MUTH 320 - Counterpoint

2 hours
A course in tonal counterpoint focusing on the 17th and 18th centuries. Species counterpoint, chorale-based counterpoint, and free counterpoint will be studied, along with the fugue and its formal elements. Emphasis on writing culminates in the composition of a two-voice minuet and a three-voice chorale prelude. Offered alternate years in the Fall of odd years.

Prerequisite(s): grade of “c” or higher in MUTH 230 or permission of instructor and successful completion of MUAP 225 . UG