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. 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. Students are required to attend a weekly ear training class (either Monday or Thursday evening, 7:00 - 8:30 pm).

Arts, Design, and Media Writing and Research In this course students are expected to spend 6 hours of preparation and work outside of class times.