Brian Alegant, Director
Allen Cadwallader
Randolph Coleman
Arnie Cox
Warren Darcy
Jared Hartt
Sigrun Heinzelmann
Rebecca Leydon
Joseph Lubben
Jan Miyake

• Brian Alegant Receives NEH Grant to Research the 12-Tone Music of Luigi Dallapiccola

A music theory class taught by Lynne Rodgers.

CURRICULA
Studies in music theory are part of every program in the Conservatory. The music theory program stresses both aural skills and studies in analysis and writing. The level of achievement required in each area is determined by the student's major department.

• The program's course offerings are divided into music theory and aural skills courses. Students are required to take "linked" music theory and aural skills courses simultaneously; for example, an entering student may begin theoretical studies with Music Theory I and Aural Skills I. In this way, writing and analytical skills are reinforced aurally at every step of the way. Music theory courses meet three times a week and help students develop part-writing, analysis, and keyboard skills. Aural skills courses meet twice a week and emphasize dictation and sight-singing.
• After completing Music Theory I through IV, students choose from a variety of upper-division courses. Junior-level courses provide solid training in counterpoint, form, and 20th-century music. Senior-level courses include such advanced topics as the Romantic Symphony and Wagner's Ring Cycle. All these courses emphasize the intensive study and integration of musical analysis with the student's work in performance, music history, and related fields.
• The senior project, an important aspect of the major in music theory, engages each student in extensive independent study under the guidance of a faculty advisor. In addition to completing directed readings and presenting an analytical paper, majors must pass written and oral examinations.

A major in music theory is offered as part of a double major within the Conservatory. A major in music theory can complement a major in performance, composition, electronic and computer music, music education, or music history. A minor in music theory also is available.