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43 courses with the subject MUSI, 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.

MUSI 100College Chorus1

Open to all students. Provides an opportunity for students to enjoy and develop their singing voices. Activities include concerts for the College and community. May be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours. (GE08)

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 101Music Appreciation3

Studies the art of music listening including the basic elements of music, a variety of musical styles and performing media. Recordings and audio visual materials are supplemented with live music. GE08, ARTS, CIVI

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 102Jazz3

History and appreciation of jazz for all musical experience levels. Includes discrimination between jazz and related styles; other listening skills include analysis of aspects of form, rhythm, harmony and melody. GE08, ARTS

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 104Music Essentials3

Presents music fundamentals to students and prospective teachers in pre-K, elementary, special, or physical education programs. Study at the piano keyboard introduces students to reading and writing music notation. GE08, ARTS

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 105Music Theory3

This course is designed for all students interested in the study of music theory concepts. Students will develop skills in music theory and analysis, music composition, arranging and aural cognition.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 111Rock3

History and appreciation of rock music for students of all musical experience levels. Topics include rock artists, form, rhythm, harmony and melody; also discriminating between rock and related styles. GE08, ARTS

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 112Music in Performance3

A course in music appreciation which culminates in a travel study experience. Detailed study and analysis of musical works precede the trip through online study. Performances may include a Broadway musical, choral music, an opera or ballet, the symphony, and/or a jazz performance. GE08, ARTS

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 114Guitar Ensemble1

Guitar Ensemble is a small ensemble course, in which students will rehearse and perform music from standard guitar ensemble repertoire. A department audition is required. May be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 115Jazz Ensemble3

Course explores the repertoire for the jazz ensemble which includes: swing, bebop, hard bop, cool, avantgarde, and fusion jazz styles. The jazz ensemble is for any level of improviser, however an audition is required for placement.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 116Small Group Ensemble1

This is a performance-oriented course dealing with all aspects of jazz/commercial small group performance. Students will rehearse three time weekly and have the opportunity to perform on- and off-campus throughout the semester.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 117Rock Ensemble1

Rock Ensemble is a small ensemble course, in which students will rehearse and perform music from the rock genre. A department audition is required. May be repeated for a maximum of four credits. GE08, ARTS

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for a maximum of four credits.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 118Jazz Combo1

Jazz combo is a "hands on" ensemble course, in which students will rehearse and perform music from the jazz genre. A department audition is required. May be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 119R&B Ensemble1

R & B Ensemble is a "hands on" ensemble course, in which students will rehearse and perform music from the rhythm and blues genre. A department audition is required. May be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 120World Rhythm Ensemble1

World Rhythm Ensemble is a "hands on" ensemble course, in which students will rehearse and perform percussion music from world cultures. A department audition is required. May be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours. GE08, ARTS

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 121World Music3

World Music will explore the musical traditions of African, Asian, Caribbean, and Latin American cultures. Students will study how music relates to history, institutions, economy, society, and culture. GE06, GE08, DVRS

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 131Basic Musicianship I1

Basic Musicianship I is a course that provides students with knowledge of the fundamentals of music. To increase the ability to analyze music aurally and visually.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 132Basic Musicianship II1

Basic Musicianship II is a continuation of topics covered in MUSI 131. To increase the ability to analyze music aurally and visually.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 133Improvisation2

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of improvisation in jazz and contemporary music styles.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 140A Cappella Ensemble1

Offers students the opportunity to rehearse and perform vocal music without accompaniment. Activities include performances on and off campus.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 141Vocal Jazz Ensemble1

Offers students the opportunity to rehearse and perform music from the jazz repertoire. Activities include performances on and off campus.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 145Music Theory I2

Covers basic music theory concepts including; pitch, basic harmonic structures, and simple and compound rhythm.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 146Music Theory II2
Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
Prerequisite
MUSI 145. Music Theory II is a continuation of materials covered in MUSI 145. Topics include; Melody, Bass Lines, SATB, Cadence, Embellishment, Voice Leading, Diatonic Sequences, and Secondary Dominants.
MUSI 152Class Voice2

