Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0119 - Fundamentals of Music

Fundamentals of Music [formerly 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; students will also develop analytical writing skills through attending two concerts and writing a report on each. Students are required to attend a weekly ear training class (either Monday or Thursday evening, 7:00 - 8:30 pm). No prior music training or literacy is required. (A placement test will be offered at the beginning of fall semester for students who might be able to place into the next level of music theory.)

Arts, Design, and Media Independent Work Multiple Cultural Perspectives Quantitative Skills Writing and Research Students are expected to spend 5 hours weekly in preparation and work outside of class time.