Vocal Counterpoint and Arranging

Undergraduate

This course approaches the study of counterpoint with a focus on arranging for voices (and singing arrangements in class). Exercises are modified from classical-music education, but adapted for contemporary popular song, to benefit Yale's "a cappella" performers as well as any other students interested in music theory and composition. Prerequisite: MUSI 218 and/or the following: ability to match pitch and sightsing tonal melodies; willingness to sing in class every day; fluency in treble/bass clefs and standard classical-music notation; knowledge of Roman-numeral analysis and triad inversions. TTh 1:30pm-2:20pm