Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0119 - Musical Beginnings

This course focuses on the broad fundamentals of western music and music theory, including music literacy (how to read western music notation). We will learn theoretical concepts such as pitch, rhythm, timbral nuances, texture, intervals, chords (triads and sevenths), harmony, etc. We will also develop our sense of aural music cognition through ear training; to this end, students must attend a weekly evening ear training workshop as well as the regular class meeting times. This course will connect music to theory by teaching students how to compose music and by performing on instruments the basic theoretical concepts covered throughout the course. Students will also develop their critical writing skills through attending two concerts and writing an analytical report about each. No prior music training or literacy is required.

Arts, Design, and Media Writing and Research There will be weekly homework assignments and collaborative composition projects. In addition, students are required to attend a weekly ear training class (either Monday or Thursday night).