For music majors only. Development of a proper technical approach to the piano and of the basic keyboard skills of reading, transposition, harmonization, improvisation, and simple score reading. Techniques of class piano methodology and insight into the literature of the piano.

For music majors only. Development of a proper technical approach to the piano and of the basic keyboard skills of reading, transposition, harmonization, improvisation, and simple score reading. Techniques of class piano methodology and insight into the literature of the piano.

Music listening and reading skills. Transcription, sight-singing, error detection, and dictation. Prerequisite: music major standing or consent of instructor.

Music listening and reading skills. Transcription, sight-singing, error detection, and dictation. Prerequisite: music major standing or consent of instructor.

Music listening and reading skills. Transcription, sight-singing, error detection, and dictation. Prerequisite: music major standing or consent of instructor.

Rudiments, notation, two-voice counterpoint, harmony and voice leading, analysis by score and sound of music literature from various style periods, original composition. Prerequisite: music major standing or by placement test.

Fundamental musical concepts and associated symbols through one possible theoretical model of its structure. Requires reasonable analytical skills only; no prior music experience. (Gen.Ed. R2)

Introduction to style analysis through listening to masterworks; basic concepts and practice of listening for ethnic and/or historical styles in music; the application of style-analytic listening to performance, criticism, and musical commentary. Prerequisite: ability to read music. (Gen.Ed. AT)

Introduction to style analysis through listening to masterworks; basic concepts and practice of listening for ethnic and/or historical styles in music; the application of style-analytic listening to performance, criticism, and musical commentary. Prerequisite: ability to read music. (Gen.Ed. AT)

Survey of music of the European classical tradition. Music fundamentals, forms, and styles from the Medieval period to the 20th century. Listening to representative recordings of various stylistic periods. Concert attendance outside class time required. (Gen.Ed. AT)