Music Theory through Performance and Composition

Undergraduate catalogue

A rigorous but fun introduction to music theory, covering the deep principles underlying a wide range of styles, including classical, jazz, pop, electronic, and music from around the world. The emphasis is on learning by creating, performing, listening, and analyzing. Topics to be covered include acoustics, scales, chords, repetition, and rhythm. We will find that even very simple-sounding music can often be fascinatingly complex.