137 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 100Introduction and Appreciation of Music3
(LEC 48-54) This course helps students develop a deeper enjoyment of music by cultivating an understanding of the basic elements of music and their combination into various forms, styles, and genres. The focus is on developing listening skills and gaining an appreciation for music from multiple historical periods through a survey of Western art music, tr Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: MUS 100 Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3A AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
Offered: Every fall semester This course presents the fundamental structures of western music and keyboard harmony. Students will learn note names in both treble and bass clefs and on a keyboard, how to construct major and minor scales, key signatures, and the circle of fifths, how to identify all intervals within the octave, how to build the four primary triads, and learn the basic meters and the basics of rhythm. The course is the first of a two- semester course, the first of which is taken fall semester by music students who do not pass the music theory placement examination.
Offered: Every spring semester This course is a continuation of MUS 1001. Students will continue to learn note names in both treble and bass clefs and on a keyboard, how to construct major and minor scales, key signatures, and the circle of fifths, how to identify all intervals within the octave, how to build the four primary triads, and learn basic meters and perform basic rhythms. This course is offered each spring semester and is taken by music students who have completed MUS 1001, Music Fundamentals I, or who have received permission to take the course from the instructor.
MUS 1001 with a grade of C- or better, or permission of the instructor
MUS 1005American Popular Music (4) (H)
General Education: Artistic/Literary course, Humanities course Offered: Every spring semester This course explores the development of American popular music from the late nineteenth century to the present, examining genres such as blues, jazz, country, rock, hip hop, and contemporary popular styles within their social, cultural, and historical contexts. Through guided listening, readings, and discussion, students analyze how popular music reflects and shapes issues of race, class, gender, technology, and identity in the United States. Greensboro College Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027 355
MUS 100HHonors Introduction and Appreciation of Music3
(LEC 48-54) This course helps students develop a deeper enjoyment of music by cultivating an understanding of the basic elements of music and their combination into various forms, styles, and genres. The focus is on developing listening skills and gaining an appreciation for music from multiple historical periods through a survey of Western art music, tr Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: MUS 100 Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3A AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
(LEC 48-54) This course introduces the primary elements of music and develops beginning-level skills in handwritten musical notation and aural skills. Students will be introduced to the arrangement of the keyboard and musical staff, the basic properties of sound, intervals, diatonic scales, and diatonic chords. Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: MUS 110 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
Offered: Every fall semester This course covers the fundamentals of music, including elements of pitch and rhythm, introduction to triads and seventh chords, diatonic chords in major and minor keys, construction and function of scales and intervals, principles of voice leading, harmonic progression, triads in first inversion, and musical form. ed Students must either pass the music theory placement examination or have passed MUS 1001 and MUS 1002 at Greensboro College with a C- or above.
MUS 1001 with a grade of C- or better and MUS 1002 with a grade of C- or better
MUS 1020Music Theory II2
Offered: Every spring semester This course covers triads in second inversion, use of non-harmonic tones, triads and dominant seventh chords in root position and inversions, modulation, correlated analysis, secondary dominants, basic principles of musical form, and part writing.
(LEC 48-54) This course introduces and develops the basic concepts of music theory including rhythm and meter, basic properties of sound, intervals, diatonic scales and triads, diatonic chords, basic cadential formulas and phrase structures, the dominant seventh chord, figured bass symbols, and non-harmonic tones. Students develop fluency with the langua Recommended Preparation: MUS-101 and concurrent enrollment in MUS-175 and concurrent enrollment in one of the following performing ensemble courses: MUS-201 , MUS-203 , MUS-205 , MUS-210 , or MUS-212 and concurrent enrollment in one of the following piano courses: MUS-111 or MUS-112 . Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: MUS 120 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
(LEC 48-54) This course builds upon the material learned in Music Theory I. The course will focus on an introduction to two-part counterpoint, four-part chorale voice leading, diatonic harmony, and an introduction to secondary harmonies and modulation. Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in MUS-176 and concurrent enrollment in one of the following piano courses: MUS-111 or MUS-112 and concurrent enrollment in one of the following performance ensemble courses: MUS-201 , MUS-203 , MUS-205 , MUS-210 , or MUS-212 . Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: MUS 130
Offered: Periodically based on student need This course is a practicum in which students learn the essential chord/scale materials of contemporary music (ninth chords, modes, and phrases) through in-class drills and application of those materials to appropriate typical harmonic progressions.
