MUSTC: Music Theory and Composition

6903, 6904. Advanced Composition. Individual instruction in the composition of larger forms for chorus, orchestra, or chamber ensembles. Prereq.: Consent of instructor. 3+3 s.h.

6913. Pedagogy of Theory. The study and critical analysis of methods for teaching harmony, sightsinging, and ear-training. 3 s.h.

6916. Fugue. Analysis of the fugal style used in seventeenth-century trio sonatas and in both volumes of The Well-Tempered Clavier by J.S. Bach; writing three to four voice fugues employing imitative and invertible counterpoint. Prereq.: Music 5831 Tonal Counterpoint or 5832 Modal Counterpoint. 3 s.h.

6921, 6922. Seminar in Materials of Music. The study of techniques used in musical composition with emphasis in analyzing and writing. Course requirements will be determined by student’s field of interest. Admission to course by permission of instructor. Can be repeated for credit. 3+3 s.h.

6930. Baroque Music Styles. Stylistic and structural analysis of compositions from the Baroque era. 3 s.h.

6931. Classic Music Styles. Stylistic and structural analysis of compositions from the Classic era. 3 s.h.

6932. Romantic Music Styles. Stylistic and structural analysis of compositions from the Romantic era. 3 s.h.

6933. Twentieth Century Music Styles. Stylistic and structural analysis of compositions from the 20th century.