Spring 2027

Baroque Counterpoint

A course in Baroque counterpoint focusing on analysis and stylistic composition of 17th- and 18th-century techniques, including fugues and figured bass.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Michael Weinstein

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2017: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2019: 3.80 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Analyze and apply compositional techniques of the 17th and 18th centuries, with a particular focus on counterpoint.

  • Improvise and create short points of imitation.

  • Demonstrate proficiency in figured bass accompaniment procedures.

  • Critically examine and discuss 18th-century music pedagogy, particularly the "stile antico".

  • Compose and analyze fugues, demonstrating an understanding of their structure and stylistic elements.

  • Research and present on lesser-known composers from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Source: UW Guide

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2017: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2019: 3.80 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Counterpoint and compositional techniques of the 17th and 18th centuries.
  • Fugue structure and composition.
  • Stile antico and historical music pedagogy.
  • Figured bass realization and accompaniment.

Skills

  • Analyzing and composing Baroque-era works, including fugues and points of imitation.
  • Figured bass accompaniment procedures.
  • Critical examination of 18th-century music pedagogy and stile antico.

Grades

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MUSIC 622 · Spring 2027

Baroque Counterpoint

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Recorded 2026-10-14

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