Music Theory
The curriculum includes studies in analytical techniques covering the entire history of Western musical practice (including specialized methodologies such as Schenkerian studies and set theory approaches, as well as historically established methodologies); applied studies in contrapuntal composition; history of music theory with direct study of treatises; music theory pedagogy with on-site involvement in class instruction. Emphasis is placed upon the acquisition of and development of fluency in basic music skills (sight-singing, ear-training, realization of part music at the keyboard).