MUTC
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501
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Form and Analysis – A study of the various structural elements of music-melodic, rhythmic, harmonic, and textural. Emphasis on traditional structural concepts and terminology. From sub-phrase units through single movement forms. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. Two credits.
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MUTC
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502
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Form and Analysis – A continuation of MUTC 501, including work with baroque and pre-baroque forms and concerto forms, art songs, etc. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. Prerequisite: MUTC 501. Two credits.
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MUTC
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507
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Score Reading at the Keyboard – Reading of a variety of types of scores at the keyboard, including clefs, open vocal scores and transposed scores. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MUTC
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508
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Sixteenth-Century Counterpoint – A study and application of modal counterpoint in two, three, and four parts, including text-setting. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is required. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MUTC
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509
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Eighteenth-Century Counterpoint – A study and application of principles of tonal counterpoint, including canons, inventions, and fugues. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is required. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MUTC
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513
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Jazz Arranging and Composition – A basic course in arranging techniques, including jazz-rock harmony, melodic phrasing, contemporary chord symbolization and terminology, basic voicings for brass, reed and rhythm section. Individual research resulting in a term paper or their equivalent is expected. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MUTC
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514
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Advanced Jazz Arranging and Composition – Practical arranging in jazz and rock idioms for dance band combos and special ensembles. Idiomatic uses of harmony, melodic figures, voicings, tonal colors, modulations and notational conventions are developed. Includes writing for larger groups including strings and woodwinds for studio and recording productions. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. Prerequisite: MUTC 513. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Three credits.
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MUTC
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515
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Contemporary Styles – Analysis of the compositional techniques and basic stylistic features of contemporary music. Analysis is drawn from composers from Debussy to the present. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is expected. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MUTC
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517
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Electronic Music – Introduction to electronic music concepts, techniques and hardware, including basic digital and analog equipment and computers. Individual research resulting in a term paper or equivalent is expected. Three credits.
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MUTC
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520
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Graduate Theory Seminar – An advanced study of the formal structures of music, with emphasis on in-class discussion of selected larger works and individual analytical projects. Prerequisite: MUTC 502. May be taken more than once. Three credits.
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MUTC
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521
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Arranging – Fundamentals of arranging techniques and vocal arranging, supported by practical writing assignments. Two credits.
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MUTC
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522
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Instrumentation – Principles and techniques for use of orchestral instruments. Study of ranges, voicings, timbre, and idiomatic characteristics is supported by practical scoring for each group and for various combinations of all instruments and voices. Two credits.
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MUTC
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523
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Orchestration – Historical survey or orchestration and principles and techniques of scoring for symphony orchestra. Practical assignments in handling various orchestral combinations and styles. Individual research resulting in a term paper or the equivalent is required. Prerequisite: MUTC 522. Offered periodically. Two credits.
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MUTC
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524
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Advanced Arranging – A study of arranging techniques in various large forms, both instrumental and vocal, original extended work for large mixed ensemble. Prerequisite: MUTC 521 or MUTC 522. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Three credits.
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MUTC
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551
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Song and Jingle Writing – Analysis of the techniques of composing music in the "pop" idiom, including analysis of harmonic and melodic structures, lyrics, and instrumentation. Exploration of the industry and writing techniques of radio/television commercial jingles. Assignments include writing and research projects. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MUTC
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552
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Advanced Song and Jingle Writing – A continuation of MUTC 551, with an emphasis on video techniques and the use of SMPTE. Assignments include writing and research projects. Prerequisite: MUTC 551. This course is offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MUTC
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595
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Special Topics – Investigation of a specialized area of knowledge in a class setting. Prerequisites will vary with topic. One, two, or three credits.
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MUTC
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698
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Graduate Thesis/Lecture/Project – A private-instruction setting for the preparation of the culminating project (thesis and/or lecture and/or creative work). Open to graduate students in dance accompanying, performance, and composition only. Two credits.
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MUTC
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599
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Individual Directed Research – A private-instruction setting for projects in theory and musicology. May be used to fulfill music electives only. Project proposal must be approved by the Dean of the Conservatory and the Chairman of the Musical Academics Division prior to registration. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. One, two, or three credits.
