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Music Theory

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Dr. Reginald Bain, Coordinator of Music Theory, R227
(803) 777-8183, rbain@mozart.sc.edu

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NEWS

FREE TUTORING
The USC Student Success Center now offers free tutoring for all freshman and sophomore level theory and aural skills classes. For more information, talk with your instructor or visit the SSC Peer Tutoring Program Web site.

Book Adoptions for 2012-13

MUSC THEORY AT USC

USC offers a B.M. degree with an emphasis in Music Theory as well as a variety of rigorous and exciting courses designed to serve the needs of our undergraduate and graduate degrees in music composition, conducting, education, history, and performance. Students interested in pursuing the B.M. Music Theory degree should contact Dr. Jenkins. All other inquiries should be directed to the coordinator of music theory Dr. Bain.

Students profit from frequent visits by guests theorists, musicologists and composers. Past guests have included Guy Capuzzo, Tim Carter, Tomoko Deguchi, Daniel Harrison, Stephen Laitz, Patrick McCreless, Paul Miller, Severine Neff, Deborah Rifkin, Philip Ruprecht, Peter Silberman and J. Kent Williams. In addition, the Composition Program and award-winning Southern Exposure New Music Series bring world-class composers and performers to campus each year.

UNDERGRADUATE THEORY CORE CURRICULUM

1. Policies & Procedures Overview
2. Undergraduate Theory Diagnostic Exam (UTDE)
• UTDE FAQ (pdf)
• How to Prepare for the UTDE
3. Course Syllabi
   • Written Theory: MUSC 115 | 116 | 215 | 216
   • Aural Skills: MUSC 117 (pdf) | 118 (pdf) | 217 (pdf) | 218 (pdf)
4. Free Tutoring Program
5. Computer-Assisted Instruction
6. MacGAMUT

LINKS FOR STUDENTS

1. Academic Integrity Policy
2. DIAGNOSTIC EXAMS
   • Undergraduate - see UTDE FAQ (above)
   • Graduate - MGDE Theory
3. COURSE INFORMATION
   • Academic Calendar and Final Exam Schedule
   • Master Schedule of Classes
   • Academic Bulletins
     • Undergraduate
     • Graduate
4. STUDENT SERVICES
• Free Counseling
• Office of Student Disability Services (OSDS)
• Student Success Center

LINKS FOR INSTRUCTORS

1. Spring 2012 Section Assignments (pdf)
2. Takadimi Resources
3. Instructor Responsibilities
   • Undergraduate Core Theory/AS Coures (pdf)
4. What Makes a Great Teacher
5. Creating Academic Responsibility (CAR)
6. Center for Teaching Excellence
• Preparing Future Faculty Program
• 5 Steps to a Good Syllabus
7. USC Technology Resources (VIP & Blackboard Info.)
8. Office of Academic Integrity
9. Crisis Intervention
10. Carolina Core
11. One Carolina

 

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Image Credits

Temple of Music by Robert Flood (1574-1637). Four-note chord-types by Dmitri Tymoczko, from "The new shape of music: Music has its own geometry, researchers find," (Physorg.com, April 17, 2008). Francesco Landini. 14th-century portrait; from the Squarcialupi Codex.

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This Web site is maintained by Dr. Reginald Bain. Please send your comments and suggestions to rbain@mozart.sc.edu.