[Smt-talk] Core music theory courses for undergraduates

[Richard Nelson]

We are a conservatory, so our theory curriculum fits our context and might
not work for everyone.  The following are required of all undergraduates:

*4 semesters of written harmony and analysis, keyboard harmony, solfege,
and aural training (2/3 of the last semester includes intro to 20th century
analysis).  All of the above are integrated.  There is a separate course
for secondary piano.  4 credits/semester; 5 meetings/week @ 50 minutes/day

*1 semester of form and analysis - 3 credits/semester; 3 meetings/week @ 50
minutes/day

*1 semester of 18th century counterpoint (all BM programs except one) - 3
credits/semester; 3 meetings/week @ 50 minutes/day

*1 elective (chosen from theory, composition, or eurhythmics)

Richard B. Nelson, PhD
Professor and Head of Music Theory
Cleveland Institute of Music



On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 8:44 AM, Anna Gawboy <gawboy.2 at osu.edu> wrote:

> Dear colleagues,
>
> My institution has recently begun to contemplate a revision of the entire
> undergraduate curriculum. I'm curious how much time other schools devote to
> core theory (i.e., those courses required of all undergraduate music
> majors) and the basic format for their delivery.
>
> Are theory and aural skills integrated or taught in separate classes? Are
> keyboard skills included or taught separately?
>
> How many semesters/quarters of theory are required?
>
> How many credit hours are assigned to each class, and how much time does
> each class meet per week?
>
> Many thanks in advance,
> Anna Gawboy
>
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> Ohio State University School of Music
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