Going beyond Grade 5 Theory year 2 (MUS 07)

  • Day and time: Thursday 15:30 - 16:30
    Weekly
  • Length of course: 3 terms. Autumn (10 Weeks), Spring (10 Weeks), Summer (8 Weeks)
  • Number of places: 8
  • Start date: 10 October 2024
  • Description:

    This course is for members who have worked at Music Theory to Grade 6 level and wish to progress further. A previous pass at Grade 6 is not obligatory. Theory Grades 1 to 5 will have covered the Rudiments of Music Notation. Last year we moved on to the more exciting and creative study of real Music Theory, which embraces harmony, counterpoint, analysis, music history, composing, orchestration, acoustics. The course will initially use the existing ABRSM Grade 7 curriculum and published materials, but there is no obligation to sit the exam. Members will eventually need to buy a booklet of past papers (around £7) – details later. They should also agree to install the free music-writing program MuseScore3, which is essential to the course. There will be a weekly homework assignment and optional tutorials via Zoom.

  • Format: Taught course or activity

  • Tutor: David Galbraith Woods
  • I read Music at Pembroke College, was Head of Music at a 6th form college, have particularly enjoyed helping diffident Theory learners up to degree and teaching diploma levels.


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