Theory and Composition

Music Theory is a four semester sequence of classes covering the significant musical styles from 1450 to the present day.

MTC101 - Intro to Theory - knowledge of music notation (optional based on placement test
MTC 105 - late Renaissance and early Baroque 1450-1600 (17th Century)
MTC 155 - the Classical Period 1650-1850 (18th Century)
MTC 205 - 18th and 19th century contrapuntal, harmonic and formal techniques
MTC 255 - 1850 - 20th century compositional techniques

Before enrolling in your first Theory course, please take this placement exam to ensure your proper placement in the MTC101 or MTC105 Theory course.
MUSIC THEORY PLACEMENT EXAM

Music Majors

Students interested in majoring in either Choral/Vocal or Instrumental Music should complete levels 1-4 of Music Theory and Aural Perception before transferring to a Bachelors program. The courses must be taken in sequence and rotate each semester.

Summer 08 - Theory II and Aural Perception II will be offered in Summer School - 8 week session. Please check the summer class schedule at www.mc.maricopa.edu.

Music Theory Majors

Like all music majors, Theory and Composition Majors core program is determined by the instrument you choose as your specialty. ALL Music Majors must show advanced, recital level proficiency on an instrument or voice.

In your third year of study, your program will include more specialized courses. Before transferring to a four-year institution to complete a Bachelors degree, Theory/Comp Majors should concentrate on becoming extremely proficient in all of the basic Theory/Aural Perception courses - levels 1-4.

Courses Offered:

MTC 101 Introduction to Music Theory

MTC 103 Introduction to Aural Perception

MTC 105 Music Theory I

MTC 106 Aural Perception I

MTC 155 Music Theory II

MTC 156 Aural Perception II

MTC 205 Music Theory III

MTC 206 Aural Perception III

MTC 255 Music  Theory IV

MTC 256 Aural Perception IV

MTC 240 Composition

Contact Danene Richardson -- 480 461 7593 for more information.

Tutoring
College provided tutoring services are available for music classes (primarily Music Theory and Aural Perception) during the Spring and Fall semesters at no charge.

The following classes are theory classes related to the Audio Production Technologies/Sound Design program:

MTC 191 Electronic Music I
MTC 192 Electronic Music II

Please contact Keith Heffner -- 480 461 7450 for more information.