65 courses with the subject MUSIC, 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.
MUSIC 100History of Western Music to 18003
This course covers the history of Western classical music from the ancient Greeks to the 1800s. Social and economic influences on music will be examined through listening to musical works from each time period. The course will also examine music from the Dark Ages and Medieval period, the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods of music.
MUSIC 101History of Western Music 1800 to Present3
This course covers the history of Western classical music from 1800 to the present day. Social and economic influences on musical styles will be examined as students listen to works from specific periods. The course will also examine music from the 20th Century, including gospel, jazz and rock.
This course covers the history of electronic musical instruments and composition from its beginnings in the late 19th century to the present. Topics covered include the Telharmonium, the Theremin, the RCA Mark I synthesizer, Musique Concrete, MIDI and sampling, Progressive Rock, Techno, Interactive Music Systems, and multimedia. Through in-class performances, recordings, and videos, students become familiar with a wide range of music including the works of Xenakis, Stockhausen, Subotnick, Keith Emerson, Kraftwerk, the Crystal Method, and many others.
ENG 101-Ready: Successful completion of ENG 92 - Writing for College 2 or ENG 101 - Writing and Research or ESL 122 - Introduction to Academic Writing 2 or Course Placement
MUSIC 103History of Jazz3
A study of the evolution of jazz from its African, European, and American roots to its current position as a uniquely American art form. Major schools studied include early blues and ragtime, swing, be-bop, fusion, avant-garde, and the current scene. The course explores the impact of the African-American tradition on contemporary idioms such as rock, pop, and 20th century concert music, emphasizing form, structure, and its numerous contributions to U.S. and world culture.
ENG 101-ready (Successful completion of ENG 92 or 101 or ESL 122 or Course Placement)
MUSIC 110Basic Musicianship3
This introductory course covers rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic elements of music. Types of triads, intervals, keys, cadences, scales are also covered with the emphasis on their use in 18th and 19th centuries.
This course focuses on analysis and composition. Students will analyze selected music from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Analysis will indicate the function and quality of the chord in key. Students will also analyze secondary dominants and key modulations. Students will compose over a figured bass, and will use standard Common Practice rules and proper voice leading in the composition. Selected compositions will be performed in a concert.
This course covers techniques of sight-singing and dictation of diatonic melodies in simple and compound meters. Emphasis is on the identification and performance of simple intervals, scales, triads and rhythms.
This course covers techniques of sight-singing and dictation of diatonic melodies in simple and compound meters. Emphasis is on the identification and performance of simple intervals, scales, triads and rhythms. The class examines major musical works, analyzing the various musical elements.
Study of the guitar in solo and ensemble combinations. Materials of performance geared to abilities of students. Students must supply their own guitar.
Study of the guitar in solo and ensemble combinations. Materials of performance geared to abilities of students. Students must supply their own guitar.
Individual instruction in piano, voice, organ, violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, and percussion. Study includes technical skills and repertoire.
This course provides individual instruction in the performance techniques and literature of a selected string instrument. Emphasis is placed on the development of a sound technical foundation, familiarity with the performance approaches and the study of the instrument’s vast literature. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and repertoire through performance. An additional fee per semester is required.
This course provides individual instruction in the performance techniques and literature of the voice. Emphasis is placed on the development of a sound technical foundation, familiarity with the performance approaches and the study of the instrument’s vast literature. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and repertoire through performance.
See description for MUSIC 142A Applied Music - Voice 1 . This course is for students enrolled in their second consecutive semester of individual instruction in voice.
This course provides individual instruction in the performance techniques and literature of a selected wind instrument. Emphasis is placed on the development of a sound technical foundation, familiarity with the performance approaches and the study of the instrument’s vast literature. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and repertoire through performance. An additional fee per semester is required.
This course provides individual instruction in the performance techniques and literature of wind instruments. Emphasis is placed on the development of a sound technical foundation, familiarity with the performance approaches and the study of the instrument’s vast literature. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and repertoire through performance. An additional fee per semester is required.
This course provides individual instruction in the performance techniques and literature of wind instruments. Emphasis is placed on the development of a sound technical foundation, familiarity with the performance approaches and the study of the instrument’s vast literature. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and repertoire through performance. An additional fee per semester is required.
This course provides individual instruction in the performance techniques and literature of wind instruments. Emphasis is placed on the development of a sound technical foundation, familiarity with the performance approaches and the study of the instrument’s vast literature. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and repertoire through performance. An additional fee per semester is required.
