MUSC 201 - Tonal Theory I

Fall and Spring (4) Bowers, Hulse, Serghi Prerequisite(s): MUSC 101, successful completion of the 201 placement exam, or instructor permission

This course introduces basic concepts and techniques of 17th- and 18th-century European compositional practice. By mastering the traditional chorale-style method, the student gains a working knowledge of tonal function and voice-leading. Aural skills such as sight singing and melodic dictation are emphasized. Students who have earned a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Music Theory exam are exempt from this course and may enroll directly in MUSC 202.