Music Theory II: Harmony (Classical to 20th Century)

An analytical study of harmony from the common-practice period through the early 20th century. Students learn to recognize and construct chord progressions, distinguish functional from non-functional harmony, and connect harmonic analysis to real repertoire. Format: online group class. Topics covered: - Harmony from classical foundations to early 20th-century harmonic language - Analyzing chord progressions and identifying functional vs. non-functional harmony - Part-writing and harmonization exercises grounded in real repertoire