MUS 120 - MUSIC THEORY I

    Recent Professors
    David Newby, Gary Heaton-Smith, Heather KinKennon
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    1–20 students
    Difficulty
    5.4Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Co-requisite: MUS 153A Through guided composition and analysis, Music Theory I incorporates and develops the concepts covered in Fundamentals of Music. Complete cadential formulae, phrase structure analysis, chord function theory, and four-part voice-leading principles will be covered. This class is designed for music majors.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:30am–10:50am, Tue 11:00am–12:20pm