Counterpoint
Counterpoint I
CPT 101–102; 2 s.h./term
Introduces the art of two-part counterpoint through hearing and writing your own examples. Includes the study of melody, voice leading, the cantus firmus, and species counterpoint – a gradual training of the ear to gain a deep understanding of the interactions of two or more voices. Covers First through Fifth species in two parts, with an introduction of three-part counterpoint.
Counterpoint II
CPT 201–202; 1 s.h./term
The study of three-part species counterpoint, two-part Baroque counterpoint, and an introduction to combined species in three voices.
Counterpoint III
CPT 301–302; 1 s.h./term
Further study of combined species, double (i.e. invertible) counterpoint, and fugue.
KEY TO THE COURSE LIST
Odd-numbered courses generally meet in the fall and even-numbered courses meet in the spring.
The designations "s.h." (semester hours) and "g.c." (graduate credits) indicate credit-hours given per term for undergraduate and graduate courses, respectively.
Yearlong, two-semester courses are designated by hyphenated course numbers. Students must successfully complete both semesters of required yearlong courses to satisfy the graduation requirement.
The symbol * indicates a course that is not offered every year.
