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.

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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.

Corequisites: MUSA-145, MUSC-141L

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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MUSC-242L Harmony and Theory IV Lab
1 Credit

Lab: 2 hours per week

Offering: Spring Only, All Years

This course is a continuation of MUSC-241L.

Prerequisites: MUSC-241L

Corequisites: MUSC-242

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