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Courses in Music Theory provide students with a set of portable
tools that they can use in the various musical situations in which they
might find themselves. These classes expose students to a broad array of
approaches to understanding, analyzing, hearing, performing and
composing music. Theory classes are an integral part of the core
curriculum at the University of Delaware; all music majors take a
four-semester sequence of both written theory and aural skills. Courses
in counterpoint, orchestration, analysis, keyboard harmony and seminars
are also available to students who wish to pursue more advanced work. By
offering numerous ways to deepen one’s engagement with music, theory
courses provide a solid foundation for musical experiences at the
University of Delaware and beyond.
