MUS 412 - Contrapuntal Techniques

Units: 3
Contrapuntal procedures from the High Renaissance and its impact on modern use of modal melodic writing in contemporary non-classical music styles.

Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Course Typically Offered: Fall Alternate Years

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Develop skills in the composition and analysis of 16th & early 17th century modal polyphonic music
Mastery and understanding of the principles of modal counterpoint
Develop historical and technical insight into modal melodic writing
Demonstrate skill in combining musical lines