Course Info: HACU-0119

CourseHACU-0119 Musical Beginnings
Long TitleMusical Beginnings
Term2017F
Note(s) Satisfies Distribution
Textbook information
Meeting InfoMusic and Dance Building RECITAL on T,TH from 10:30-11:50
FacultyRebecca (Becky) Miller
Capacity23
Available4
Waitlist0
Distribution(s) Arts, Design, and Media
Cumulative Skill(s)Writing and Research
Additional InfoStudents 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.