108 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.
(s) A survey of the development of music through study of represent Note: Corresponds to college or university lower division cours Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
Pre-20th Century music covers the historical development of Western music, including various musical styles and periods, and the contributions of key composers, conductors and performers in shaping Western musical traditions. This course emphasizes con
Students explore history, materials, composers and works that have developed from around the 1890s to date. The course emphasizes the relationship of today's music to significant directions of style and thought. This course applies to the IAI General Educ
Introduction to Jazz History Surveys the musical, cultural, and sociological facets of jazz music from the 19th century to the present. Traces the historical and stylistic trends of jazz from African and European influences to the modern forms of today. Studies significant composers, performers, and elements of music associated with this uniquely American art form. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities Components: LEC: Lecture
This course surveys American music from colonial times to the present. It includes serious music, religious music, musical theater, jazz and popular styles. A listener's point of view is studied. Lecture three hours per week. This course applies to the
This course traces the development of 20th century American popular music from its roots in American folk music, blues and Tin Pan Alley through the inception of Jazz and late-20th century popular movements. It includes Rock and Roll, Motown, the British
Music in Film Presents a survey of the history of film from the silent era to the present. Develops critical listening, viewing, and analytical skills in relation to the function of music in film. Explores various cultural, artistic traditions which inform the musical styles in film. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities, University Course (Morehead State University) Components: LEC: Lecture University Course: Morehead State University
Students explore music in the context of eight representative cultures: Native American, African, Afro-American, Japanese, Indian, Indonesian, Latin American and peasant cultures of Eastern Europe. Students study a variety of musical expressions and th
A continuation of MUS 110 , this course focuses on the second inversion of triads, cadences, dominant seventh chords and other seventh chords. It stresses rhythmic implication of material and analysis of masterworks.
Class 3 Lab 0 Clinical 0 Work 0 Credit 3 This course introduces various musical styles, influences, and composers of the United States from pre-Colonial times to the present. Emphasis is placed on the broad variety of music particular to American culture. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of American music. Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None College Transfer 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.
This course covers simple interval recognition; dictation of triads; singing intervals and simple melodies and recognizing and performing simple rhythm units. Lecture and lab two hours per week.
This course is a continuation of MUS 115 . Lecture and lab two hours per week. Prerequisite: MUS 110 , MUS 115 with concurrent enrollment in MUS 111 .
Keyboard realization of the materials presented in MUS 115 . Emphasis is on combining the left and right hand to perform major scales, minor scales and arpeggios. Students will also begin the process of harmonizing basic melodies. Required of all students
Music Technology I Introduces the use of technology as a tool for music creativity and productivity. Includes knowledge of how to create various styles of contemporary music utilizing loop and sampling based technology, creation of wav files, MP3 files, CD layout, and class projects. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours); Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours). Pre-requisite: MUS 174 or Consent of Instructor. Attributes: Other Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
College choir is a performance activity open to all students. The choir may vary from semester to semester and may include traditional or pop style music. It may be taken four times for college credit. Meets three hours weekly for rehearsal. Prerequisite:
This vocal ensemble performs a wide variety of vocal chamber music from all periods. Open by audition to members of the College Choir or Community Chorus. It may be taken four times for college credit. P
The emphasis of this ensemble will be on popular styles of American music, including jazz, rock, blues, R&B and more. Repertoire will be chosen according to members of the ensemble. May be taken four times for college credit.
A choir of students and community singers perform major works and lighter music in frequent concerts. It is open to students, staff and community residents. May be taken four times for college credit. Meets two hours weekly for rehearsal.
This ensemble is comprised of both students and community musicians, and performs a wide variety of orchestral works. This course is open to anyone interested in learning to play a string instrument in an orchestral setting. First time students should e
This ensemble provides experience in performing concert band repertoire. This ensemble is open to anyone interested in learning to play a concert band instrument in an ensemble setting. First time students should enroll in MUS 129 and enroll in the next n
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills in piano. Students receive one hour of private instruction in piano per week for 16 weeks. Students will be expected to practi
This course is intended for students who would like to study piano for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction in piano per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate exercises and solo repertoire, an
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills in voice. Students receive one hour of private instruction in voice per week for 16 weeks. Students will be expected to practi
This course is intended for students who would like to study voice for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction in voice per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate exercises and solo repertoire, an
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills in guitar. Students receive one hour of private instruction in guitar per week for 16 weeks. Students will be expected to prac
This course is intended for students who would like to study guitar for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction in guitar per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate exercises and solo repertoire,
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills on a percussion instrument. Students receive one hour of private instruction in percussion per week for 16 weeks. Students wil
This course is intended for students who would like to study percussion for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction on a percussion instrument per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate exercises
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills on violin, viola, cello or string bass. Students receive one hour of private instruction on violin, viola, cello or string bas
This course is intended for students who would like to study violin, viola, cello or string bass for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction on a string instrument per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of a
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills on a woodwind instrument. Students receive one hour of private instruction on a woodwind instrument per week for 16 weeks. Stu
This course is intended for students who would like to study woodwind instrument for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction on a woodwind instrument per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate exe
