Music Theory

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NEC: Eben Jordan Ensemble Room

NEC guitar alum Maarten Stragier and his duo partner Luca Piovesan conduct a masterclass of new works with NEC student composers and guitarists.

On April 7, the duo Promenade Sauvage will perform a...

Chou wen-chung smiling and gesturing with his hands
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At his home in New York, composer Chou Wen-chung was presented with an honorary doctorate by NEC President Andrea Kalyn.
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NEC: Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre
Andrea Kalyn
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Valerie Coleman
Course
Lessons are scheduled between the student and instructor.
  • Fall 2021
  • Spring 2022

Study one-on-one with our exceptional School of Continuing Education (SCE) faculty with lessons in Composition/Theory. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a total rookie, private lessons are...

Josh Gilbert holding a trumpet
Course
Thursday evenings - Online
  • Fall 2021

A sequential continuation of Music Theory & Literacy II. It will continue from the topics related to the cadential seventh chord and its role in the musical form of the classical period to the...

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Monday evenings - Online
  • Fall 2021

This course will cover and include:

  • the practice of harmonic and melodic intervals
  • rhythmic performance and dictation in simple and compound meters
  • reading of treble and bass clefs using fixed-do...
Valerie Coleman
Course
Occurs every Monday - online
  • Spring 2022

A sequential continuation of Music Theory III.

This semester will conclude with an introduction to 20th century harmony and the acquisition of the practical and theoretical skills needed to...

Kathryn Salfelder
Course
Occurs every Monday
  • Spring 2022

A sequential continuation of Music Theory I, the emphasis will be placed on a study of voice leading; harmonic analysis; the harmonization of bass lines and soprano melodies, employing a variety of...

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Times to be schedule between instructor and student
  • Spring 2022

Harmony at the Piano is a hands-on musicianship class for students eager to expand their understanding of harmony, melody, and form. Students will develop their ears, sight-reading skills...