MUS 201 - Music Composition I

Institution:

Yakima Valley Community College

Subject:

Description:

3 credits quarters: The practical study of beginning music composition. Emphasis is placed on melody expansion, various harmonies, figurations, rhythm, and simple rounded binary form. Extensive written work combining the five basic elements, concluding with a two- to three-minute composition for piano, voice and piano, or piano and other acoustic instrument. The music theory sequence is required of all music majors. Prerequisite: MUS 101 & 102 or signature of instructor

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.yvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 574-4600

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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