Description
This course is a continuation of MUSI 231, with emphasis on more advanced materials and structure. Topics will include atonal theory, 12-tone serialism, set theory, modes, pentatonic scales, whole tone scales, octatonic scales, and hexatonic scales. Contemporary rhythmic innovations including additive meter and syncopation will be discussed as well. The capstone of this course will include an emphasis on student composition, arranging, improvisation, and analysis.