MUS 604 Graduate Theory Review
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Dr. Nolan Stolz (counterpoint and tonal form); Prof. Julie Ivy (tonal harmony)

contact your instructor at Nolan.Stolz@unlv.edu

Download the class syllabus HERE

Counterpoint is even found in Livingston, MT!

Updated Class Schedule

8/24 Introduction. Writing a Cantus Firmus, First and Second Species
8/31 Third, Fourth and Fifth species. 16th c. style study
9/7 16th c. review and intro to 18th c. counterpoint (subject and answer)
9/14 18th c. counterpoint (answers, countersubjects, middle entries)
Attend my office hours once this week, or make an appointment for Mon, Tue or Wed (HFA-233). Write a fifth species counterpoint above Fux's D minor cantus firmus (DFEDGFAGFED), and another below. Bring it to our meeting, and I will help you prepare for the exam on 9/28
9/21 18th c. counterpoint review
9/28 Exam #1 (counterpoint) then to Prof. Ivy for remainder of semester.

For students finishing tonal harmony with Prof. Ivy:
Introduction. Writing a Cantus Firmus, First and Second Species
Reading for 10/5: Study the handouts, read pp. 1-52 in the Schoenberg, pp. 34-46 in Owen, and the Larson text on eReserves
Homework for 10/5: Write four cantus firmi (2 in major, 2 in minor). Write first species counterpoints to the cantus firmi given in class.
10/5 Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth species
Reading for 10/12: Read pp. 27-32 and 46-47 in the Owen and pp. 53-70 in the Schoenberg
HW for 10/12: Write two of each (one above CF, one below CF): second, third and fourth species counterpoint to the cantus firmi given in class (you choose major or minor).
Write four counterpoints in 5th species (one above and one below the major CF, one above and one below the minor CF)
Write the intervals between the two voices in Lassus's "Santcei Mei," and be able to sing both parts.
10/12 Fifth Species Review, Intro to 18th c. counterpoint
Homework for 10/19: Read Chapter 3 "The Answer" of the Gedalge text, pg. 174-184 in the Kennan text, and pg. 192-199 in the Benjamin text
10/1918th c. counterpoint (answers, countersubjects, middle entries)
Homework for 10/26: Choose 4 subjects from WTC books I and/or II that need tonal answers, and write answers (2 major and 2 minor). Choose ONE fugue from WTC book 1 or 2 and label the subject, answer, countersubject, the end of the exposition, and any middle entries (including their keys). Read Kennan pg. 220-235 and Benjamin chapters 10 and 11 (you've read most of chapter 10 already).
10/26 18th c. counterpoint review. 16th c. counterpoint review. It is recommended that you make an appointment to meet with me out of class that I may check your work for fixable mistakes (e.g., consistent dissonant leaps, dissonant preparations to a suspension figure, etc.)
Nov 2 Exam #2, Start of Unit 3 (Form)
H/W for 11/9: Analyze the form (using measure numbers, keys, and label the sections) of Mozart's Piano Sonata in B-flat major, K 333 Allegro
Read chapter 11 "The Sonata Form" in Green's "Form in Tonal Music" (on reserve) Click here to download Mozart K333
Nov 9 Sonata Form
H/W for Nov 16: Read the rondo chapter in the Green book. Also, analyze the form of Beethoven Piano Sonata in C minor, op. 13 1st movement and the form of Mozart piano sonata in F (K332) 1st movement
Nov 16 Rondo Form
HW for Nov 23: Analyze the form of Beethoven's Piano Sonata Op. 49 No. 2 Second Movement (Tempo di Menuetto) and his Piano Sonata Op. 2 No. 3 Fourth Movement (Allegro Assai)
Read about sonata rondo in the Douglass Green book, and other sources
Nov 23 Rondo Form and Sonata-Rondo Form
HW for Nov 30: Analyze the form of Beethoven's String Quartet in F major, 18/I, iv
Nov 30 Sonata-Rondo Form, and Form Review
Dec 7 Exam #3 (Form) --- Exam will be from 4-6p.m.