Techniques of modulation, chromatic harmony, and two and three-part forms. Compositional techniques of the 19th and 20th centuries, including forms and impressionist and atonal techniques. MUSC 1315 . A laboratory experience involving ear training, sight-singing, and keyboard skills. Continuation of MUSC 2301 with topics paralleling content of MUSC 2102.
Course includes sight-singing, dictation, rhythmic and keyboard exercises.
Mastery of the techniques and disciplines of the best practices of 18th century counterpoint. Analytical method applied to standard and non-standard forms of the 18th and 20th centuries. Ranges and characteristics of band and orchestra instruments, and principles of arranging for vocal or instrumental ensembles. Principles of notation, intervals, scales, rhythms, basic sight-singing and dictation, basic keyboard skills, clef reading, triads, seventh chords, elementary analysis, basic forms. Chronological study of the development of Western music from antiquity through the Baroque era using scores, recordings, and readings.