Harmony A

The course includes analysis and stylistic imitation of functional forms of harmony.
Basic chord progressions and principles of using the voice. Two to four-part movement with an emphasis on choral harmonizing. Analysis of vocal and instrumental music, including examples from the repertoire of the students' principal instrument. The study of harmonics is also connected to interpretation.

Compulsory course in Basic Music Technology A:
The course provides a basic introduction to the use of MIDI, sequencing, and note editing as tools for arranging/composing and aural training.

The candidate:
-Has an ear-based understanding of harmonic basic principles and concepts that characterizes major/minor and tonal music.
-Has basic skills in writing stylistic imitations of different harmonic methods from chosen periods.
-Can use the knowledge about specific styles and harmonic expression methods in her/his interpretation of music.

Lectures in class 1 hour a week for 26 weeks, and in groups 1 hour a week for 12 weeks in fall and 14 weeks in spring. Participation in Norwegian traditional Music course at the Ole Bull Academy replaces 1 week of instruction in the fall term. Assessments.
Basic Music Technology A:
Instruction: 2 hours a week for 8 weeks, in groups.
Assessment: Pass/fail based on written assignments and participation in compulsory instruction.