Course Description

The third semester of a four-semester/two year sequence of coursework designed for students who are pursuing music as an academic major. Harmonic analyzation, traditional and non-traditional compositional techniques and musical form make up the course content. Group 1 course.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Required Prerequisites

MUS 102, MUS 104, MUS 107; or equivalent competency

Corequisites

MUS 203, MUS 206

General Education Outcomes supported by this course

Communications - Direct

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

• Identify harmonic, melodic, formal content of repertoire.

Application:

• Analyze harmonic, melodic, formal content of repertoire.
• Analyze and write short examples of music utilizing chromatic harmonies including V/x, vii/x, N6, Aug+6, ct7, borrowed chords, and chromatic mediants.

Integration:

• Write and analyze larger musical forms and techniques including fugue, sonata, and rondo forms.

Human Dimension:

• See themselves as artists.
• Collaborate with others in a creative environment.
• Recognize the personal and societal importance of self-expression and creativity.

Caring - Civic Learning:

• Express interest in music from other cultures and genres.
• Value differences in cultural expressions of creativity.
• Recognize the role music plays as an expression of social concerns.

Learning How to Learn:

• Read study effectively.
• Frame useful questions.
• Develop educational goals.
• Direct/regulate their own learning.
• Learn through collaboration.