MUS 111 Music Theory 1 (First Term)

Thorough review of the fundamentals of music followed by their application to melody, harmony, and rhythm through analysis and composition. Emphasis on fluency of key signatures, scales, rhythm, intervals, triads and 7th chords, individually and in context, as well as 1st species modal and tonal counterpoint. Designed to be taken with MUS 114 and MUS 127 concurrently.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Theory placement test required

Corequisite

MUS 114 and MUS 127 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify and demonstrate knowledge of essential elements of music theory
2. Realize chords from a given figured bass for simple harmonic progressions at a basic level
3. Compose original music and have it performed in class