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MCGY3061: Advanced Harmony
2025 unit information
Students in this unit will observe in detail a selection of Western musical styles and the work of particular composers, applying the knowledge thus gained by writing short compositions in the relevant styles. For the student with some creative inclinations, the activity of stylistic imitation offers unique insights into the music of any period. Topics for study will be selected according to the interests of the group, taking into account the need for a coherent and cumulative course structure.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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MCGY2011 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. develop an understanding of the methods, idioms and influences associated with the work of selected composers
- LO2. examine representative works for their characteristic musical features and to apply the knowledge thus gained by writing short pieces in the relevant styles.
Unit availability
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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