33 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.
Introductory course which develops ability to listen to and understand music. Recorded and visual materials utilized in studying specific styles, forms and idioms of primarily Western music from Baroque to early 20th century. Required listening and required concerts. Note: Fulfills SUNY-GE Humanities and SUNY- GE The Arts. No prerequisite. Offered on: A-E-G / 3 cr. hrs.
Provides a broader experience in listening, analyzing and describing specific nomenclature of rock music. Covers aesthetic, political and social impact of rock music from its origins in 'Rhythm and Blues' to the rise of Elvis Presley and rockabilly, Chuck Berry and teenage rock, Bob Dylan and protest rock, British rock, psychedelic rock, art rock, soul and country rock. Note: Fulfills SUNY-GE The Arts. No prerequisite. Offered on: A-E-G / 3 cr. hrs.
Surveys evolution of jazz from its African and West Indian origins to major contemporary styles. Emphasis on harmonic, melodic and rhythmic development; techniques of improvisation and style analysis of major performers. Note: Fulfills SUNY-GE The Arts. No prerequisite. Offered on: A-E-G / 3 cr. hrs.
Enhances basic skills in entry-level guitar students. Emphasis on melodic and chordal sight-reading, rhythms, position playing, modes and music theory as applied to guitar. Prerequisite for participation in Guitar Ensemble (MUS131). No prerequisite. Offered on: A-E-G / 3 cr. hrs.
The course facilitates students' transition to and success in Suffolk County Community College's music program. Topics include academic advisement, time management, study skills, library research, and campus resources. In addition, the course will cover topics relevant to the major, such as music careers, transfer to four-year music schools, and performance. Students are expected to enroll in this class in their first semester in the music program. Note: Fulfills College Seminar requirement for students in Music A.S. degree. No prerequisite. Offered on: A / 1 cr. hr.
For students with little or no previous theoretical music training. Provides understanding of basic music reading, notation, scales, keys, rhythm, meter, and chords. Recommended for non-music major who would like to learn rudiments of music theory. Cannot be taken by music majors as a music elective. Note: Fulfills SUNY-GE The Arts. No prerequisite. Offered on: A-G / 3 cr. hrs. l arts and sciences elective in any program: MUS121, MUS122, MUS123, MUS124, MUS211.
For music majors. Students taking this course must be matriculated into the A.S. Music degree at Suffolk County Community College. Course provides the fundamental building blocks necessary to study music at the collegiate level. Topics covered include: music notation (pitch, harmony, rhythm, intervals, chords), and aural skills (melodic, harmonic, rhythmic dictation, solfeggio), and keyboard skills (melodies in both hands, chording, performance skills). A grade of C or better must be achieved by any music major wishing to be placed into
prerequisite. Offered on: A / 3 cr. hrs.
Introduction to basic skills of ear-training and sight-singing necessary for competent musicianship. Students learn to sing at sight and transcribe by ear all intervals, simple rhythms, and modal and diatonic melodies in simple and compound meters and in any mode or key. Sight-singing component conducted using the moveable "DO" system of Solfege. Parallels theoretical concepts covered in MUS122: Music Theory I. Note: Fulfills SUNY-GE The Arts. (1 hr. lecture, 2 hrs. laboratory) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MUS121: Basic Musicianship or successful completion of the Music Theory Placement Test.
Class instruction in fundamentals of piano playing, designed to enable those who have no piano background to play simple compositions and scales. Pianos available for additional practice. (1 hr. lecture, 2 hrs. laboratory) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MUS121: Basic Musicianship or successful completion of the Music Theory Placement Test. Corequisites: MUS122 and MUS123. Offered on: A / 2 cr. hrs.
Private instruction on the student's primary choice of a single instrument or voice. Instruments include standard woodwinds, brass, percussion, piano and guitar. Students develop technical skills while preparing solo repertoire for a jury examination. One 45-minute lesson plus five hours of practice weekly and three required recitations. Applied Music fee. Prerequisite: Successful completion of a performance audition on the student's primary choice of instrument or voice. Offered on: A / 1 cr. hr.
laboratory) Prerequisite: C or better in MUS122, MUS123, MUS124. Corequisite: MUS126 and MUS128. Offered on: A / 2 cr. hrs.
Continuation of ear training and sight-singing skills developed in MUS123: Aural Skills I. Students proceed with more diverse and challenging exercises in rhythm and meter, melody and harmony. Parallels theoretical concepts covered in
Continuation of MUS124 which concentrates on performance of easy, well-known selections and piano techniques. Pianos available for additional practice. (offered spring and summer only) (1 hr. lecture, 2 hrs. laboratory) Prerequisite: C or better in MUS122, MUS123 and MUS124. Corequisites: MUS126 and MUS127. Offered on: A / 2 cr. hrs.
