MUTC 5833 - Theory Seminar
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41215,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Andrew Karkosiak
Email: ajkarkosiak@ysu.edu
Course Description
5833. Theory Seminar. Topics in music theory not covered in regular upper-division offerings. May be repeated once with different topic. Prereq.: MUTC 2632 with a grade of "C" or better. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Concise Introduction to Tonal Harmony 3rd edition | L. Poundie Burstein and Joseph N. Straus | |
| Required | New Directions in the Theory and Analysis of Musical Contour Author(s): Robert D. Morris Source: Music Theory Spectrum | Robert D. Morris |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Theory Seminar: Upper-Level Analysis
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Assignment Group 1: Extended Tonality | Begin |
| 8/31 | Assignment Group 1: Extended Tonality | cont. |
| 9/7 | Assignment Group 1: Extended Tonality | cont. |
| 9/14 | Assignment Group 1: Extended Tonality | Due before 9/21 |
| 9/21 | Assignment Group 2: Form (Traditional) | Begin |
| 9/28 | Assignment Group 2: Form (Traditional) | cont. |
| 10/5 | Assignment Group 2: Form (Traditional) | cont. |
| 10/12 | Assignment Group 2: Form (Traditional) | Due before 10/19 |
| 10/19 | Assignment Group 3: Post-Tonal Theory | Begin |
| 10/26 | Assignment Group 3: Post-Tonal Theory | cont. |
| 11/2 | Assignment Group 3: Post-Tonal Theory | cont. |
| 11/9 | Assignment Group 3: Post-Tonal Theory | cont. |
| 11/16 | Assignment Group 3: Post-Tonal Theory | cont. |
| 11/23 | Assignment Group 3: Post-Tonal Theory | Due before 11/30 |
| 11/30 | Final Assignment: Indefinite Pitch: Case Study: Practice reading music theory articles to learn how to analyze pieces without fixed pitches. | Begin |
| 12/7 | Final Assignment: Indefinite Pitch: Case Study: Practice reading music theory articles to learn how to analyze pieces without fixed pitches. | Due 12/11 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.