Course Info: HACU-0119
| Course | HACU-0119 Musical Beginnings |
| Long Title | Musical Beginnings |
| Term | 2017F |
| Note(s) |
Satisfies Distribution Textbook information |
| Meeting Info | Music and Dance Building RECITAL on T,TH from 10:30-11:50 |
| Faculty | Becky Miller |
| Capacity | 23 |
| Available | 4 |
| Waitlist | 0 |
| Distribution(s) |
Arts, Design, and Media |
| Cumulative Skill(s) | Writing and Research |
| Additional Info | Students are required to attend one ear training class every week, either Monday or Thursday evening from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Students are expected to spend approximately 6 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time. |
| Description | This course focused on the broad fundamentals of western music and music theory, including music literacy (how to read western music notation). We looked at theoretical concepts (pitch, rhythm, timbral nuances, texture, intervals, chords, harmony, etc.) and developed our sense of music cognition through ear training and solfege singing. This course connected music to theory by teaching students how to compose music. No prior music training or literacy was required. In order to receive an evaluation for this course, students demonstrated mastery of the material contained in weekly homework sets and in four evaluations. They also completed two concert reports and three original music compositions. Students were required to attend weekly ear training classes and successfully complete mid-term and final ear training evaluations. |