Theory, Composition & Musicianship I

Catalog description

Introduction to and development of principles of tonality (voice-leading, harmonic function, counterpoint, and form) through analysis, composition, improvisation, and written work. Course covers diatonic harmony, introduction to chromaticism, and diatonic modulation. Concepts will be developed through model composition (song form, simple ternary form). Repertoires are drawn from Western classical music and popular forms. Musicianship component will include sight-singing, dictation, and keyboard harmony. Fulfills College Formal Reasoning and Analysis Foundational Requirement.