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 The
Manhattan School of music theory department offers a unique series
of courses in music theory specifically designed for the performing
musician and for composers at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
In addition to traditional classroom studies in counterpoint, harmony,
form, rhythm, ear-training, dictation and sight-singing, the School's
theory program features:
- A distinctive weekly lecture series by our theory faculty and
guests on topics ranging from music in the Middle Ages to trends
in contemporary music. The lectures both enhance and reflect
the work done by students in their regular theory classes, and
provide an interdisciplinary approach that draws parallels to
their studies in music history and the humanities. Methods of
presentation include traditional lecture format, narrative-style
lectures, and interactive lectures involving student performance.
- Elective courses that provide studies of topics relevant to
performers and composers, including the concertos of Mozart; the
sonatas and string quartets of Beethoven; the operas of Strauss,
Berg, and Britten; rhythmic analysis; theory and skills pedagogy;
orchestration; performance/analysis courses; and twentieth-century
music.
The theory department also provides special classes and services
to meet a variety of needs.
- Remedial classes for students who need to reinforce their basic
skills in music.
- A separate track in aural skills studies for voice majors.
- Qualifying examinations for students prepared to move to higher
levels of study.
- A tutoring program for students requiring assistance in their
course work.
- Graduate assistantships for DMA candidates skilled in theory
provide an opportunity to be involved in teaching, tutoring, and
research within the theory department.
Our theory faculty members past and present have been involved in
lecture presentations and seminars at institutions and conferences
throughout the world, including the University of Aix-en-Provence,
Rutgers University, the University of Helsinki, Université de Provence,
University of Bologna, Seoul National University, the University of
Syracuse, the Camargo Foundation, the New England Conference of Theorists,
and the University of Leipzig. The Core Theory Lecture Series has
featured a number of esteemed guest lecturers from New York City - area colleges and universities.
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