Topics include musical notation, melodic transcription, scales, chords, intervals, keys, rhythm, meter and rudiments of musical forms. Introduction to functional harmony. Studies in melodic writing. Drills in sight singing, rhythmic reading, and dictation. Much attention will be paid to the direct experience of listening to music and attendance of concerts.
Class consists of lectures, listening labs, and live performances.
No knowledge of music, notation, or instrumental skill is necessary. Small lab sessions present music through composing, improvising, and performing. Results take the form of works for tape, theatre, voices, or instruments. A study of particular regional musics in their repertory, cultural context, and interaction with other traditions. There will be an extra discussion group for music majors.