MUSC& 242 - Music Theory V

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

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

Course Description: This course continues the study of music theory from Music Theory IV. Counterpoint techniques in music literature will be examined and composed.

Prerequisite: MUSC& 241 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 to compose fugues, canons and madrigals.
Students will compose based on music styles of the masters focusing especially on the Baroque, Classical and Romatic periods. Further develop skill in ear training and key boarding (piano).
Students will recognize forms through listening and score study.

Course Contents

Score study and analysis of music from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods.
Notation, rhythmic organization of music and harmonic structural devices will be studied
Composition of stylistically correct music will be covered.
Students will further develop skill in ear training and keyboarding (piano).

Instructional Units: 5