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MUTC
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100
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Music Theory Laboratory – A laboratory course focusing on the fundamentals of music. Enrollment by placement examination only. One credit.
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MUTC
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101
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Introduction to Music Theory – All interval, scale and triad forms, notation, simple acoustics, tuning and temperament; an introduction to part-writing and harmonic progression in tonal music. Concepts covered are reinforced with student-written examples and analysis of appropriate music. Enrollment by placement examination only. After initial registration in MUTC 101, students must remain continuously registered each fall and spring semester until the sequence of MUTC 101, 102, 201, and 202 is completed. Two credits.
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MUTC
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102
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Diatonic Harmony and Simple Forms – A continuation of the study of tonal music, including more advanced harmonic writing and analysis (seventh chords, secondary function, modulation), figured bass realization, and part writing. Prerequisite: MUTC 101. Three credits.
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MUTC
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107
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Keyboard Harmony I – Harmonization using diatonic triads reinforced by chord progression drills, accompaniment styles, transposition, reading of open score and C-clef, and improvisation. Material is correlated with MUTC 101. Special emphasis on developing the sight reading skills of the performing pianist through the use of appropriate repertoire. One credit.
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MUTC
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108
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Keyboard Harmony II – Continuation of MUTC 107, with harmonization exercises extended to secondary dominants and to the use of figured bass. Material is correlated with MUTC 102. Continuation of special emphasis on developing the sight reading skills of the performing pianist through the use of appropriate repertoire. Prerequisite: MUTC 101 and 107. One credit.
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MUTC
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109
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Ear Training I Practical application of the content of MUTC 102 to the hearing and performance of music. Introduction to the tonal and rhythmic sightsinging techniques using moveable-do solfege. Continuation of the melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation skills introduced in MUTC 101. Two credits.
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MUTC
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110
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Music Notation – A practical course in music notation, including correct practices for instrumental, vocal and keyboard music in all combinations, editing, proofreading, layout, and extractions of parts from a score. Also includes pencil/pen techniques (studio and publisher styles) and computer music notation and printing. Two credits.
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MUTC
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201
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Chromatic Harmony and Compound Forms – The final examination of tonal music, including advanced harmonic writing and analysis (augmented sixth chords, Neapolitan sixth chords, other altered chords, and ninth chords), style period analyses concentrated on the Classical and Romantic Periods, Contrapuntal techniques, including fugue. Prerequisite: MUTC 102. Three credits.
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MUTC
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202
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Twentieth Century – Theory Analysis of large forms (sonata, rondo, etc.); devices of the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries; techniques of the Contemporary Period, including the twelve-tone system, new uses of tonality and modality, the Avant Garde, and music of the present. Prerequisite: MUTC 201. Two credits.
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MUTC
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203
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Intermediate Aural Skills – Intervals, triads, modulatory melodic examples, seventh chords, cadences, four-part dictation with inversions and altered chords. Aural analysis parallels MUTC 201. Prerequisite: MUTC 109, MUTC 102. One credit.
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MUTC
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204
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Advanced Aural Skills – Continuation of MUTC 203. Addition of 9th, 13th, Neapolitan sixth, and augmented sixth chords. Prerequisite: MUTC 201, MUTC 203. One credit.
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MUTC
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205
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Intermediate Sightsinging – Tonal and rhythmic performance techniques paralleling MUTC 201 and MUTC 203, using moveable-do solfege system. Prerequisite: MUTC 109, MUTC 102. One credit.
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MUTC
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206
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Advanced Sightsinging – A continuation of MUTC 205, with techniques paralleling MUTC 202, using movable-do solfege for tonal music and fixed-do solfege for atonal music.. Prerequisite: MUTC 201, MUTC 205. One credit.
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MUTC
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211
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Jazz Theory I – A course designed to equip the student with theory skills necessary to successfully improvise in the jazz idiom. Lead sheet notation, modes, and harmonic analysis are emphasized, as well as an introduction to jazz style. Two credits
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MUTC
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212
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Jazz Theory II - A continuation of Jazz Theory I. Focus is on advanced voicing and modal application, solo analysis, and introductory jazz arranging. Prerequisite MUTC 211. Two credits.