Continued private instruction on the student's instrument of study or voice. Students develop technical skills while preparing solo repertoire for a jury examination. One 45-minute lesson plus five hours of practice weekly and three required recitations. Applied Music fee. (offered spring and summer only)
Open to all music-reading guitarists. Classical, jazz, rock, country and folk music are played. Technical guitar skills and musical skills are improved through ensemble participation. Dress rehearsals and performances are part of the class and attendance is mandatory. Notes: (1) May be taken for credit for more than two semesters. (2) Fulfills SUNY-GE The Arts. (3 hrs. laboratory) Prerequisite: Audition. Offered on: A / 1 cr. hr.
Open to student and community instrumentalists who wish to perform masterworks from the orchestral repertoire from Baroque through 20th Century. Emphasis on developing technical and musical skills in ensemble and solo playing. Dress rehearsals and performances are part of the class and attendance is mandatory. Notes: (1) Since some musical works require specific instrumentation, certain instruments may not be needed in a particular term. (2) May be taken for credit for more than two semesters. (3) Fulfills SUNY-GE The Arts. (3 hrs. laboratory) Prerequisite: Informal individual audition for seating purposes only. May be taken without credit (audit basis) with permission of the Chair/Academic Dean. Offered on: A / 1 cr. hr.
Open to all woodwind, brass, and percussion instrumentalists with an interest in standard wind band literature. Dress rehearsals and performances are part of the class and attendance is mandatory. Informal audition for part placement. Notes: (1) May be taken without credit (audit basis) with permission of the Chair/Academic Dean. (2) May be taken for credit for more than two semesters. (3) Fulfills SUNY-GE The Arts. (3 hrs. laboratory) Prerequisite: Must be able to read music. Offered on: A / 1 cr. hr.
Open to the following instrumentalists: saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass guitar, vibes and drum set, with an interest in the jazz idiom. Dress rehearsals and performances are part of the class and attendance is mandatory. Informal audition for part placement Notes: (1) May be taken without credit (audit basis) with permission of the Chair/Academic Dean. (2) May be taken for credit for more than two semesters. (3) Fulfills SUNY-GE The Arts. (3 hrs. laboratory)
Provides participants with opportunity to study and perform standard choral literature for mixed voices. Open to all students. Dress rehearsals and performances are part of the class and attendance is mandatory. May be taken for credit for more than two semesters. Note: Fulfills SUNY-GE The Arts. (3 hrs. laboratory) Prerequisite: Ability to match pitch. Offered on: A-G / 1 cr. hr.
Structured study and performance of music with emphasis upon ensemble and analysis of stylistic practices. Some reading ability preferred. This ensemble is for experienced vocal musicians. Dress rehearsals and performances are part of the class and attendance is mandatory. Note: May be taken for more than two semesters. Note: Fulfills SUNY-GE The Arts. (3 hrs. laboratory) Prerequisite: Audition. Corequisite: MUS135. Offered on: A / 1 cr. hr.
Focuses on study, rehearsal and performance of music composed during 20th and 21st centuries (inclusive of all styles-classical, rock, jazz, Broadway, etc.), with emphasis on works composed during last half of the century. In addition to the standard repertoire, new works are often premiered by the ensemble. During preparation of these new compositions, ensemble works closely with composer in discussing compositional processes utilized. Enables students to gain knowledge and understanding of 20th and 21st century repertoire, compositional procedures, theoretical practices, historical movements and performance techniques. All instruments and voices are welcome. Dress rehearsals and performances are part of the class and attendance is mandatory. Note: May be taken for credit for more than two semesters. Fulfills SUNY-GE The Arts. (3 hrs. laboratory) Prerequisite: C or better in MUS122 or permission of instructor. Offered on: A / 1 cr. hr.
laboratory) Prerequisite: C or better in MUS126, MUS127, and MUS128.
Continued private instruction on the student's instrument of study or voice. Students develop technical skills while preparing solo repertoire for a jury examination. One 45-minute lesson plus five hours of practice weekly and three required recitations. Applied Music fee. (offered fall semester only) Prerequisite MUS129 with a C or better. Offered on: A / 1 cr. hr.
Continuation of ear training and sight-singing skills developed in MUS204: Aural Skills III, including complex rhythms, advanced chromatic melodies, ninth, eleventh and thirteenth chords, and non-triadic tonal harmonies. Aural skills : sequence concludes with sight-singing and dictation of atonal and bi-tonal melodies. Parallels theoretical concepts covered in MUS208: Music Theory IV. (offered spring semester only) (1 hr. lecture, 2 hrs. laboratory) Prerequisite: C or better in MUS203 and MUS204. Corequisite: MUS208. Offered on: A / 2 cr. hrs.
Continued private instruction on the student's instrument of study or voice. Students develop technical skills while preparing solo repertoire for a public recital. One 45-minute lesson plus five hours of practice weekly and three required recitations. Applied Music fee. (offered spring semester only)
Special and current topics in music may be available. See "Class Schedule Search" for a complete listing each term. Offered on: A-E-G / 3-4 cr. hrs.
Source: Suffolk County Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
