These interactive courses can be used as stand-alone curriculum or to compliment existing classes. They are designed to be completed in a single semester or quarter. Alternatively, individual lessons can be treated as modules in any course.
orchestration
Learn to score effectively for instruments, study orchestral literature, and create transcriptions
Fundamentals
Learn the fundamentals of music by studying recent popular repertoire as well as the classics
choral arranging
Learn to arrange for choirs, the conventions of vocal notation, and scoring techniques
formal analysis
Identify harmonic and structural elements, and create graphs illustrating musical form
Diatonic Harmony
Learn to analyze harmonic functions, part writing, basic forms, Blues, and non-harmonic tones
Jazz studies
Learn about Jazz and Blues harmony, arranging, improvisation, and explore a Lead Sheet Library
counterpoint
Study and write polyphony in modal, tonal, and modern styles from the 16th – 21st centuries
Chromatic Harmony
Learn about secondary functions, mode mixture, modulation, altered chords, and extensions
Minimalism
Trace the development of the Minimalist aesthetic in music through listening and reflection
See Student Learning Materials for all courses.
Features
- In-depth treatment of upper division music theory content
- Integrated with the Music Courseware site for drills and tests
- A wealth of unique teaching and learning materials at all levels
- Musical examples drawn from multiple periods, styles, and sources
- Comprehensive musicianship training for Keyboard and Aural skills
- Supports Instructors with time-tested pedagogies and methods
