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MUSC

17 courses with the subject MUSC, 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.

MUSC 101Music in Western Culture3

(AC) Letter Grade A chronological survey of the development of music, its styles and characteristics, from the Middle Ages to the early twentieth century. No musical background necessary. Core: Art/Music requirement.

Subject
MUSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.chc.edu
MUSC 103Introduction to Music Theory

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Subject
MUSC
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.chc.edu
MUSC 105Aural Skills I3

(AC) Letter Grade Aural skills develops the ability to read, write, and analyze music with correct terminology. Students also sing and play melodies and rhythms. In addition, students learn to take melodic and rhythmic dication.

Subject
MUSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.chc.edu
MUSC 120Introduction to Western Music3

(AC) Letter Grade Elementary development of music theory and sight singing skills along with an introduction to important composers and masterworks of Western art music. Core: Art/Music requirement.

Subject
MUSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.chc.edu
MUSC 124American Music3

(AC) Letter Grade A panoramic survey of the streams of American music. Encompasses ethnic, folk, religious, and popular music; jazz and its forerunners and a brief history of Rock and Roll. No musical background necessary. Core: Art/Music requirement.

Subject
MUSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.chc.edu
MUSC 125Music in 20th Century America II
Subject
MUSC
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.chc.edu
MUSC 129History of Jazz

Performance Ensembles: (.5 non-academic credit; courses are repeatable)

Subject
MUSC
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.chc.edu
MUSC 130Computers and Music Creation3

(AC) Letter Grade Using the computer as a tool for musical expression, examines the technical capabilities of technology for artistic expression through contemporary sonic art/music production. After an overview of the fundamentals of acoustics and digital sampling, the class will explore the digital sonic/musical techniques of audio recording, software synthesis, sound editing and mixing, and final production. Core: Art/Music requirement.

Subject
MUSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.chc.edu
MUSC 140Critical Survey of Music in Film3

Letter Grade Empowers students to better appreciate and understand the contribution of music in a film work. Through a series of viewing and listening experiences, students are introduced to how the elements of music and the principles of music composition are used in film making. Core: Art/Music requirement.

Subject
MUSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.chc.edu
MUSC 201Music Theory I3

(AC) Letter Grade A fundamental study of music theory, including scales, intervals, basic triad formation and melodic organization. better or instructor approval.

Subject
MUSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.chc.edu
Prerequisite
MUSC-120 with grade of C- or
MUSC 202Music Theory II3

Letter Grade Music Theory II explores elements of diatonic and chromatic harmony including qualities and inversions of triads and seventh chords, nonharmonic tones, secondary dominants, and modulation to closely related keys. Prerequistes: Music Theory I with grade of C- or better.

Subject
MUSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.chc.edu
MUSC 203Global Music3

Letter Grade An introduction to the music of Western and non-Western cultures, including Celtic, African, Latin American, Middle Eastern, Eastern and Southern Asia in varying classes. Explores the music, art, and culture of these countries or regions. Core: Art/Music requirement.

Subject
MUSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.chc.edu
MUSC 281Special Topics in Music3

(AC) Letter Grade Topics vary and include specialized topics touching on all of the areas of study in Music. Repeatable for credit. Core: Art/Music requirement

Subject
MUSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.chc.edu
MUSC 301Music Theory III3

Letter Grade Music Theory III continues to build skills of analysis, composition, and ear training. Scores from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries will be analyzed and used as models for original composition, exposing students to a wider spectrum of harmonies and formal structures. Prerequiste: Music Theory II with grade of C- or better.

Subject
MUSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.chc.edu
MUSC 302Music Theory IV3

Letter Grade A guide to understanding the complexities of twentieth century music, while continuing to study music of the past. Includes form and analysis. Students analyze representative works.

Subject
MUSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.chc.edu
Prerequisite
MUSC-301 or permission of the Department Chair.
MUSC 490Independent Study in Music3.0

Credits: 3 Letter Grade An Independent Study provides a motivated student with the opportunity to pursue research on a topic not covered in courses offered in a given department. Independent Studies are completed with a faculty member at the discretion of the faculty member. Independent Study courses are numbered 490 and are repeatable for credit. The selected Instructor will assist with completing the Independent Study Registration Form available in the Office of the Registrar. Independent Study courses are subject to all tuition and fee schedules. Variable from 1.0 to

Subject
MUSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.chc.edu
MUSC 495LSenior Seminar Advisory1

Letter Grade

Subject
MUSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.chc.edu

Source: Chestnut Hill College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59