(LEC 48-54) This course examines the history of rock music, with an emphasis on its role in reflecting and shaping history and culture in the United States from the 1950s to today. Beginning music listening and appreciation skills and vocabulary are taught using historically important recordings in rock and other related popular music genres. Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3A AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
MUS 107Introduction and Appreciation of American Music3
(LEC 48-54) This course is a survey of American musical styles including jazz, popular, and art music from colonial days to the present. The purpose of the course is to develop knowledge of music history, an understanding of elements of music, and an aesthetic appreciation of various styles. Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3A AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
MUS 107HHonors Introduction and Appreciation of American Music3
(LEC 48-54) This course is a survey of American musical styles including jazz, popular, and art music from colonial days to the present. The purpose of the course is to develop knowledge of music history, an understanding of elements of music, and an aesthetic appreciation of various styles. Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3A AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
(LEC 48-54) This course introduces students to the sound, history, and cultural contexts of jazz and blues music. Beginning music listening and appreciation skills and vocabulary are taught alongside a history of the genres, from their ancestor musics in Africa and the 19th century American South to modern 21st century jazz and blues artists. Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3A AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
(LEC 48-54) This course introduces students to the sound, history, and cultural contexts of jazz and blues music. Beginning music listening and appreciation skills and vocabulary are taught alongside a history of the genres, from their ancestor musics in Africa and the 19th century American South to modern 21st century jazz and blues artists. Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3A AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
(LEC 48-54) This course introduces students to the indigenous music of cultures around the world. In addition to developing familiarity with basic musical concepts, this course is designed to assist students in developing an appreciation and respect for the cultures and music of Africa, China, Japan, Central Asia, India, Indonesia, Latin America, the Mid Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3A AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
General Education: Artistic/Literary course, Humanities course Offered: Every semester This course teaches an understanding of music by first studying sound and its characteristics, especially those optimized by musicians and composers. After that aspects of western music are explored, specifically Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century periods.
(LAB 48-54) This course offers individual piano instruction to students who have little or no previous musical training. Students will develop basic piano technique, perform easy piano music, and learn basic concepts of music theory, including how to read musical notation. Other Enrollment Criteria: Access to 88-key digital or acoustic piano (available on campus) Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: MUS 170 Course Related Content Group: Keyboard Skills
(LAB 48-54) This course builds on existing beginning piano technique. Students continue to develop piano proficiency, perform piano music at an intermediate level, and expand their knowledge of music theory. Other Enrollment Criteria: Access to 88-key digital or acoustic piano (available on campus) Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: MUS-171 Course Related Content Group: Keyboard Skills
(ACT 48-54) This course is one part of a two-semester package of Beginning Voice Classes. The two may be taken in any order. This section focuses on posture, breathing, tone production, and resonance. Students learn about the physiology of healthy singing through both group and solo performance. Transfers to both UC/CSU Course Related Content Group: Group Lessons
Offered: Every fall semester This course is designed for music majors and minors whose primary instrument is not piano. It will introduce students to the art of keyboard playing which includes proper posture, fingerings, technique, the process of reading written notes on a staff while playing them on a keyboard. Independent hand strength and two-hand coordination. The course builds upon these initial skills by incorporating sight reading, clapping simple rhythmic patterns, playing folk tunes with block accompaniment, construction of major scales, recognition and explanation of time and major key signatures, and simple I-V-I progressions in major keys, including improvisation of the I-IV-I progression in all twelve keys and improvisation of simple melodies using this progression. Meets one hour weekly. All music majors must complete Piano Proficiency requirements by the end of the junior year. Students who do not finish are required to petition the music faculty to continue Piano Proficiency during the senior year. Those without extenuating circumstances are required to finish
Music major, Music Education major, or Music minor
MUS 116Beginning Voice Class - Diction and Expression1.5
(ACT 48-54) This course is one part of a two-semester package of Beginning Voice Classes. The two may be taken in any order. This section focuses on diction, style, and expression. Students learn about the physiology of healthy singing through both group and solo performance. Transfers to both UC/CSU Course Related Content Group: Group Lessons
Offered: Every spring semester This course includes sight reading melodies and more complicated rhythmic patterns, folk tunes with broken chord accompaniments, minor key signatures, construction of major and minor triads, simple I-IV- V-I major and minor progressions both block and arpeggiated, improvisation of the I-IV-I-V7-I in all keys and improvisation of simple melodies using this progression. Meets one hour weekly. See course description for MUS 1150 for additional requirements.
