11 courses with the subject MUS, 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.
MUS 100Fundamentals of Music
Fundamentals of Music is an introduction to the rudiments of music. The basics of music notation are examined through writing, music reading, listening, and sightsinging. The elements of music as used in a variety of genres and historical periods are included: melody, rhythm, harmony, and form. Topics covered include melodic and rhythmic notation, scales, key signatures, and principles of harmony. Ear training and sightsinging enrich and expand the written study. This course is for students with little or no background in music and is recommended for music students with no prior knowledge of music theory. Pre-requisite: none. 3 cr. 3 Lec. This course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning outcome: The Arts
Music Appreciation is an introduction to music in Western civilization. The course examines performance media and the materials of music: melody, rhythm, harmony, form, timbre, texture, dynamics, and musical style. Emphasis will be placed on the development of analytical listening skills, written analysis, and on understanding the literature and compositional styles of major composers of each musical era: medieval, renaissance, and baroque music; 18th century classicism and 19th century romanticism; and music from the 20th century to the present. Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 3 Lec. This course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning outcome: The Arts, or
The Jefferson Singers is the college’s choral performing ensemble. This course provides singers the opportunity to rehearse and perform a wide variety of music literature from the classical and contemporary repertoires. Principles of group performance are presented with emphasis placed on the interpretation of choral music literature. The instructor may audition students for voice types to achieve ensemble balance and determine vocal competence. Participation in ensemble performances is mandatory; unexcused absence from a required performance will result in a failing grade for the course. MUS 121 may be taken up to four semesters for credit; additional semesters may be audited. instructor. 1.5 cr. 4 Lab, .5 Field Experience. This course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning outcome: The Arts
Previous choral performance experience or permission of the
MUS 140History of American Popular Music
History of American Popular Music explores popular music from eighteenth century colonial America to the present. The course includes a survey of American popular music genres, including popular song, musical theater, ragtime, blues, jazz, folk music, country music, and rock and roll. Emphasis will be placed on the development of analytical listening skills, written analysis, and on understanding the many different genres of American popular music by studying representative literature, composers, and artists. Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 3 Lec. This course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning outcome: The Arts, or Humanities
History of Rock and Roll traces the development of America’s most popular music genre from its origins in blues, jazz, gospel, rhythm and blues, folk, country, and pop music to the present. The course includes a survey of all rock music subgenres from such 1950s styles as rockabilly and doo-wop to 1960s soul music and psychedelic rock; from such 1970s styles as progressive rock and punk to 1980s heavy metal and rap; and from such 1990s styles as grunge and techno to the crossover styles and other recent trends of the 2000s. Emphasis will be placed on the development of analytical listening skills, written analysis, and on understanding the many different subgenres of rock music by studying representative literature, composers, and artists. Education learning outcome: The Arts, or Humanities
None. 3 cr. 3 Lec. This course fulfills the following SUNY General
MUS 172Piano Class1
Piano Class I is group instruction in fundamental piano technique designed for the beginning pianist. Students learn basic musicianship skills and develop technical proficiency through performance of piano music from various genres. Piano class I uses a performance-based approach with group keyboard lessons in the music lab. This course is recommended for students planning a career in music, early childhood or elementary education. Students must have access to an out-of-class keyboard for practice. Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 3 Lec. This course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning outcome: The Arts
Guitar Class 1 is group instruction in fundamental guitar technique designed for the beginning guitarist. Students learn basic musicianship skills and develop technical proficiency through performance of guitar music from various genres. Guitar Class 1 uses a performance-based approach with group guitar lessons in the music lab. This course is recommended for students planning a career in music, early childhood, or elementary education. Students must provide their own acoustic/classical guitar. Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 3 Lec. This course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning outcome: The Arts n - SUNYJefferson.edu 142
Applied Music Instruction 1 is private study of a primary instrument/voice. Students advance their musicianship through the study of music literature from the standard repertoire of Western art music. Lessons are individually designed to meet unique needs, allowing students to attain their highest potential. Regular recital seminars and a final jury examination will be performed for music faculty. Depending on instructor availability, instruction is available on the following instruments: bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, euphonium/baritone, flute, French horn, guitar (classical), harp, harpsichord, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, voice, viola, and violin. Students must provide their own instrument except for keyboard instruments or percussion. MUS 180 may be taken up to four semesters for credit; each semester must be in a different primary instrument/ voice. Prerequisite: Previous experience in the performance medium (primary instrument/voice) is required or permission of the instructor. At the discretion of the instructor, a proficiency exam may be administered to assess the level of student competency. 2 cr. 2 lab .5 field experience. This course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning outcome: The Arts
Music Theory 1 is an introduction to tonal harmony as used in music literature from a variety of genres and historical periods. The course covers the essential principles of melody, rhythm, harmony, and style analysis. Topics include such melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic aspects as key centers, scales, intervals, rhythmic durations, meters, chords, counterpoint, and 4-part writing. A composition-based approach is utilized with emphasis on aural comprehension and sightsinging. This course is for students with a background in music and is recommended for students with prior knowledge of music theory. Prerequisite: MUS 100 Fundamentals of Music or proficiency on Placement Exam. 3 cr. 2 Lec. 2 Studio. This course replaced MUS 101. This course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning outcome: The
“Piano Class 2 is a continuation of MUS 172 with group instruction in more advanced piano technique and repertoire designed for the intermediate pianist. Students advance musicianship skills and develop greater technical proficiency through performance of progressively more difficult piano music from various genres. Piano Class 2 uses a performance-based approach with group keyboard lessons in the music lab. This course is recommended for students planning a career in music, early childhood, or elementary education. Students must have access to an out-of-class keyboard for practice. This course fulfills the following SUNY General Education learning outcome:
Applied Music Instruction 2 is a continuation of MUS 180 with private study of the same primary instrument/voice. Students advance their musicianship through the study of progressively more difficult music literature from the standard repertoire of Western art music. Lessons are individually designed to meet unique needs, allowing students to attain their highest potential. Regular recital seminars and a final jury examination will be performed for music faculty. Depending on instructor availability, instruction is available on the following instruments: bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, euphonium/ baritone, flute, French horn, guitar (classical), harp, harpsichord, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, voice, viola, and violin. Students must provide their own instrument except for keyboard instruments or percussion. MUS 280 may be taken up to four semesters for credit; each semester must be in a different primary instrument/voice. Prerequisite: MUS 180- Applied Music Instruction 1. 2 cr. 2 lab .5 field experience. Effective August 2026. Visit the College’s website for the most current informati
