MUSC 1001Music Fundamentals3
Select 4 cr from the following:
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- cr
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
Rochester Community and Technical College · Courses
MUSC
31 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 1002Music, Video, Lights I (MnTC 06)3
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is an introductory exposure to the creative process using multiple media of music, video, and lights. Basic sound/video editing and creative design will be explored and coupled with creating synchronized compositions. Basic theatre lighting concept design and control will then be combined to develop synchronized multi-media composition presentations. The thematic creations are open to any style. Students will have access to labs and presentation spaces to create and perform their creations. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- None)
MUSC 1003Music, Video, Lights II3
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is a continuation of MUSC 1002: Music, Video, Lights I. This hands-on course will explore creativity by applying advanced music editing techniques, expanding knowledge of light fixture features and automation, storyboarding and capturing planned video shots using various cameras and video techniques, and introducing basic CGI video graphic design and effects. The class will focus on public performances of new media creations. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUSC 1002) Pg. 320
MUSC 1005Live Sound Production3
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course will focus on producing live music events and incorporating contemporary DJ and VJ technology. Basics of live sound setup and operations will be combined with theory, practice, creation, and presentation of visual integration of lights and video projection in music production events. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- None)
MUSC 1101Music Appreciation (MnTC 06)3
3 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course will address the affective domain of music listening and serve as a survey of various introductory music courses, specifically foundations of music terminology, music of the Western Art traditions, American Popular Music, and various music traditions outside the Western paradigm. There will also be a focus on the student gaining insights into the positive nature of music, its impact on the life of the individual, and on Society. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- None)
MUSC 1221Popular Music in the United States (MnTC 06)3
3 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course is a survey of American Popular Music from 1840 to the present. The music styles studied include blues, gospel, folk, bluegrass, country, ragtime, jazz, Latin music, musical theater, rock and contemporary popular music. College-level reading and writing skills recommended. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- None)
MUSC 1231Introduction to World Music3
II. PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS….…………………………..……………….......18 CREDITS
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- cr
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
MUSC 1301Concert Choir (MnTC 06)1
4 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline The course provides rehearsal of choral literature, the study of tone building, balance, interpretation and other factors which embody principles of good choral training. Public concerts will be given by the group and by smaller ensembles selected from the personnel of the choir. RECOMMENDED ENTRY SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE: High school choral experience equivalency. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- None) Pg. 321
MUSC 1302Concert Band (MnTC 06)1
4 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline The course provides the study of band literature for sight-reading, development of tone and technique. Public appearances by the group and by small ensemble groups will be formed from various sections of the band. RECOMMENDED ENTRY SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE: High school Concert Band experience equivalency. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- None)
MUSC 1321Aires (MnTC 06)1
2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline Variety of choral and performance style is the predominant feature of the ensemble including vocal jazz, show, choral and chamber. Extensive work with choreography and public performance make this ensemble performance intensive. Music expression, stage presence, audience dynamics and singing technique are stressed. RECOMMENDED ENTRY SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE: High school choral experience equivalency. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- None)
MUSC 1322Jazz Band (MnTC 06)1
2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course includes rehearsal and performance of Jazz ensemble music. Musical expression, nuance, style and performance technique are stressed. Performance and audience dynamics as part of the human and humane nature of music are gathered through many varied public performances. RECOMMENDED ENTRY SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE: Reading, writing and/or mathematics proficiency. High School Concert and/or Jazz Band experience equivalency. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- None)
MUSC 1340World Drum Ensemble (MnTC 06, 08)1
2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline The World Drum Ensemble is a percussion ensemble that practices and performs World Beat Music. This is defined as music created in the New World (the Americas) by African slaves who combined African cultural elements (instruments, rhythms, and other musical concepts) with the elements they found in the New World (Harmonies, Melodies and other musical elements) The ensemble presents an opportunity for students to participate in world drumming through the practice and performance of World Beat percussion music from various world cultures. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- None)
MUSC 1401Beginning Class Piano (MnTC 06)3
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline Basic knowledge of piano technique will include note reading in both Treble and Bass clefs, with emphasis on rhythmic reading; playing and transposing simple pieces in the keys of CFGDAE; and harmonizing with tonic and dominant 7th chords. Composition of simple pieces and the history of keyboard literature will also be introduced. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- None) Pg. 322
MUSC 1421Beginning Class Voice (MnTC 06)3
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline Group instruction in the fundamentals of correct vocal production, breathing, breath management, posture, vocal health and stage presence. This class should be special interest to students who are interested in experience in creating music with the art of singing at any level as it will give them the opportunity for greater understanding and development of their voices. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- None)
MUSC 1422Intermediate Class Voice2