Music major, Music Education major, or Music minor; MUS 1150
MUS 118Applied Music: Instrumental0.5
(LAB 24-27) This course provides individualized study on an instrument, developing appropriate techniques and repertoire through private instruction. Solo performance skills will be progressively developed, and students will be evaluated through a juried performance. Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in an instrumental performance ensemble ( MUS-201 , MUS-203 , MUS-210 , MUS-212 ), an appropriate music theory course ( MUS-103 , MUS-104 , MUS-253 , MUS-254 ), an appropriate musicianship course ( MUS-175 , MUS-176 , MUS-277 , MUS-278 ), and a piano course ( MUS-111 or MUS-112 ). Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: MUS 160 Times may be taken for credit: 4
Demonstrate proficiency on a musical instrument by audition and/or interview. Audition requirement may be satisfied by audition for enrollment in MUS-201 , MUS-203 , MUS-210 , or MUS-212 .
Offered: Every spring semester This course is a study of pronunciation and diction problems related to singing in French and German. Special attention is given to the vocabulary prevalent in French and German vocal repertoire as well as the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Ensembles, MUS 1601 – 1699
(LAB 48-54) This course offers individualized guitar instruction within a group setting to students who have little or no previous training. A variety of musical styles are used to develop basic guitar technique and learn basic concepts of music, including music notation. Other Enrollment Criteria: The student must provide and maintain a classical or acoustic guitar for their own use for the duration of this course. Transfers to CSU only Course Related Content Group: Group Lessons
(LAB 48-54) This course builds on beginning guitar technique. Students develop skills to the intermediate level and learn music from a variety of genres that reinforces various techniques and left hand positions. Other Enrollment Criteria: The student must provide and maintain a classical or acoustic guitar for their own use for the duration of this course. Transfers to both UC/CSU Course Related Content Group: Group Lessons
(LEC 48-54) This course is a comprehensive survey of business practices in the music industry. Students will learn real-world applications of entrepreneurial, legal, business, and artistic considerations, including bringing music to market, current recording industry trends, and contract negotiation. Topics include music publishing, copyright, licensing, Transfers to CSU only
(LAB 24-27) This course provides individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the voice through private instruction. Solo performance skills will be progressively developed, and students will be evaluated through a juried performance. Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in a vocal performance ensemble ( MUS-205 ), an appropriate music theory course ( MUS-103 , MUS-104 , MUS-253 , MUS-254 ), an appropriate musicianship course ( MUS-175 , MUS-176 , MUS-277 , MUS-278 ), and a piano course ( MUS-111 or MUS-112 ). Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: MUS 160 Times may be taken for credit: 4
Offered: Every semester (as indicated in description) This course fulfills the large ensemble requirement for Music and Music Education majors and is open to all students with instructor approval. The ensemble functions as an athletic band, supporting home football and select basketball games, and presents wind ensemble concerts. This course may be repeated for credit.
Offered: Every semester This ensemble requires a high level of performing ability by its members. Renaissance, Baroque and 20th century brass works are studied and performed in concert. The Brass Ensemble travels throughout North Carolina to perform at churches and high schools. The Ensemble also participates in recitals, convocations, concerts, music conferences, and other campus events. May be repeated for credit. Participation is open to all students at the discretion of the instructor.
Offered: Every semester This workshop provides the students with the opportunity to study operatic works, arias, ensembles, and full rolls within the works being performed. Performances are presented for the College and the community as well as for the public schools. May be repeated for credit. Participation is open to all students at the discretion of the instructor.
Offered: Every semester This ensemble includes the study and performance of choral literature appropriate for a choral chamber ensemble. Members are required to purchase a performing outfit. May be repeated for credit. Participation is open to all students at the discretion of the instructor.
Offered: Periodically based on student need This ensemble meets the ensemble requirement for music and music education majors. May be repeated for credit. Participation is open to all students at the discretion of the instructor.
Offered: Every semester This ensemble performs works from the symphonic repertoire of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. A major concert is presented each semester as well as holiday concerts. May be repeated for credit. Participation is open to all students at the discretion of the instructor.
Offered: Periodically based on student need This ensemble concentrates on handbell literature from the traditional sacred setting. May be repeated for credit. Participation is open to all students at the discretion of the instructor. Students may participate in local selected church handbell choirs for credit at the discretion and supervision of music faculty.
Offered: Periodically based on student need The woodwind Ensemble may be comprised of trios, quartets, or quintets for various woodwind groupings. May be repeated for credit. Participation is open to all students at the discretion of the instructor.
Offered: Every semester based on student need This ensemble performs exciting percussion literature and transcriptions and is especially useful for all instrumental music education majors. May be repeated for credit. Participation is open to all students at the discretion of the instructor.
Offered: Periodically based on student need This ensemble meets the ensemble requirement for music and music education majors. May be repeated for credit. Participation is open to all students at the discretion of the instructor.
