MUS110

The course seeks to develop functional skills which enables the student to be able 1.) to recognize and understand the components and structure of music upon hearing. 2.)recognize the key elements in the music which make it successful, 3.)apply new theoretical skills to improve a piece of music or alter its style, 4.)and use new theoretical skills to create specific musical (and emotive) effects within short creative exercises. While the course is intended to develop proficiency for the sound engineer, the skills acquired are also directly applicable for composers and improvisers.