Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2019-2020
MUSI 608 - IMPROVISATION AT THE ORGAN
Long Title: IMPROVISATION AT THE ORGAN
Department: Music
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 2
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 483 OR MUSI 683
Description: A course devoted to advancing knowledge and developing skills of improvisation at the organ. Discussion and analysis of themes, modality vs. tonality, modulations, harmonizations of scales, modes, chorales and plainchant will lead to improvisations in such forms as the chorale partita, monothematic sonata, passacaglia, French suite, fugue, and other forms. Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 483 or MUSI 683 is required. Repeatable for Credit.