional and nontraditional sound sources or electronic
media, and/or analyze prepared scores using music composition
software.

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will be able to (procedural):

How to write short passages of four part tonal music 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
that adhere to the principles of voice leading. chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
 1.3.12.B.4 Arrange simple pieces for voice or instrument using a
variety of traditional and nontraditional sound sources or electronic
media, and/or analyze prepared scores using music composition
software.

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will understand (conceptual):

That tonal music of the common practice period 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
frequently conforms to composition norms. These chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
can be learned and practiced.The voice leading establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
principles have traditionally been foundational to 1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
advanced theory and composition studies. deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
1.3.12.B.4 Arrange simple pieces for voice or instrument using a
variety of traditional and nontraditional sound sources or electronic
media, and/or analyze prepared scores using music composition
software.
Resources Mini Unit 3A: Tonal Harmony with an Introduction to Twentieth-Century Music, 6th ed.
Kostka, Stefan, and Dorothy Payne. McGraw-Hill; New York: 2009.

https://www.teoria.com/

MINI UNIT 3B

Title: Instruments and transposition/Score reading

Duration: 3 weeks

Overview: Students will learn about the construction of musical instruments. They will become familiar with
transposition. They will learn to read musical scores.

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will know (declarative):

How instruments are constructed. Which instruments 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
are transposing. The traditional layout of scores for chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
commonly encountered ensembles. establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
1.3.12.B.4 Arrange simple pieces for voice or instrument using a
variety of traditional and nontraditional sound sources or electronic
media, and/or analyze prepared scores using music composition
software.
Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards
students will be able to (procedural):

Identify musical instruments by ear. Convert 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
transposed musical lines to concert pitch. Read (at chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
an introductory level) a musical score. establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
1.3.12.B.4 Arrange simple pieces for voice or instrument using a
variety of traditional and nontraditional sound sources or electronic
media, and/or analyze prepared scores using music composition
software.

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will understand (conceptual):

That the construction of musical instruments 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
determines their range and timbre. Some instruments chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
transpose and therefore written and sounding pitch establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
differ. Composers and conductors, unlike players, 1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
read scores. These contain all instrument (vocal) deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
parts in the music. Score reading ability is an diverse cultural contexts.
indispensable skill in advanced theory studies. 1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
1.3.12.B.4 Arrange simple pieces for voice or instrument using a
variety of traditional and nontraditional sound sources or electronic
media, and/or analyze prepared scores using music composition
software.

Resources Mini Unit 3B: Tonal Harmony with an Introduction to Twentieth-Century Music, 6th ed.
Kostka, Stefan, and Dorothy Payne. McGraw-Hill; New York: 2009.

https://www.teoria.com/

Blatter, Alfred, and Alfred Blatter. 1997. Instrumentation and orchestration. New York: Schirmer
Books.

http://www.dolmetsch.com/index.htm

MINI UNIT 3C
Title: Arranging/Orchestrating/Composing

Duration: 4 weeks

Overview: Students will learn the basics of arranging, orchestrating, and composing music.

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will know (declarative):

What musical arrangement and orchestration are and 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
how they contribute to musical compositions. chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
The difference between songwriting and composition establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
in terms of form, content, and technique. 1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
1.3.12.B.4 Arrange simple pieces for voice or instrument using a
variety of traditional and nontraditional sound sources or electronic
media, and/or analyze prepared scores using music composition
software.

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will be able to (procedural):

Arrange music, orchestrate music, compose original 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
music (not songs) at an introductory level. chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
 1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
1.3.12.B.4 Arrange simple pieces for voice or instrument using a
variety of traditional and nontraditional sound sources or electronic
media, and/or analyze prepared scores using music composition
software.

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will understand (conceptual):

The fundamentals of music composition. 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
That arranging, orchestrating, and composing are chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
different types of music writing. Each of these establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
processes requires specific knowledge and skill 1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
acquisition. While musical imagination is vital, deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
craftsmanship (which can be practiced) is equally diverse cultural contexts.
important. 1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
1.3.12.B.4 Arrange simple pieces for voice or instrument using a
variety of traditional and nontraditional sound sources or electronic
media, and/or analyze prepared scores using music composition
software.
 Resources Mini Unit 3C: Norton Anthology of Western Music, Vols. 1 and 2, 2nd ed. Palisca, Claude V., editor.
W. W. Norton; New York: 1988.

