Music Theory, Analysis, and Composition 3

Course Objectives: Music notation: Read and write music for various instruments.1.
Harmony: Start developing a rich vocabulary of chords and chord progressions.1.
Rhythm: Understand the different meter types, including compound meter, odd meter, and mixed meter. Explore how compositions fit in meter and play against it.1.
Form: Learn about phrase structure, cadences, and the large scale architecture of music from the Western Classical tradition.1.
Composition: Create original arrangements of melodies that are modelled after the arranging techniques of great composers.1.
Analysis: Continue developing skills in identifying musical objects and analyzing their significance within a musical context.1.
Broaden musical horizon through exposure to great music of various periods and styles.1.
Engage in deeper discussion and meditation upon the theological significance of music theory and practice.1.