Offered: Every semester based on student need The Brass Quintet performs literature of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and contemporary periods. Brass players benefit from performing in a brass quintet which requires each player to play an individual part, balancing his part (timbre, intonation, style, tempo, etc.) with the other four parts. Students become acquainted with the brass quintet literature, both traditional and contemporary, which benefits the future brass performer/music educators. The brass quintet performs for campus events and for the community at large. This course may be repeated for credit. Participation is open to all students at the discretion of the instructor.
Offered: Every semester This course fulfills the large ensemble requirement for Music and Music Education majors and is open to all students, regardless of major, at the discretion of the instructor. The Jazz Ensemble performs a wide range of contemporary and traditional jazz repertoire, with an emphasis on ensemble performance and individual improvisation in the jazz style. The group presents two formal concerts each semester and may also perform additional concerts both on and off campus. This course may be repeated for credit. Greensboro College Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027 357
Offered: Periodically based on student need This performing ensemble combines excellent performance of vocal jazz and Broadway show music with elements of drama and dance. Students are selected through a vocal and dance audition. Members are required to purchase a performing outfit. May be repeated for credit. Participation is open to all students at the discretion of the instructor.
Offered: Periodically based on student need In this ensemble students will study, through lectures, readings, and listening, some of the “new,” “modern,” and experimental music composition techniques of the last 100 years, including, but not limited to aleatory composition, various modes of structured improvisation, extended instrumental techniques, and new methods of musical notation. Students will also be required to compose a piece for the ensemble that uses one or more of these techniques. They will communicate, through notation and through leading the group, their ideas for this composition. The group will rehearse these new compositions and present them in an Greensboro College Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2024-2025 373 end-of-the-semester public performance. May be repeated for credit. Participation is open to all students at the discretion of the instructor.
in the Applied Music section of this Catalog - minimum of 2 credits EDU 4000 (3) MUS 1603 (1) or MUS 1604 (1) or MUS 1614 (1) or MUS 2360 (1) or private lessons in voice (1-2) listed in the Applied Music section of this Catalog - minimum of 1 credit EDU 4935 (2) (if employed as MUS 1601 (1) or MUS 1615 (1) or MUS 1618 0 (4) a lead teacher) (1) or MUS 2370 (1) or MUS 2380 (1) or MUS 2390 (1) or MUS 2400 (1) or MUS 3040 (3) or private lessons (1-2) listed in the Applied Music section of this Catalog - minimum 2 credits
Offered: Periodically based on student need This is a student-created/faculty-directed ensemble, focused on creative music imagined by the students and employing skills acquired in theory and improvisation courses. The ensemble may draw upon non-Western sources; transcription skills may be required. May be repeated for credit.
(LAB 48-54) This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory I through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. The course includes dictation of simple diatonic melodies, chords, basic rhythms, and singing of diatonic melodies. Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in MUS-103 and concurrent enrollment in one of the following piano classes: MUS-111 or MUS-112 . Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: MUS 125
(LAB 48-54) This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory II through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. The course builds on the material of Musicianship I with more challenging melodies, rhythms, and dictation of chord progressions. Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in MUS-104 and concurrent enrollment in one of the following piano classes: MUS-111 or MUS-112 . Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: MUS 135
Offered: Every fall semester Popular Music Theory introduces students to the harmonic, melodic, rhythmic, and formal practices that shape popular music from the early twentieth century to the present. Through analysis of recordings and scores drawn from rock, pop, hip hop, R and B, and related styles, students develop a working vocabulary for understanding how popular music is constructed and how it communicates meaning.
(LBE 48-54) This course is a conducted instrumental ensemble focused on the study, rehearsal and public performance of symphonic orchestral literature encompassing a variety of styles from various musical periods. Different repertoire will be chosen each semester as appropriate to the ensemble. Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: MUS 180 Course Related Content Group: Ensembles: Instrumental Times may be taken for credit: 4
Demonstrate proficiency on a musical instrument by audition and/or interview.
MUS 2010Music Theory III2
Offered: Every fall semester This course provides advanced study of harmony and musical form within the diatonic major and minor system. Course content is divided into two parts: part one includes the diatonic seventh chords in root position and inversions, while part two includes the study of chromaticism, secondary functions, modulation, and examination of the following forms: binary, ternary, sonata, rondo, and additional derivatives of binary and ternary forms.
Offered: Every spring semester This course provides advanced study of harmony and musical form within the diatonic major and minor system, continuing where MUS 2010 left off. Course content includes chromaticism, with an emphasis on mode mixtures, the Neopolitan chord, augmented sixth chords, enharmonic modulation; and a study of late romanticism and 20th century techniques. Special emphasis is placed on composing at the computer, using 20th century techniques such as modal composition and impressionism, and “pop” chord symbols.
