To expand upon the theoretical concepts that were covered in the 2-year Music Theory sequence, especially as they relate to the Baroque compositional style. To increase understanding of 18th-c. To establish a basic compositional skill in two-voice writing through exercises in Species Counterpoint. Based on Eighteenth Century Practice , 4th ed.
Regular attendance is required.
Please read the section on Class Attendance on p. 53 of the Montreat College catalog. The student will be allowed TWO unexcused absences during the semester without penalty. If a student is more than 5 minutes late to class for an unexcused reason, this fact will be recorded, and any 3 such occasions will be considered equal to one unexcused absence. Because of the nature of this course, it is essential that the student do all assignments promptly, in order to keep up with the class. All assignments must be turned in at class time on the assigned day.