47 courses with the subject MUSC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Self-expression through music is a common practice across cultures and can be a rewarding life-long endeavor, regardless of location or profession. Students of all abilities who wish to begin or continue study on an
This course studies and prepares for public performance choral literature from all musical periods in a variety of styles. Students will use their voices in a manner that promotes healthy vocal production. They will work on developing musical perception skills and vocal production that fosters a unified ensemble sound. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate the skills they develop through public performances. Offered: Fall.
This course includes rehearsals and performances covering standard band literature. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate the skills they developed through public performances.
Additional Required Courses – 30 Credits
This course introduces the fundamental materials of music: pitch, rhythm, melody, harmony, and timbre. Students will learn the notation of pitch, rhythm, articulations, dynamics and harmony. Students will analyze music and musical form common to various styles of music and create original musical compositions. Students will use music technology to demonstrate course objectives. This course assumes that students have no prior formal music training. Offered: Fall, Spring. Courses| 207
The course will survey the study of world music within its historical and social contexts. Offered: Fall.
Develops an understanding and enjoyment of music. Includes a study of great music from 1600 to the present. Emphasis on developing listening skills supplemented by historical background. Open to all students wishing to increase their appreciation and understanding of music. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Created and developed by African-American musicians in New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century, jazz is a uniquely American art form that, like it’s modern cousin hip-hop, has become beloved worldwide. Explore the lives and recordings of the many musicians who worked to create and evolve the music by tracing the historical development of jazz music from pre-Civil war through current styles and trends. Influences on the artists and their music are examined from social and political pressures to developments in music technology and performance. Emphasis is placed on developing context for a historical knowledge base as well as informed and perceptive listening skills through detailed analysis of recorded examples of jazz. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Since World War II, American popular music has been one of the nation’s largest cultural exports. The multi-billion- dollar industry has made superstars out of otherwise unknown artists and cast a long shadow over popular culture across the globe. Explore its origins and discover the moments when new styles emerge, often driven by a desire for musical change, but also as a reaction to significant social, political, and business influences. This course will present the student a scholarly examination of , the musical development of rock and roll from the fundamental musical characteristics and social influences of its African roots through innovators and innovations of today. Offered: Fall, Spring.
This is a beginning piano course for everyone. Basic
For those students pursuing a career in music, a major component of the training is in the discipline of music theory. Training in music theory is essential for professional musicians. In this first part of a four-semester sequence, students will begin the study of the materials and structures of music including notation, intervals, scales, four-voice chorale style, melodic form and structure, diatonic and secondary harmony, binary and ternary forms. While intended for music majors and minors, this course is open to the prepared student who desires a rigorous music theory experience. Typically, these could be students who have studied music through high school or community programs.
The study of the materials and structure of music is critical to the performing and professional musician as well as all musicians seeking to improve comprehension of musicianship skills. In this second part of a four-semester sequence, students will examine topics such as: cadences, non-harmonic tones, texture, species counterpoint, four- voice chorale style, melodic form and structure, diatonic and secondary harmony, binary and ternary forms through analysis and composition. This course is intended for music majors and minors, or the prepared student who desires a rigorous music theory experience. Typically, these could be students who have studied music through high school or community programs.
Song is one of the oldest individual musical expressions in human history and popular song has become one of America’s largest and most influential cultural exports. Designed for students with a foundational understanding of melody, harmony, and rhythm, Songwriting introduces creative and analytical approaches to composing original work. Students also explore common songwriting practices through the study of form and lyric-writing while examining stylistic characteristics across genres. Through guided composition and performance, students develop original material and deepen their understanding of songwriting as an artistic and cultural practice.
Vocal ensemble performs repertoire ranging from early music to vocal jazz. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
Guitar duets, trios, and quartets perform music from all periods. Repertoire includes arrangements of vocal and string chamber ensembles, as well as music composed originally for the guitar ensemble. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
Performance of four-hand piano repertoire of various style periods for one or two pianos. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
Performance of chamber music: duos (sonatas), trios, quartets, quintets, and other ensemble combinations of wind, percussion, and string instruments. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
Instrumental jazz band; rehearses and performs a variety of jazz styles and idioms including: swing, funk, fusion, rock, hip-hop, and other current styles and trends. A historical emphasis on jazz music of the 20th and 21st centuries. An integral focus on improvisational skills and developing mature playing skills in all styles. Recommended prior experience reading music. Maximum of 4 credits. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Performance of jazz combo music: trios, quartets, and other ensemble combinations of wind and rhythm section
Each course may be taken up to 4 semesters total. Choose additional 4 credits from the following courses:
(Complete MUSC 1151 in two different semesters for a total of 2 credits) 00 MUSC 2251 Applied Music 2 1 cr (Complete MUSC 2251 in two different semesters for a total of 4 credits)
Choose 2 ensemble credits from the following:
With your own guitar, learn the basics of guitar technique, which will lead to any style of performance. Meant for the beginner, this class progresses quickly beyond the basics into what you need to know for going into more advanced levels. Offered: Fall, Spring.
