Music Theory and Aural Skills 1
General Information
Description
*FREE with a full semester of weekly lessons!
This is a yearlong course divided into two semesters, beginning in September.
Music Theory and Aural Skills 1 is a foundational course that builds theory knowledge and fills gaps in fundamental music understanding. Beginning with clef reading (treble, alto, tenor, bass), students progress through a study of pitch, rhythm, keys, modes, intervals, and a brief introduction to chords.
Relevant Aural Skills are used to introduce each topic. Students will learn to match pitch, perform basic rhythms, and sing major and minor key melodies.
7th grade students who have already completed ECMS Fundamental Musicianship are eligible to register for Music Theory and Aural Skills 1 early.
Please contact instructor, Daniel Sawler, with any questions: dsawler@esm.rochester.edu.
If you are considering taking Music Theory and Aural Skills 1, please download ECMS Theory Placement Exam (pdf)and complete it at home.
When you have completed the test, you can either:
- Scan it to Daniel Sawler at dsawler@esm.rochester.edu; or
- Give it to the ECMS office, Messinger Hall, room 321.,