(LBE 48-54) This course is a conducted musical ensemble for woodwind, brass, and percussion instrumentalists consisting of the study, rehearsal, and public performance of concert band literature with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: MUS 180 Course Related Content Group: Ensembles: Instrumental Times may be taken for credit: 4
(LBE 48-54) This course is an auditioned collegiate choral ensemble that rehearses and performs choral music from a range of musical styles, including traditional literature from the Renaissance though Post-Modern style periods, as well as multi-cultural folk songs and select arrangements from Music Theater and Contemporary songs. The choir performs each Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: MUS 180 Course Related Content Group: Ensembles: Vocal Times may be taken for credit: 4
Demonstrate singing proficiency by audition and/or interview.
MUS 2050Improvisation I2
Offered: Every fall semester In this course, students will develop improvisational skills within the jazz idiom through transcribing, studying, and performing recorded solos and using that knowledge to create their own solos. This course requires skills in both aural recognition and performance.
Offered: Every spring semester This course is an extension of MUS 2050, focusing the student’s efforts on the work of one or two specific artists. The course emphasizes the ability to emulate the style of the soloists studied.
Offered: Every fall semester This course is designed to give students a general understanding of stylistic periods of Western art music and representative composers. Through the study of this course, the student will develop an understanding of the materials of western art music including melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic tradition; the student will develop an understanding of the basic forms of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century periods, showing recognition from both score and recordings. The student will also develop facility in reading orchestral scores; the student will develop an introductory understanding of ethnomusicology, including the music of other cultures. Much outside listening is required and students are expected to pass an exit listening exam to pass the course. Music Literature is required of music and music education majors during the sophomore year.
(LBE 48-54) This course is a collegiate jazz ensemble that rehearses and performs a variety of historical and modern styles in both large and combo-sized ensembles. Skills in improvisation are developed; no prior experience with improvisation is required. The ensemble performs publicly each semester, both on and off campus. Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: MUS 180 Course Related Content Group: Ensembles: Jazz Times may be taken for credit: 4
(LAB 48-54) This course is an instrumental ensemble providing for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of instrumental chamber ensemble literature in a small group setting with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester as appropriate to the ensemble. Transfers to CSU only C-ID: MUS 180 Course Related Content Group: Ensembles: Instrumental Times may be taken for credit: 4
(LAB 144-162) This course is designed for the presentation of a musical. Students develop rehearsal and performance skills in the areas of singing, stage movement and acting, with an emphasis on developing singing/musical technique. Transfers to both UC/CSU Course Related Content Group: Musical Theater Production
Total credit hours = 60 for B.S. degree * The topic for MAT 2500 will be chosen in consultation with the mathematics faculty. Major: Mathematics Education See section entitled Education for requirements of all students seeking teacher licensure in any academic area. Students seeking teacher licensure must obtain at least a grade of C in each major course and all professional education, specialty area, and required related courses. No Pass/Fail grades will be accepted. Students are required to complete all professional/ specialty courses prior to student teaching. For information on additional educator preparation requirements, procedures, and timelines, consult the section of the Catalog entitled Education, as well as the Student Teaching, Initial Licensure, and Field Experiences Handbooks available from the mathematics coordinator of the Educator Preparation Program. Copies are also on reserve in the library. Students desiring NCDPI licensure should be aware that graduation may require more than the minimum 124 credit hours. Required Courses: Course number Course title Credit hours Choose one of these courses: 4
Offered: Periodically based on student need This course is a study of the basic principles of vocal production and the developing voice from young singers through adults. Students are acquainted with a variety of solo literature and work to develop acceptable tone production and diction skills.
Music major, Music Education major, or Theatre major
MUS 2370String Methods1
Offered: Fall semesters, 2027 and 2029 String Methods focuses on the playing of string instruments: violin, viola, cello, and double bass. This course includes performance, pedagogy, and literature for teaching at the elementary level.
Offered: Fall semesters, 2026 and 2028 Woodwind Methods focuses on the playing of woodwind instruments. This course includes performance, pedagogy, and literature for teaching at the elementary level.
Offered: Spring semesters, 2028 and 2030 Brass Methods focuses on the playing of brass instruments. This course includes performance, pedagogy, and literature for teaching at the elementary level.
Offered: Spring semesters, 2027 and 2029 Percussion Methods focuses on the playing of a wide range of percussion instruments. This course includes performance, pedagogy, and literature for teaching at the elementary level.
