21 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 is designed for the beginning musician, non-music readers and individuals lacking a fundamental understanding of rhythm, notation, clefs, time signatures, key signatures and practical musicianship skills necessary for the study of both instrumental performance and the study of music theory and composition.
This course will introduce students to basic ensemble playing techniques, focusing on fundamental concepts such as rhythm, melody, harmony, and improvisation within the context of jazz and pop music. Students will learn to collaborate in a group setting, developing their skills through rehearsals and performances. Note: Students are expected to provide their own instrument. The College may provide some instruments and equipment, including a drum kit and piano as well as amplifiers and microphones for guitar, bass and vocals.
This course builds on the foundational skills acquired in Jazz/Pop Ensemble 1. Students will perform novice arrangements, improve their improvisational skills, and refine their ability to work cohesively in an ensemble. Note: Students are expected to provide their own instrument. The College may provide some instruments and equipment, including a drum kit and piano as well as amplifiers and microphones for guitar, bass and vocals.
Music for Children offers all students an opportunity to explore and experiment with music rudiments, psychology, philosophy, performance and pedagogy. This is a course for students who wish to share their own music experiences with others.
This course explores the fundamental concepts of music theory including scales, intervals, chords, melody and harmony. Classes will include lectures, exercises and ear-training to provide students the skills to understand and analyze musical structures in a variety of genres. Students will have opportunities to apply these concepts to practical applications including composition, arranging and improvisation. NOTE: Prerequisites: MUS 101 or appropriate placement test score may be accepted.
As a selective survey of music, this course is designed to teach students about both traditional and contemporary music from various parts of the world, including Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, central Asia, and the Far East.
This course is for humanities electives credits. Emphasis is placed on listening, music techniques and design, historic and geographic relationships, and noted personalities.
A survey of the evolution of music in the United States from the period of colonization to the present. Themes include European classical influences on the cultural melting pot, and the genre, form and style of concert, folk, pop, jazz and commercial music.
This course is designed for the non-music reader and individuals lacking a comprehensive understanding of rhythm, notation, clefs, time signatures and key signatures.
A survey course with emphasis on the various phases and styles of American jazz. Discussions and listenings will include cultural, socio-economic relationships and the evolution of technique and instrumentation.
Piano Class I is an introductory course in piano-playing techniques. The course is applied and provides facilities for class participation and out-of-class practice. Scales, music reading and the playing of simple folk songs and piano works will be included.
A continuation of Piano Class I. Emphasis is placed on solo and duo playing with appropriately advanced materials and techniques. NOTE: Prerequisites: MUS 125 or permission of instructor.
In this humanities elective, students study the evolution of musical theater through opera, operetta, minstrel shows and follies to the present. Emphasis is on the interrelationship of both theater and music techniques and styles.
This course teaches the basic skills of guitar playing, including music theory, technique exercises, chord forms and rhythms. Level 1 reading etudes and songs will be assigned for classroom performance. This class is intended for students with little or no previous guitar background.
This course is a continuation of Guitar I and includes Guitar Level 2 reading, theory and performance. Students will perform scales, chords, etudes, chord accompaniments, and other assigned repertoire. Students will apply performance techniques, rhythm exercises, chord forms and basic music theory in both individual and group assignments. Students will perform music of both classical and popular genres while improving their ability to read standard musical notation as well as chord charts and guitar tablature. Note: Students must provide their own acoustic guitar. Note: Students who have not taken Guitar I but are able to demonstrate Guitar I level of proficiency in an assessment by the guitar faculty, may be given permission to enroll in Guitar II.
This course will survey the different genres of popular music in the United States through the Twentieth Century using an historical approach. Lectures will include listening to and analyzing music examples in relation to the social, technical and historical trends. NOTE: Recommended (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099 or REA 075. Appropriate placement test scores may be accepted.
Introduction to Music Technology is an introductory course exploring the basic concepts for music creation and production in a digital platform. While the market is filled with a multitude of computer programs and equipment, it is all built on the same basic concepts and functions which will be covered in this course. Students will learn the historical context and technical basics for Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), Waveform editing, Virtual Instruments (VSTs) and Plug-ins, Song Structure, and creative workflow within a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). The course will culminate in the creation of an original piece of electronic music utilizing the skills gained over the course of the semester.
Introduction to Music Business will survey the current music industry focusing on the areas where music and business overlap. The course will focus on developing an understanding of the structure of the music industry and gaining the understanding of how to successfully maneuver within the business. Lecture topics will include marketing, publicity, advertising, promotion, distribution, touring, and licensing.
This course is intended for students with prior experience in jazz or pop music who seek to refine their skills in a more advanced ensemble setting. This course emphasizes complex arrangements, improvisation, and nuanced performance techniques. Note: Students are expected to provide their own instrument. The College may provide some instruments and equipment, including a drum kit and piano as well as amplifiers and microphones for guitar, bass and vocals.
This course is the capstone course for the Jazz/Pop Ensemble which focuses on performing complex, professional-level repertoire. Students will take on leadership roles within the ensemble and contribute to the creative direction of performances. Note: Students are expected to provide their own instrument. The College may provide some instruments and equipment, including a drum kit and piano as well as amplifiers and microphones for guitar, bass and vocals.
This course is designed to move students into the next stage of utilizing music technology after successfully completing MUS 141 (Introduction to Music Technology). In this course students will learn studio production, advanced mixing techniques, signal processing, studio workflow and the fundamentals of mastering. NOTE: Prerequisite: MUS 141 with grade of C or better.
Source: Delaware County Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
