Integrated course in aural and non-aural music theory including music skills, part writing analysis, counterpoint, sight singing, dictation, keyboard harmony, and computer applications in part writing and ear training.

Elementary part-writing in two, three, and four voices. Sight-singing, ear-training, and keyboard harmony. Must be taken in sequence.

A continuation of elementary theory. Chromatic harmony and remote modulation; sight-singing, ear training, keyboard harmony. Must be taken in sequence.

A continuation of elementary theory. Chromatic harmony and remote modulation; sight-singing, ear-training, keyboard harmony. Must be taken in sequence.

This is the first semester of a two semester sequence designed to familiarize students with the rudiments of formal analysis, counterpoint, and practical orchestration for 18th, 19th, and 20th century music - particularly emphasizing classical, jazz, pop, and selected world-music styles.

This is the second semester of a two semester sequence designed to familiarize students with the rudiments of formal analysis, counterpoint, and practical orchestration for 18th, 19th, and 20th century musics-particularly emphasizing classical, jazz, pop, and selected world-music styles.

Compositional techniques and the writing of original compositions for solo instruments and small ensembles.

Basic baton technique; simple and complex rhythms; score reading; practical choral and instrumental conducting techniques.

Advanced baton technique; psychology of rehearsal; interpretative and conducting techniques for instrumental organization.

Advanced conducting with attention to the harmonic and formal analysis of choral works; special emphasis on performance practice.

The techniques of scoring for the orchestra, band, and small ensembles.

The techniques of scoring for the modern concert wind band. Offered in alternate years.

Original work in musical composition. To be taken in sequence. Offered by special arrangement only.

Original work in musical composition. To be taken in sequence. Offered by special arrangement only.

The study of elementary improvisation techniques used in contemporary jazz performance. Instructor permission required.

The study of intermediate to advanced improvisation techniques used in contemporary jazz performance. Instructor permission required.

Special topics in music theory and composition. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours credit when content varies.

Introduction to the techniques of analysis applied to a selection of music literature emphasizing works from the seventeenth century to the middle of the twentieth century.

Practices and principles of teaching music theory, emphasizing most desirable and practical offerings possible. A comparative survey of current systems and materials for teaching music theory and aural skills. Review of materials and methods used in teaching the written music theory sequence and in teaching aural skills (music dictation and sight singing). Includes review of textbooks and technology used in the classroom.

The study of elementary improvisation techniques used in contemporary jazz performance. Instructor permission required.

The study of intermediate to advanced improvisation techniques used in contemporary jazz performance. Instructor permission required.