Musicianship Skills A

A sequence of four courses in ear training and
basic musicianship skills related to the
comprehension of tone and tonal relationships in
music including intervallic, harmonic and melodic
comprehension and fundamental rhythmic skills.
Exercises include chorales and keyboard music,
scales and modes, sight singing and dictation
exercises progressing from simple tonal music to
more complex chromatic and atonal materials on
advanced levels at the end of the course
sequence. Extensive practice outside class time
is required. Successful performance in these
courses is critical for adequate progression
through the Core Curriculum.