MUS 109 Theory and Analysis I
Gives students a grounding in musical praxis, notation, tonal harmony, formal analysis, counterpoint, and composition. Combined with MUS 110, MUS 209, and MUS 210, it is required of sacred music majors and MUS 109 and MUS 110 are required of sacred music minors. The courses must be taken in sequence; however, students may test out of MUS 109 by taking a placement test at the beginning of the fall semester.