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Johns Hopkins University | AS.376.211

Music Theory I

3.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(4.5)

Introduction to basic principles of tonal music through listening, analysis and music making. Students study melody, harmony, voice leading, figured bass and dissonance treatment, and will also undertake short composition projects. Must have taken the qualifying examination or AS.376.111. Recommended to be taken concurrently with AS.376.221.

Fall 2012

(4.38)

Fall 2012

(5.0)

Fall 2013

(4.45)

Fall 2013

(5.0)

Fall 2014

(3.63)

Fall 2014

(4.43)

Spring 2013

(4.08)

Spring 2013

(4.83)

Spring 2014

(4.54)

Spring 2014

(4.73)

Spring 2015

(4.57)

Spring 2015

(4.57)

Spring 2023

(4.42)

Spring 2023

(4.4)

Fall 2012

Professor: Travis Hardaway

(4.38)

The best aspects of this course included the composition assignments and the personable professor who showed excitement in teaching students music. The worst aspect of this course was that lectures were often disorganized and confusing. The course would improve if the professor was more organized and if there were more subjects covered regularly. Prospective students should know that this is an interesting and hands-on music course. Students wil also get to compose their own music.

Fall 2012

Professor: Ruby Fulton

(5.0)

Students enjoyed learning about music in a fun environment. The course homework and material helped students real y understand the content. Students felt the course was sometimes too fast-paced. The course would improve if there were more hands-on examples of the subjects. Prospective students should know that while not necessary, some music background is helpful. This course is overal a great way for students to learn music theory.

Fall 2013

Professor: Travis Hardaway

(4.45)

Students felt that the course topic and materials were the best aspects of this course. They found the course to be exciting, interesting and helpful in improving their musical skills. There were few complaints, although many students felt that there could have been more exercises or trainings over the duration of the course. Suggestions for improvement included making the class a little more interactive by increasing the activities and exercises during discussions. Students recommended that prospective students should be wil ing to put an effort into the homework and class exercises and not to worry if they do not have prior music theory experience, which is helpful but not required.

Fall 2013

Professor: Stephen Stone

(5.0)

Students found the professor’s wil ingness to help them succeed to be one of the best aspects of this course. The feedback they received on assignments and the effective teaching approach made it very easy for students to learn and understand the concepts. Some students wished there were more listening examples, either live or prerecorded. They suggested that the course could be improved with more listening examples and exercises, as well as practice materials. Prospective students who have a basic grasp of music theory will have an advantage but students without this knowledge can still find the course to be a chal enging but fun experience.

Fall 2014

Professor: John Crunch

(3.63)

Students praised this course for its relaxed atmosphere which al owed students to discuss composition. Students had few issues with the course although some students found the course could be disorganized with one student pointing out that lectures could be cancelled at the last moment. Suggestions for improvement varied as well. Multiple students asked for more structure to the course, while other students requested more in-class examples and that the course cover additional material so that it wouldn’t feel as though the course ran out of steam. Prospective students should know that students found it important to have some basic familiarity with musical theory prior to taking the course.

Fall 2014

Professor: MUSIC

(4.43)

Students praised this course for having a knowledgeable and professional instructor who oversaw this small-sized class which reviewed music theory. Perceived issues with the course varied; some students thought the course moved too quickly while others thought the workload, specifical y the amount of assigned homework, was excessive. Suggestions for improvement varied; multiple students requested more listening exercises in order to better train their ears. Prospective students should know that students widely praised this course’s instructor. They also found that some background in music, either as a musician or singer, was helpful for students enrolled in this course.

Spring 2013

Professor: Faye Chiao

(4.08)

The best aspects of this course included the varied examples the text/instructor provided and the instructor’s clear and logical lectures. Some of the students felt that the workload was excessive and that there were not enough listening exercises. One suggestion was for the instructor to provide material other than the textbook. Another suggestion was more listening practices. Prospective students should know that though it’s not mandatory, taking Rudiments of Music Theory beforehand helped some pupils with understanding certain concepts.

Spring 2013

Professor: Travis Hardaway

(4.83)

The best aspects of this course included listening to and analyzing pieces of music; also, the instructor required composition from his students. One student felt the class was, at times, disorganized. Another student felt that the instructor seemed more focused on lecturing than on interaction. Suggestions included adopting new composition pieces, a different textbook, and ensuring that there is ample participation/interaction between the instructor and students in class. Prospective students should have a solid background in music theory and, if possible, access to a piano/keyboard.

Spring 2014

Professor: Michael Rickelton

(4.54)

The humorous professor of this course taught his students about the background of music theory. He also made sure that everyone understood course material and allowed them to redo assignments. His feedback was appreciated by students and overal the pace of the course was reasonable. But the short class times made it difficult for the professor to cover everything that was needed. Students suggested that the course require more opportunities to listen to music as it relates to what they are studying. Prospective students should know rudiments before enrol ing.

Spring 2014

Professor: Faye Chiao

(4.73)

The best aspects of this course were the professor’s leniency and the assignments given to students. The professor was understanding when it came to student-athletes and made office hours available to make things more clear. The professor also offered a “redo” policy for students who were struggling with assignments. Many students agreed that the homework made them practice composing and analyzing music and prepared them for exams. However, the heavy work load and fast pace of the course chal enged students. It was suggested that the material be cut down in order to improve the quality of this course. Prospective students should enrol in this course if they want to build upon the knowledge gained in rudiments.

Spring 2015

Professor: Joshua Bornfield

(4.57)

The best aspects of the course included the interesting subject matter as well as the intelligent and approachable professor. Students appreciated the professor’s flexibility with assignment deadlines as well as his willingness to help struggling students. Some students found the class to be disorganized at times. Others claimed that the textbook was ineffective and did not mirror what was discussed in class. Suggestions for improvement included more availability for office hours and having more student participation in class. Prospective students should know that the course is great, as long they do the homework and study for tests.

Spring 2015

Professor: Faye Chiao

(4.57)

The best aspects of the course included the interesting subject matter as well as the intelligent and approachable professor. Students appreciated the professor’s flexibility with assignment deadlines as well as his willingness to help struggling students. Some students found the class to be disorganized at times. Others claimed that the textbook was ineffective and did not mirror what was discussed in class. Suggestions for improvement included more availability for office hours and having more student participation in class. Prospective students should know that the course is great, as long they do the homework and study for tests.

Spring 2023

Professor: Aaron Houston

(4.42)

Spring 2023

Professor: Nathaniel Cornelius

(4.4)

Lecture Sections

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J. Prescott
10:00 - 10:50

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L. Perry
12:00 - 13:15