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MUTC
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307
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Score Reading at the Keyboard – Reading of a variety of types of scores at the keyboard, including clefs, open vocal scores, and transposed scores. Prerequisite: MUTC 208 or APCP 206 or permission of the instructor. One credit.
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MUTC
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401
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Form and Analysis I - A study of the various structural elements of music: melodic, rhythmic, harmonic, and textural. Emphasis on traditional structural concepts and terminology, from sub-phrase units through single-movement Classical forms. Prerequisite: MUTC 201. Two credits.
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MUTC
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402
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Form and Analysis II – A continuation of MUTC 401including work with baroque and pre-baroque forms and procedures, concerto forms, art songs, etc. Traditional formal concepts and terminology used to study specific works in a variety of styles and media. Prerequisite: MUTC 401 or permission of the instructor. Two credits.
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MUTC
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408
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Sixteenth-Century Counterpoint – A study and application of modal counterpoint in two, three and four parts, including text-setting. Prerequisite: MUTC 201. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MUTC
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409
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Eighteenth-Century Counterpoint – A study and application of principles of tonal counterpoint, including canons, inventions, and fugues. Prerequisite: MUTC 201. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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MUTC
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413
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Jazz Arranging and Composition – A basic course in arranging techniques, including jazz/rock harmony, melodic phrasing, contemporary chord symbolization and terminology, basic voicings for brass, reed, and rhythm section. Prerequisite: MUTC 202 or permission of the instructor. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Three credits.
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MUTC
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414
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Advanced Jazz Arranging and Composition – Practical arranging in jazz and rock idioms for dance band, combos, and special ensembles. Idiomatic uses of harmony, melodic figures, voicings, tonal colors, modulations, and notational conventions are developed. Class project is the composition, rehearsal, and tentative performance of a jazz suite. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Three credits.
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MUTC
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415
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Contemporary Styles – Analysis of the compositional techniques and basic stylistic features of contemporary music. Analysis is drawn from composers from Debussy to the present. Prerequisite: MUTC 202. Offered alternate years. Two credits.
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MUTC
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417
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Electronic Music – Introduction to electronic music concepts, techniques, and hardware, including basic digital and analog equipment and computers. Three credits.
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MUTC
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421
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Arranging – Fundamentals of arranging techniques and vocal arranging, supported by practical writing assignments. Prerequisite: MUTC 202. Two credits.
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MUTC
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422
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Instrumentation – Principles and techniques for use of orchestral instruments. Study of ranges, voicings, timbre, and idiomatic characteristics is supported by practical scoring for each group and for various combinations of all instruments. Prerequisite: MUTC 202. Two credits.
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MUTC
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423
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Orchestration – Historical survey of orchestration and principles and techniques of scoring for symphony orchestra. Practical assignments in handling various orchestral combinations and styles. Prerequisite: MUTC 421. Two credits.
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MUTC
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451
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Popular Song and Jingle Writing – A thorough analysis of the techniques of composing music in the "pop" idiom including analysis of harmonic and melodic structures, lyrics, and instrumentation. Exploration of the industry and writing techniques of radio/television commercial jingle writing. Class assignments will include several written compositions, including a "pop" song for vocal quartet, a complete song in the "top 40" idiom, and several thirty-second commercial spots. Prerequisite: MUTC 201, MUTC 421, and MUTC 422. Offered alternate years. Two credits.
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MUTC
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452
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Advanced Song and Jingle Writing – A continuation of MUTC 451, with an emphasis on video techniques and the use of SMPTE. Prerequisite: MUTC 451. Two credits.
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MUTC
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495
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Special Topics – Investigation of a specialized area of knowledge in a class setting. Prerequisites will vary with topic. One, two, or three credits.
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MUTC
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499
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Individual Directed Research – A private-instruction setting for individual projects in theory and musicology. May be used to fulfill music electives only. Project proposal must be approved by the Dean of the Conservatory and the Theory Program Coordinator prior to registration. Prerequisite: MUTC 202 and permission of the instructor. One, two, or three credits.
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