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 the theoretical concepts (pitch, rhythm, timbral nuances, texture, intervals, chords, harmony, etc.) and develop our sense of music cognition through ear training and solfege singing. This course will connect music to theory by teaching students how to compose music. Students will also attend concerts and write short reports. No prior music training or literacy is required. Students are required to attend one ear training class every week, either Monday or Thursday evening from 7:00-8:30pm.

Arts, Design, and Media Students are required to attend one ear training class every week, either Monday or Thursday evening from 7:00-8:30pm. In this course, students will spend approximately 6 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.