This course provides individual instruction in the performance techniques and literature of the piano. Emphasis is placed on the development of a sound technical foundation, familiarity with the performance approaches and the study of the instrument’s vast literature. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and repertoire through performance.
This course provides individual instruction in the performance techniques and literature of percussion. Emphasis is placed on the development of a sound technical foundation, familiarity with the performance approaches and the study of the vast literature on percussive instruments. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and repertoire through performance.
Percussion 2 is for students enrolled in their second consecutive semester of individual instruction in percussion. This course provides individual instruction in the performance techniques and literature of percussion. Emphasis is placed on the development of a sound technical foundation, familiarity with the performance approaches and the study of the vast literature on percussive instruments. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and repertoire through performance. An additional fee per semester is required.
See description for MUSIC 145A Applied Music - Percussion 1 . This course is for students enrolled in their third consecutive semester of individual instruction in percussion. An additional fee per semester is required.
See description for MUSIC 144A Applied Music - Piano 1 . This course is for students enrolled in their fourth consecutive semester of individual instruction in percussion. An additional fee per semester is required.
This course provides individual instruction in the performance techniques and literature of the guitar. Emphasis is placed on the development of a sound technical foundation, familiarity with the performance approaches and the study of the instrument’s vast literature. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and repertoire through performance.
This course provides individual instruction in the performance techniques and literature of a selected brass instrument. Emphasis is placed on the development of a sound technical foundation, familiarity with the performance approaches and the study of the instrument’s vast literature. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and repertoire through performance. An additional fee per semester is required.
See description for MUSIC 147A Applied Music - Brass 1 . This course is for students enrolled in their second consecutive semester of individual instruction in Brass. An additional fee per semester is required.
This course provides individual instruction in the performance techniques and literature of wind instruments. Emphasis is placed on the development of a sound technical foundation, familiarity with the performance approaches and the study of the instrument’s vast literature. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and repertoire through performance. An additional fee per semester is required.
This course provides individual instruction in the performance techniques and literature of wind instruments. Emphasis is placed on the development of a sound technical foundation, familiarity with the performance approaches and the study of the instrument’s vast literature. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and repertoire through performance. An additional fee per semester is required.
This course provides individual instruction in compositional techniques, methods, and forms widely used throughout Western music. Emphasis is placed on the development of a sound technical foundation in harmonic and melodic systems, and form. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the techniques and forms studied throughout the semester by producing complete scores and/or performances.
This course provides individual instruction in compositional techniques, methods, and forms widely used throughout Western music. Emphasis is placed on the development of a sound technical foundation in harmonic and melodic systems, and form. Upon successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the techniques and forms studied throughout the semester by producing complete scores and/or performances.
Introduction to music literature of the Baroque and Classic periods with emphasis on listening, correlated with textbook material and supplementary reading.
This course covers basic audio concepts, including the physics of sound, an historical overview of sound reproduction, and an examination of analog and digital sound recording technology and equipment, including microphones, multi-track recording, mixing, effects, digital audio workstations, and computer software for sound design and editing. Students also complete hands-on projects using digital workstations.
Musical Instrument Digital Interface is the marriage of music and computer technology. Students learn concepts, basic theory and techniques and the application of MIDI technology to the production of music. Hands-on projects are completed using MIDI keyboard synthesizers and sequencer software.
This course is a continuation of Introduction to MIDI Tech 1, consisting of more advanced concepts in MIDI technology and its appreciation in music composition, recording, and arranging. Hands-on projects develop additional skills in MIDI sequencing, effects, tape-less recording, and synchronization, sound synthesis and synthesizer programming.
An introduction to the tools and processes used in composing music with electronic instruments. The special requirements for composing electronic music and MIDI based music for film, video, multimedia, and computer games are covered.
A hands-on course designed to establish working skills in various areas of audio production. Areas covered include basic audio theory, audio tape recorders (both analog and digital), microphones, consoles, mixing, audiotape editing, concert and studio recording.
This course will provide students with hands on experience as sound engineers in live performance settings. Students will learn all of the components of a sound system and sound enhancing equipment, including proper set up and maintenance of equipment. Students will gain experience in “tuning” a performance space, and running a soundboard during a live performance.
Study of the guitar in solo and ensemble combinations. Materials of performance geared to abilities of students. Students must supply their own guitar.
Study of the guitar in solo and ensemble combinations. Materials of performance geared to abilities of students. Students must supply their own guitar.
A hands-on course designed to establish working skills in various areas of audio production. Areas covered include basic audio theory, audio tape recorders (both analog and digital), microphones, consoles, mixing, audiotape editing, concert and studio recording. Recording Engineering 2 continues acquisition of the skills developed in
