Music Theory
MT 099: Introduction to Music Theory 0 credits
Intensified review of music fundamentals: key signatures, scales, intervals, triads and inversions. Also includes fundamental aural skills.
MT 105: Theory I 3 credits
Accelerated review of music fundamentals. Introduction to tonality, including part-writing, voice leading, cadences and in-depth discussion of tonic and dominant functions. Includes analysis, writing, and listening.
MT 106: Theory II 3 credits
Continued study of tonality from harmonic and linear perspectives, including pre-dominant functions, the phrase model and common diatonic harmonic functions. Introduction to non-chord tones, phrase-level form, harmonic sequences and chromaticism (applied dominates and tonicization). Includes analysis, writing and listening.
Prerequisite: MT 105.
Corequisite: MT 108.
MT 107: Practical Musicianship I 1 credit
The development of practical musicianship skills in sight-singing and ear training. Includes melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation.
Corequisite: MT 105.
MT 108: Practical Musicianship II 1 credit
The continued development of practical musicianship skills in sight-singing and ear training. Includes melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation.
Corequisite: MT 106.
MT 205: Theory III 4 credits
Continued study of tonality from harmonic and linear perspectives, tracing chromaticism from basic modulations through advanced chromaticism of the 19th century, tonal ambiguity and the twilight of tonality. Includes discussion of major tonal forms. Integrated approach includes analysis, writing, sight-singing and dictation.
Prerequisite: MT 106.
MT 206: Theory IV 4 credits
Introduction to post-tonal music theory. Emphasis on analytical techniques, including basic terms and operations of set theory. Integrated approach includes analysis, writing, sight-singing, listening and dictation.
Prerequisite: MT 205.
MT 291: Private Composition for the Non-Major 1 credit
May be repeated.
Prerequisites: MT 291 or Composition Audition
MT 301: Elements of Conducting 2 credits
Introduction to basic choral and instrumental conducting. Development of hand independence and baton technique through extensive in-class conducting.
Prerequisite: MT 106.
MT 302: Choral Conducting 2 credits
Development of conducting techniques necessary to interpret choral literature from five style periods. Includes score analysis, rehearsal technique and extensive in-class conducting. Lecture and lab.
Prerequisite: MT 301.
MT 303: Instrumental Conducting 2 credits
Instrumental conducting and score-reading techniques and rehearsal procedures. Acquainting the student with instrumental repertoire and practical experience in conducting compositions for small ensembles, band and orchestra.
Prerequisite: MT 301.
MT 310: Improvisation in Music 2 credits
This course explores the rich tradition of improvisation in music from ancient times to the present, with a focus on gaining practical skills in Baroque, Classical, and contemporary techniques.
Prerequisite: MT 206.
MT 392: Choral Conducting Lab 0 credits
Corequisite: MT 302.
MT 409: Form & Analysis 2 credits
Application of terms, concepts and perspectives from Theory I-IV toward insightful, higher-level analysis and theorizing about music. Synthesis of formal analysis, stylistic/critical analysis and other analytical approaches.
Prerequisite: MT 206.
MT 491: Private Instruction for the Composition Major/Principal 1 credit
May be repeated.
Prerequisites: Composition Audition.
MT 492: Private Instruction for the Composition Major/Principal 2 credits
May be repeated.
Prerequisites: Composition Audition.
MT 501: Eighteenth-Century Counterpoint 2 credits
Analysis of contrapuntal writings of the outstanding composers of the eighteenth century. Writing of counterpoint in two voices. Concentration on the chorale prelude, two-part invention and fugue.
Prerequisite: MT 206.
MT 502: Choral Composition 2 credits
Foundational elements of writing choral music. Listening, reading, singing and analysis of model compositions. Applicable readings and exercises.
Prerequisite: MT 206.
MT 504: Orchestration 2 credits
Band and orchestral instruments, their ranges, technical and sonorous advantages and limitations, transpositions and place in the score. Extensive practice in arranging technique.
Prerequisite: MT 206.
MT 507: Basic Composition 2 credits
Foundational elements of composition. Exploration of various facets of creativity and craft. Listening, singing and analysis of model compositions. Applicable readings and composition exercises.
Prerequisite: MT 205
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