Course Descriptions
Theory of Music (MUTH)MUTH 1003, 1103. Written Theory I, II. MUTH 1003 is prerequisite for MUTH 1103. A study of traditional harmony through dominant seventh chords, ornamental tones, borrowed dominants, and introduction to modulation. Three hours credit. Written Theory I offered spring semester. Written Theory II offered fall semester.
MUTH 1011, 1111. Applied Theory I, II. MUTH 1011 is prerequisite for MUTH 1111. Sight-singing and ear training. A study of scales, rhythms, intervals, and triads. One hour credit. Applied Theory I offered spring semester. Applied Theory II offered fall semester.
MUTH 1093. Fundamentals of Music Theory. An introduction to scales, intervals, elementary harmonic structure, rhythm and sight reading. For music majors and minors not ready for Written Theory I. Three hours credit. Fall semester.
MUTH 2003, 2103. Written Theory III, IV. Prerequisite: MUTH 1103. MUTH 2003 is prerequisite for MUTH 2103. A study of the relationship of chords as used in the development of a composition. Other topics include analysis, transpositions, partwriting, melodic harmonization, and contrapuntal techniques. Three hours credit. Written Theory III offered spring semester. Written Theory IV offered fall semester.
MUTH 2011, 2111. Applied Theory III, IV. Prerequisite: MUTH 1111. MUTH 2011 is prerequisite for MUTH 2111. A continuation of Applied Theory II with more complex elements introduced through singing and dictation. One hour credit. Applied Theory III offered spring semester. Applied Theory IV offered fall semester.
MUTH 3012. Form and Analysis. Prerequisites: MUTH 2103 and MUTH 2111. Melodic, rhythmic, harmonic, and formal analysis of selected works by representative composers. Two hours credit. Offered as needed.
MUTH 4891-3, 4991-3. Independent Study in Music Theory. Prerequisite: Consent of the department chair. Advanced study in chosen areas of music theory. Each course may be taken once for a maximum of three semester hours each. One to three hours credit. Offered as needed.
