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MUSC 30ATheory, Literature, and Musicianship I

5 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

Integrated musicianship, theory, and analysis. Species counterpoint and fundamentals of tonal harmony. Analysis of literature from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Prerequisite(s): Student must receive an ''A'' or ''A+'' in MUSC 14, or test in via the Theory Placement Exam. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 31 is required. Contact the instructor to receive permission number if you have met the prerequisite conditions. (Formerly Theory, Literature, and Musicianship.)

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When it runs

Fall 2026Open Fall 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am
Music Center 131N. HammondOpen 6/25

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am
Music Center 131F. S. LanamOpen 24/30

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Nicol Hammond4.0 / 52.0 / 560%5
Faith Lanam4.3 / 52.2 / 583%12

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