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220 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
MU 151 Theory I (¾)
Harmonic and contrapuntal structures in diatonic tonal music, analysis of these structures,
and musical composition in four-voice chorale style. Topics include harmonic
progression, triads and their inversions, cadences, and two-voice first-, second-, and
fourth-species counterpoint. Corequisite: MU 153. Fall.
MU 152 Theory II (¾)
Continuation of harmonic and contrapuntal principles in basic chromatic music, musical
analysis of these structures, and musical composition in a variety of simple textures.
Topics include seventh chords, secondary functions, common-chord modulation,
embellishment, reduction, two-voice imitative counterpoint, and two-voice third- and
fifth-species counterpoint. Prerequisites: MU 151 and MU 153. Corequisite: MU 155.
Spring.
MU 153 Ear Training I (¼)
A course focusing on elementary aural, keyboard-harmony, and rhythmic skills. Meets
for two 80-minute sessions a week. Corequisite: MU 151.
MU 154 CE Introduction to Electronic Music (1)
A survey of electronic music in the academy and beyond. Topics include the history,
aesthetics, basic techniques, and composition of electronic music. Intended for nonmajors.
A Creative Expression designated course.
MU 155 Ear Training II (¼)
A course focusing on intermediate aural, keyboard-harmony, and rhythmic skills. Meets
for two 80-minute sessions a week. Prerequisites: MU 151 and MU 153. Corequisite: MU
152. Spring.
MU 156 Ear Training III (¼)
A course focusing on advanced aural, keyboard-harmony, and rhythmic skills. Meets for
two 80-minute sessions a week. Prerequisites: MU 152 and MU 155. Corequisite: MU
251. Fall.
MU 177, 277, 377, 477 Special Topics in Music (1)
An exploration of a selected topic or problem in music.
MU 211 Concert Choir (¼)
An auditioned mixed ensemble that performs major choral works and tours annually.
May be repeated for credit. Fall, Spring.
MU 215 Symphonic Band (¼)
Large instrumental ensemble for the performance of music for wind, brass and percussion
ensembles. May be repeated for credit. Fall, Spring.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024