Music Theory (MUTH)
Harmonic and melodic dictation. Sight-singing, keyboard applications, basic conducting, beginning improvisation techniques.
A conceptual explanation of basic music vocabulary and sound resources–rhythm, meter, modes, scales, clefs, intervals, notation, acoustics–with musical examples.
Material and structural elements of tonal music: scales, intervals, and chords. Explores major-minor tonality, figured bass, 7th chords, cadence formulae. Includes principles of voiceleading and harmonic progression. Analysis emphasized.
Prerequisite: MUTH 101. Continued harmonic and melodic dictation. Sight-singing, keyboard applications, basic conducting, beginning improvisation techniques.
Prerequisite: MUTH 201. Development and application of aural and written skills pertaining to modern era. Includes continuations of sight-singing, dictation, keyboard, conducting, and improvisation techniques.
Prerequisite: MUTH 191. Introduction to the principles of counterpoint as exemplified in the music of the Renaissance. Introduction to larger musical forms.
Prerequisite: MUTH 291. A study of techniques of instrumental scoring considered historically and creatively. Project required.
Studies of a topic in Music Theory.
Individual study is under the direction of a Music Department faculty member. Details may be obtained from the chair. Project required. By permission of the department.
Individual study is under the direction of a Music Department faculty member. Details may be obtained from the chair. Project required. By permission of the department.
Supervised off-campus experiences, developed in consultation with the Department of Music and the off-campus agency. By permission only.