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102 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 Appreciation3.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 111Fundamentals of Music3.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 112Introduction to Jazz3.0

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. Students seeking to take this course to meet the college transfer humanities requirement may also take MUS 110 (no MUS prerequisites).

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 121Music Theory I3.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 122Music Theory II3.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 123Music Composition1.0

This course provides a study of elementary forms and traditional approaches to the organization of melody, harmony, rhythm, etc. in musical composition. Emphasis is placed on using musical notation to create new musical works. Upon completion students should be able to use musical notation to create new musical works.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 125Aural Skills I1.0

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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 126Aural Skills II1.0

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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 131Chorus I1.0

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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 132Chorus II1.0

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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 133Band I1.0

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. Audition is required.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 134Band II1.0

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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 135Jazz Ensemble I1.0

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. This course provides the opportunity for development of jazz improvisational skills using chords related to 12-BAR blues and simple songs using 11-V-I progressions.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 136Jazz Ensemble II1.0

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. This course provides opportunities for learning to improvise over chord changes inherent in each jazz style studied.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 137Orchestra I1.0

This course provides an opportunity for those who play an orchestral instrument to gain experience playing in an ensemble. Emphasis is placed on orchestral techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of orchestral and string ensemble 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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 138Orchestra II1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 137. Emphasis is placed on orchestral techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of orchestral and string ensemble 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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 141Ensemble I1.0

This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble 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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 141BEnsemble I (baroque Music Consort I)1.0

This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. MUS 141B is Baroque Music Consort I; Audition required.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 141EEnsemble I (early Music Consort I)1.0

This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. MUS 141E is Early Music Consort I.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 141GEnsemble I (Guitar Ensemble I)1.0

This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. MUS 141G is Guitar Ensemble I.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 141PEnsemble I1.0

This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble 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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 141REnsemble I (Recorder Ensemble I)1.0

This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. MUS 141R is Recorder Ensemble I.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 142Ensemble II1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 141. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble 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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 142BEnsemble II (Baroque Ensemble)1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 141. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. This course is a continuation of MUS-141B; MUS-142B is Baroque Music Consort II.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 142EEnsemble II ( Early Music Consort II )1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 141. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course is a continuation of MUS-141B; MUS-142E is Early Music Consort II.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 142GEnsemble II ( Guitar Ensemble I)1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 141. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course is a continuation of MUS-141G; MUS-142G is Guitar Ensemble II.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 142PEnsemble II1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 141. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course is a continuation of MUS-141P; MUS-142P is Ensemble II.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 142REnsemble II ( Recorder Ensemble)1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 141. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course is a continuation of MUS-141R; MUS-142R is Recorder Ensemble II.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 151Class Music I1.0

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 the studied skills and repertoire through performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 151AClass Music I (study Abroad)1.0

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 the studied skills and repertoire through performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 151EClass Music I1.0

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 the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course prepares students for applied private study; Audition required.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 151GClass Music I ( Group Guitar)1.0

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 the studied skills and repertoire through performance. MUS-151G is Group Guitar in which focus is on reading guitar music in first position, playing chords in first position, and transportation to selected keys.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 151HClass Music I Harp1.0

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 the studied skills and repertoire through performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 151IClass Music I Instrumental Rep 11.0

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 the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. This course will focus on preparation and performance presentation.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 151JClass Music I (Jazz Vocal)1.0

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 the studied skills and repertoire through performance. MUS-151J is Jazz Vocal which will include singing solos as well as scat singing and modern 4-PART harmony.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 151KClass Music I ( Opera Workshop)1.0

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 the studied skills and repertoire through performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 151MClass Music I Chorus Prep1.0

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 the studied skills and repertoire through performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 151PClass Music I (Piano I)1.0

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 the studied skills and repertoire through performance. MUS151P is Beginning Piano in which students learn music reading skills required for simple two-hand piano compositions in the keys of C and G major.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 151SClass Music I1.0

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 the studied skills and repertoire through performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 151TClass Music I1.0

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 the studied skills and repertoire through performance. MUS151T is Theory Ear Training Transfer Prep & Review.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 151VClass Music I ( Group Voice)1.0

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 the studied skills and repertoire through performance. MUS151V is Group Vocal for beginning singers and will focus on correct posture, breathing, support for the resonation vowels, and proper dictation.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 151WClass Music I ( Dictation for Singers)1.0

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 the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course provided an opportunity to learn the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) needed to sign vocal music from western classical common practice vocal literature (English & Italian).

