Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijk Conservatorium van Antwerpen
20th Century Harmony and Counterpoint 143258/3638/2627/1/87
Study guide

20th Century Harmony and Counterpoint 1

43258/3638/2627/1/87
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • Master of Arts in Music, programme stage 4
    Specialisation:
    • Composition
    Choice package:
    • Electives
    • Electives
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Specialisation:
    • Composition
    Choice package:
    • Electives
    • Electives
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
Co-ordinator: Van Camp Bram (eng)
Other teaching staff: Proot Stephanie (eng)
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2026 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 180,00 hours

Prerequisites

previously registered for Harmony and Counterpoint Major 3.

Learning outcomes (list)

1.4 The student makes music in an artistic project in a creative manner.
The student can independently realise contrapuntal exercises in a creative, personal and original manner, taking into account stylistic matters, phrasing, technique and musicality.
2.1 The student has thoroughly mastered musical parameters and structures.
The student further expands his or her previously acquired knowledge and understanding of counterpoint to a two-voice canon in Baroque style, and can apply this knowledge.
2.3 The student can process musical structures through analysis and interpretation.
The student develops a personal musical knowledge of complex scores by writing counterpoint him or herself.
4.3 The student can present orally and in writing the results of critical (self-)reflection.
The student can reflect on him- or herself and can eliminate specific shortcomings or deficiencies by individual assignments and the systematic completion of exercises.

Course content

Read the study guide
Style compositions modeled on early-twentieth century composers using early-twentieth century techniques.

Study material (list)

Analythic Approaches to 20th century musicMandatory
  • Author: J. Lester
CounterpointMandatory
  • Author: Kent Kennan
Harmonie IIMandatory
  • Author: B. Van Camp
HarmonyMandatory
  • Author: W. Piston
Introduction to Post-Tonal TheoryMandatory
  • Author: J. N. Straus
Materials and techniques or Post-Tonal MusicMandatory
  • Author: Kostka & Santa
Studies in CounterpointMandatory
  • Author: E. Krenek
Twentieth Century HarmonyMandatory
  • Author: V. Persichetti
Bach’s Instrumental CounterpointRecommended
  • Author: Malcolm Boyd
Baroque CounterpointRecommended
  • Author: Peter Schubert en Christoph Neidhöfer
ContrapuntRecommended
  • Author: Walter Piston
Counterpoint for beginnersRecommended
  • Author: Charles Herbert Kitson
Counterpoint, The Polyphonic Vocal Style of the 16th CenturyRecommended
  • Author: Knud Jeppesen
Double Counterpoint and CanonRecommended
  • Author: Ebenezer Prout
Figuraties in de harmonieRecommended
  • Author: Emmanuel Geeurickx
FugueRecommended
  • Author: Ebenezer Prout
Functionele harmonie I & IIRecommended
  • Author: Emmanuel Geeurickx
HarmonielehreRecommended
  • Author: Diether de la Motte
Harmony and melodyRecommended
  • Author: Elie Siegmeister
Harmonyzing Bach ChoralsRecommended
  • Author: Malcolm Boyd
KontrapuktRecommended
  • Author: Diether de la Motte
Leerboek voor omkeerbaar contrapunt, canon en fugaRecommended
  • Author: Erik Lotichius en Lourens Stuifbergen
Modal Counterpoint, Renaissance StyleRecommended
  • Author: Peter Schubert
Practical Free CounterpointRecommended
  • Author: Eric Thiman
Traité de la FugueRecommended
  • Author: André Gedalge
Traité de la FugueRecommended
  • Author: Marcel Dupré

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials15,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours165,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodPortfolio100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodPortfolio100,00