Music Theory I

PREREQUISITE: THE ABILITY TO READ MUSIC.

MUSIC MAJOR DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENT Students study principles of tonal music composition including 18th- and 19th- century harmonic, formal, and contrapuntal practices. Exercises in four-part voice-leading and species counterpoint are supplemented by analyses of excerpts of music from around the world and from a variety of genres including concert and popular music. Weekly lab sections are devoted to skills in musicianship and are required throughout the sequence. Student must register for RCT Section 002 or 003.

Students study principles of tonal music composition including 18th and 19th century harmonic, formal, and contrapuntal practices. Exercises in four-part voice-leading and species counterpoint are supplemented by analyses of music from around the world and from a variety of genres, including concert and popular music. Weekly lab sections are devoted to skills in musicianship and are required throughout the sequence.