Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0119 - Musical Beginnings

This course focuses on the broad fundamentals of western music and music theory, including music literacy (how to read western music notation). We will look at theoretical concepts (pitch, rhythm, timbral nuances, texture, intervals, chords, harmony, etc.) and develop our sense of music cognition through ear training and solfege singing. This course will connect music to theory by teaching students how to compose music. No prior music training or literacy is required. We will also apply the theory we learn to the instruments we play (or to Orff xylophones for those who do not play an instrument).

Arts, Design, and Media Writing and Research Students are required to attend one ear training class every week, either Monday or Thursday evening from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Students are expected to spend approximately 6 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.