62 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.
Introduction to music reading and elementary music theory: notation, terminology, key and time signatures, rhythm, meter, major scales, diatonic and chromatic intervals and triads and inversions. Course Offered Online:
This course is designed to help the student acquire the basic skills needed for piano playing proficiency. Notation, fingerings, keyboard awareness, treble and bass clef reading, major scales, root position triads, rhythms and time signatures will be studied and incorporated in classroom performance. Self-disciplined daily practice is also needed to achieve the course goals. Students must complete three one-credit courses (MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 108, MUS 109, or ensemble courses) to meet the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement for general education.
This course is a continuation of studies begun in Music 101, to further develop skills needed for reading and performing piano music. Students will master compositions in which each hand simultaneously plays an independent part, in order to build left hand-right hand coordination, a necessity for piano performance. Stude Students must complete three one-credit courses (MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 108, MUS 109, or ensemble courses) to meet the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement for general education.
This course introduces students to the art and science of listening to music with engagement and understanding, presuming no prior musical knowledge or experience. Students will learn how to listen to music actively and critically, with emphasis on instrumentation, musical form, function, performance practices, cultural Course Offered Online:
A survey of music in western civilization focusing on Western music written between 1600-1825, including works by Monteverdi, Purcell, Handel, Vivaldi, J.S. Bach, Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. General Education Fulfillment: Cultural Analysis and Interpretation
A survey of music in Western civilization from the nineteenth into the twenty-first century: Schubert, Chopin, Liszt, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Ravel and others. Students analyze songs, tone poems, symphonies, sonatas, operas, ballets, concerti, nationalism and impressionism and connect these elements to modern-day c General Education Fulfillment: Cultural Analysis and Interpretation
Guitar I covers the basics of guitar playing: free stroke, rest stroke, note reading, left and right fingering on the strings, arpeggios, strumming patterns and chord progressions. Weekly performance assignments include right and left hand fingering development, note and tablature reading, strumming patterns, arpeggios, Students must complete three one-credit courses (MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 108, MUS 109, or ensemble courses) to meet the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement for general education.
Guitar II continues basic guitar technique, building on the techniques learned in Guitar I. Weekly performance assignments include more advanced right and left hand fingering, note and tablature reading, strumming patterns, arpeggios, chords in major and minor keys, counting and rhythms. Students must provide their own instruments. Students must complete three one-credit courses (MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 108, MUS 109, or ensemble courses) to meet the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement for general education.
This hands-on course teaches students how to create, edit, and manipulate MIDI files in order to layer various tracks to create finished MIDI sequences. Students will learn compositional and editing skills using industry-standard computers and digital audio hardware and software. They will learn how to properly connect v Additional Course Fees: $85 General Education Fulfillment: Oral Communication/Creative Expression
A first-level coordinated study of practical musical literacy (sight-reading and musical dictation) and musical grammar and structure (harmony), demonstrating and reinforcing the common language between the two aspects of musical discipline.
An intermediate coordinated study of practical musical literacy (sight-reading and musical dictation) and musical grammar and structure (harmony), reinforcing the common language between the two aspects of musical discipline.
This course consists of a survey of music that evolved from the African-American experience in America: folk music, blues, gospel, jazz, rhythm and blues, and concert music. This course also discusses the instruments, singing style and performance practice of traditional West African music. Course Offered Online:
A survey of music in 20th and 21st century America including examples from both popular and concert traditions: jazz, musical theater, opera, ballet and popular music. NOTE: Music majors will supply their own instruments for all applied music courses. General Education Fulfillment: Cultural Analysis and Interpretation
Seven and a half hours of private music instruction: technique, repertoire and professional performing skills. MUS 244 applied music instruction includes a final recital as well as a repertoire paper to be handed in and disseminated to faculty one week prior to the student's recital. Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course. Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term. Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters. Additional Course Fees: $200
Seven and a half hours of private music instruction: technique, repertoire and professional performing skills. MUS 244 applied music instruction includes a final recital as well as a repertoire paper to be handed in and disseminated to faculty one week prior to the student's recital. Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course. Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term. Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters. Additional Course Fees: $200
Seven and a half hours of private music instruction: technique, repertoire and professional performing skills. MUS 244 applied music instruction includes a final recital as well as a repertoire paper to be handed in and disseminated to faculty one week prior to the student's recital. Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course. Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term. Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters. Additional Course Fees: $200
Seven and a half hours of private music instruction: technique, repertoire and professional performing skills. MUS 244 applied music instruction includes a final recital as well as a repertoire paper to be handed in and disseminated to faculty one week prior to the student's recital. Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or higher in the course. Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term. Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters. Additional Course Fees: $200
This hands-on course provides students with the fundamental audio, music and recording skills associated with video game audio and nonlinear interactive media. Students will study various aspects of sound design and nonlinear music and will gain experience in the recording, editing and signal processing of audio assets f Additional Course Fees: 85
The course introduces students to the business of music, including the inner workings of record label contracts, publishing deals, production agreements and an overview of various career opportunities. Students learn essential skills in artist management, concert promotion and touring, and merchandising and branding; as Course Offered Online:
Music 196, 197, 296 and 297 teach music majors skills needed to play with vocal, jazz, guitar, percussion, orchestra and chamber groups: sight-reading, ensemble performance skills, rehearsal techniques, performance etiquette and recital production.
