Feb 18 to Apr 8. Also included are cadences, non-harmonic tones, phrase structure, and modulation to closely related keys. This course continues the study of conventional harmony by introducing secondary dominants, diminished seventh chords, dominant ninth chords, and altered chords such as the Neapolitan chord and the augmented sixth chords. The discipline of part-writing is continued, and the notions of both permanent and transient modulation presented. This course is designed to integrate the elements of harmonic structure presented in Music 6 and 7 with broader concepts of style so that entire compositions of the common practice period can be analyzed and understood.
Emphasis is placed on chord analysis, phrase structure, tonal relationships, and macro-form.
As a supplement, an introduction to the melodic and harmonic devices of the 20th century is given. This course consists of rehearsals and performances of a full-length operatic production with orchestra. Emphasis is placed on the cooperative blending of all theatre and musical activities into a finished public performance. A maximum of 12 units is allowed in certain performance classes. Theories, techniques, and practices of musical theatre performance are studied with laboratory instruction leading to public performances.