Advanced Theory

Catalog description

A study of advanced ideas of theoretical thinking. Exploration of 20th Century and 21st Century repertoire and the accompanying analytical techniques including, but not limited to: diatonic modes, non-tonal pitch collections, integer notation, set theory and twelve-tone theory. Pedagogical review of essential concepts and essential resources found in tonal music may also be included. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to comfortably navigate chromatic harmony, express and articulate pitch and key relationships, carefully discuss musical governance, actions and reactions and analyze formal and compositional techniques found in 20th and 21st century repertoire.