This course in the elements of music gives the average listener a better understanding an
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83 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.
This course in the elements of music gives the average listener a better understanding an
Fundamentals of Music is a study of the basic principles (elements of music including pit
This course provides a survey of the elements leading to the growth and development of the various styles of music that have culminate
Credits: 3
Credits: 1 credit
Credits: 1 credit
Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide future elementary teachers with the basic skills to te
Credits: 3
Credits: 1 credit
Credits: 1 credit
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. Classroom Hours (3.00).
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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Classroom Hours (3.00)
Theory of Music I provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the fundamental principles
This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major artists. Emphasis is placed on the developmen t 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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Classroom Hours (3.00).
Credits: 1 credit
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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Classroom Hours (3.00)
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 com pletion, students 300
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 inter vals, scales, and chords and perform and dictate simple melodies and rhythmic patterns. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Lab/Shop Hours
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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Lab/Shop Hours (2.00). Requisite courses: Take MUS-125 (Required, Previous).
Credits: 1 credit
Credits: 1 credit
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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Lab/Shop Hours (2.00).
Class Piano I is for those who need or desire basic keyboard skills. This course covers b
Credits: 1 credit
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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Lab/Shop Hours (2.00). Requisite courses: Take MUS-131 (Required, Previous).
Class Piano II is a continuation of MUS-131 .
Credits: 1 credit
Credits: 1 credit
Credits: 1 credit
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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or 301
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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for tra nsfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Lab/Shop Hours (2.00). Requisite courses: Take MUS-137 (Required, Previous).
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 for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has be en approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Lab/Shop Hours (2.00).
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 period s 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 for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Lab/Shop Hours (2.00). Requisite courses: Take MUS-141 (Required, Previous).
Credits: 1 credit
Credits: 1 credit
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 for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or ele ctive course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Lab/Shop Hours (2.00).
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 for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Lab/Shop Hours (2.00). Requisite courses: Take MUS-151 (Required, Previous).
Credits: 1 credit
This course provides individual instruction in the skills and technique s 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 302
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 has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Classroom Hours (1.00), Lab/Shop Hours (2.00). Requisite courses: Take MUS-161 (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3 credits
Credits: 3 credits
This course provides a survey of the musical, social, and historical elements leading to the growth and development of the various styles of music that have culminated into the form c
Chorus I is open to students who wish to sing standard and contemporary choral literature
The Jazz Ensemble course is designed for students who wish to develop a fundamental under
Band I is open to students who play brass, woodwind, or percussion instruments. The band
Orchestra I is open to students who play orchestral instruments. The orchestra plays stan
An introduction to the fundamentals of music and harmony, the course develops both written and aur
Credits: 3 credits
Credits: 1 credit
Credits: 1 credit
This course introduces students to the to the benefits of and strategies for integrating music across the c
Credits: 1 credit
Credits: 1 credit
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 t o identify specific styles and to explain the influence of selected performers within their respective eras. Classroom Hours (3.00).
Credits: 1 credit
Other: ( ) II. STUDENT SUCCESS Required Students transferring from other institutions with 30 or more credit hours will be exempt from the Student Success requirement. This requirement will be waived for students pursuing a second degree at Kishwaukee College. One of the following:
Credits: 1 credit
Credits: 1 credit
This course provides 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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. L ab/Shop Hours (2.00). Requisite courses: Take MUS-132 (Required, Previous).
Credits: 1 credit
This course provides 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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Lab/Shop Hours (2.00). Requisite courses: Take MUS-231 (Required, Previous).
Credits: 1 credit
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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Lab/Shop Hours (2.00). Requisite courses: Take MUS-138 (Required, Previous).
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. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a 303
Credits: 3 credits
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 has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Lab/Shop Hours (2.00). Requisite courses: Take MUS-142 (Required, Previous).
Credits: 3 credits
This course is a continuation of MUS 241. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of styles of ensemble liter ature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Lab/Shop Hours (2.00). Requisite courses: Take MUS-241 (Required, Previous).
Credits: 1 credit
Credits: 1 credit
Credits: 3
Credits: 3
Credits: 3
Credits: 1 credit
Students will complete an individualized plans of study in the academic subject. The faculty member and stude
Students will complete an individualized plans of study in the academic subject. The faculty member and stude
Instrumental Ensemble II is a continuation of MUS-194 and is open to students who wish to perform in Ja
Band II is a continuation of MUS 195 and is open to students who play brass, woodwind, or
Orchestra II is open to students who play orchestral instruments. The orchestra plays stan
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