MUAC102 E - Theory II: Functional Grammars (Winter 2027)

MUAC102 E - Theory II: Functional Grammars (Winter 2027)

Course Code and Title: MUAC102 A – Theory II: Functional Grammars (Winter 2027)

Term: Winter 2027

Days/Times: Mondays & Wednesdays 3:00 – 3:50 pm and Fridays 8:30 – 9:20 am

Anticipated Class Size: 28

Mode of Delivery: In-Person
Type of Instruction: Lecture

Posted on: July 3, 2026

Posting ends: July 17, 2026

Position Summary:

An introduction to the tools and vocabulary needed to engage critically with music from a broad range of styles and repertoire. Topics include rhythmic and metric organization, melodic structure, ornamentation, texture, tuning systems, selected harmonic schemata, and basic syntax found in repertoire from Western, non‑Western, popular, and film musics. Cross‑listed with MUMI122.

Qualifications – Required:

PhD in Music Theory or PhD i...