Fundamental Musicianship: Theory and Aural Skills 1
Grades 7-Adult
Monday –
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Daniel Sawler
Room: MSH 304
Wednesday –
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Daniel Sawler
Room: MSH 221
Friday –
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Daniel Sawler
Room: MSH 304
Saturday –
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Daniel Sawler
Room: MSH 221
Online Section scheduled based on student availability-
Daniel Sawler
World Campus Online Section
Tuition: $345 per semester
Tuition with lessons (10% off + 25% off): $233 per semester
Tuition with lessons and two or more concurrent 17-week classes or ensembles (15% off + 25% off): $220 per semester
This is a yearlong course divided into two semesters.
Fundamental Musicianship: 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.
If you are considering taking Fundamental Musicianship: Theory and Aural Skills 1, please download the 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.
How to Register
New students and students registering after mid-September: ECMS Registration Form
Continuing ECMS students may re-register online from May until September.
Paper registration forms available upon request: (585) 274-1400
Once registered, students may begin attending classes. The only registration confirmation you will receive is your bill. You may log on to check your registrations at any time. Click here for complete details on registration and policies.
