MUSC& 143 - Music Theory III

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: A continuation of MUSC& 142 , this class will cover non-chord tones and diatonic 7th chords, using these skills to harmonize melodies. Required for Music Majors.

Prerequisite: MUSC& 142 with a C or higher.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Music Lesson: No
Elective Requirements: Fulfills Academic Electives
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Write a piece of music for voice and/or instrument(s) notating it correctly, using conventional harmonization. Analyze music so as to extract the most of the composer’s intent of the meaning of the music.
Identify at an advanced level, melodic rhythmic and harmonic elements of music and commit to notation.
Sight-read music at an advanced rate of speed with a high degree of accuracy.
Students will also research and identify performance proficiency standards at two 4-year universities or music conservatories.

Course Contents

Melody composition
Melody harmonization
Music analysis by score and by ear
Singing and listening
Development of aural skills through singing and listening and the use of technology

Instructional Units: 5