MUS 245 - Theory 5

Description:
Advanced theoretical concepts dealing with fundamental elements of common-practice period melody, harmony, rhythm, and voice leading as demonstrated through analytical and compositional perspectives. This course integrates written topics and ear training, singing, dictation, rhythm, and practical keyboard applications. This is the fifth in the six-course harmony sequence. Courses must be taken in sequence.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: MUS 244 with a C or higher.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify (both written and aural) and analyze elements of chromatic harmony including secondary function chords, diatonic modulatory techniques, and enharmonic modulations.
Demonstrate the fundamentals of part-writing, harmonic function and progression.
Perform a variety of rhythmic patterns at sight.
Sing, using solfege, major and minor scales, intervals, triads, seventh chords, and short chromatic tonal melodies that include modulation.
Notate short melodic and harmonic dictation exercises (chromatic).
Identify (both written and aural) and analyze elements of chromatic harmony including borrowed chords, Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords, extended chords, altered chords, and chromatic mendicants.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/17/2011