MUSC& 242 - Music Theory V

Credits: 5
The study of music logic, music theory, is intended to complement the musical intuition most vocalists and instrumentalists already have. Music is a complex and highly organized art, whether it is a Mozart concerto or a jazz improvisation. While providing a rational knowledge of music through the study of singing, a study of music theory interacts with the musician’s intuition, bringing a deeper understanding and appreciation of music. All students will learn to apply their knowledge to the keyboard in a basic though useful way.
Course Outcomes:

Orchestrate the exposition of a four-voice fugue.
Compose extended chorale style SATB and instrumental pieces using chromatic harmonies (borrowed, Neapolitan 6th, and augmented 6th chord).
Define, analyze, and aurally identify the Classical period compositional forms of theme and variation, Sonata and Rondo (including the Baroque Ritornello form).
Define the extended chromatic harmonies of 9th, 11th, and 13th chords, altered dominants, and chromatic mediants.
Analyze music in regards to these concepts of extended chromatic harmony.

Course Topics:

Chromatic harmony: Compositional utilization of borrowed, Neapolitan 6th, augmented 6th chords.
The Classical period - form:
- Theme and variation.
- Sonata Allegro.
- Rondo.
Extended and chromatic harmony:
- 9th, 11th, 13th chords.
- Altered dominants.
- Chromatic mediants.

LEC Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUSC& 241 or instructor permission.
Course Attribute(s): Humanities
OEE Permitted: No
Grading Basis: Graded
Instructor/Department Consent Required: No Consent
CIP Code: 50.0903
Default Section Size/Cap: 0