MUSC 103 - Music Theory I

(3 cr) This four-semester sequence of courses (MUSC 103, 105 , 203 , 205 ) is designed to provide the student with a fundamental grounding in the theoretical, analytical, and stylistic aspects of Western music. The focus of this course is upon the acquisition of skills in the notation, analysis, and construction of music as it developed from the 17th through the 20th centuries. Prerequisites: Declared music major or minor, or permission of instructor. Students must take a theory placement exam.  Music majors must take a placement test and possibly take a companion course.