(LEC 48-54) This course builds upon the material learned in Music Theory II. Students continue analyzing and writing progressively advanced music. Harmonic content extends to chromatic harmony, secondary chords, modulation, borrowed chords, and Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords. Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in MUS-277 and concurrent enrollment in one of the following piano classes: MUS-111 or MUS-112 and concurrent enrollment in one of the following performance ensemble courses: MUS-201 , MUS-203 , MUS-205 , MUS-210 , or MUS-212 . Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: MUS 140
(LEC 48-54) This course builds upon the material learned in MUS 253. It introduces post-Romantic and 20th century techniques through composition and analysis. Topics include borrowed chords and modal mixture; chromatic mediants; Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords; 9th, 11th, and 13th, chords; altered chords and dominants; Impressionism; tone rows; set Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment MUS-278 and concurrent enrollment in one of the following piano courses: MUS-111 or MUS-112 and concurrent enrollment in one of the following performance ensemble courses: MUS-201 , MUS-203 , MUS-205 , MUS-210 , or MUS-212 . Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: MUS 150
(LAB 48-54) This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory III through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. The course includes syncopation, triplet rhythms, and melodies and harmonies that incorporate close-key modulation and chromaticism. (formerly MUS 177) Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in MUS-253 and concurrent enrollment in one of the following piano classes: MUS-111 or MUS-112 . Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: MUS 145
(LAB 48-54) This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory IV through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. The course includes rhythms, melodies, and harmonies used in Romantic, Impressionist, Modal, and Twentieth-Century music. (formerly MUS 178) Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in MUS-254 and concurrent enrollment in one of the following piano classes: MUS-111 or MUS-112 . Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: MUS 155
(IS 16-54) Students with previous course work in the program may do special projects that involve research and special study. The actual nature of the project must be determined in consultation with the supervising instructor. Transfers to CSU only
Two Music classes must be completed prior to enrollment; a Special Projects contract must be completed with the instructor prior to enrollment.
MUS 3000Half Recital1
Offered: Every semester as needed In a half recital, the student will study and perform a variety of faculty approved literature of at least 30 minutes specifically written for the chosen instrument representing various compositional periods and styles. The student must set their recital date within the first two weeks of the semester in which they will perform. The student will perform the literature for the recital four to six weeks prior to the recital for a jury of music faculty who will determine if the recital is ready to proceed. In addition, they will prepare the written program with written and/or oral notes program notes for each piece, and design publicity materials Greensboro College Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027 359 all are subject to approval by a member of the music faculty and/or department chair.
Offered: Spring semesters, 2027 and 2029 This course is an analytic and compositional exploration of central aspects of both sixteenth century counterpoint and eighteenth century counterpoint. Topics covered include species counterpoint in the style of Palestrina, Lassus, and Victoria; species counterpoint and contrapuntal techniques in the inventions of J.S. Bach; two- and three-part tonal counterpoint; and analysis of soprano and bass counterpoint in the music of Haydn and Mozart.
Offered: Fall semesters, 2026 and 2028 Traditional compositional forms will be studied such as rondo, fugue, theme and variations, and sonata- allegro form, as well as smaller passages of organizational units such as periods and phrase groups with an emphasis on tracing thematic material throughout the composition.
Offered: Periodically based on student need This course is a study of the principal liturgical services; non-liturgical services; choral repertoire for adult choirs, youth choirs, children’s choirs; hymns and hymn playing; anthem and solo accompaniment; cantata and oratorio preparation; choir rehearsal techniques; conducting from the organ; organ literature as related to the liturgical year; and principles of organ design.
Offered: Every fall semester This course is a survey of Western music from classical Greece through early Christian chant, medieval monophony, early polyphony, Ars Nova and the Renaissance. Course work will consist of reading the textbook along with listening to representative musical examples and studying representative musical scores. The class meets three times a week and is designed for music majors.
Offered: Every spring semester This course is a survey of Western music from the early Baroque through eighteenth century classicism. Course work will consist of reading the textbook along with listening to representative musical examples and studying representative musical scores. The class meets three times a week and is designed for music majors. May be taken independently of MUS 3110.
Offered: Every fall semester beginning in 2027 This course is a survey of twentieth- and twenty-first century Western music, American vernacular music, and world music. There is a focus on the weakening tonality and functional harmony and the alternative methods introduced by composers during this time period. The impact of non-Western, pre-nineteenth- century music on global music, with a specific emphasis on popular American music, will be explored.
Offered: Periodically based on student need This course provides an opportunity for advanced study of the history and chronology of German, French, Italian and English Art Song. Emphasis is on the development of the art song from its conception to the twentieth century.
Offered: Periodically based on student need This course follows Improvisation I and II and provides a deeper examination of tonal and non-tonal applications in jazz. It is intended as a lecture course that may include transcription and performance application.
