MUSC 1110 - Music Theory I

Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]

Elementary harmony, primary and secondary triads with inversions, non harmonic tones, and modulation. Prerequisite: Complete Theory Placement exam with a score of 70% or higher or MUSC 1100 with a grade of “C” or higher. A student scoring a 4 on the AP Music Theory Exam may enroll in Music Theory I without taking the placement exam. The student, however, must enroll in these courses within a year of completing the AP Music Theory Exam. After one year, the student will be required to take the Music Theory Placement Exam and their former AP score is no longer recognized. A student scoring a 5 on the AP Music Theory Exam may enroll in Music Theory I without taking the placement exam. They may enroll for up to two years after completing the AP Music Theory Exam. After two years their former AP score is no longer recognized. Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 1130, MUSC 1140. Music Majors and Minors only