Courses

An introduction to the fundamentals of music theory through exercises in melody, harmony, composition, ear-training, transcription, instrumentation and analysis. A variety of music will be studied.

An introduction to the fundamentals of music theory through exercises in composition, ear-training, transcription, and analysis. A variety of music will be studied.

Music 105 is the first of a two-semester course on introductory music theory of Western classical music.

Music 105 is the first of a two-semester course on introductory music theory of Western classical music.

A continuation of Music 105, with an emphasis on the harmonic and formal principles of Western classical music.

A continuation of Music 105, with an emphasis on the harmonic and formal principles of classical music.

To lay the foundations for a thorough understanding of the principles of linear structure and voice-leading through the study of species counterpoint. Twice weekly exercises will lead to a complete 4-5 voice Mass Movement as a final project.

To lay the foundation for a thorough understanding of the principles of linear structure and voice-leading through the study of 16th-century counterpoint. Includes weekly composition and transcription exercises.

An introduction to the syntactic structure of the music of the 18th and 19th centuries through exercises in analysis and composition.

An introduction to the syntactic structure of the music of the 18th and 19th centuries through exercises in analysis and composition.