The essential keyboard skills in sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, technique, memorization, scales, chord progressions and transposition are developed through group classroom instruction. These skills are required for the Music Theory, Ear Training, Music History and most professional careers in music. This course is intended for music majors or minors and beginning musicians with music experience. The curriculum is directed toward the completion of the MUSC 1159 Piano Proficiency Exam. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Class Piano 2 is a continued path to develop piano skills directed toward Music Theory, Ear Training, Music History, and the Piano Proficiency Exam. Development of critical keyboard skills in sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, technique, memorization, scales, chord progressions and transposition prepare all students to use the piano beyond the class in professional applications. This course is intended for music majors or minors. The course is open to all students seeking to further advance fundamental piano skills. A diagnostic exam is administered to all students without completion of MUSC 1157 Class Piano 1 or MUSC 1151 Applied Music 1 audition. Offered: Spring.
Due to the ubiquitous nature of the piano to professional music careers, The Piano Proficiency Exam is required for the Associate of Fine Arts in Music. The exam includes proficiency with major and minor scales, chords, arpeggios, sight reading, open score reading, harmonization, transposition, improvisation, and performance of intermediate piano repertoire from memory.
This course introduces the basic principles of vocal technique: voice production, breathing, tone development, diction and pronunciation. It includes a study of vocal literature from various styles: classic, folk, Broadway. It i open to all students wishing to explore their vocal skills. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Class Lessons is a continuation of the skills developed in Guitar I, MUSC 1156. This course introduces chord progressions in several keys, right hand finger picking patterns, sight reading in higher positions, harmonization, transposition, movable scales, application of music theory to the fingerboard, and introduction to instrument literature. Students provide their own acoustic guitar (preferably a nylon string guitar). Offered: Spring.
This course provides students with the skills necessary to create music with self-expression in jazz styles. The course includes a practical application of scales, arpeggios, and melodic lines to the student's instrument. Transcribing solos from recordings by famous jazz artists and independent study with tutorial computer programs are required. Listening and performing in class are major components of the course. will need the ability to perform all major scales and arpeggios on their instrument. Percussionists will perform primarily on mallet instruments. Students must have an understanding of music notation and previous experience playing an instrument. Offered: Spring.
This course is intended for students interested in learning about music software applications. Topics include music notation, introduction to sequencing, introduction to recording and audio editing, and other MIDI applications. Primary software included for study: Finale & Muse Score (music notation), Garage Band & Reaper (music sequencing), and Audacity (Audio Editor and Recorder). Other similar software may also be examined. Also, the history of Music Technology will be discussed. or MUSC 1151. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Music composition and audio manipulation in the digital environment has become standard across all aspects of the music industry. Making Digital Music introduces students s to composing, arranging, and producing songs using Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software. Students explore recording techniques, signal flow, MIDI, audio editing, and creative production practices. Through guided creation and analysis, students develop foundational skills in digital music production within contemporary musical contexts. Offered: Fall, Spring.
For those students pursuing a career in music, this begins the undergraduate training in fundamental aural skills. As the foundation of musicianship, aural training provides the necessary skills for the professional musician and any student that desires improvement. In this first of a 4- semester sequence, students will focus on reading at sight and aural recognition of sound patterns through interval and rhythm reading; keyboard; dictation; and sight singing. This course is intended for music majors and minors, or the prepared student who desires a rigorous aural training. Typically, these could be students who have studied music through high school or community programs.
Continued development of aural skills reinforces foundational musicianship required for the professional musician or any musician that desires improvement. These skills apply to all instrumentalists and vocalists. In this second part of a 4-semester sequence, students will refine skills such as: reading at sight; aural recognition of sound patterns through interval and rhythm reading; keyboarding; dictation; and sight singing. This course is intended for music majors and minors, or the prepared student who desires a rigorous aural training. Typically, these would be students who have studied music through high school or community programs.
