I 2 credits Formalized concepts of music syntax including various scale constructions, chord construction, principiles of voice leading, melody construction, harmony, rhythmic perception and conception, structure, analysis, and original composition. An integrated study examining the similarities and differences between common practice and current styles. The development of aural-musical perception through sight singing and dictation of theoretical concepts of melody, harmony and structure introduced in Music Theory I. Emphasis is on pitch awareness and perception. This is an integrated study examining the similarities and differences among common practice and current styles. Music of the common-practice period beginning with Baroque through Classical periods is studied as models of composition.
Emphasis is on pitch awareness and perception.
Theoretical concepts are correlated with reference to voice leading and style characteristics. Music Composition Class 2 credits Group instruction in music composition is offered to the beginner who possesses talent for creative work as a composer or song writer. A significant study and analysis of the extant literature and application of these works as models for composition. Students submit a portfolio of compositions in either manuscript form or recordings, and have an interview with the instructor. Private instruction in composition or song writing is offered to the experienced composer who has had at least one year of formal training in music theory.