TransfermaticMUSIC at Laney College

    MUSIC 102 - Music Theory and Culture II

    Recent Professors
    Charles Gurke
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    38–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Recommended Preparation: MUSIC 101 and MUSIC 121, Recommended concurrent enrollment in Music Skills II (MUSIC 122) and one of the following: Elementary Piano (MUSIC 130), Intermediate Piano Literature (MUSIC 134) or Jazz Piano (MUSIC 148).
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MUSIC 102
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Continuation of MUSIC 101: Composition and analysis of music from history and world music cultures; Introduction to two-part counterpoint; voice leading involving four-part chorale writing; diatonic harmony; and an introduction to secondary/applied chords and modulation. History of notation and practice will be discussed as students develop skills in handwritten notation.
    Usually Held
    Mon 11:00am–1:50pm, Thu 2:00pm–4:50pm