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MUCO 242. Tonal Composition 1B.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Music Research (Schulich School of Music)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description

An advanced 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): MUCO 241
  • 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.

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