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Chorale composition. Areas of study include: notation, intervals, chords and chord tones in concert Bb, labeled chord tone transitions (passing tones, suspensions, anticipations, neighboring tones), harmonic analysis (roman numerals). Assignment will include a mastery level exercise for basic knowledge of music composition by writing an 8 measure chorale composition and by composing a melody that fits with the chorale, which will be performed by the composer (yeah, that's you).