Architecture of Music II

1.00 credits · Undergraduate

Building on foundational concepts of musical structure examined in <a href="/content/ryerson/calendar/2026-2027/courses/music/MUS/106.html" class="qTipCourse" data-url="/content/ryerson/calendar/2026-2027/courses/music/MUS/106/jcr:content/resCalendarCourseEmbed.json">MUS 106</a>, this course allows students to further develop their music theory skills through in-depth musical analysis and experiential learning. Particular attention will be paid to the historical development of compositional techniques and styles in Europe and North America. With examples from the Baroque to Contemporary periods, students will explore the backgrounds of important composers, and learn to conduct detailed compositional analyses of their works.