200

Prerequisite: MUSC 101.

A continuation of concepts from MUSC 101. Basic principles of 4-part voice leading, an introduction to species counterpoint, all non-harmonic tones, harmonic progression and sequence, cadences, phrases, periods and sentences. Voice leading for seventh chords and secondary dominants. Aural skills to include recognition of all diatonic intervals, including compound intervals, triads and seventh chords in all inversions. Melodic and two-part dictation, sight singing with solmization.

Occasional special courses, taught on a one-time basis. Topics have included study trips to Europe, a Beethoven research class, and opera history and literature.