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 Department:    MUSC&

 Course #:    143

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    500901

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

A continuation of MUSC& 142 , this class will cover non-chord tones and diatonic 7th chords, using these skills to harmonize melodies. Required for Music Majors.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: MUSC& 142 with a "C" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Write a piece of music for voice and/or instrument(s) notating it correctly, using conventional harmonization. Analyze music so as to extract the most of the composer's intent of the meaning of the music.
2. Identify at an advanced level, melodic rhythmic and harmonic elements of music and commit to notation.
3. Sight-read music at an advanced rate of speed with a high degree of accuracy
4. Students will also research and identify performance proficiency standards at two 4-year universities or music conservatories.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Melody composition
2. Melody harmonization
3. Music analysis by score and by ear
4. Singing and listening
5. Development of aural skills through singing and listening and the use of technology