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21M.303

Writing in Tonal Forms I

3-1-8 units. HASS-A · Undergraduate

Written and analytic exercises based on 18th- and 19th-century small forms and harmonic practice found in music such as the chorale preludes of Bach; minuets and trios of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven; and the songs and character pieces of Schubert and Schumann. Musicianship laboratory is required. Limited to 20 per section.

Spring 2009

Topics

  • Introduction
  • Begin writing your own Minuet in classical style. Compose an 8 measure (or so) exposition to the first repeat. Limit yourself, for now, to 2 parts: the first violin and the cello. Bring your original manuscript to class plus 2 copies
  • Readings of your Minuets by [an anonymous professional string quartet] in Killian Hall. Bring at least 3 copies of the score (1 is for me), and a good, clean set of parts
  • By the end of the week, a final draft of your song should be emailed to Janna Baty and Daniel Curtis. Remember to include the poem in your attachment, and to write your name and the title of the composition at the head of every page. (Also include a polite message to the musicians in the body of your email)
  • Song readings with Janna Baty and Daniel Curtis, at Killian Hall. Bring three hard copies of your work to the reading: one for you, one for me, and a backup

Readings

  • There is no required textbook for this subject. Copies of required scores will be provided; please bring them to class as we study them. I recommend that you purchase a three-ring binder to preserve your scores.
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Prerequisites & course information

Prereq: 21M.302 U (Fall) 3-1-8 units. HASS-A

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