Offered: Spring semesters, 2026 and 2028 This course emphasizes the recognition and implementation of style characteristics in American popular music, including jazz, R and B, blues, country and western, etc. The course material will be the instructor’s choice and the course work will include transcription, composition, and arranging for various studio ensembles.
Offered: Periodically based on student need These three-hour courses offer advanced study in topics not covered in survey courses. The subject matter will be determined by the faculty and will be announced during the preceding registration period. Special Topics may include Vocal Pedagogy, History of Art Song, Jazz Theory, Jazz Improvisation, Orff-Schulwerk, Choral Literature, Choral Arranging, Music Business Entrepreneurship, and Analysis of Popular Music among others.
MUS 3530Fine Arts: Traditional and Contemporary Perspectives4
General Education: Artistic/Literary course Offered: Periodically based on student need and the program’s rotation of courses. This course covers special topics in music with an emphasis on developing the student’s knowledge of and appreciation for selected art forms. Cross-listed with OBA 3530. This course is offered online only.
Offered: Spring semesters, 2028 and 2030 This course introduces the fundamentals of conducting for both choral and instrumental ensembles. Students will develop basic conducting techniques including baton and non-baton gestures, preparatory gestures, beat patterns, and cueing. Emphasis will be placed on score reading and preparation, as well as transpositions for band and orchestra. Students will also develop skills in rehearsal procedures and interpretation. Video recording may be used for evaluation.
Offered: Spring semesters, 2026 and 2028 This course is required for all students seeking teacher licensure in music education. Early fieldwork is a series of involved experiences sequentially planned to allow developmental opportunities for prospective teachers in actual classroom situations. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation for assignments. Greensboro College Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2025-2026 359
MUS 3740Church Music Administration, Repertoire and Methods3
Offered: Periodically based on student need This course will include developing the church music program, recruitment, developing the music library, Greensboro College Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2024-2025 377 staff relations, job descriptions, choosing and purchasing instruments, designing worship services, fund raising, working with extra musical events, tours, etc. The musical resources required for children’s youth and adult vocal choirs, hand bell choirs, keyboard, and instrumental ensembles will be explored as well as methods for teaching this material.
Admission to Educator Preparation Program; EDU 3100 is strongly recommended
MUS 3761Field Component for Elementary Music Pedagogy (1) (E)
Offered: Spring semesters, 2027 & 2029 Required for all students seeking teacher licensure in music. This course is required for all students seeking teacher licensure in music education and includes 50 hours of fieldwork. Early fieldwork is a series of involved experiences sequentially planned to allow developmental opportunities for prospective teachers in actual classroom situations. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation for assignments. It is strongly recommended that students take EDU 3100 prior to or in conjunction with this course.
Admission to Educator Preparation Program; EDU 3100 is strongly recommended
Corequisite
MUS 3760
MUS 3780Middle and Secondary Music Pedagogy3
Offered: Every fall semester This course focuses on contemporary trends in Middle and Secondary General, Choral, and Instrumental Music. Topics include: music education philosophy, repertoire selection, copyright, lesson design, classroom management, professional organizations and rehearsal planning and techniques. Students practice the planning, execution, and assessment components of the EdTPA process, which will be a part of student teaching. It is strongly recommended that students take EDU 3100 prior to or in conjunction with this course.
Admission to Educator Preparation Program; EDU 3100 is strongly recommended
Corequisite
MUS 3781
MUS 3781Field Component for Middle and Secondary Music Pedagogy (1) (E)
Offered: Every fall semester Required for all students seeking teacher licensure in music. This course is required for all students seeking teacher licensure in music education and includes 50 hours of fieldwork. Early fieldwork is a series of involved experiences sequentially planned to allow developmental opportunities for prospective teachers in actual classroom situations. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation for assignments. It is strongly recommended that students take EDU 3100 prior to or in conjunction with this course.
Offered: Every semester as needed In a full recital, the student will study and perform a variety of faculty approved literature of at least 60 minutes specifically written for the chosen instrument representing various compositional periods and styles. The student must set their recital date within the first two weeks of the semester in which they will perform. The student will perform the literature for the recital four to six weeks prior to the recital for a jury of music faculty who will determine if the recital is ready to proceed. In addition they will prepare the written program with written and/or oral notes program notes for each piece, and design publicity materials all are subject to approval by a member of the music faculty and/or department chair. Greensboro College Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027 361
Offered: Fall semesters, 2027 and 2029 This course requires advanced score reading which includes conducting works in larger forms, examination of conducting techniques in relation to content and style, and use of the concert band repertory and choral- orchestral repertory.
