Brook C. Larson

Faculty - OYO

Music and Dance

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

MTC101 Introduction to Music Theory 3 Credits

Designed to develop written and aural skills necessary for advanced study of music theory and skills. Recommended for music majors. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: MTC101 is an introductory course designed for those with little or no previous musical knowldege. If you are unsure of where to begin music classes, take the Music Theory Placement Exam at www.mc.maricopa.edu/music. Print your score results and bring them with you to advisement. Many programs of study that require MTC101 will also accept the more advanced MTC105 as a substitute. Check with your program advisor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26643
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWeFr
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM

Class Started

26735

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 26735 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

MTC105 Music Theory I 3 Credits

The chronological study of music theory including: harmony, melody, texture, structure and timbre through analysis, original compositions and basic exercises to demonstrate musical concepts.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC101 or permission of instructor. Corequisites: MTC106.

Course Notes: The following competencies are recommended for MTC105: Ability to fluently read bass and treble clef notes, ability to draw all major and minor key signatures and scales, ability to identify all intervals, basic chord qualities and basic rhythmic patterns meters. All music majors and others interested in MTC105 can take the Placement Exam at www.mc.maricopa.edu/music.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26736
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWeFr
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM

Class Started

MTC155 Music Theory II 3 Credits

A continuation of Music Theory I with emphasis on harmony and part-writing procedures.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC105. Corequisites: MTC156.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26646
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Closed

MTC255 Music Theory IV 3 Credits

A continuation of Music Theory III, including 20th century theories and techniques.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC205. Corequisites: MTC256.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26649
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWeFr
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM

Class Started

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