Theories of Heinrich Schenker

An examination of Schenker's concepts of the relation between strict counterpoint and free writing; "prolongation"; the "composing-out" of harmonies; the parallels and distinctions between "foreground," "middleground," and "background"; and the interaction between composing-out and thematic proesses to create "form." This course fulfills the requirement of the 3000-level advanced theory elective for the Major.

The prerequisite for this course is V3322y Chromatic Harmony and Counterpoint II.