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.
An introduction to the aural skills necessary to hear relationships of intervals, rhythms, melody, and harmony in music. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MTC103 may be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours.
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.
Develop written and aural theory skills necessary in the jazz idiom. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (MTC101 and MTC103), or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: MTC130 is recommended for students taking jazz improvisation, jazz composition and jazz combo.
An introduction to the art and craft of songwriting through the study and analysis of diverse songwriters and musical styles, and creation of original songs. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC101, or MTC105, or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: MTC140 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credits.
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.
An introduction to creating music with computers, utilizing the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) protocol, synthesizers, digital audio software/hardware, and MIDI controllers. Prerequisites: None.
The study of chromatic harmony and melody, modulation techniques and expanded chords. The analysis of formal structure. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC155. Corequisites: MTC206.
SUN# MUS 2222
A development of listening and performing skills, including an introduction of chromatic harmonic techniques and concepts of style. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC156. Corequisites: MTC205.
SUN# MUS 2222
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.