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Course Description

Summary

In this class we’ll set hymn tunes for four voices, SATB ‐ one of the classic methods of studying harmony. We’ll look at the virtuosic chorales of Bach--arranging, reharmonizing, and revoicing each one--while singing everything we write. Emphasis will be on choosing idiomatic chords and creating elegant and singable counterpoint. Towards the end, we’ll look at more contemporary chorale voicings, and other approaches from shape-note to gospel. Previous work in harmony or counterpoint is required.