An in-depth examination of sonata form drawing on the concepts of Caplin's formal functions and Hepokoski and Darcy's sonata theory, including intensive writing and analysis assignments. Seminar designed to meet the needs of students desiring to become theorists or teachers of theory. Prerequisite: C or better in MUSI 2186 and MUSI 2326 and passing grade on the Music Theory Proficiency Exam.