18th-Century Counterpoint
MUSC 206
Spring 2025
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This course is a study of the contrapuntal practice of J. S. Bach and other 18th-century composers, with emphasis on writing in the style of the period. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: MUSC202 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Kent Kennon, COUNTERPOINT.
J.S. Bach, FRENCH SUITES.
J.S. Bach, 2- AND 3-PART INVENTIONS
J.S. Bach, THE WELL-TEMPERED CLAVIER, BOOK ONE
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Examinations and Assignments:
Compose 1) a baroque dance movement; 2) a two-part invention; 3) a brief composition in three parts; 4) a fugue. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Bruce,Neely Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: MST301; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 14 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 2 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 2 | FR: 0 |
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