Music - Composition (MUSC)
MUSC-117 Music Convocation
0 Credits
Activity
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course is concert attendance that is required for all music majors. Attendance at ten concerts is required each semester.
MUSC-141 Harmony and Theory I
3 Credits
Lecture: 3 hours per week
Offering: Fall Only, All Years
This course involves the study and application of the basic materials of music in four-part harmony. Emphasis is placed upon a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of music and the development of composition and beginning analysis skills. It deals with harmonic practice from the year 1600 on. This course fulfills a theory requirement for music majors.
MUSC-141L Harmony and Theory I Lab
1 Credit
Lab: 2 hours per week
Offering: Fall Only, All Years
This course assists students in the development of aural skills such as sight-singing, rhythmic, melodic, and simple harmonic music dictation and recognition. Emphasis is on materials covered in MUSC-141. This course expands upon musical understanding developed in MUSC-141.
Corequisites: MUSC-141
MUSC-142 Harmony and Theory II
3 Credits
Lecture: 3 hours per week
Offering: Spring Only, All Years
This course is a continuation of MUSC-141, emphasizing expanded use of harmonies in writing and analysis.
Prerequisites: MUSC-141
Corequisites: MUSC-142L
MUSC-142L Harmony and Theory II Lab
1 Credit
Lab: 2 hours per week
Offering: Spring Only, All Years
This course is a continuation of MUSC-141L.
Prerequisites: MUSC-141L
Corequisites: MUSC-142
MUSC-241 Harmony and Theory III
3 Credits
Lecture: 3 hours per week
Offering: Fall Only, All Years
This course is a continuation of MUSC-142 with an emphasis on writing and analysis of music through the Romantic era.
Prerequisites: MUSC-142
Corequisites: MUSC-241L
MUSC-241L Harmony and Theory III Lab
1 Credit
Lab: 2 hours per week
Offering: Fall Only, All Years
This course is a continuation of MUSC-142L.
Prerequisites: MUSC-142L
Corequisites: MUSC-241
MUSC-242 Harmony and Theory IV
3 Credits
Lecture: 3 hours per week
Offering: Spring Only, All Years
This course is a continuation of MUSC-241 with emphasis on writing and analysis of music in the 20th century.
Prerequisites: MUSC-241
Corequisites: MUSC-242L