Music Theory IV

Coastal Carolina Community College (previous institution)

Music Theory IV (MUS 222) Course Description

Revised: Active Fall 2018

This course provides an advanced study of chromatic harmony, scale systems, and an introduction to twentieth-century music. Emphasis is placed on advanced part writing and analysis of chromatic harmony and basic twentieth-century compositional and analytical techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze complex chord progressions, advanced modulations, and elemental serial procedures; build an array of synthetic scales; and identify characteristics of twentieth-century topics including, but not limited to, atonality, serialism, minimalism, indeterminacy, and electronic music.

Music Theory I (MUS 222C) Course Description

This course is a continuation of studies begun in MUS 221. Emphasis is placed on continued study of common practice era compositional techniques and forms, 20th century practices, ear-training, and sight-singing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the recognition and application of the above.

Syllabi

2018
MUS 222 Spring 2018

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2017
MUS 222C Spring 2017

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2016
MUS 222C Spring 2016

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