MUSI 416 Outline

THE KING'S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

COURSE NUMBER:

MUSI 416

COURSE TITLE:

Introduction to Modal Counterpoint

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:

Dr. Elia Peterson

CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION:

credits 3(hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 0)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to two-part species counterpoint including invertible counterpoint, cadence formulas, mixed values and the imitative duo.

Students with credit in MUSI 407 cannot receive credit in MUSI 416.

Prerequisites: MUSI 366

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Schubert, Peter. Modal Counterpoint, Renaissance Style. 2nd ed. New York: Oxford University Press, 2008.

MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT:


Assignments (8 @ 5% each)	40%
Mid-term Exam	25%
Final Exam	35%

	100%

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Chapter 1: Mode
Chapter 2: Introduction to Two-Part Species Counterpoint
Chapter 3: First Species
Chapter 4: Second Species
Chapter 5: Third Species
Chapter 6: Fourth Species
Chapter 7: Mixed Values (Florid Counterpoint)
Chapter 8: Repetition of a Motive
Chapter 10: Cadence Formulas in Two Voices
Chapter 11: Two Parts in Mixed Values
Chapter 12: The Imitative Duo
Chapter 13: Invertible Counterpoint
Performance of Imitative Duos and Canons

Required texts, assignments, and grade distributions may vary from one offering of this course to the next. Please consult the course instructor for up to date details.