1501. Applied Theory. Applications of theory of diatonic harmony; development of independent study and research projects in such areas as analysis, aural perception, scoring, and arranging. May be repeated once. Prereq.: Permission of instructor. 2 s.h.

*1520. Materials of Music. Musical styles, listening concepts, and harmonic technics as they relate to the literature of music. For students who do not qualify for MUSTC 1531. 3 s.h.

*1531, *1532. Theory 1. A study of the harmonic, melodic, rhythmic and contrapuntal materials in diatonic tonal music. Instruction entails harmonic progression and voice leading, harmonic and formal analysis; laboratory practice in ear training, keyboard harmony, and sight singing, and computer assisted instruction. Meets five hours a week. Prereq.: MUSTC 1520 with a grade of B or better or a minimum score of 50% on the theory placement test. 3+3 s.h.

2601. Applied Theory. Applied instruction in music theory of chromatic harmony; development of independent study and research projects in such areas as analysis, aural perception, scoring, and arranging. May be repeated once. Prereq.: Permission of instructor. 2 s.h.

1502, 2601, 2602. Composition. Composition for composition majors. Creative use of materials of music; beginning study of instrumentation; composition of short works for solo and chamber media. Analysis of representative compositions in various styles. Learning computer music applications appropriate for score and parts preparation. Prereq.: Grade of B or better in lower-division theory courses or concurrent with MUSTC 1531, 1532. 2+2+2 s.h.

3704, 3705, 4804, 4805. Composition. Composition for composition majors. Private instruction employing contemporary techniques; composition for solo instruments, vocal and instrumental chamber groups, and large ensembles. Computer editing and proofing of scores and parts to prepare compositions for performance or publication. A recital of at least one hour duration of selected works of the students is required for graduation. Prereq.: MUSTC 2602 or 3705 as appropriate. 3+3+3+3 s.h.

2631, 2632. Theory 2. Study of chromatic materials in tonal music and the introduction of atonal and set theory elements in music. The instruction entails harmonization; harmonic and formal analysis; reading of choral, chamber, and orchestral scores; laboratory practice in ear training, keyboard harmony, and sight singing. Meets five days per week. Prereq.: MUSTC 1532 with grade of C or better. 3+3 s.h.

3701. Applied Theory. Applied instruction in music theory of tonal and/or non-tonal music; development of independent study and research projects in such areas as analysis, aural perception, scoring, and arranging. May be repeated once. Prereq.: Permission of instructor. 2 s.h.

3750. Analytical Techniques. Analysis of representative repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary periods. Prereq.: MUSTC 2632 with a grade of C or better. 3 s.h.

5821, 5822. Composition for Minors. Composition in two- and three-part forms, and other compositions of small scope, such as variation and sonatina. Works are composed both for piano alone, and in combination with other instruments or voice. May be repeated by composition majors to meet requirements for freshman and sophomore composition for majors. Prereq.: MUSTC 2632 with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor for composition majors. 2+2 s.h.

5828. Music Technology. An exploration of the use of computers and technology in music. Applications related to composition, performance, analysis, teaching, and research. Prereq.: MUSTC 2632 with grade of C or better or permission of instructor. 3 s.h.

5830. Materials of 20th Century Music. Study of the various elements of 20th century compositions, including melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, and form. Prereq.: MUSTC 2632 with a grade of C or better. 3 s.h.

5831. Modal Counterpoint. Sixteenth century contrapuntal style including introduction of species technique; analysis of liturgical and secular repertoire; writing of imitative counterpoint with stylistic rhythms and cadences. Prereq.: MUSTC 2632 with a grade of C or better. 3 s.h.

5832. Tonal Counterpoint. Contrapuntal style of baroque music including an analysis of examples in imitative and invertible counterpoint; writing two- and three-part inventions and three- and four-part fugal expositions. Prereq.: MUSTC 2632 with a grade of C or better. 3 s.h.

5833. Theory Seminar. Topics in music theory not covered in regular upper-division offerings. May be repeated once with different topic. Prereq.: MUSTC 2632 with a grade of C or better. 3 s.h.

5834. Electronic Music. Techniques of analog and digital synthesis including tape composition, musique concrete; advanced MIDI applications such as sequencing and sampling; and digital audio editing. Composition in electronic and mixed media. Prereq.: For composition majors, COMP 1502 or equivalent; for non-composition majors, MUSTC 2632 with a grade of C or better; for non-majors, permission of instructor. 3 s.h.

5840. Instrumentation. Ranges, transposition, technical characteristics, and tonal features of the instruments. Scoring for large and small ensembles which are available as laboratory reading groups. Prereq.: MUSTC 2632 with a grade of C or better. 3 s.h.