18 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.
How music is created and the highlights of its historical development from ancient times to the present. Students are encouraged to become involved with music by actively participating or by becoming better-informed listeners. Whenever possible, class work is arranged to relate to local performances. (H&A)
How music is created and the highlights of its historical development from ancient times to the present. Students are encouraged to become involved with music by actively participating or by becoming better-informed listeners. Whenever possible, class work is arranged to relate to local performances. Using a seminar or discussion-based approach, this course encourages independent, creative and critical inquiry and prepares students for the practical application of information by emphasizing effective research strategies and technologies congruent with the field of study. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement Program. (H&A)
The current trends in music education. Materials and techniques for the elementary school teacher. Fundamentals of music are presented and applied to the materials used.
Examines how music is created and expressed around the world, including description, analysis, and comparisons of selected world music in both ancient and modern traditions. Whenever possible, classwork is arranged to relate to local performances. (H&A)
History of rock music. The course focuses specifically on rock, but also includes related styles, such as blues, country, and rap. Topics include roots, influences, and current trends of popular music within a historical context of political and social events. 328
The study, rehearsal, and performance of standard works of choral literature. Open to any student without audition. A course fee is required.
The study, rehearsal, and performance of standard works of choral literature. Open to any student without audition. A course fee is required. MUS 115CO - Music Composition Lessons I 1:1:0 Private lessons in the fundamentals of music composition. This course culminates in the composition of an original work or works. One credit-hour equates to one half-hour private lesson per week. Basic keyboard skills are required, as well as access to a keyboard or other primary instrument. A course fee is required. Signed permission of the Instructor is required. MUS 115GU - Private Guitar Lessons I 1:1:0 Designed for students who desire private, one-on-one instruction in guitar. This course enables students to gain increased proficiency in the performance of guitar literature. One credit-hour equates to one half-hour private lesson per week. A course fee is required. MUS 115PI - Private Piano Lessons I 1:1:0 Designed for students who desire private, one-on-one instruction in piano. This course enables students to gain increased proficiency in the performance of piano literature. One credit-hour equates to one half-hour private lesson per week. A course fee is required. MUS 115VO - Private Voice Lessons I 1:1:0 Designed for students who desire private, one-on-one instruction in voice. This course enables students to gain increased proficiency in the performance of vocal literature. One credit-hour equates to one half-hour private lesson per week. A course fee is required. MUS 116CO - Music Composition Lessons II 1:1:0 Continues the fundamentals covered in MUS 115CO for students desiring further private, one-on-one instruction. One credit-hour equates to one half-hour private lesson per week. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: MUS 115CO with a grade of C or higher. MUS 116GU - Private Guitar Lessons II 1:1:0 Continues the skills and techniques covered in MUS 115GU for students desiring further private, one-on-one instruction in guitar. One credit hour equates to one half hour private lesson per week. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: MUS 115GU with a grade of C or higher. MUS 116PI - Private Piano Lessons II 1:1:0 Continues the skills and techniques covered in MUS 115PI for students desiring further private, one-on-one instruction in piano. One credit hour equates to one half hour private lesson per week. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: MUS 115PI with a grade of C or higher. MUS 116VO - Private Voice Lessons II 1:1:0 Continues the skills and techniques covered in MUS 115VO for students desiring further private, one-on-one instruction in voice. One credit hour equates to one half hour private lesson per week. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: MUS 115VO with a grade of C or higher. 329
Designed for the student with a minimum background in music but who exhibits a desire to either complete the regular sequence of theory courses offered by the College and thereby transfer to a four-year music college or simply increase knowledge and appreciation of music in general.
Principles of elementary harmony as developed in the Baroque and Classical eras. These include diatonic triads as used in major and minor keys.
Promotes and develops the performance skills and knowledge utilized by musicians in a group setting. This course is the first of four performance experience courses that provides students with the opportunity to develop performance skills and gain an understanding of the musical skills required of performers through the process of playing in a student-centered group facilitated by faculty. Diverse musical genres are performed and utilized as a framework to instruct the fundamentals of harmony, melody and improvisation. Students do not need prior experience performing in a group to enroll in this course.
Continues to promote and develop the performance skills and knowledge taught in MUS 127. This course is the second of four performance experiences courses that provides students with the opportunity to continue to develop their performance skills and gain further understanding of the musical skills required of performers through the process of playing in a student-centered group facilitated by faculty. Diverse musical genres are performed and utilized as a framework to instruct the fundamentals of harmony, melody and improvisation. Prerequisite: MUS 127 with a grade of C or higher.
Continues to promote and develop the performance skills and knowledge taught in MUS 128. This course is the third of four performance experience courses that provide students with the opportunity to continue developing their performance skills and gain an advanced understanding of the musical skills required of performers through the process of playing in a student-centered group facilitated by faculty. Diverse musical genres are utilized as a framework in which to perform and instruct the concepts of harmony, melody and improvisation instructed at prior levels. Prerequisite: MUS 128 with a grade of C or higher. It is recommended that students also enroll in a private lesson course in order to supplement the skills taught in this course.
Allows students to refine the performance skills and knowledge taught in MUS 129. This course is the fourth of four performance experience courses that provide students with the opportunity to develop their performance skills and advance their understanding of the musical skills required of performers through the process of playing in a student-centered group facilitated by faculty. Diverse musical genres are utilized as a framework to perform and instruct the concepts of harmony, melody and improvisation. Prerequisite: MUS 129 with a grade of C or higher. It is recommended that students also enroll in a private lesson course in order to supplement the skills taught in this course.
A critical analysis and survey of music and composers from the beginning of the history of music to 1800. 330
A critical analysis and survey of music and composers from 1800 to the present.
Promotes the appreciation and enjoyment of jazz. Students gain a better understanding of the evolution of jazz styles through the process of analysis. Active listening experiences and attendance at a live concert performance are required. No prior technical knowledge of music is needed for students to understand the content covered in this course.
The study, rehearsal, and performance of standard works of choral literature. Open to any student without audition. A course fee is required.
The study, rehearsal, and performance of standard works of choral literature. Open to any student without audition. A course fee is required. MUS 215CO - Music Composition Lessons III 1:1:0 Continues the fundamentals covered in MUS 115CO and MUS 116CO for students desiring further private, one-on-one instruction in composition. One credit-hour equates to one half-hour private lesson per week. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: MUS 115CO and 116CO with grades of C or higher. MUS 215GU - Private Guitar Lessons III 1:1:0 Continues the skills and techniques covered in MUS 115GU and MUS 116GU for students desiring further private, one-on-one instruction in guitar. One credit-hour equates to one half-hour private lesson per week. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: MUS 115GU and 116GU with grades of C or higher. MUS 215PI - Private Piano Lessons III 1:1:0 Continues the skills and techniques covered in MUS 115PI and MUS 116PI for students desiring further private, one-on-one instruction in piano. One credit-hour equates to one half-hour private lesson per week. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: MUS 115PI and 116PI with grades of C or higher. MUS 215VO - Private Voice Lessons III 1:1:0 Continues the skills and techniques covered in MUS 115VO and MUS 116VO for students desiring further private, one-on-one instruction in voice. One credit-hour equates to one half-hour private lesson per week. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: MUS 115VO and 116VO with grades of C or higher. MUS 216CO - Music Composition Lessons IV 1:1:0 Continues the fundamentals covered in MUS 115CO, MUS 116CO and MUS 215CO for students desiring further private, one-on-one instruction in composition. One credit-hour equates to one half-hour private lesson per week. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: MUS 115CO, 116CO and 215CO with grades of C or higher. 331
Source: Harrisburg Area Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
