Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0232 - Musical Explorations: Theory, Analysis, and Composition

This course introduces students to basic mechanisms of diatonic harmony. Through analysis, performance, and composition, we will build a solid working understanding of basic principles of melody, harmony, and form common in many musical traditions that we consume in our everyday lives. Assignments will include writing short melodies and accompaniments as well as more detailed compositional and improvisational projects. We will use our instruments and voices to bring musical examples to life in the classroom. Two class meetings and one ear training session per week. There will be a diagnostic evaluation administered in the first class. The instructor's permission will be given, based on the result. (keywords: music, basic music theory)

This course includes both in-person and remote elements, and can accommodate fully remote students. Students in this course can expect to spend 6 to 8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.