MUS 196SA - Soprano/Alto Ensemble I* or MUS 196SV - Studio Voice Ensemble I or MUS 196TB - Tenor/Bass Ensemble I*
Music 196, 197, 296 and 297 teach music majors skills needed to play with vocal, jazz, guitar, percussion, orchestra and chamber groups: sight-reading, ensemble performance skills, rehearsal techniques, performance etiquette and recital production.
MUS 197SA - Soprano/Alto Ensemble II* or MUS 197SV - Studio Voice Ensemble II or MUS 197TB - Tenor/Bass Ensemble II* Semester 3 Course Number and Name
A continuation of studies begun in MUS 115, this course focuses on advanced concepts in music technology and their application to multimedia. Students learn how to score for film and synchronize multimedia with advanced sound design, sampling, and production techniques. Additional Course Fees: $85
An advanced level coordinated study of practical musical literacy (sight-reading and musical dictation) and musical grammar and structure (harmony), reinforcing the common language between the two aspects of musical discipline.
A thorough, hands-on study of digital audio editing and production using the ProTools and Ableton Live workstations. Emphasis is placed on both real-time and offline signal processing, automation, and mixing techniques as well as MIDI and software instrument implementation. Additional Course Fees: $85
Seven and a half hours of private music instruction: technique, repertoire and professional performing skills. MUS 244 applied music instruction includes a final recital as well as a repertoire paper to be handed in and disseminated to faculty one week prior to the student's recital. Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course. Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term. Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters. Additional Course Fees: $200
Seven and a half hours of private music instruction: technique, repertoire and professional performing skills. MUS 244 applied music instruction includes a final recital as well as a repertoire paper to be handed in and disseminated to faculty one week prior to the student's recital. Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course. Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term. Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters. Additional Course Fees: $200
Seven and a half hours of private music instruction: technique, repertoire and professional performing skills. MUS 244 applied music instruction includes a final recital as well as a repertoire paper to be handed in and disseminated to faculty one week prior to the student's recital. Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course. Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term. Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters. Additional Course Fees: $200
Seven and a half hours of private music instruction: technique, repertoire and professional performing skills. MUS 244 applied music instruction includes a final recital as well as a repertoire paper to be handed in and disseminated to faculty one week prior to the student's recital. Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course. Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term. Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters. Additional Course Fees: $200
This course prepares students for the techniques and practices used in a professional recording studio. It includes learning various studio hardware, signal processing, mixing board console navigation, signal flow, microphone designs and how they are used for recording sound, and where they are typically placed. Students
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of audio implementation techniques in video game development using Wwise middleware coupled with the Unity game engine. Students will implement audio and music in an interactive, nonlinear, in-game environment and will spend the term gradually compiling a g
A continuation of studies begun in MUS 180, this course focuses on entrepreneurship in the music industry: marketing music projects, contracts and licensing, royalty reporting and other technological competencies necessary for a successful entertainment industry business. Students work on artist release projects from the
This course is the final step in the course sequence of the Sound Recording and Music Technology A.A.S. degree program. Students in the course perform a minimum of 120 hours of on-site internship experience in a professional environment. In addition, students attend a weekly seminar to discuss their internship experience
Music 196, 197, 296 and 297 teach music majors skills needed to play with vocal, jazz, guitar, percussion, orchestra and chamber groups: sight-reading, ensemble performance skills, rehearsal techniques, performance etiquette and recital production.
MUS 296SA - Soprano/Alto Ensemble III* or MUS 296SV - Studio Voice Ensemble III or MUS 296TB - Tenor/Bass Ensemble III* Semester 4 Course Number and Name
Music 196, 197, 296 and 297 teach music majors skills needed to play with vocal, jazz, guitar, percussion, orchestra and chamber groups: sight-reading, ensemble performance skills, rehearsal techniques, performance etiquette and recital production.
MUS 297SA - Soprano/Alto Ensemble IV* or MUS 297SV - Studio Voice Ensemble IV MUS 297TB - Tenor/Bass Ensemble IV*** Minimum Credits Needed to Graduate: 62 Notes: * Students studying piano as their primary instrument are not required to complete MUS 101 & 102. ** MUS 141PT, 142PT, 143PT, etc., are Applied Music courses specific to the Piano Technician proficiency certificate. ***Students studying voice as their primary instrument must complete at least two of the four required ensembles in Soprano/Alto or Tenor/ Bass. This can be at the MUS 196, 197, 296 and/or 297 course levels. † All students must complete a music theory placement exam upon admittance to the program. Students who do not pass the theory placement exam are required to take MUS 100: Music Reading, and pass the course with a "C" or better, before enrolling in MUS 116: Theory I. ‡ Students must take three one-credit courses (MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 108, MUS 109, or ensemble courses) to meet the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement for general education. The requirement may also be met by MUS 115. General Education Requirements: All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available. For More Information, Contact: The Division of Liberal Studies, Room BR-21, 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Telephone (215) 751-8450; or the College Information Center (215) 751-8010.
Source: Community College of Philadelphia's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