Anthology for Musical Analysis, 6th ed. Burkhart, Charles.

Schirmer; Belmont, CA: 2003

Blatter, Alfred, and Alfred Blatter. 1997. Instrumentation and orchestration. New York: Schirmer
Books.

http://www.dolmetsch.com/index.htm

If more than three mini-units, copy and paste tables above to enter
 UMBRELLA UNIT 4

Title: Advanced theoretical perspectives

Duration: 12 weeks

Essential How were common practice procedures expanded in late 19thC music?
Questions: How were common practice procedures treated in 20thC music?
What new methods came about in 20thC music?
What were the important events in the history of Western music theory?
What is Jazz theory?
What typifies American popular music?

Summative Quizzes. Midterm, Final

Assessments:
(Assessment at
the end the
learning period)

Formative Graded classwork assignments.

Assessments:
(Ongoing
assessments
during the
learning period)
Differentiation: Students in this course will have different levels of ability. In order to meet the needs of all learners, the teacher may
need to modify or replace classroom and homework assignments with alternative assignments and/or projects that are
designed to meet the needs of students and curriculum requirements.

TECHNOLOGY STANDARD (STANDARD 8)

CPI # CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR (CPI)

8.2.12.C.4 Explain and identify interdependent systems and their functions.

21ST CENTURY LIFE AND CAREER (STANDARD 9)

CPI # CUMULATIVE PROGRESS INDICATOR (CPI)

9.3.12.AR Demonstrate knowledge of music theory.

PRF.4

MINI UNIT 4A

Title: Late 19th and 20thC methods

Duration: 4 weeks

Overview:

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will know (declarative):

The new procedures employed by composers in late 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
19thC and 20thC music. chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
1.2.12.A.1 Determine how dance, music, theatre, and visual art have
influenced world cultures throughout history.

1.2.12.A.2 Justify the impact of innovations in the arts (e.g., the

availability of music online) on societal norms and habits of mind in
various historical eras.

1.4.12.A.1 Use contextual clues to differentiate between unique and

common properties and to discern the cultural implications of works of
dance, music, theatre, and visual art.

1.4.12.B.1 Formulate criteria for arts evaluation using the principles

of positive critique and observation of the elements of art and
principles of design, and use the criteria to evaluate works of dance,
music, theatre, visual, and multimedia artwork from diverse cultural
contexts and historical eras.

1.4.12.B.2 Evaluate how an artist’s technical proficiency may affect

the creation or presentation of a work of art, as well as how the context
in which a work is performed or shown may impact perceptions of its
significance/meaning.
Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards
students will be able to (procedural):

Identify and critique works from late 19thC and 20thC 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
repertoire. chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
1.2.12.A.1 Determine how dance, music, theatre, and visual art have
influenced world cultures throughout history.
1.2.12.A.2 Justify the impact of innovations in the arts (e.g., the
availability of music online) on societal norms and habits of mind in
various historical eras.
1.4.12.A.1 Use contextual clues to differentiate between unique and
common properties and to discern the cultural implications of works of
dance, music, theatre, and visual art.
1.4.12.B.1 Formulate criteria for arts evaluation using the principles
of positive critique and observation of the elements of art and
principles of design, and use the criteria to evaluate works of dance,
music, theatre, visual, and multimedia artwork from diverse cultural
contexts and historical eras.
1.4.12.B.2 Evaluate how an artist’s technical proficiency may affect
the creation or presentation of a work of art, as well as how the context
in which a work is performed or shown may impact perceptions of its
significance/meaning.
Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards
students will understand (conceptual):

The aesthetics of late 19thC and 20thC music. The 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
motivations and methods that determined the sound of chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
19thC and 20thC music. establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
1.2.12.A.1 Determine how dance, music, theatre, and visual art have
influenced world cultures throughout history.
1.2.12.A.2 Justify the impact of innovations in the arts (e.g., the
availability of music online) on societal norms and habits of mind in
various historical eras.
1.4.12.A.1 Use contextual clues to differentiate between unique and
common properties and to discern the cultural implications of works of
dance, music, theatre, and visual art.
1.4.12.B.1 Formulate criteria for arts evaluation using the principles
of positive critique and observation of the elements of art and
principles of design, and use the criteria to evaluate works of dance,
music, theatre, visual, and multimedia artwork from diverse cultural
contexts and historical eras.
1.4.12.B.2 Evaluate how an artist’s technical proficiency may affect
 the creation or presentation of a work of art, as well as how the context
in which a work is performed or shown may impact perceptions of its
significance/meaning.

