MUSC 4A: Music Theory 4A
San Jose State University
Continued study of the harmonic techniques and structural principles of tonal music, with emphasis on chromatic harmony and contrapuntal elaboration through written exercises, model composition, and analysis. An introduction to the structural principles and formal procedures of music from the early 20th century to the present. Satisfies 3A. Arts (Formerly Area C1) when taken as part of the Music Intensive Package. Prerequisite(s): MUSC 3A or placement examination. Note: Music Intensive Package also requires MUSC 4B and MUSC 12.
Average GPA: 3.25
Grade distribution records: 245 students across 10 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 42 | 17.1% |
| A | 78 | 31.8% |
| A- | 13 | 5.3% |
| B+ | 19 | 7.8% |
| B | 34 | 13.9% |
| B- | 18 | 7.3% |
| C+ | 7 | 2.9% |
| C | 15 | 6.1% |
| C- | 2 | 0.8% |
| D | 4 | 1.6% |
| D- | 1 | 0.4% |
| F | 12 | 4.9% |
Based on 245 student grade records across 10 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Brian Andrew Ciach 157 students, Average GPA 3.36
- Brian Belet 39 students, Average GPA 3.05
- Elliona Ziyan Song Li 20 students, Average GPA 2.90
- Hwa-Chan Yu 15 students, Average GPA 2.75
- Nathan G Hudson 14 students, Average GPA 3.56