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Academic Year 2005/2006

Chromatic Harmony
MUSC 202 FA

Musc202 is an investigation of the tonal system as it functions in extreme situations: selected highly chromatic passages in Bach, Mozart and Beethoven; the more adventurous compositions of Chopin and Liszt; late nineteenth century works in which the tonal system seems approaching collapse (Max Reger, Hugo Wolf, early Schoenberg); etc. Theoretical constructs of Schoenberg and Schenker will be explored in an effort to make sense of the music. The last quarter of the class will be devoted to the analysis of a complete scene of a Wagner opera.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Assignments will include chorale harmonization, a three-voice invention, and analysis of selected passages from 19th century composition.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA MUSC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: MUSC201 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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