MUSC& 241 - Music Theory IV

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

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

Course Description: Music Theory IV is the continuation of first-year music theory. Students enrolling must have completed Music Theory I, II, III prior to enrolling. Composition, analysis and performance, ear training and keyboarding are emphasized.

Prerequisite: MUSC& 143 with a C or higher.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Music Lesson: No
Elective Requirements: Fulfills Academic Electives
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate literacy in music theory at the second-year level through formal and harmonic analysis of works with an emphasis on the devices used in Common Practice harmony, two-part 18th century counterpoint, variation, sonata and rondo forms.
Students will develop further skill in ear training and keyboarding (piano).
Students will recognize forms through listening and score study.

Course Contents

Score study and analysis of a wide variety of music.
Notation, rhythmic organization of music and harmonic structural devices will be studied.
Composition of stylistically correct music will be covered.
Practical application of the above will take place through ear training and keyboarding.

Instructional Units: 5