MUSIC 210 - Theory of Music 3

Number of Credits: 3
Theory of Music 3 encompasses a study of chromatic harmony as it pertains to all styles of music. Topics include secondary functions, modulation and larger forms. It is recommended that students planning to transfer to a music program at a four-year college/university concurrently enroll in MUSIC 212 and MUSIC 214. (Fall & Spring Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): MUSIC 111.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe secondary harmonic functions (GE1, GE2, GE3, GE5, PG3)
Compose 4-part choral compositions using secondary harmony. (GE1, GE2, GE3, GE5, PG3)
Analyze works with secondary functions (GE1, GE2, GE3, GE5, PG3)
Describe modulation using diatonic common chords (GE1, GE2, GE3, GE5, PG3)
Compose modulating 4-part choral compositions (GE1, GE2, GE3, GE5, PG3)
Analyze modulating compositions (GE1, GE2, GE3, GE5, PG3)
Analyze compositions for basic elements of form (GE1, GE2, GE3, GE5, PG3)
Describe the principals of two voice counterpoint (GE1, GE2, GE3, GE5, PG3)