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills in trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium or tuba. Students receive one hour of private instruction on a brass in
This course is intended for students who would like to study trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium or tuba for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction on a brass instrument per week for 16 weeks. Students wi
Class Instruction in Piano I Introduces the fundamentals of piano playing to beginners. Lab: 1.0 credit (30 contact hours) Attributes: Other Components: LAB: Laboratory
Class Instruction in Piano II Develops the fundamentals of piano playing on a second level, with advanced beginner music and technique. Lab: 1.0 credit (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: MUS 150. Attributes: Other Components: LAB: Laboratory
This choir performs a wide variety of choral music, including classical works, jazz, Broadway and holiday selections. This ensemble performs several concerts every year in various venues. First time students should enroll in MUS 122 and enroll in the next
The emphasis of this ensemble will be on popular styles of American music, including jazz, rock, blues, R&B, and more. Repertoire will be chosen according to members of the ensemble. This ensemble performs several concerts every year in various venues. Fi
This ensemble is comprised of both students and community musicians, and performs a wide variety of orchestral works. This course is open to anyone interested in learning to play a string instrument in an orchestral setting. First time students should enr
This ensemble provides experience in performing concert band repertoire. This ensemble is open to anyone interested in learning to play a concert band instrument in an ensemble setting. First time students should enroll in MUS 129 and enroll in the next n
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills in piano. Students receive one hour of private instruction in piano per week for 16 weeks. Students will be expected to practi
This course is intended for students who would like to study piano for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction in piano per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate exercises and solo repertoire, and
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills in voice. Students receive one hour of private instruction in voice per week for 16 weeks. Students will be expected to practi
This course is intended for students who would like to study voice for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction in voice per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate exercises and solo repertoire, and
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills in guitar. Students receive one hour of private instruction in guitar per week for 16 weeks. Students will be expected to prac
This course is intended for students who would like to study guitar for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction in guitar per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate exercises and solo repertoire,
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills on a percussion instrument. Students receive one hour of private instruction in percussion per week for 16 weeks. Students wil
This course is intended for students who would like to study percussion for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction on a percussion instrument per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate exercises
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills on violin, viola, cello or string bass. Students receive one hour of private instruction on violin, viola, cello or string bas
This course is intended for students who would like to study violin, viola, cello or string bass for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction on a string instrument per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of a
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills on a woodwind instrument. Students receive one hour of private instruction on a woodwind instrument per week for 16 weeks. Stu
This course is intended for students who would like to study a woodwind instrument for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction on a woodwind instrument per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate ex
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills in trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium or tuba. Students receive one hour of private instruction on a brass in
This course is intended for students who would like to study trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium or tuba for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction on a brass instrument per week for 16 weeks. Students wi
Theory for Nonmusic Majors Introduces basic materials of musical organization, focusing on music reading, rudiments of notation, pitch, scale, tonal, and rhythmic organization, melodic construction, simple harmonic vocabulary, and beginning aural training. Uses individual composition and improvisation exercises to approach much of this material. Ability to read music is not a pre-requisite. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: Other Components: LEC: Lecture
This lecture/demonstration course introduces students to the language and theories common to all fields in which audio is used. Classes make use of a wide assortment of audio synthesis, processing and analysis tools to illustrate different topics and conc
Course introduces students to basic theories and techniques of recording, editing, and mixing. Instruction covers fundamentals of microphone usage, mixing console operation, and non-linear digital recording and editing. Course is taught in a classroom lab
This course provides students with a solid foundation in working with digital audio workstations. Students gain experience with fundamental practices in digital audio production, including editing, signal processing, automation, mixing, and preparing audi
American Music History Includes a history of music in America from c. 1620 to the present. Requires listening to recordings, reading the primary text and suggested readings in books, periodicals, and documents. Focuses on important names, places, events, and styles in music, as well as important historical trends and movements. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities Components: LEC: Lecture
African American Music History Explores the history of African American music from Pre-colonial West African diasporas through American colonial times to the present. Studies significant composers, performers, events, styles, and elements of music, as well as important historical and sociological trends, associated with the African American experience and culture. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities Components: LEC: Lecture
World Music Surveys the composition, performance, and social/historical context of music from diverse cultures throughout the world. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities Components: LEC: Lecture
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A continuation of MUS 210 , this course emphasizes ninth, 11th and 13th chords. it studies 20th century techniques, including analysis of works by Hindemith, Schoenberg and other modern composers.
Keyboard realization of the materials presented in MUS 210 . Emphasis is on playing chord progressions in multiple keys. Students will also continue to master more difficult major and minor scales, perform more challenging arpeggios and harmonize more comp
This course includes advanced interval recognition and dictation, both melodic and harmonic, advanced dictation in triads and seventh chords and identification of compound rhythmic units. Laboratory two hours per week.
This course is a continuation of MUS 215 . Laboratory two hours per week
Keyboard realization of the materials presented in MUS 215 . Emphasis is on more rapid execution of all keyboarding skills in preparation for a keyboarding proficiency examination. Required of all students enrolled in MUS 215 .
