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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
The study of figured bass, sight reading, transposition, harmonization, and simple piano literature. Required of all music performance majors (except those in the Piano program). One or both of these courses may be waived through a piano placement examination administered at matriculation. 1 hour weekly; 1 credit
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4.00 Credits
The Boston Conservatory places special emphasis on the importance of chamber music in the development of the well-rounded musician. Individual, on-going chamber ensembles are created at the beginning of each semester, assigned repertory, and coached. String, Brass and Woodwind majors are required to complete three full years of Chamber Music; Piano majors may elect up to two semesters to satisfy their requirements in collaborative work. Each course may be repeated to a total of 4 credits. Arr; 1 credit.
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4.00 Credits
In-depth practice of the body, voice, and text work defined by theater visionary and practitioner Kristen Linklater in her book Freeing the Natural Voice. 2 hours weekly; 1 credit
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4.00 Credits
Continuing studies in rhythmic singing and sightsinging in four clefs; harmonic dictation in two, three, and four parts, and in changing meter. Prerequisite: MU114 or permission. Required of all music performance and composition majors. One or both of these courses may be waived through an Ear Training placement examination administered at matriculation. 2.5 hours weekly; 2 credits
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3.00 Credits
Harmonic style of the later 19th century: study of irregular resolutions, modulation to remote keys, diminished 7th chords, 9th, 11th and 13th chords, non-dominant 7th chords, and chromatically altered chords, analysis of appropriate 19thcentury literature. Prerequisite: MU114 or permission. Required of all music performance and composition majors. One or both of these courses may be waived through a Music Theory placement examination administered at matriculation. 2 hours weekly; 2 credits
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1.00 Credits
A survey of the important composers and style periods of the guitar from Renaissance to the present. Included are the transcription of Renaissance and Baroque lute, vihuela, and guitar music from tablature into modern notation, and the critical analysis of modern editions. Normally offered in alternate years 1 hour weekly; 1 credit
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1.00 Credits
An introduction to the basic principles of live performance on the concert stage including deportment, technical problems, memorization, musicality, preparation, etc. Critiques from both faculty and colleagues assist the student in becoming more proficient as a performer. 1 hour weekly; 1 credit
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2.00 Credits
An introduction to music and musical style from antiquity to J.S. Bach. The course concentrates on the study of Western music in an historical context using specific works as examples. The first semester traces music history from the Greeks through Josquin des Prez, the second from the High Renaissance through J.S. Bach. Required of all music performance and composition majors. 3 hours weekly; 2 credits
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2.00 Credits
Continuing development of keyboard technique focusing on intermediate piano literature, contrapuntal music, and an introduction to score reading. Prerequisite: MU162 or permission. Required of all music performance majors (except those in the piano program). One or both of these courses may be waived based on a piano placement examination administered at matriculation. 1 hour weekly; 1 credit
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2.00 Credits
Introduction to the art of piano/instrumental collaboration. The basic skills of ensemble, balance, and interpretation are discussed in a performance-based context featuring the duo-sonata literature, primarily that of the classical and romantic periods. Required of piano majors; satisfies chamber music requirement for instrumentalists. 2 hours weekly; 1 credit
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