MUSIC THEORY (MUT)
1997-1998 Bulletin Information |
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NOTE: A placement test is required of all incoming students,
whether freshman or transfer. See Placement in Music Theory.
MUT 111, 112, 113 Basic Music Theory I, II, III 4 cr each qtr
Elementary part-writing in two, three, and four voices.
Sight-singing, ear-training, and keyboard harmony. Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on
placement test. Must be taken in sequence.
MUT 211, 212, 213 Intermediate Music Theory 4 cr each qtr
I, II, III A continuation of elementary
theory. Chromatic harmony and remote modulation; sight-singing, ear-training, keyboard
harmony. Prerequisite: MUT 113. To be taken in sequence.
MUT 311 Basic Counterpoint 3 cr
Elementary contrapuntal procedures in 18th century style.
Prerequisite: MUT 213.
MUT 312 Music Forms and Analysis 3 cr
Standard forms of music and the development of techniques of
analysis. Prerequisite: MUT 213.
MUT 313 Instrumentation 3 cr
Basic scoring techniques of the instruments of the orchestra and
band. Prerequisite: MUT 213.
MUT 314 Introduction to Composition 3 cr
Compositional techniques and the writing of original compositions
for solo instruments and small ensembles. Prerequisite: MUT 213.
MUT 411 Choral Arranging 3 cr
Arranging for treble, bass, and mixed choral groups with and without
accompaniments. Prerequisites: MUT 213, 311, and 312 or permission of department chair.
Offered in 1997-98 and alternate years.
MUT 412 Orchestration 3 cr
The techniques of scoring for the orchestra. Prerequisite: MUT 313.
Offered in 1997-98 and alternate years.
MUT 413 Band Arranging 3 cr
The techniques of scoring for the modern concert wind band.
Prerequisite: MUT 313. Offered in 1997-98 and alternate years.
MUT 414 16th Century Counterpoint 3 cr
Modal counterpoint in the style of the 16th century. Prerequisite:
MUT 213 or equivalent. Offered in 1997-98 and alternate years.
MUT 415 Canon and Fugue 3 cr
The techniques of writing canon and fugue in tonal style.
Prerequisite: MUT 311.
MUT 416, 417, 418 20th Century Techniques 2 cr each qtr
Compositional techniques of the 20th century. Impressionistic,
serial, and other contemporary techniques or systems. Prerequisite: MUT 213. To be taken
in sequence.
MUT 419 Advanced Analysis 3 cr
Analytical techniques and problems. Prerequisite: MUT 312.
MUT 420, 421, 422 Composition I, II, III 3 cr each qtr
Original work in musical composition. Prerequisite: MUT 314. To be
taken in sequence.
MUT 490 Special Topics 1-4 cr
Special topics in music theory and composition. May be repeated for
a maximum of twelve hours' credit when content varies.