The course provides a focus on accompanying skills for the music classroom on both keyboard and fretted instruments. The skills development is complimented by the study of teaching methods and laboratory experiences in class and in the school. Offered Spring term only. Counterpoint A study of the fundamentals of modal and tonal counterpoint. 402 Orchestration Study of traditional use of the orchestra.
All instrument ranges, and typical and special use.
Scoring for various instruments and original works. May be repeated. Pass-fail grading only. A basic working knowledge of sonatas is presumed. Topics covered will include the importance of the sonatas in Beethoven's total output, evolution of his approach to form, harmony, and motivic and thematic development, influence on later composers, and performance practice.