MDT 290

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Music Theory for MDT Majors

Theatre and Media Arts College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Music theory, sight singing, aural dictation, and keyboard harmony.

When Taught

Winter.

Min

4

Fixed/Max

4

Fixed

3

Fixed

2

Other Prerequisites

Music dance theatre (MDT) major status. Placement exam

Title

Sight Reading

Learning Outcome

Students will confidently sight read any new piece of music placed in their hands.

Title

Piano Skills

Learning Outcome

Students will accompany themselves from the chord symbols in sheet music

Title

Accompanying Skills

Learning Outcome

Students will 'fill in" at the piano whenever the accompanist is absent.

Title

Accompaniment Styles

Learning Outcome

Students will create functional, pleasant accompaniments to their vocals using chord symbols.

Title

Self Confidence

Learning Outcome

Students will discover a new level of confidence based on increased competence.

Title

Class Discussion

Learning Outcome

Through class discussion students will examine BYU's core values and how they can be applied in future career paths.