Advanced Counterpoint: Fugue Writing (MTH4249.01)

Nicholas Brooke

A course in counterpoint, focusing on the virtuosic practice of writing fugues. The class will focus on the watershed fugues of Bach and later touch on contemporary versions by Bartok, Hindemith, and Shostakovich. Students will be expected to write fugues for two, three, and four voices.

Prerequisites: Previous work in theory and permission of instructor. For registration email nbrooke@bennington.edu
Credits: 2
M 4:10pm - 6:00pm
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Course Frequency:
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