MUS 110 – Music Appreciation

Music
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a basic survey of the music of the Western world. Emphasis is placed on the elements of music, terminology, composers, form, and style within a historical perspective. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of the art of music. This course has been approved for … Read More

MUS 111 – Fundamentals of Music

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Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course is an introductory course for students with little or no music background. Emphasis is placed on music notation, rhythmic patterns, scales, key signatures, intervals, and chords. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the rudiments of music. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA … Read More

MUS 112 – Introduction to Jazz

Music
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major artists. Emphasis is placed on the development of discriminating listening habits, as well as the investigation of the styles and structural forms of the jazz idiom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in listening and understanding … Read More

MUS 121 – Music Theory I

Music
Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 4
This course provides an in-depth introduction to melody, rhythm, and harmony. Emphasis is placed on fundamental melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic analysis, introduction to part writing, ear- training, and sight-singing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the recognition and application of the above. This course has been approved for transfer under the … Read More

MUS 122 – Music Theory II

Music
Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 4
This course is a continuation of studies begun in MUS 121. Emphasis is placed on advanced melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic analysis and continued studies in part-writing, ear- training, and sight-singing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the recognition and application of the above. This course has been approved for transfer under … Read More

MUS 131 – Chorus I

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Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1
This course provides an opportunity to gain experience singing in a chorus. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance. This course has been … Read More

MUS 151 – Class Music I

Music
Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1
This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. … Read More