This choir performs a wide variety of choral music, including classical works, jazz, Broadway and holiday selections. This ensemble performs several concerts every year in various venues. First time students should enroll in MUS 122 and enroll in the next
The emphasis of this ensemble will be on popular styles of American music, including jazz, rock, blues, R&B, and more. Repertoire will be chosen according to members of the ensemble. This ensemble performs several concerts every year in various venues. Fi
This ensemble is comprised of both students and community musicians, and performs a wide variety of orchestral works. This course is open to anyone interested in learning to play a string instrument in an orchestral setting. First time students should enr
This ensemble provides experience in performing concert band repertoire. This ensemble is open to anyone interested in learning to play a concert band instrument in an ensemble setting. First time students should enroll in MUS 129 and enroll in the next n
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills in piano. Students receive one hour of private instruction in piano per week for 16 weeks. Students will be expected to practi
This course is intended for students who would like to study piano for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction in piano per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate exercises and solo repertoire, and
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills in voice. Students receive one hour of private instruction in voice per week for 16 weeks. Students will be expected to practi
This course is intended for students who would like to study voice for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction in voice per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate exercises and solo repertoire, and
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills in guitar. Students receive one hour of private instruction in guitar per week for 16 weeks. Students will be expected to prac
This course is intended for students who would like to study guitar for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction in guitar per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate exercises and solo repertoire,
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills on a percussion instrument. Students receive one hour of private instruction in percussion per week for 16 weeks. Students wil
This course is intended for students who would like to study percussion for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction on a percussion instrument per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate exercises
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills on violin, viola, cello or string bass. Students receive one hour of private instruction on violin, viola, cello or string bas
This course is intended for students who would like to study violin, viola, cello or string bass for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction on a string instrument per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of a
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills on a woodwind instrument. Students receive one hour of private instruction on a woodwind instrument per week for 16 weeks. Stu
This course is intended for students who would like to study a woodwind instrument for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction on a woodwind instrument per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate e
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills in trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium or tuba. Students receive one hour of private instruction on a brass in
This course is intended for students who would like to study trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium or tuba for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction on a brass instrument per week for 16 weeks. Students wi
This choir performs a wide variety of choral music, including classical works, jazz, Broadway and holiday selections. This ensemble performs several concerts every year in various venues. First time students should enroll in MUS 122 and enroll in the next
The emphasis of this ensemble will be on popular styles of American music, including jazz, rock, blues, R&B, and more. Repertoire will be chosen according to members of the ensemble. This ensemble performs several concerts every year in various venues. Fi
This ensemble is comprised of both students and community musicians, and performs a wide variety of orchestral works. This course is open to anyone interested in learning to play a string instrument in an orchestral setting. First time students should enr
This ensemble provides experience in performing concert band repertoire. This ensemble is open to anyone interested in learning to play a concert band instrument in an ensemble setting. First time students should enroll in MUS 129 and enroll in the next n
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills in piano. Students receive one hour of private instruction in piano per week for 16 weeks. Students will be expected to practi
This course is intended for students who would like to study piano for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction in piano per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate exercises and solo repertoire, and
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills in voice. Students receive one hour of private instruction in voice per week for 16 weeks. Students will be expected to practi
This course is intended for students who would like to study voice for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction in voice per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate exercises and solo repertoire, and
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills in guitar. Students receive one hour of private instruction in guitar per week for 16 weeks. Students will be expected to prac
This course is intended for students who would like to study guitar for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction in guitar per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate exercises and solo repertoire,
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills on a percussion instrument. Students receive one hour of private instruction in percussion per week for 16 weeks. Students wil
This course is intended for students who would like to study percussion for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction on a percussion instrument per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate exercises
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills on violin, viola, cello or string bass. Students receive one hour of private instruction on violin, viola, cello or string bas
This course is intended for students who would like to study violin, viola, cello or string bass for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction on a string instrument per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of a
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills in piano. Students receive one hour of private instruction in piano per week for 16 weeks. Students will be expected to practi
This course is intended for students who would like to study woodwind instrument for personal enrichment.Students receive a half-hour of private instruction on a woodwind instrument per week for 16 weeks. Students will study a variety of appropriate exerc
This course is intended for students who would like to major in music, or for those who are serious about improving their skills in trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium or tuba. Students receive one hour of private instruction on a brass in
This course is intended for students who would like to study trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium or tuba for personal enrichment. Students receive a half-hour of private instruction on a brass instrument per week for 16 weeks. Students wi
This course covers acquisition of audio for video and automated dialogue replacement techniques (ADR). This course provides an overview of audio editing with multiple types of non-linear software, and includes a discussion of balancing volume in video pro
This course focuses on recording music both within a studio and on location. This course compares and contrasts music recording techniques for popular music and classical music and acoustics of different environments. The course also covers vintage audio
The audio production internship provides students with the opportunity to gain real-life experience working in professional music production and technology situations. Each credit hour equals a minimum of 75 contact hours at the internship site.
Source: Pamlico Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