Designed for students of any singing ability who desire to improve their singing voice. Students learn how to produce a good singing tone and sing effectively.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 154Piano I3

For beginning piano players. Students proceed at their individual pace learning basic theoretical concepts as applied to the keyboard. Students learn how to play piano melodies and perform written works. Correct piano technique is taught as well as proper phrasing and expressiveness in playing. GE08, ARTS

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 156Piano II3

Recommended background: MUSI 104, 154, private piano study or equivalent. Students move at an individual pace and build on previous playing skills. Solutions for technical problems are given.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 158Guitar3

Students of any playing level may enroll in this guitar course. Beginning students learn at their own pace to read music, chord notation, and to play chords, scales and fingering. GE08, ARTS

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 170Music Prep Audio Professionals3

of both aspiring audio professionals and general students. Students have the opportunity to become comfortable with musical as well as technical language.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
Prerequisite
TELC 104. Addresses the musical needs
MUSI 200Applied Music Lessons2

course enables students to study privately with an instructor with the same instrumental or vocal specialization, depending on availability of faculty. GE08, ARTS

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
Prerequisite
Department audition required. This
MUSI 205Music Composition3

intermediate concepts and materials of music composition are covered. The student will have assigned projects in motive and phrase development, periodic construction, phrase shape, and part writing. The student will complete short pieces for keyboard and small instrumental/vocal combinations.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
Prerequisite
MUSI 154. In this course,
MUSI 206Digital Music Notation3

Digital Music Notation is a course that covers music notation topics utilizing music software.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 207Digital Music Arranging3

Digital Music Arranging is a course that covers music technology topics in music sequencing and programming.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 211Chamber Ensemble1

String, woodwind, brass, and percussion students may participate in local and regional chamber ensembles. Ensembles perform music from Classical, pop, Broadway, and/or film music genres. A departmental audition is required.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 231Musicianship III1

Musicianship II is a continuation of topics covered in MUSI 132. To increase the ability to analyze music aurally and visually.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 232Musicianship IV1

Musicianship IV is a continuation of topics covered in MUSI 231. To increase the ability to analyze music aurally and visually.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 245Music Theory III2
Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
Prerequisite
MUSI 146. Music Theory III continues to build on the concepts that were covered in Music Theory II. Topics in this course include borrowed chords, chordal extensions, Neapolitan chords, augmented chords, and Classical forms.
MUSI 246Music Theory IV2
Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
Prerequisite
MUSI 245. Music Theory IV continues to build on the concepts that were covered in Music Theory III. Topics in this course include modes, altered dominants, chromatic mediants, diminished 7th chords and twentieth century techniques.
MUSI 247Beats Production3

Beats Production 1 is a course that is designed to introduce students to the art of making beats. Students will utilize software and MIDI controllers to create beats.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 248Beats Production3
Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
Prerequisite
MUSI 247. Beats Production 2 expands on topics covered in Beats Production 1. Students will utilize software and MIDI keyboard controller to create melodic phrases, harmonic progressions and explore advanced editing techniques.
MUSI 250Musical Theatre Ensemble1

This course is an ensemble course in which students will study and present musical theatre selections from the American musical theatre genre. Students will prepare and perform in both solo performance and large ensemble settings. The course will also focus on the audition process for musical theatre.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 291Special Topics in Music1

An introductory or more advanced exploration of subjects not covered or only partially covered by other courses in Music.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 292Special Topics in Music2

An introductory or more advanced exploration of subjects not covered or only partially covered by other courses in Music.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 293Special Topics in Music3

An introductory or more advanced exploration of subjects not covered or only partially covered by other courses in Music.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu
MUSI 294Special Topics in Music4

An introductory or more advanced exploration of subjects not covered or only partially covered by other courses in Music.

Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.cayuga-cc.edu

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