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Hrs Per Week: |
Sem Hrs: |
| Prefix No |
Course Name |
Class |
Lab |
Clin/Exp |
Credit |
| MUS 110 |
Music Appreciation |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| 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 to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general
education core requirement in humanities/fine arts. |
| |
| MUS 111 |
Fundamentals of Music |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| 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 to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course
requirement. |
| |
| MUS 113 |
American Music |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces various musical styles, influences,
and composers of the United States from pre-Colonial times to the present.
Emphasis is placed on the broad variety of music particular to American
culture. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in
basic listening and understanding of American music. This course has been
approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general
education core requirement in humanities/fine arts. |
| |
| MUS 121 |
Music Theory I |
3.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
4.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| 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 to satisfy the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 122 |
Music Theory II |
3.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
4.0 |
| Prerequisites: MUS 121 |
| Corequisites: None |
| 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 to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor
and/or elective course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 131 |
Chorus I |
0.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| 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
approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 132 |
Chorus II |
0.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
| Prerequisites: MUS 131 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides a continuation of studies begun in MUS
131. 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 approved to
satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective
course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 133 |
Band I |
0.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides an opportunity for those who play a
band instrument to gain experience playing in an ensemble. Emphasis is
placed on band techniques and the study and performance of a variety of
styles and periods of band literature. Upon completion, students should be
able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing
leading to performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective course
requirement. |
| |
| MUS 134 |
Band II |
0.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
| Prerequisites: MUS 133 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is a continuation of MUS 133. Emphasis is placed
on band techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles
and periods of band literature. Upon completion, students should be able
to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to
performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 141 |
Ensemble I |
0.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides an opportunity to perform in any
combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more.
Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study
of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to
participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has
been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor
and/or elective course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 142 |
Ensemble II |
0.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
| Prerequisites: MUS 141 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is a continuation of MUS 141. Emphasis is placed
on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of
styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble
playing leading to performance. This course has been approved to satisfy
the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective course
requirement. |
| |
| MUS 151 |
Class Music I |
0.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| 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. This course has been approved to
satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective
course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 152 |
Class Music II |
0.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
| Prerequisites: MUS 151 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is a continuation of MUS 151. 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. This
course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement premajor and/or elective course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 161 |
Applied Music I |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides individual instruction in the skills
and techniques of the particular instrument or voice. 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.
Colleges may use a letter suffix to designate a specific instrument or
voice, for example MUS 161P for piano. This course has been approved to
satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective
course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 162 |
Applied Music II |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: MUS 161 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is a continuation of MUS 161. 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.
Colleges may use a letter suffix to designate a specific instrument or
voice, for example MUS 162P for piano. This course has been approved to
satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective
course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 170 |
Business of Music |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the basic elements of the music
business. Topics include copyright law, musical arrangements and
abridgements, recording and songwriting contracts, agents and managers,
performing rights organizations, and the musician's union. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the
basic elements of the music business. This course has been approved to
satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective
course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 217 |
Elementary Conducting |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: MUS 111 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the basic patterns and skills for
conducting instrumental and vocal groups. Emphasis is placed on conducting
beat patterns, expressive gestures, fermatas, accents, tempos, and
rehearsal techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate the above skills by conducting vocal and/or instrumental
groups. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 221 |
Music Theory III |
3.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
4.0 |
| Prerequisites: MUS 122 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is a continuation of MUS 122. Emphasis is placed
on altered and chromatic harmony, common practice era compositional
techniques and forms, 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 to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor
and/or elective course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 222 |
Music Theory IV |
3.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
4.0 |
| Prerequisites: MUS 221 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is a continuation of studies begun in MUS 221.
Emphasis is placed on continued study of common practice era compositional
techniques and forms, 20th century practices, 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 to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor
and/or elective course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 231 |
Chorus III |
0.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
| Prerequisites: MUS 132 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is a continuation of MUS 132. 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 approved to satisfy the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 232 |
Chorus IV |
0.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
| Prerequisites: MUS 231 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is a continuation of MUS 231. Emphasis is placed
on vocal techniques and the study 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 approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement premajor and/or elective course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 233 |
Band III |
0.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
| Prerequisites: MUS 134 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is a continuation of MUS 134. Emphasis is placed
on band techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles
and periods of band literature. Upon completion, students should be able
to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to
performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 234 |
Band IV |
0.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
| Prerequisites: MUS 233 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is a continuation of MUS 233. Emphasis is placed
on band techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles
and periods of band literature. Upon completion, students should be able
to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to
performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 241 |
Ensemble III |
0.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
| Prerequisites: MUS 142 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is a continuation of MUS 142. Emphasis is placed
on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of
styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble
playing leading to performance. This course has been approved to satisfy
the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective course
requirement. |
| |
| MUS 242 |
Ensemble IV |
0.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
| Prerequisites: MUS 241 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is a continuation of MUS 241. Emphasis is placed
on the development of performance skills and the study of styles of
ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to
performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 261 |
Applied Music III |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: MUS 162 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is a continuation of MUS 162. 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.
Colleges may use a letter suffix to designate a specific instrument or
voice, for example MUS 261P for piano. This course has been approved to
satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective
course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 262 |
Applied Music IV |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: MUS 261 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is a continuation of MUS 261. 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.
Colleges may use a letter suffix to designate a specific instrument or
voice, for example MUS 262P for piano. This course has been approved to
satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective
course requirement. |
| |
| MUS 280 |
Music for the El Classroom |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: MUS 110 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers the skills necessary for teaching music
in the elementary school. Emphasis is placed on integrating music
activities which are suitable for all ages of elementary students,
including theory, performance, and conducting, into classroom activities.
Upon completion, students should be able to utilize a variety of music
activities in the elementary school classroom. This course has been
approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective course requirement. |
