MUSC 320 - Advanced Theory

Hayden Hall, Room 105, Tuesdays and Fridays 2:00-3:15
Class 19Tuesday, March 26

In this class we'll get into some new "modern" scales. I'll have a new chapter for you and we'll look at some groovy pieces. There will be a new homework #11, due Tues 4/2.

Handout for in-class analysis
Prof Smey's audio tracks

Remember that I am looking for a paper proposal if you haven't done one yet. First draft is due Tuesday, April 16. I'll repost documents and stuff for the rock paper below.

Homework #11: New Scales and Collections

Assignment #11 asks you to spell some new kinds of scales, and look at a few pieces. This new modern stuff is now documented in chapter 13 of our theory anthology.

Here are some recordings for you to listen to:

Bartok, [Title Redacted]


Bartok, From the Island of Bali


Bartok, In Yugoslav Style


This worksheet is due Tuesday, April 2.

The "Rock Paper"

We have guidelines for the rock paper.

Chapter 10: Rock Harmony is now published in our Advanced Theory Anthology.

Remember that our one-page paper proposal was due Friday March 22. First draft due Tuesday, April 16.

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