Resources Mini Unit 4A: Tonal Harmony with an Introduction to Twentieth-Century Music, 6th ed.
Kostka, Stefan, and Dorothy Payne. McGraw-Hill; New York: 2009.

Norton Anthology of Western Music, Vols. 1 and 2, 2nd ed. Palisca, Claude V., editor.
W. W. Norton; New York: 1988.

Anthology for Musical Analysis, 6th ed. Burkhart, Charles.

Schirmer; Belmont, CA: 2003.
MINI UNIT 4B

Title: Theory in Western Music History

Duration: 4 weeks

Overview:

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will know (declarative):

The important events in the history theory: 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
Ancient chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
Medieval establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
Renaissance 1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
Baroque deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
Classical diverse cultural contexts.
Romantic 1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
Modern original or prepared musical scores.
1.2.12.A.1 Determine how dance, music, theatre, and visual art have
influenced world cultures throughout history.
1.2.12.A.2 Justify the impact of innovations in the arts (e.g., the
availability of music online) on societal norms and habits of mind in
various historical eras.
1.4.12.A.1 Use contextual clues to differentiate between unique and
common properties and to discern the cultural implications of works of
dance, music, theatre, and visual art.

1.4.12.B.1 Formulate criteria for arts evaluation using the principles

of positive critique and observation of the elements of art and principles
of design, and use the criteria to evaluate works of dance, music,
theatre, visual, and multimedia artwork from diverse cultural contexts
and historical eras.
1.4.12.B.2 Evaluate how an artist’s technical proficiency may affect
the creation or presentation of a work of art, as well as how the context
in which a work is performed or shown may impact perceptions of its
significance/meaning.
Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards
students will be able to (procedural):

Identify the period, style, and composer of 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
masterworks in Western music history. chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
1.2.12.A.1 Determine how dance, music, theatre, and visual art have
influenced world cultures throughout history.
1.2.12.A.2 Justify the impact of innovations in the arts (e.g., the
availability of music online) on societal norms and habits of mind in
various historical eras.
1.4.12.A.1 Use contextual clues to differentiate between unique and
common properties and to discern the cultural implications of works of
dance, music, theatre, and visual art.

1.4.12.B.1 Formulate criteria for arts evaluation using the principles

of positive critique and observation of the elements of art and principles
 of design, and use the criteria to evaluate works of dance, music,
theatre, visual, and multimedia artwork from diverse cultural contexts
and historical eras.
1.4.12.B.2 Evaluate how an artist’s technical proficiency may affect
the creation or presentation of a work of art, as well as how the context
in which a work is performed or shown may impact perceptions of its
significance/meaning.

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will understand (conceptual):

The relationship between cultural context and musical 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
genre. The importance of analysis as a tool for chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
understanding music of different times and places. establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
1.2.12.A.1 Determine how dance, music, theatre, and visual art have
influenced world cultures throughout history.
1.2.12.A.2 Justify the impact of innovations in the arts (e.g., the
availability of music online) on societal norms and habits of mind in
 various historical eras.
1.4.12.A.1 Use contextual clues to differentiate between unique and
common properties and to discern the cultural implications of works of
dance, music, theatre, and visual art.
1.4.12.B.1 Formulate criteria for arts evaluation using the principles
of positive critique and observation of the elements of art and principles
of design, and use the criteria to evaluate works of dance, music,
theatre, visual, and multimedia artwork from diverse cultural contexts
and historical eras.
1.4.12.B.2 Evaluate how an artist’s technical proficiency may affect
the creation or presentation of a work of art, as well as how the context
in which a work is performed or shown may impact perceptions of its
significance/meaning.

Resources Mini Unit 4B: Norton Anthology of Western Music, Vols. 1 and 2, 2nd ed. Palisca, Claude V., editor.
W. W. Norton; New York: 1988.

