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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