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Fundamentals of Music Theory

An introductory music theory course designed for students with a strong interest in music. As a Core course it includes speculations on how musical discourse informs our perception and understanding of the world around us. Students learn to acquire skills in music notation and transcription. The following theoretical concepts will be extensively covered: notation of pitch and rhythm, scales, intervals, chords, and harmonic progression. Students leave the course prepared for upper-level study in music theory and will begin to question broader issues concerning the meaning and use of music. Training in Keyboard Skills is required in the accompanying Lab

Course overview

Department
Music Academic
School
MCAS
Credits
0

Requirements fulfilled

  • University Core: Arts (All undergraduates)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Official evaluation summary

3.99 / 5

Based on 2,065 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Ayako M Hattori
    Fall 2026
  • Barbara S Gawlick
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
  • Emily Murphy
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.42/5
  • Leah F Kosch
    Fall 2026
  • Ralf Y Gawlick
    Fall 2026
  • Riikka Pietilainen-Caffrey
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024 · Official rating 4.80/5
  • Ayako Hattori
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.87/5
  • Barbara Gawlick
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.50/5
  • Benjamin Park
    Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.67/5
  • Julia Carey
    Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024 · Official rating 3.65/5
  • Leah Kosch
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.20/5
  • Michael Burgo
    Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.65/5
  • Randy Mcgee
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.37/5
  • Thomas Lee
    Spring 2026 · Official rating 4.83/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Barbara S Gawlick · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Barbara S Gawlick · Lyons Hall 409 MWF 10:00AM-10:50AM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Barbara S Gawlick · Lyons Hall 409 MWF 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Ralf Y Gawlick · Lyons Hall 409 MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Fall 2026 · Riikka Pietilainen-Caffrey · Lyons Hall 409 TuTh 01:30PM-02:45PM · Offered
  • Section 05
    Fall 2026 · Leah F Kosch · Devlin Hall 112 TuTh 09:00AM-10:15AM · Offered
  • Section 06
    Fall 2026 · Leah F Kosch · Devlin Hall 112 TuTh 10:30AM-11:45AM · Offered
  • Section 07
    Fall 2026 · Emily Murphy · M 10:00AM-10:30AM;McGuinn Hall B-14 · Offered
  • Section 08
    Fall 2026 · Emily Murphy · M 11:00AM-11:30AM;McGuinn Hall B-14 · Offered
  • Section 09
    Fall 2026 · Emily Murphy · M 11:30AM-12:00 Noon;McGuinn Hall B-14 · Offered
  • Section 10
    Fall 2026 · Emily Murphy · M 12:30PM-01:00PM;McGuinn Hall B-14 · Offered
  • Section 11
    Fall 2026 · Emily Murphy · McGuinn Hall B-14;Tu 10:00AM-10:30AM · Offered
  • Section 12
    Fall 2026 · Emily Murphy · McGuinn Hall B-14;Tu 11:00AM-11:30AM · Offered
  • Section 13
    Fall 2026 · Emily Murphy · McGuinn Hall B-14;Tu 11:30AM-12:00 Noon · Offered
  • Section 14
    Fall 2026 · Emily Murphy · McGuinn Hall B-14;Tu 12:30PM-01:00PM · Offered
  • Section 15
    Fall 2026 · Emily Murphy · Mc Guinn Hall B-14;Tu 01:00PM-01:30PM · Offered
  • Section 16
    Fall 2026 · Emily Murphy · McGuinn Hall B-14;Tu 01:30PM-02:00PM · Offered
  • Section 17
    Fall 2026 · Ayako M Hattori · McGuinn Hall B-14;W 11:00AM-11:30AM · Offered
  • Section 18
    Fall 2026 · Ayako M Hattori · McGuinn Hall B-14;W 11:30AM-12:00 Noon · Offered
  • Section 19
    Fall 2026 · Ayako M Hattori · McGuinn Hall B-14;W 12:30PM-01:00PM · Offered
  • Section 20
    Fall 2026 · Ayako M Hattori · McGuinn Hall B-14;W 01:00PM-01:30PM · Offered
  • Section 21
    Fall 2026 · Ayako M Hattori · McGuinn Hall B-14;W 01:30PM-02:00PM · Offered