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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
MUSIC THEORY AND COMPOSITION
The purpose of music theory and composition is to develop
the musical understanding of students through score analysis,
performance, and the creation of new music. Special
attention is paid to gaining fluency with musical concepts and
topics through a graduated and integrated curriculum.
All students pursuing the BM-TC degree are required to
present a 30-50 minute recital of original works. The music
for this recital will be part of the student’s composition
portfolio, which will be bound and deposited in the School of
Music library. The portfolio is music that has met a high
standard in artistry and notation. The portfolio will be
developed during the three years of formal composition study.
To maintain a uniform standard, the head of the composition
department must approve all pieces before they can be added
to the portfolio. Students are responsible for setting the recital
and rehearsal dates, securing performers, producing
published quality scores and parts, and developing the recital
program that conforms to School of Music guidelines. This
music will be composed in a diverse variety of courses,
ranging from composition for small chamber ensembles to
orchestra and/or concert band. Students are encouraged to
experiment with the musical elements they study in the theory
curriculum as they develop their inner ear, their unique
compositional voice. The School of Music computer lab offers
students the opportunity to integrate electronic elements into
their music. HSU students are also encouraged to compose
music for film. All BM-TC degree students are also required
to present a paper/lecture on a theoretical research topic. The
topic is chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty
adviser. The paper/lecture can be integrated into the
curriculum in one of the following classes: History of Music
Theory, Post-tonal Analysis, Schenkerian Analysis (advanced
tonal analysis), and Theory Pedagogy.
Courses in Music Theory and Composition (MUTC)
1131, 1132 Ear-Training I, II
1133, 1134 Keyboard I, II
1235, 1236 Harmony I, II
1331 Fundamentals of Music (for non-music majors)
2131, 2132 Ear-Training III, IV
2133, 2134 Keyboard III, IV
2235, 2236 Harmony III, IV
2237, 2238 Composition I, II (modeling and small forms)
2099 (1-4 credits) Special Studies in
Composition and Theory
2338 Computers in Music
3231 Form and Analysis
3233 Eighteenth Century Counterpoint
3234 Sixteenth Century Counterpoint
3237, 3238 Composition III, IV (small chamber ensembles
and music for voices)
4099 (1-4 Credits) Special Studies in Composition and Theory
4231 Orchestration
4232 Orchestration II (BM-TC elective)
4233 History of Music Theory
4234 Schenkerian Analysis
4235 Post-tonal Theory
4236 Music Theory Review (for non-BM-TC majors)
4237, 4238 Composition V, VI (large chamber ensembles and
large ensembles)
4333 Pedagogy of Theory
Courses in Music Business (MUSB)
3301 Fine Arts Management
3302 Introduction to the Recording Studio
3321 Music & Entertainment Industry Media Analysis
3322 Music & Entertainment Industry Performance Analysis
3351, 3352 Survey of Music Business I, II
4099 (1-4 credits) Special Studies
4351 Music Business Internship