Ohio University
Graduate Catalog

Theory and Composition

The M.M. degree is offered in music theory and composition, and music history and literature . Although each degree program requires a minimum of 45 quarter hours of graduate work, a variety of course offerings available enables you to design a program best suited to your professional needs.

Within the 45-quarter-hour graduation requirement, the M.M. in music theory requires a written thesis. The M.M. in composition requires a large-scale composition in lieu of the thesis. All degree programs in the theory-composition-music history and literature area require an oral examination of the degree candidate. Students applying for entrance into the Master of Music program in music theory should submit an original scholarly paper on any topic within the discipline of the proposed major field of study.

Theory and Composition (MUS) Courses

500 Introduction to Music Theory (3)
Prereq: nonmusic major. Introduction to music theory: pitch and rhythmic notation and chords.
Y.

501A Theory Survey (3)
Survey of some of the compositional techniques found in the 20th century: Post-Romantic and Impressionistic, Contemporary Period (1910-1945), Twelve-Tone, and music since 1945.
F; Y.

501B Theory Survey (3)
An analytical survey of homophonic and polyphonic musical forms.
W; Y.

502A Styles I (3)
Analysis of Medieval and Renaissance music.
F; A.

502B Styles II (3)
Analysis of post-Romantic music.
W; A.

502C Styles III (3)
Analysis of 20th-century music.
Sp; A.

503A Theory Pedagogy I (3) Designed to meet needs of students who plan to teach theory at college level. Current materials and pedagogical approaches surveyed.

503B Theory Pedagogy II (3)
Prereq: 503A. Continuation of 503A. See 503A for description.
D.

505A Jazz Theory I (3) Prereq: keyboard. Harmonic vocabulary, notational systems, chord progressions. Structures, and techniques in traditional jazz.

505B Jazz Theory II (3)
Continuation of 505A.
D.

507A Counterpoint I (3)
16th-century counterpoint: practices and styles; Lassus and Palestrina.
H. J. Butler; F; A.

507B Counterpoint II (3)
18th-century counterpoint: invention, canon, fugue.
H. J. Butler; W; A.

507C Counterpoint III (3) Prereq: 507B. Continuation of 507B.

510 Composition (3)
Prereq: perm. Extensive writing in larger vocal and instrumental forms.
Phillips; Y.

510B Electronic Music Composition (3)
Prereq; 413 or 413A. Instruction in the issues, aesthetics, and techniques of classical electronic music composition.
Phillips; F.

511 Composition (3)
Prereq: 510. Continuation of 510.
Y.

512 Composition (3)
Prereq: 511. Continuation of 510-511.
Phillips; Y.

513 Introduction: Electronic Music (2)
Introduction to electronic music covering basic concepts and providing a broad overview of current practices and trends on applying technology to musical ends.
Staff; F.

514A Advanced Orchestration (2)
Problems in scoring original works for modern symphony orchestra. Satisfactory scores performed by Ohio University Symphony Orchestra.
Phillips; D.

514B Advanced Orchestration (2)
Prereq: 514A. Continuation of 514A.
Phillips; D.

514C Advanced Orchestration (2)
Prereq: 514B. Continuation of 514B.
Phillips; D.

515 Microcomputer Applications in Music Production (3)
Basic concepts of digital FM synthesis and MIDI sequencing. Brief introduction to the use of microcomputers in music printing and other systems commonly used for electronic music production.
Phillips; W, Sp.

516 Project in Electronic Music (3)
Prereq: 515. Techniques of studio operation and maintenance, multitrack recording, tape editing, and mixing as they apply to electronic music.
Phillips; F.

516A Advanced Projects in Electronic Music (3)
Prereq: 516, approved project proposal. A project proposal must be submitted to and approved by the instructor prior to enrolling in this course. An electronic music composition will be produced for public performance.
Phillips; W.

516B Advanced Recording Studio Techniques (4)
Prereq: 516. Instruction in operating a 16-track recording studio. Topics include advanced miking techniques, sound processing, mixing, and SMPTE time code synchronization on a 16-track recorder.
Phillips; Sp.

517 Advanced Digital Synthesis (4)
Prereq: 515. Concepts of digital sound synthesis primarily using the Synclavier system. Topics include advanced FM synthesis, additive synthesis, sampling, sequencing, and SMPTE time code synchronization on the Synclavier.
Phillips; W.

517A Advanced Digital Synthesis and Multitrack Projects (4)
Prereq: 517, approved project proposal. A project proposal must be submitted and approved by the instructor prior to enrolling in this course. Supervision and guidance for working on creative electronic projects using the Synclavier and the 16-track recording studio.
Phillips; F, W, Sp.

University Publications and the Computer Services Center revised this file ( https://www.ohio.edu/~gcat/95-97/areas/music/theory.html ) April 13, 1998.

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