Designed to follow the accelerated level of Introduction to Literature and Materials of Music, this course addresses the following questions: What is harmony in music? How does it work from chord to chord? Ultimately how does it control the overall shape of a musical work? The class studies elemental total harmony, its functions, and its relation to other aspects of music, such as rhythm and melody. Students review the harmonic analysis of works of music and discuss harmony developed as a language. Special emphasis is also given to actual writing; students use the language to write their own short harmonic works. Prerequisite: Introduction to Literature and Materials of Music or its equivalent. Placement interview required. Not subject to N.Y. Philharmonic discount.
Placement Interviews
Fall Semester: September 10 and 11, 4:30 – 7:30 pm
Spring Semester: January 6 and 7, 5 – 7 pm