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 151XClass Music I Repertoire Class1.0

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 the studied skills and repertoire through performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 151ZClass Music I (jazz Improvisation)1.0

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 the studied skills and repertoire through performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 152Class Music II1.0

This course is a continuation 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 proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 152GClass Music II (group Guitar Ii)1.0

This course is a continuation 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 proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 152IClass Music II Instrumental Repertoire I1.0

This course is a continuation 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 proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. This course is a continuation of MUS-151I; MUS-152I is Instrumental Repertoire II.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 152PClass Music II ( Piano II )1.0

This course is a continuation 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 proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course is a continuation of MUS-151P; MUS-152P is Piano II.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 152SClass Music II1.0

This course is a continuation 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 proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course is a continuation of MUS-151S; MUS-152S is Class Music II.

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MUS
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1
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1
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Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
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MUS 152VClass Music II ( Voice II )1.0

This course is a continuation 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 proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course is a continuation of MUS-151V; MUS-152V is Voice II.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 152WClass Music II Intro to Vocal Diction II1.0

This course is a continuation 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 proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. This course provides an opportunity to learn the vocal music from western classical common practice vocal literature (French & German). This course is a continuation of MUS-151W; MUS-152W is Intro to Vocal Dictation II.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 152XClass Music II Piano Repertoire 21.0

This course is a continuation 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 proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. Piano Repertoire 2.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 161Applied Music I2.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 161RApplied Music I2.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 162Applied Music II2.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 162RApplied Music II2.0

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. This course is a continuation of MUS-161R; MUS-162R is Applied Music II.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 173Opera Production I3.0

This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of an opera. Topics include fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing operas of various musical periods with an emphasis on vocal technique. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position in a college opera production.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 174Opera Production II3.0

This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of an opera. Topics include fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing operas of various musical periods with an emphasis on musical/language production. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position in a college opera production.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 181Show Choir I4.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 210History of Rock Music3.0

This course is a survey of Rock music from the early 1950's to the present. Emphasis is placed on musical groups, soloists, and styles related to the evolution of this idiom and on related historical and social events. Upon completion, students should be able to identify specific styles and to explain the influence of selected performers within their respective eras.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 213Opera and Musical Theatre3.0

This course covers the origins and development of opera and musical theatre from the works of Claudio Monteverdi to the present. Emphasis is placed on how the structure and components of opera and musicals effect dramaturgy through listening examples and analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate analytical and listening skills in understanding both opera and the musical.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 214Electronic Music I2.0

This course provides an opportunity to study and explore various electronic instruments and devices. Emphasis is placed on fundamental MIDI applications and implementation, features and application of sequences, sound modules, digital keyboards, and Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency by creation of appropriate musical projects using the equipment and techniques covered.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 221Music Theory III3.0

This course provides a comprehensive study of chromatic harmony. Emphasis is placed on advanced voice leading tasks, part writing, and analysis of chord progressions, modulations, and large-scale forms. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, notate, and analyze an array of chromatic chords, recognize the function and movement of chromatic harmonies, identify modulatory procedures, analyze formal structures including, but not limited to, binary, ternary, sonata, and rondo.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 222Music Theory IV3.0

This course provides an advanced study of chromatic harmony, scale systems, and an introduction to twentieth-century music. Emphasis is placed on advanced part writing and analysis of chromatic harmony and basic twentieth-century compositional and analytical techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze complex chord progressions, advanced modulations, and elemental serial procedures; build an array of synthetic scales; and identify characteristics of twentieth-century topics including, but not limited to, atonality, serialism, minimalism, indeterminacy, and electronic music.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 225Aural Skills III1.0

This course provides advanced aural skills training in diatonicism and basic aural skills training in chromaticism. Emphasis is placed on the development of sight singing and ear training skills in complex rhythmic patterns, diatonic melodies and harmonies, and basic chromaticism. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize any solmization system while sight singing diatonic melodies with functional and non-functional chromaticism, fluently read music in multiple clefs in addition to treble and bass, identify modulations, perform complex rhythmic patterns in various meters, and dictate tonal melodies and harmonies including chromaticism.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 226Aural Skills IV1.0

This course provides advanced aural skills training in diatonicism and chromaticism. Emphasis is placed on the development of sight singing and ear training skills in chromatic melodies, chromatic harmonies, and complex rhythmic patterns. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize any solmization system while sight singing melodies containing significant chromaticism; fluently read music in multiple clefs, including treble, bass, alto, and tenor; perform and dictate rhythmic patterns in irregular and changing meters; and dictate diatonic and chromatic melodies and harmonic progressions.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 231Chorus III1.0