2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course provides an intermediate and advanced group instruction in vocal performance skills, methods, and techniques. This class should be of special interest to students who are planning to teach music classes at any level as it will give them the opportunity for greater understanding and development of their voices and how to teach others these concepts. It is also a valuable course for students interested in solo, theatrical, and vocal ensemble performance. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUSC 1421)
MUSC 1431Beginning Guitar Class (MnTC 06)3
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline Basic knowledge of guitar technique including: tuning the guitar, chords and chord strumming (open chords), performing songs, fret board logic (how the fret board is laid out), exercises, scales, and melodic improvisation, music notation reading (music literacy), barre chords, guitar maintenance. No previous music knowledge necessary. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- None)
MUSC 1440Guitar/Bass Lessons1
0.5 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline Private instruction in instrumental music. The class is focused on developing the technical and performance abilities of students at any level and any interest. This class may be of special interest to students who are planning to teach music classes at any level as it will give them the opportunity for greater understanding and development of their instrument. Recommended entry skills/knowledge: College level reading and writing skills. (Prerequisites:
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
MUSC 1450Voice Lessons1
0.5 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline Individualized voice lessons cover from basic to advanced vocal techniques and performance practices for all voice ranges from qualified instructors. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- Audition or consent of instructor) Pg. 323
MUSC 1460Piano Lessons1
0.5 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline Private instruction in piano performance. The class is focused on developing the technical and performance abilities of students at any level and any interest. This class may be of special interest to students who are planning to teach music classes at any level as it will give them the opportunity for greater understanding and development of the piano technique. Recommended entry skills/knowledge: College level reading and writing skills and previous piano experience. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- None)
MUSC 1470Woodwind Lessons1
0.5 hour lab/week - Common Course Outline The course provides private instruction in instrumental music. The class is focused on developing the technical and performance abilities of students at any level and any interest. This class may be of special interest to students who are planning to teach music classes at any level as it will give them the opportunity for greater understanding and development of their instrument. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- None)
MUSC 1480Brass Lessons1
0.5 hour lab/week - Common Course Outline The course provides private instruction in instrumental music. The class is focused on developing the technical and performance abilities of students at any level and any interest. This class may be of special interest to students who are planning to teach music classes at any level as it will give them the opportunity for greater understanding and development of their instrument. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- None)
MUSC 1490Percussion Lessons1
ELECTIVES .......................................................................................... Choose a minimum of 9 credits from courses below:
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- cr
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
MUSC 1501Muscianship I4
GOAL 8: GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE…….…….…………………………………………………...3 CR
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Credit unit
- cr
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
MUSC 1502Musicianship II4
4 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course is the second course in a four-semester sequence required for music majors. The course begins with a review of basic harmonic vocabulary and part writing, followed by the study of inversions of triads, non-harmonic tones, seventh chords, and diatonic modulation. sight and ear training are included in the course. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUSC 1501) Pg. 324
MUSC 1601Electronic Music Composition I (MnTC 06)3
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is a "hands-on" introduction to the world of contemporary electronic music. Students will investigate the relationship between computer, software, electronic instruments, and original music creation. The student will investigate basic MIDI concepts, music creation applications, basic audio recording concepts, and the planning process for original music creation. The student will be presented with and practice the use of numerous software and hardware incorporating multi-station electronic music lab. The student will also have individual studio time in one of the MIDI studios for original music compositions. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- None)
MUSC 1602Electronic Music Composition II (MnTC 06)2
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is the second of a two-part hands-on introduction to the world of contemporary electronic music. The student will create original music and multimedia content expressing a consolidated aesthetic expression implementing contemporary music and new media tools. The additional contemporary tools are primarily synchronized video and theatrical lighting. Additions of other media are optional such as live instrumental performance and co- collaborators in other areas such as dance. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- MUSC 1601)
MUSC 1621Audio Production I3
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is the first of a two-part hands-on introduction to the world of contemporary music recording technology. The student will learn basic terminology and practice of contemporary recording theory and practice. The student will be given individual studio time for production practice in Studio C and the surround sound studio. (
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
- Prerequisite
- None)
MUSC 1622Audio Production II3
um (MnTC), including all courses
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- cr
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
MUSC 2501Musicianship III3
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- cr
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
MUSC 2502Musicianship IV3
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- cr
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
MUSC 2601Studio Problems1
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course allows students to create various productions beyond the second semester. Students will meet at arranged critiques with the instructor throughout the semester. Activities and projects include solo or work with students from other disciplines for public Pg. 325
- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu
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