Offered: Every semester Senior Level Repertoire Class is required both semesters of the senior year where the students perform the etudes, solo literature, and selected small ensemble literature specific to their instruments of study to receiv critiques from faculty and peers. Topics in the repertoire classes also include discussions on careers in music and music education, audition protocol, graduate programs in music, graduate degrees, requirements of graduate schools in music, military audition requirements, and the realities of the competitive musical performance world. Having been exposed to many courses developing the abilities of the five general education objectives, assignments will be given to the seniors to assess attainment of the objectives. The students will consider the culmination of the progression of their development both as musicians and informed citizens with abilities to apply intellectual skills acquired during their four years to solve problems presented in life. Pass/No Credit grading only.
Major: Music with Concentration in Coding for Musicians and Mathematicians The concentration in coding for musicians and mathematicians supplements the required music courses for the major with mathematics and data courses. The mathematics and data courses are related to coding and technological skills and how they apply to digital music composition. The courses required for the concentration are listed below. Required Courses: Course number Course title Credit hours
MUS 4500Special Topics in Music Theory/Music History/Performance Practice/American Music3
Offered: Periodically based on student need Offered in rotation, these three hour courses offer advanced study in topics not covered in survey courses. The subject matter will be determined by the faculty and will be announced during the preceding registration period.
MUS 4550Interdisciplinary Special Topics in Music4
Offered: Periodically based on student need This is an interdisciplinary course to be integrated with special topics courses in other disciplines, and team- taught with faculty from the other discipline. It is open to non-music majors. May be repeated for credit.
MUS 4731Field Component for Instrumental Teaching Methods1
Offered: Fall semesters, 2027 and 2029 This course includes contact 50 hours in a school setting. It is required for students seeking teacher licensure in instrumental music the semester before student teaching only if the student has completed all other field component requirements. It is strongly recommended that students take EDU 3100 prior to or in conjunction with this course. Fieldwork in an instrumental music setting in middle or high school band, orchestra, or other instrumental music class in a public school allows students to observe and evaluate practical instrumental teaching methods, literature, classroom management, and various solutions to common problems experienced in the classroom.
Music education major; EDU 3100 is strongly recommended
Corequisite
MUS 4737
MUS 4737Instrumental Teaching Methods3
Offered: Fall semesters, 2027 and 2029 This course includes the theory and practice of instrumental teaching, and provides philosophies, techniques and tools which can be implemented in building a successful instrumental program in elementary, middle, or high school. Students continue a more advanced study of conducting techniques, band repertory, and rehearsal procedures related to middle and high school instrumental ensembles. Required of Music Education majors (instrumental).
Offered: Fall semesters, 2027 and 2029 This course includes the theory and practice of choral teaching and provides philosophies, techniques and tools which can be implemented in building a successful choral program in middle or high school. Students continue a more advanced study of choral conducting techniques, vocal production as related to choral singing of children from elementary through the senior high age, the cambiata voice, and choral repertory and rehearsal procedures related to middle and high school choral groups. Required of Music Education majors (choral).
MUS 4741Field Component for Choral Methods/Conducting1
Offered: Fall semesters, 2027 and 2029 This course includes 50 contact hours in a school setting. It is required for students seeking teacher licensure in choral music the semester before student teaching only if the student has completed all other field component requirements. It is strongly recommended that students take EDU 3100 prior to or in conjunction with this course. Fieldwork in a choral music setting in middle or high school choirs allow students to observe and evaluate practical choral teaching methods, literature, classroom management, and various solutions to common problems experienced in the classroom.
Music education major; EDU 3100 is strongly recommended
Corequisite
MUS 4738
MUS 901Community Jazz Band (formerly MUS-001X Community Concert Band)0
This course is a jazz big band that rehearses and performs music in a diverse range of traditional and modern musical styles. The ensemble consists of trumpet, trombone, saxophone and rhythm section musicians from the community and performs concerts for the public every semester. (formerly MUS 001X)
Demonstrate proficiency on a musical instrument by audition and/or interview.
MUS 902Community Orchestra or Concert Band (MUS-002X Golden Eagle Orchestra)0
This course is a symphonic ensemble that performs a range of historic and modern art music as an orchestra or concert band. Check with instructors to confirm which sections are appropriate for your instrument. (formerly MUS 002X)
This course is a community-based choral ensemble that rehearses and performs vocal music from a range of musical styles, centered on traditional literature from the Renaissance though Twentieth Century, and also including multi-cultural folk songs and select arrangements from Music Theater and Contemporary songs. (formerly MUS 003X)
