MUS 123 Literature and Materials of Music III

An integrated approach to the study of Western art music, including repertory, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic components, formal organization, and composition. Recommended: MUS 115 Aural Skills II and Piano Lessons taken concurrently with this course.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MUS 122 Literature and Materials of Music II with a grade of C or better.

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Analyze and compose music in binary and ternary form. Analyze and compose triplets, duplets, and other divisions. Realize compositions from standard figured bass as well as lead sheet. Analyze and compose music based on 17th and 19th century Western Classical and American Vernacular techniques.