[Smt-talk] Core music theory courses for undergraduates

[David Feurzeig]

> Are theory and aural skills integrated or taught in separate classes? Are keyboard skills included or taught separately? 

There is an excellent overview of pedagogical pros and cons in Michael R. Rogers' "Teaching Approaches in Music Theory". 

Having gone through three revisions at three very different institutions, I believe these perennial questions are always important to ponder, but have no right answers. 

While the background of the typical student may have changed in the last few decades, which might affect the choices a particular department makes, the issues Rogers considers are much the same now as ever.

David Feurzeig
The University of Vermont