Theory I: Materials of Music

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In this course, we will study elements of music such as pitch, rhythm, intensity, and timbre. We will see how they combine in various musical structures and how those structures communicate. Studies will include notation and ear training, as well as theoretical exercises, rudimentary analyses, and the study of repertoire from various eras of Western music. This course is a prerequisite for Theory II: Basic Tonal Theory and Composition (MUSC 5110) and the Advanced Theory sequence. Concurrent enrollment in Rock Band (MUSC 5365) or Chamber Music (MUSC 5370) is a required corequisite for students taking Theory I: Materials of Music (