These courses provide a comprehensive introduction to the principles of music composition through the study of harmony, counterpoint, orchestration, improvisation, and musical form. Emphasis is placed on both aural and written comprehension to cultivate structural understanding and creative expression. Harmony and counterpoint form the academic core of the curriculum and serve as essential prerequisites for advanced Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) theory levels, building a solid foundation for professional composition, arranging, and performance practice.