THYU 411T Sixteenth-Century Counterpoint
Mastery of Renaissance counterpoint through the careful analysis, writing, and performance of Lassus’s two-voice motets. Mastery of the style and compositional technique are demonstrated through the continuous writing of canons and motets. Readings in Pietro Aaron, Listenius, Aldrich, and Wittkower. A final portfolio of work is required and will contain canons at every interval and two motets.
Cross Listed Courses
CMP 411T,
THYG 511T