Music: Theory/Composition (MTC)
Designed to develop written and aural skills necessary for advanced study of music theory and skills. Recommended for music majors. Prerequisites: None.
The chronological study of music theory including: harmony, melody, texture, structure and timbre through analysis, original compositions and basic exercises to demonstrate musical concepts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC101 or permission of instructor. Corequisites: MTC106.
The development of listening and performing skills through dictation, sight-singing and keyboard harmony. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: MTC105.
A continuation of Music Theory I with emphasis on harmony and part-writing procedures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC105. Corequisites: MTC156.
A continuation of Aural Perception I, including harmonic practices. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC106. Corequisites: MTC155.
Instruction in basic computer literacy, including generic applications and music-specific programs with hands-on experience. Ability to read music notation required. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC101, or MTC105, or Corequisites: MTC105, or permission of Instructor.
Introduction to the basics of music composition, stressing techniques and procedures for developing original ideas. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (MTC105 and MTC106, or equivalent), and permission of Instructor. Course Notes: MTC240 may be repeated for a total of twelve (12) credit hours.
