How can the writing on a piece of paper turn into the powerful expression of music? Unlocking the musical “codes” gives you special access to the riches of the music you play. The exciting world of music and how it works unfolds the first day you start a MYSO Music Theory class. Understanding the inner workings of music, training your ear to hear what you’ve never heard before are part of this exploration.
Taught by James Burmeister, recently retired Assistant Dean of the UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts and Senior Lecturer in Music Theory, these engaging enrichment courses will take you from the very basics of note reading to complicated harmonic analysis and original composition.
Why should MYSO musicians enroll in a Music Theory class?
The knowledge you gain in Music Theory will help you develop into a musician ready for the challenges in MYSO and beyond. Your musicianship and understanding will make you even more of an asset to your ensemble. Studying music theory is a great way to create a solid foundation for all future music study. And if you plan to study music in college, it will place you ahead of the curve.
Two Levels:
- Beginning Theory (grades 4-8): Music fundamentals including: note reading in treble, alto, tenor, and bass clefs, major and minor scales, intervals, triads, chords, sight singing, ear training, error detection, rhythm exercises, conducting, harmony, composing music, and more will be explored.
- High School Theory (grades 9-12): Following a brief review of music theory fundamentals, the class will continue with an in-depth study of analytical music theory including: analysis of musical excerpts from the repertoire, four-part writing, original composition, counterpoint, musical structures, sight-singing, and ear training.
Schedule:
- Beginning Theory: via Zoom, Wednesdays, 4:00–4:45 pm, beginning Wednesday, September 22.
- High School Theory: via Zoom, Tuesdays, 4:00–4:45 pm, beginning Tuesday, September 21.
Cost and Materials:
How to Sign Up:
Complete and submit the form below by Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
Please email danduffy@myso.org with questions.
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