MUS2120

Analytical and compositional techniques II

(ART)

Thomas Reiner

6 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisite: MUS2110

Synopsis: The unit covers traditional counterpoint, Schenkerian analysis, and the twelve-tone system. Students learn to write species counterpoint and atonal music, and examine the multi-layered harmonic structure of tonal music.

Assessment: Twelve-tone composition: 20% + Counterpoint group assignment: 10% + Schenkerian analysis group assignment: 10% + Examination (2 hours): 60%