Tonal Music Theory II

Tonal Music Theory II is a Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies class taught by Marty Ehrlich.

This course requires prerequisites.

Course Description
This class will continue the work done in Tonal Theory I. We will be studying part writing and voice leading, as well as continuing the process of understanding and using basic chromatic harmony. Within this study, we will begin to look at large scale forms and structures. Some composition assignments will be included along the way as we assimilate new theoretical knowledge. Topics and repertoire for study are drawn from European classical traditions as well as jazz, popular, and non-western musics. We will continue to use "Theory for Today's Musician" by Ralph Turek as a basic text. Each student will also do a research paper, encompassing an analysis of a composition of an artist of their choice, and an historical and cultural overview of the composer's work. Prerequisite: Tonal Theory One or equivalent.

Previous Semesters Offered

 * Spring 2009