Clear and expressive pronunciation is essential for performers in voice, choral conducting, and collaborative piano. Students explore the phonetic sounds of English and Italian through the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), gaining tools to interpret and perform sung texts accurately. Course materials include selections from art
Accurate pronunciation of sung texts for students studying voice, choral conducting, and collaborative piano is a fundamental component of musical study. Diction for Singers 2 introduces the phonetic sounds in German and French using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Students speak and sing texts drawn from a repertoire of art song sources. Offered: Spring.
Examination of a special topic in music such as theatre orchestra and musical theatre singing. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
In this third part of a four-semester sequence, students wil examine the development of harmony as applied to American popular song forms through composition, study of basic acoustical theory, chromatic harmonic theory including borrowed chords, Neapolitan chords, and augmented sixth chords, 16th century polyphony, 17th, and 18th century polyphony including two-part inventions and fugal forms is required for baccalaureate programs. These materials also present the theoretical perspectives and language for MUSC 2245: Music History 1. This course is intended for music majors and minors, or the prepared student who desires a rigorous music theory experience. Typically, these could be students who have studied music through high school or community programs.
For those students pursuing a career in music, this concludes the undergraduate training in fundamental music theory. In this final part of a four-semester sequence, students are prepared to study the large forms of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries and beyond. The stretching of tonality is a primary focus. Chromatic harmony and distant modulations are explored through analysis and composition leading to an examination of reasons for the abandonment of the tonal system. Experimentation of the Courses| 211 innovations of the post-tonal composers through composition provides context for performing musicians of this body of the standard literature. This course is intended for music majors and minors, or the prepared student who desires a rigorous music theory experience. Typically, these could be students who have studied music through high school or community programs.
This course consists of the study of the history of music in Europe, the Middle East and the Americas and includes a study of the composers, styles and social contexts of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music from 800 CE to 1750 CE, including musical case studies of colonization in early modern history (1500 CE-1750 CE). Offered: Fall.
This course consists of a study of the history of music and includes a study of the composers, styles, and social contexts of Classical, Romantic, Twentieth and Twenty- first music from 1750 CE to the present, including musical l case studies in postcolonial nations from 1750 CE onward. Offered: Spring.
MUSC 1147, MUSC 1151, and MUSC 2251 - 2 semesters each required
One half-hour recital at sophomore repertoire level. Application of performance skills, performance etiquette, and written program notes. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing. MUSC 1152 and audition and consent of Applied Music
This course is the second in a two-part sequence. Jazz Improvisation II provides students with the skills necessary to create music with self-expression in advanced jazz styles. The course includes continued practical application of scales, arpeggios, and melodic lines to the student's instrument. Transcribing and analyzing solos from recordings by famous jazz artists and independent study with tutorial computer programs are required. Listening and performing in class are major components of the course.
MUSC 1116, MUSC 1141, MUSC 1142, MUSC 1144, MUSC 1145, MUSC 1146 may each be taken up to 4 semesters total. Additional Required Courses – 26 Credits
Continued development of aural skills reinforces foundational musicianship required for the professional musician or any musician that desires improvement. These skills apply to all instrumentalists and vocalists. In this third part of a 4-semester sequence, students will further extend their aural skills to demonstrate abilities such as: reading at sight; aural recognition of sound patterns through interval and rhythm reading that further divide the beat; keyboard performance of secondary dominants and secondary leading tone seventh chords; dictation containing simple and compound meters with irregular divisions of the beat; and sight singing augmented, diminished, and enharmonic intervals. This course is intended for music majors and minors, or the prepared student who desires a rigorous aural training. Typically, these would be students who have studied music through high school or community programs.
This concludes the undergraduate training in fundamental aural skills. In this final part of a 4-semester sequence, students will apply all the compounding skills they have developed over the previous three semesters to examine musical elements that extend beyond traditional practices of tonal harmony in the areas of sight-reading, aural recognition of sound patterns through interval and rhythm reading, dictation, and sight-singing. Emphasis is placed on 19th and 20th-century innovations in music composition. This course is intended for music majors and minors, or the prepared student who desires a rigorous aural training. Typically, these would be students who have studied music through high school or community programs.
Examination of a special topic in music. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
Source: Normandale Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
