Music Theory and Musicianship I

Music 104 continues the practical musicianship work of Music 103, while expanding the scope of harmonic topics to include seventh chords and chromatic harmony. Music 104 further explores the transformation of chorale harmony in contrapuntal works of the eighteenth century. Projects include the composition and performance of preludes, fugues and organ chorale preludes on baroque models.

Format: lecture two days a week; a conference meeting one day a week; ear training/keyboard skills lab meeting twice a week. Evaluation will be based on weekly written work, written and keyboard quizzes, and midyear and final projects. Must be taken as a graded course.

Enrollment limit: 24 (expected: 20). Preference based on competence in 103.