Northland Community and Technical College · Courses
MUSC
15 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.
MUSC 1110Understanding Music 3/0/03
(Fulfills MNTC Area: 6) Music is part of our daily lives and yet most people don't know how to discuss it. The intent of this introductory course is to give students the tools and the terms to describe what they are hearing when exposed to new music or when describing the music heard every day. This will be done by exploring music experienced in our daily lives through dance, celebrations, or movies. Music will come from Western Art Music, from across the globe, and through American popular music. Prerequisite(s): None
(Fulfills MNTC Area: 6, 7) This introductory course focuses on American Rock music starting in the 1950's through to today and spends time on what led to the birth of Rock n Roll as well as its global offspring, especially from England. Music will be discussed within the social and historical context of diverse cultures in America and the development of diverse musical aesthetics with particular emphasis placed on the impact that African American men and women had on its development. Prerequisite(s): None
(Fulfills MNTC Area: 6, 7) This course focuses on the indelible impact the African musical and cultural aesthetic has had on the formation of America's contemporary music and popular culture. From its West African roots to today's Hip Hop, the course will examine Black American music including spirituals, blues, jazz, black symphonic and concert music, gospel, R&B, soul, funk, and rap through an exploration of the music, artistry, and the social dynamics of American society. This course is for all levels of musical ability, knowledge, and familiarity. Prerequisite(s): None
Choral music from a variety of different styles, periods and cultures is prepared for public performance. At least one major performance is given a semester. Opportunities for solo and small ensemble work within the choir are available. This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): None.
Choral music from a variety of different styles, periods and cultures is prepared for public performance. At least one major performance is given a semester. Opportunities for solo and small ensemble work within the choir are available. This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): None
Students will participate in various music performance ensembles including but not limited to African Drum Ensemble, Celtic Music Group, Recorder Ensemble, Vocal Jazz Ensemble well as Pep Band and Adult Beginner Band. At least one major performance is given a semester. Ensembles offered will be dictated by student interest and performance opportunities. This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): None
(Fulfills MNTC Area: 6) This introductory course uses hands-on methods to learn music reading, writing, and analysis. Instruction is designed to develop knowledge of basic music notation and terminology. Knowledge of rhythm, key and time signatures, major and minor scales, and chord structure is demonstrated through class singing and percussion equipment, as well as entry level recorder, guitar, and piano. No performance occurs outside of class and learning is only done for personal enjoyment and class assessment. Prerequisite(s): None.
This course is a hands-on learning experience for students with no previous training in guitar. The course will cover the basics of guitar technique, the fundamentals of reading and playing chords, reading sheet music, and playing melodies on the guitar. Students are not required to do solo performances in this class. School equipment is available for all students. Prerequisite(s): None
(Fulfills MNTC Area: 6, 7) Jazz is the first music created in America by Americans and reflective of American aesthetics and yet most people aren't aware of its connection to the country or its people. Students will be guided through the evolution of jazz by listening to representative examples and learning about its African and European heritages. The majority of jazz history is discussed and tied into relevant historical events and social context with an emphasis placed on listening to key music examples and learning about the pioneers who forged this American art form. Prerequisite(s): None.
(Fulfills MNTC Area: 6, 8) This course explores the variety of music found throughout Central and South America as well as the Caribbean. Due to its syncretic (blended) nature, Latin music encompasses a wide variety of styles and cultures. Students will learn about many musical genres associated with specific countries and ethnic groups including indigenous and traditional music and expanding into today's popular music. This is an enjoyable, nonthreatening way to learn a little bit about the world and its people. Prerequisite(s): None
This course is designed for students who wish to study vocal techniques in a private lesson situation. One thirty- minute lesson a week for 15 weeks is provided. Students are responsible for setting up lesson time before the semester begins. It may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): None
This course is designed for students who wish to study piano techniques in a private lesson situation. One thirty- minute lesson a week for 15 weeks is provided. Students are responsible for setting up lesson time before the semester begins. It may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): None
(Fulfills MNTC Areas: 6, 8) Music exists in every culture ever studies. This class looks at a variety of culture groups from around the world, studying music pieces within the context of the groups' beliefs, uses, and purposes for that music as well as its historical, religious, or political context. Music terminology will be introduced to describe what is heard including addressing the basic music elements (rhythm, harmony, timbre, melody, and texture) and several new instruments that will be investigated throughout the course. This is an enjoyable, nonthreatening way to learn a little bit about the world around you and its people. Prerequisite(s): None NSCI 1103 Geology 4 cr 3/1/0 (Fulfills MNTC Areas: 3, 10) This class is an introductory course in physical geology. Topics include a survey of common rocks and minerals, and an investigation of the geologic forces at work in our physical environment, including erosion, volcanoes, earthquakes and flooding. The class also investigates the geologic history of the earth and geological structure as illustrated in topographical mapping. Prerequisite(s): None NSCI 1123 Astronomy 4 cr 3/1/0 (Fulfills MNTC Area: 3) This is a survey course in descriptive and modern astronomy, including a study of solar system and stellar formation, star and galaxy evolution, cosmology and study of the universe. Lecture and lab. Prerequisite(s): None
