MUS 213 - Music Theory and Ear Training 3

4 credit hours - Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
Continues studies completed in MUS 114 , Music Theory and Ear Training 2. Conduct an in-depth study of chromatic harmony; examine some techniques of 20th century composition. Learn writing in small forms. Continue developing sight singing, dictation and keyboard skills. Analysis of works relating to problems being studied. Lab fee $3.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 113  and MUS 114  or permission of department chair.

Note: Typically offered at MC; fall and spring terms.

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Continue the study of traditional harmonic practice through writing, performance, and analysis.

2. Explore the more complex compositional techniques of the late nineteenth century.

3. Read at sight diatonic and chromatic melodies.

4. Increase aural perception of more complex harmonic progressions.

5. Demonstrate knowledge of rudiments of theory through application to composition.