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MUS 54 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.
Catalogs 20 Programs 66 Checklists 58 Courses 455 Policies 13 Agreements 2 Comparability 1 Accreditation 7 Subject ACC 10 ATH 9 BIO 33 BUS 15 CHE 14 CIS 10 COM 3 CRJ 28 CSC 27 EBK 11 EDU 21 ENG 11 ENT 2 ETH 1 HIS 5 HON 9 HPE 16 HUM 2 IDS 1 INT 6 MAT 14 MCO 33 MUS 54 OAS 5 PHY 12 POL 17 PSY 22 REC 15 REL 4 SOC 21 SOW 19 SPA 2 SSC 3 MUS 100 Elements of Music 3
Focus on the rudiments of music notation, scales and structure, and the reading and understanding of music.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 111 Applied Music Woodwinds 1
Individual instruction in woodwinds. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 112 Applied Music Woodwinds 1
Individual instruction in woodwinds. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 113 Theory I 4
An introduction to the harmonic practice of Western European music from the eighteen and nineteenth centuries. The course includes exercises in part writing, sight singing, keyboard harmony, and ear training.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 4 Credits (max) 4 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 114 Theory II 4
Continuation of four-part writing procedures, including borrowed chords and secondary sevenths, suitable ear training, sight singing, and keyboard assignments.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 4 Credits (max) 4 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 120 Marching Band 1
The marching band is a group of woodwind, brass, and percussion players that performs at home football games, as well as selected away games. The band also performs at parades, competitions and rallies. The organization is open by audition to all students of the University.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 121 Applied Music Piano 1
Individual instruction in piano. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 122 Applied Music Piano 1
Individual instruction in piano. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 131 Applied Music Percussion 1
Individual instruction in percussion. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 132 Applied Music Percussion 1
Individual instruction in percussion. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 141 Applied Music Brass 1
Individual instruction in brass. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 142 Applied Music Brass 1
Individual instruction in brass. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 154 Class Piano I 2
Instruction in piano designed to develop fundamental technical knowledge at the keyboard.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 155 Class Piano II 2
A continuation of MUS 154 .
Subject MUS Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 181 University Band 1
Open to all students who play a band instrument. Emphasis is placed on repertoire from all eras, development and study of ensemble playing, rehearsal techniques, and preparation and presentation of concerts.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 191 Jazz Ensemble I 1
Open to all students with consent of instructor.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 211 Applied Music Woodwinds 1
Individual instruction in woodwinds. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 212 Applied Music Woodwinds 1
Individual instruction in woodwinds. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 213 Theory III 4
An integrated study of chromatic harmony and modulation to all keys. It includes construction and function of ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth chords, augmented sixth chords, and borrowed chords. Students learn to sing more complex melodies at sight. The course includes formal analysis and writing skills.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 4 Credits (max) 4 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 220 Marching Band 1
The marching band is a group of woodwind, brass, and percussion players that performs at home football games, as well as selected away games. The band also performs at parades, competitions and rallies. The organization is open by audition to all students of the University.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 221 Applied Music Piano 1
Individual instruction in piano. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 222 Applied Music Piano 1
Individual instruction in piano. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 225 Music Appreciation 3
A non-technical survey of the basic elements of music and listening experiences in art music styles of the European, as well as World Music traditions. It is open to all students.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 226 Black Music Theory 3
The study of Black musics, including spirituals, ragtime, jazz, popular music, and hip hop, from a music theoretical standpoint.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 227 African American Music 3
This course consists of a study of the folk, classical and popular music of African Americans. The course is open to all students.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 231 Applied Music Percussion 1
Individual instruction in percussion. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 232 Applied Music Percussion 1
Individual instruction in percussion. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 241 Applied Music Brass 1
Individual instruction in brass. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 242 Applied Music Brass 1
Individual instruction in brass. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 281 University Band 1
Open to all students who play a band instrument. Emphasis is placed on repertoire from all eras, development and study of ensemble playing, rehearsal techniques, and preparation and presentation of concerts.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 291 Jazz Ensemble I 1
Open to all students with consent of instructor.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 311 Applied Music Woodwinds 1
Individual instruction in woodwinds. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 312 Applied Music Woodwinds 1
Individual instruction in woodwinds. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 320 Marching Band 1
The marching band is a group of woodwind, brass, and percussion players that performs at home football games, as well as selected away games. The band also performs at parades, competitions and rallies. The organization is open by audition to all students of the University.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 321 Applied Music Piano 1
Individual instruction in piano. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 322 Applied Music Piano 1
Individual instruction in piano. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 331 Applied Music Percussion 1
Individual instruction in percussion. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 332 Applied Music Percussion 1
Individual instruction in percussion. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 341 Applied Music Brass 1
Individual instruction in brass. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 342 Applied Music Brass 1
Individual instruction in brass. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 344 Music History II 3
Prerequisite: 343 A continuation of MUS 343 . It is a study of Western European music during Classical, Romantic, and modern eras.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu Prerequisite 343 A continuation of MUS 343 . It is a study of Western European music during Classical, Romantic, and modern eras. MUS 381 University Band 1
Open to all students who play a band instrument. Emphasis is placed on repertoire from all eras, development and study of ensemble playing, rehearsal techniques, and preparation and presentation of concerts.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 391 Jazz Ensemble I 1
Open to all students with consent of instructor.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 411 Applied Music Woodwinds 1
Individual instruction in woodwinds. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 412 Applied Music Woodwinds 1
Individual instruction in woodwinds. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 420 Marching Band 1
The marching band is a group of woodwind, brass, and percussion players that performs at home football games, as well as selected away games. The band also performs at parades, competitions and rallies. The organization is open by audition to all students of the University.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 421 Applied Music Piano 1
Individual instruction in piano. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 422 Applied Music Piano 1
Individual instruction in piano. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 431 Applied Music Percussion 1
Individual instruction in percussion. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 432 Applied Music Percussion 1
Individual instruction in percussion. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 441 Applied Music Brass 1
Individual instruction in brass. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 442 Applied Music Brass 1
Individual instruction in brass. Lab: Performance Seminar. Fee: $150
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 481 University Band 1
Open to all students who play a band instrument. Emphasis is placed on repertoire from all eras, development and study of ensemble playing, rehearsal techniques, and preparation and presentation of concerts.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu MUS 491 Jazz Ensemble I 1
Open to all students with consent of instructor.
Subject MUS Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.shawu.edu Source: Shaw University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
