MUCO 241. Tonal Composition 1A.

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MUCO 241
Tonal Composition 1A.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Music Research (Schulich School of Music)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A writing course based upon the stylistic concepts and resources of European music (Classical to late-Romantic styles), designed to develop control of factors such as phrase structure, melodic shape, rhythm, linear continuity, economy of means, and basic contrapuntal procedures. Extensive analysis of characteristic forms.
  • Prerequisite(s): MUTH 151 and MUSP 140
  • Corequisite(s): MUSP 171
  • Restriction(s): Open only to students in Composition.
  • Restriction(s): Students from other programs may be accepted with the permission of the instructor, after submitting samples of previous work
  • Must attain minimum grade of B- in prerequisites before taking MUCO 241.

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