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MUS-100 Music Appreciation, 3 cr.
Studies the elements and history of music with concentration on
critical listening skills. Includes a review of music history;
styles; genres; form and content; schools of composers; and
social and historical events of the past and present that
influence music selections.
(Formerly MU-103A)
MUS-120 Music Theory I, 3 cr.
Studies the fundamental principles of traditional theory
including melody, rhythm and harmony. Key signatures, intervals
and triads are also included. This is an entry level course for
music majors.
(Formerly MU-113A)
MUS-121 Music Theory II, 3 cr.
Continuation of MUS120 which includes diatonic material,
cadences, chord progression, inversions, chord spelling and part
writing.
(Formerly MU-123A)
MUS-135 Music Theory Lab I, 1 cr.
Introduces the solfeggio system of music reading. Both tonal
and rhythmic patterns are included in the sight reading
exercises as well as principles of key relationships, intervals
and triads.
(Formerly MU-111A)
MUS-136 Music Theory Lab II, 1 cr.
Continuation of principles of key relationships, intervals,
triads and improvement of sight reading musical notation. All
aspects of rhythmic and melodic structure are studied and
practiced.
(Formerly MU-121A)
MUS-140 Concert Choir, 0 cr.
Provides an opportunity for talented singers to rehearse and
perform choral music of many styles. There is no required
audition.
(Formerly MU-109A)
MUS-145 Concert Band, 1 cr.
A music ensemble which studies, rehearses and performs
literature for bands and wind ensembles. There are no required
auditions.
(Formerly MU-153A)
MUS-151 Pop Singers, 1 cr.
Pop Singers are the college show choir. This group provides an
opportunity for talented singers to perform choral music with
choreography. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall
and spring semesters.
(Formerly MU-119A)
MUS-153 Jazz Singers, 0 cr.
Jazz Singers are the college vocal jazz choir. This group
provides an opportunity for talented singers to rehearse and
perform the close harmonies of vocal jazz repertoire. Auditions
are held at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters.
(Formerly MU-219A)
MUS-155 Men's Chorus, 0 cr.
Rehearsal and performance of selected men's chorus selections
with concerts and special occasion performances. Open
auditions. May be repeated for credit.
(Formerly MU-229A)
MUS-156 Women's Chorus, 1 cr.
Rehearsal and performance of selected women's chorus selections
with concerts and special occasion performances. Open
auditions. May be repeated for credit.
(Formerly MU-239A)
MUS-166 Jazz Combo Improvisation, 1 cr.
Techniques of improvisation through rehearsal and performance of
jazz literature through the jazz combo or small group ensemble.
(Formerly MU-144A)
MUS-170 Jazz Band, 0 cr.
Rehearsal and performance of jazz literature, with an annual
tour, concerts and special occasion performances. Open
auditions.
(Formerly MU-142A)
MUS-175 Woodwind Ensemble, 0-1 cr.
Rehearsal and performance of selected woodwind ensemble works
with concerts and special occasion performances. Open
auditions. May be repeated for credit.
(Formerly
MU-159A)
MUS-176 Brass Ensemble, 0 cr.
Rehearsal and performance of selected brass ensemble works with
concerts and special occasion performances. Open auditions.
May be repeated for credit.
(Formerly MU-169A)
MUS-177 Percussion Ensemble, 0 cr.
Rehearsal and performance of selected percussion works with
concerts and special occasion performances. Open auditions.
May be repeated for credit.
(Formerly MU-179A)
MUS-178 Handbell Ringers, 0 cr.
Ensemble rehearsal of a wide variety of handbell music and study
of the techniques of proper handbell ringing. Auditions are
held at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters.
(Formerly MU-131A)
MUS-187 Percussion Methods, 2 cr.
The pedagogy relevant to the elementary, beginning and
intermediate student/musician studying the percussion
instruments (drums and mallets).
(Formerly MU-262A)
MUS-190 Jazz Improvisation, 1 cr.
Teaches improvisation through various musical styles through
combo or small group ensemble. Teaches students the art of
instant composition.
(Formerly MU-115A)
MUS-200 Music History I, 3 cr.
A survey of Western music literature through perceptive
listening of significant forms and styles of music of Western
civilization, from antiquity to the mid 18th century. Emphasis
on the compositional and stylistic evolution of Western Music as
evidence in the works of selected pivotal composers.
Recommended prerequisites: Music Appreciation or Music Theory
I.
(Formerly MU-104A)
MUS-201 Music History II, 3 cr.
A survey of Western music. Emphasis on the compositional and
stylistic evolution of Western music as evidenced in the works
of selected pivotal composers.
(Formerly MU-105A)
MUS-205 Jazz History & Appreciation, 3
cr.
Studies the elements and history of jazz music with
concentration on critical listening skills. Includes a review
of jazz history, styles, genres, form and content, composers,
and social and historical events of the past and present that
influence music selections.
(Formerly MU-213A)
MUS-220 Music Theory III, 3 cr.
Continuation of MUS-121 including the study of advanced triadic
structure and synthetic scales. Emphasis on analysis.
(Formerly MU-201A)
MUS-221 Music Theory IV, 3 cr.
Continuation of MUS221.
(Formerly MU-223A)
MUS-235 Music Theory Lab III, 1 cr.
Continuation of principles of key relationships, intervals,
triads and improvement of sight reading musical notation. All
aspects of rhythmic and melodic structure are studied and
practiced. Prerequisite: MUS-136.
(Formerly MU-235A)
MUS-236 Music Theory Lab IV, 1 cr.
Continuation of principles of key relationships, intervals,
triads and improvement of sight reading musical notations. All
aspects of rhythmic and melodic structure are studied and
practiced. Prerequisite: MUS-235.
(Formerly MU-221A)
MUS-250 Musical Play Production, 1 cr.
Production of a musical play. Special attention will be given
to singing, acting, set work, props, sound reinforcement and
lighting. Open auditions.
(Formerly
MU-185A)
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