3. To the following Cantus:

Add (a) a Counterpoint in eighth notes for Bass.

(b) placing the Cantus in the Bass, write a Counterpoint in the fifth species for Treble.

4. Point out errors in the following, and give reasons:

(On three staves, with proper clefs).

5. To the following Cantus Firmus :

a

Write (a) two simultaneous Couterpoints for Alto and Tenor, both in first species.

(b) two simultaneous Couterpoints for "Alto in second species, and Soprano in third species.

6. To this Cantus Firmus :

Write (a) two simultaneous Counterpoints for Soprano in fourth species, and Bass in third species.

(b) placing the Cantus Firmus in the Bass, write two simultaneous Counterpoints for Tenor in first species, and Soprano in fifth species.

ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS: 1900.

FIRST YEAR.

FACULTY OF MUSIC.

HISTORY.

Examiner: S. P. WARREN.

[TIME-THREE HOURS.]

1. (a) Write briefly concerning Palestrina, his life, work and place in the History of Music.

(b) Name some of his musical contemporaries.} 2. (a) Write concerning the Oratorio.

(b) When, and from what kind of performances did it have its origin?

(c) Give twelve names chronologically of Oratoria composers, Italian, German and English, other than Bach and Handel prior to 1850.

3. (a) At what period were the Netherlanders leaders in Musical Art.

(b) What branch in particular was cultivated by by them?

(c) Give names of several eminent Netherland musicians of that period.

4. Write a short account of Hayden, date and place of birth and death, his position in Musical History, names of his more important works in different departments, for church, orchestra, chamber music, etc.

5. (a) What of the pianoforte? When and where did it first appear?

(b) Whose name is associated with its invention? (c) Give names and description of its precursors.

[OVER.]

6. (a) What names were given to some early attempts at harmony?

(b) Describe these attempts.

7. Write concerning Henry Purcell.

8. Give names of as many English musicians as you can, prior to 1750. State in what branch each excelled.

9. Who wrote the "Beggars Opera." Describe it, i.e. the character of the music.

10. Give names, chronologically of twelve operatic composers born prior to 1800, Italian, German and French. State which of them have been preeminent in their influence on the opera as an art work.

ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS: 1900

FINAL YEAR.

FACULTY OF MUSIC.

HARMONY.

Examiner: S. P. WARREN.

[TIME THREE HOURS.]

1. Harmonize the following Bass in six parts-2 Sopranos, Alto, Tenor, 2 Basses in open score:

2. Harmonize the following choral melody for six voicesSoprano, 2 Altos, 2 Tenors and Bass:

[OVER.]

3. Write a period of sixteen measures, in D major, time, modulating at the eighth measure to A flat major, with full cadence. Pass transitionally through G minor, F minor and D flat major. Modulate back to D, with full cadence, passing through C sharp minor, B major and E minor. Employ suspensions single, double and triple (9th, 11th and 13th chords), passing

tones and other devices.

4. Write an accompaniment to this melody as a piece for the piano. Maintain some motival figure throughout.

Andante

5. Write the harmonic skeleton or basis in four parts of the prelude in C minor-No. 2, Book I., of Bach's "Well-tempered Clavichord."

See that the chords are properly connected and form a complete harmonic structure Figure the bass, giving roots. Elucidate the more dissonant and comdlicated relationships.