This course is a continuation of 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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 232Chorus IV1.0

This course is a continuation of 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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 233Band III1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 134. 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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 234Band IV1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 233. 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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 235Jazz Ensemble III1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 136. 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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 236Jazz Ensemble IV1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 235. 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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 237Orchestra III1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 138. Emphasis is placed on orchestral techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of orchestral and string ensemble 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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 238Orchestra IV1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 237. Emphasis is placed on orchestral techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of orchestral and string ensemble 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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 241Ensemble III1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 142. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble 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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 241BEnsemble III1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 142. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course is a continuation of MUS-142B; MUS-241B is Baroque Ensemble III.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 241EEnsemble III1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 142. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course is a continuation of MUS-142E; MUS-241E is Early Music Consort iii.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 241PEnsemble III1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 142. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course is a continuation of MUS-142P; MUS-241P is Ensemble III.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 242Ensemble IV1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 241. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of styles of ensemble 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
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 242BEnsemble IV1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 241. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of styles of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course is a continuation of MUS-241B; MUS-242B is Baroque Ensemble IV.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 242EEnsemble IV1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 241. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of styles of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course is a continuation of MUS-241E; MUS-242E is Early Music Consort IV.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 242PEnsemble IV ( Piano Ensemble IV )1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 241. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of styles of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course is a continuation of MUS-241P; MUS-242P is Piano Ensemble IV.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 251Class Music III1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 152. 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)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 251IClass Music III (rep Iii)1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 152. 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. This course is a continuation of MUS-152I; MUS-251I is Instrumental Repertoire III.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 251PClass Music III ( Piano III )1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 152. 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. This course is a continuation of MUS-152P; MUS-251P is Piano III.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 251SClass Music III1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 152. 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. This course is a continuation of MUS-152S; MUS-251S is Vocal Repertoire for Singers III.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 251XClass Music III (piano Rep 3)1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 152. 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. This course is a continuation of MUS-152X; MUS-251X is Piano and Stringed Repertoire III.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 252Class Music IV1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 251. 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)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 252IClass Music IV (instr. Rep 4)1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 251. 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. This course is a continuation of MUS-251I; MUS-252I is Instrumental Repertoire IV.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 252PClass Music IV ( Piano IV )1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 251. 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. This course is a continuation of MUS-251P; MUS-252P is Piano IV.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 252SClass Music IV1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 251. 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. This course is a continuation of MUS-251S; MUS-252S is Vocal Repertoire for Singers IV.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 252XClass Music IV1.0

This course is a continuation of MUS 251. 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. This course is a continuation of MUS-251X; MUS-252X is Piano and Stringed Repertoire IV.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
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MUS 253Big Band1.0

This course includes the Big Band instrumentation of five saxes, four trumpets, four trombones, and four-piece rhythm section (bass, piano, drums, and guitar). Emphasis is placed on learning the repertoire specifically written for Big Band instrumentation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in performance of Big Band music.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 261Applied Music III2.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
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MUS 261RApplied Music III2.0

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. This course is a continuation of MUS-162R.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 262Applied Music IV2.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
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MUS 262RApplied Music IV2.0

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. This course is a continuation of MUS-261R.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
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MUS 265Piano Pedagogy1.0

This course introduces the basic methods and materials of piano instruction. Emphasis is placed on basic teaching techniques and piano literature appropriate for various skill levels. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and utilize appropriate teaching methods and materials for various levels of piano instruction.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
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MUS 271Music History I3.0

This course is the first of a two-semester, in-depth study of music history. Emphasis is placed on the history and literature of music from Antiquity through the Baroque Period. Upon completion, students should be able to trace important musical developments and demonstrate an understanding of the composers' styles.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 272Music History II3.0

This course is the second of a two-semester, in-depth study of music history. Emphasis is placed on the history and literature of music from the Classical Period to the present. Upon completion, students should be able to trace important musical developments and demonstrate an understanding of the composers' styles.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
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MUS 273Opera Production III3.0

This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of an opera. Topics include fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing operas of various musical periods with an emphasis on stagecraft. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position in a college opera production.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
MUS 274Opera Production IV3.0

This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of an opera. Topics include fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing operas of various musical periods with an emphasis on rehearsal and performance techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position in a college opera production.

Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu

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