13 courses with the subject MTH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
3-F Focused work in identification (aural and written) of intervals, scales, rhythms, chords, and other basic materials of Western tonal music. Improving fluency in aural and theoretical skills. Fulfills General Education Art & Music requirement. Liberal Arts.
MTH 220, 221, 227, 228, 325, 326, 327, 328 Theory & Musicianship I–IV* 16
3-S A foundational study of theoretical concepts in the Western tonal system. Development of fluency with basic triads and seventh chords, Roman numeral figured bass notation, basic counterpoint, musical texture, and harmonic analysis of standard repertoire. Liberal Arts.
1-S Identification of chromatic intervals and melodies in tonal context. Development of ability to sight-sing melodies of moderate length using moveable-do solfege syllables. Fluency in rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictations in major and minor mode. Liberal Arts. Corequisite: MTH 220 or instructor permission
3-F A continued study of theoretical concepts in the Western tonal system. Introduction to analysis of formal structures, melodic variation, and creation of original harmonic progressions. Development of fluency with non-chord tones, cadences, and all diatonic triads and seventh chords. Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: MTH 220 or instructor permission; corequisite: MTH 228 or instructor permission
1-F Continuation of a cumulative study of ear training, including prepared singing, sight- singing, and melodic and harmonic dictation. Topics include melodies and harmonies using the major and minor modes, predominant chords, and seventh chords along with an early introduction to chromaticism. This performance-lab-style course should parallel the concurrent music theory course, putting into practice the same written principles and 303
3-S Continuing analysis of Western tonal harmony through advanced chromaticism and 18th- century counterpoint. Development of fluency with secondary key areas, modulation, and small formal designs. Creation of harmonic progressions using modal mixture. Liberal Arts. or instructor permission
1-S Continuation of a cumulative study of ear training, including prepared singing, sight- singing, and melodic and harmonic dictation. Course topics include melodies and harmonies using chromaticism, secondary chords, altered chords, and various modulations. This performance-lab-style course should parallel the concurrent music theory course, putting into practice the same written principles and techniques learned there. Liberal Arts.
3-F Western music of the 20th and 21st centuries along with relevant materials from selected world music traditions. Development of analytical, compositional, and arranging skills using these materials. Liberal Arts.
1-F Development of sight-singing, aural, and improvisational skills involving the music of the 20th and 21st centuries along with relevant materials from selected world music traditions. Liberal Arts. Corequisite: MTH 327 or instructor permission
3-F25 Study of instrument families and combinations in literature with emphasis on composition, arrangement, and transcription for specified ensembles. Students develop skills in combining techniques drawn from various historical and contemporary practices. Liberal Arts.
Source: Houghton University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