Anthology for Musical Analysis, 6th ed. Burkhart, Charles.

Schirmer; Belmont, CA: 2003.

Grout, Donald Jay, J. Peter Burkholder, and Claude V. Palisca. 2010. A history of western music.
New York: W.W. Norton & Co.
MINI UNIT 4C

Title: Jazz and Popular music theory

Duration: 4 weeks

Overview:

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will know (declarative):

The fundamentals of Jazz theory. 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
The features that define the sound of American chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
popular music. establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
1.2.12.A.1 Determine how dance, music, theatre, and visual art have
influenced world cultures throughout history.
1.2.12.A.2 Justify the impact of innovations in the arts (e.g., the
availability of music online) on societal norms and habits of mind in
various historical eras.
1.4.12.A.1 Use contextual clues to differentiate between unique and
common properties and to discern the cultural implications of works of
dance, music, theatre, and visual art.

1.4.12.B.1 Formulate criteria for arts evaluation using the principles

of positive critique and observation of the elements of art and principles
of design, and use the criteria to evaluate works of dance, music,
theatre, visual, and multimedia artwork from diverse cultural contexts
and historical eras.
1.4.12.B.2 Evaluate how an artist’s technical proficiency may affect
the creation or presentation of a work of art, as well as how the context
 in which a work is performed or shown may impact perceptions of its
significance/meaning.

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will be able to (procedural):

Apply the tools of music analysis to jazz and popular 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
music, so as to make aesthetic judgements. chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
1.2.12.A.1 Determine how dance, music, theatre, and visual art have
influenced world cultures throughout history.
1.2.12.A.2 Justify the impact of innovations in the arts (e.g., the
availability of music online) on societal norms and habits of mind in
various historical eras.
1.4.12.A.1 Use contextual clues to differentiate between unique and
common properties and to discern the cultural implications of works of
dance, music, theatre, and visual art.
1.4.12.B.1 Formulate criteria for arts evaluation using the principles
 of positive critique and observation of the elements of art and principles
of design, and use the criteria to evaluate works of dance, music,
theatre, visual, and multimedia artwork from diverse cultural contexts
and historical eras.
1.4.12.B.2 Evaluate how an artist’s technical proficiency may affect
the creation or presentation of a work of art, as well as how the context
in which a work is performed or shown may impact perceptions of its
significance/meaning.

Essential Outcomes - Upon completion of this course Alignment to Standards

students will understand (conceptual):

How Jazz theory is related to “traditional” theory, and 1.1.12.B.1 Examine how aspects of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
how it differs from it. What defines the sound of Jazz. chords, and harmonic progressions are organized and manipulated to
That American popular music is a folk idiom with establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.
many sub-genres. As different as these may be, they 1.1.12.B.2 Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music in the
share common ancestry. deconstruction and performance of complex musical scores from
diverse cultural contexts.
1.2.12.A.1 Determine how dance, music, theatre, and visual art have
influenced world cultures throughout history.
1.2.12.A.2 Justify the impact of innovations in the arts (e.g., the
availability of music online) on societal norms and habits of mind in
various historical eras.
 1.3.12.B.1 Analyze compositions from different world cultures and
genres with respect to technique, musicality, and stylistic nuance, and/or
perform excerpts with technical accuracy, appropriate musicality, and
the relevant stylistic nuance.
1.3.12.B.2 Analyze how the elements of music are manipulated in
original or prepared musical scores.
1.4.12.A.1 Use contextual clues to differentiate between unique and
common properties and to discern the cultural implications of works of
dance, music, theatre, and visual art.

1.4.12.B.1 Formulate criteria for arts evaluation using the principles

of positive critique and observation of the elements of art and principles
of design, and use the criteria to evaluate works of dance, music,
theatre, visual, and multimedia artwork from diverse cultural contexts
and historical eras.
1.4.12.B.2 Evaluate how an artist’s technical proficiency may affect
the creation or presentation of a work of art, as well as how the context
in which a work is performed or shown may impact perceptions of its
significance/meaning.

Resources Mini Unit 4C:

The real book. [Vol. 1]. [Vol. 1]. 2017.
Riddle, Nelson. 1985. Arranged by nelson riddle: the definitive study of arranging.

Music, SHER, and Mark Levine. 2011. The Jazz Theory Book. Sher Music.