Students will use basic music theory to create a short, 16 measure composition. 

I study music at a state accredited music school, and have completed all of the theory courses offered in the undergraduate music degree. I have also played trombone and piano for over ten years. 

Homework Offered
An assignment will be given at the end of the week for the students to practice the ideas discussed in class. During the second class, we will explicitly practice the kind of questions that will be on the assignments. In general, the assignments will ask the students to correctly identify how music is constructed (if a chord is major or minor, what kind of scale or key signature, etc.). In the second half of the course, the assignments will ask the students to do basic voice leading, where a line of music is provided and the students fill in the appropriate harmony. 
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I will not give grades, I will simply mark which questions the students answered incorrectly and give them an opportunity to learn from their mistakes. The ultimate assessment is how well they feel they do on the composition. I am happy to give feedback on the composition at the end of the course. 
Grades Offered