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MUS

23 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 110Music Appreciation3

This course is a basic survey of the music of the Western world. Emphasis is placed on the elements of music, terminology, composers, form, and style within a historical perspective. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of the art of music.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
MUS 111Fundamentals of Music3

This course is an introductory course for students with little or no music background. Emphasis is placed on music notation, rhythmic patterns, scales, key signatures, intervals, and chords. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the rudiments of music.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
MUS 112Introduction to Jazz3

This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major artists. Emphasis is placed on the development of discriminating listening habits, as well as the investigation of the styles and structural forms of the jazz idiom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in listening and understanding this form of American music.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
MUS 121Music Theory I3

This course provides an introduction to the musical elements of melody, rhythm, and harmony. Emphasis is placed upon the interaction of these elements through fundamental analysis and an introduction to part writing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of melodic voice leading, rhythmic functions within simple and compound meters, and simple harmonic progressions.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Corequisite
ACC
MUS 122Music Theory II3

This course provides a comprehensive study of diatonic harmony. Emphasis is placed on voice leading tasks, part writing, and analysis using various labeling systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate harmonic principles through four-voice part writing, recognize and label non-harmonic tones, analyze chords using Roman numerals, figured bass, and lead sheet symbols, and classify small-scale phrase structure and cadence types.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
Corequisite
ACC
MUS 125Aural Skills I1

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals in aural skills. Emphasis is placed on the study of basic melodies, harmonies, and rhythms through sight singing and ear training. Upon completion, students should be able to identify diatonic intervals, scales, and chords and perform and dictate simple melodies and rhythmic patterns.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Corequisite
Local
MUS 126Aural Skills II1

This course provides a foundation in aural skills. Emphasis is placed on the development of sight singing and ear training skills in diatonic melody, diatonic harmonic progression, and rhythmic patterns. Upon completion, students should be able to fluently read music in treble and bass clefs; utilize any solmization system while sight singing simple diatonic melodies; identify elementary diatonic chord progressions; perform rhythms in simple and compound meters; and dictate diatonic melodic, diatonic harmonic, and advanced rhythmic patterns.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
Corequisite
ACC
MUS 131Chorus I1

This course provides an opportunity to gain experience singing in a chorus. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
MUS 132Chorus II1

This course provides a continuation of studies begun in MUS 131 . Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
MUS 133Band I1

This course provides an opportunity for those who play a band instrument to gain experience playing in an ensemble. Emphasis is placed on band techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of band literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
MUS 134Band II1

This course is a continuation of MUS 133 . Emphasis is placed on band techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of band literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
MUS 135Jazz Ensemble I1

This course provides an opportunity for those who play an appropriate instrument to gain experience playing in a jazz ensemble. Emphasis is placed on jazz ensemble techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles of jazz literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
MUS 136Jazz Ensemble II1

This course is a continuation of MUS 135 . Emphasis is placed on jazz ensemble techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of jazz literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
MUS 151Class Music I1

This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in studied skills and repertoire through performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
MUS 152Class Music II1

This course is a continuing of MUS 151 . Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate profeiciency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
MUS 161Applied Music I2

This course provides individual instruction in the skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
MUS 162Applied Music II2

This course is a continuation of MUS 161 . Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
MUS 181Show Choir I4

This course provides students the initial training in basic competencies of dance/voice-based performances and to the nuances of preparation for such pop/jazz/theatre performances. Emphasis is placed on the introduction to, and subsequent development of, basic performance skills necessary for choreographed performance. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the foundation competencies necessary to perform the assigned literature in various venues and under various professional conditions.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
MUS 182Show Choir II4

This course provides intermediate training in dance/voice-based performances and in the nuances of preparation for such pop/jazz/theatre performances. Emphasis is placed on continued development of skills necessary for professional group choral preparation and performance, as well as effective social interaction with a performance troupe. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the intermediate competencies necessary to perform the assigned literature in various venues and under various professional conditions.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
MUS 231Chorus III1

This course is a continuation of studies begun in MUS 132 . Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
MUS 232Chorus IV1

This course provides a continuation of studies begun in MUS 231 . Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
MUS 261Applied Music III2

This course is a continuation of MUS 162 . Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
MUS 262Applied Music IV2

This course is a continuation of MUS 261 . Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State

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