Music Theory and Composition Major: 76 units, a minimum of 28 units in music theory and composition. Church Music Major: 76 units, a mm1mum of 16 units in church music and 13 units in applied music. The church music major's principal instrument must be either voice or organ and is to be taken in the following combination: (1) Organ: 9 units of organ; 4 units of voice; (2) Voice: 9 units of voice; 4 units of organ. Music Education Mcijor (secondary credential program): 55 units. This program is not recommended for those students who desire piano or organ as their prin cipal instrument. It is primarily designed for students with a voice or instrumental (wind or string) emphasis. Music Education Major (elementary credential program): 50 units. Minimum proficiency on piano is recommended for those students entering this program, as the piano proficiency requirement for graduating with this major is higher than for some of the other music majors. Non-prof essional Department Major (B.A. degree): 58 units, a minimum of 12 units in applied music. A minor in music is offered for those desiring a major in fields other than music. This minor consists of 31 units with a minimum of six units in applied music. Department Minor.
Music Theory 51 FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC THEORY (0)
Designed for entering music majors who are deficient in the theoretical fundamentals of music. Includes such fundamentals as the notation of pitch in the treble and bass clefs, notation of rhythmic symbols, major and minor scales and their respective key signatures, other scales, intervals in all forms, performance terms and symbols. Two hours each week. 101 THEORY (2) Scales, intervals, primary triads in root position, first and second inversion, secondary triads; chord progression and cadences; harmonization of melodies and figured bass; periods according to specification; original work. Three hours each week. Prerequisite: Music 51 or passing a music theory entrance examination. Co-requisite: Music 111. 102 THEORY II (2) Secondary triads, dominant seventh chord, modulation, non-chord tones, secondary dominants, diminished seventh chord, secondary seventh chords; harmonization of melodies and figured bass, original work, and analysis. Three hours each week. c~ requisite: Music 112. 111 DICTATION AND SIGHT SINGING I (1) Dictation and reading of melodies based on the harmonic material of 101. Two hours each week. Co-requisite: 101. 112 DICTATION AND SIGHT SINGING II (1) Dictation and reading of melodies based on the harmonic material of 102. Two hours each week. Co-requisite: 102. 6n
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