3.00 credits
(4,0,0)
15 wks
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the foundational elements of tonal music, with a focus on melodic and harmonic analysis, composition, and practical application. Upon review of the fundamentals, students will explore counterpoint, harmonization techniques, the musical phrase and cadential forms. By engaging with musical excerpts from diverse world traditions, students will develop comparative analytical skills and creative fluency. The course emphasizes hands-on learning through composition and reflection, encouraging students to connect theoretical concepts to music encountered in everyday life.
Prerequisites: Royal Conservatory Theory Level 8; or a score of 60/85 or higher on the Capilano University Theory Placement test; or a minimum grade of C+ in MUS 109
Corequisites: MUS 112