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
Co-requisites
MUS 112
Course Outlines
Please note: Course outlines of record posted may vary from the section syllabus distributed by each instructor (e.g. textbooks, assignments, timing of midterms).
| Effective Term |
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 Fall 2026 onwards |
| Fall 2020 - Summer 2026 |