49 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.
MUS 110MUSIC APPRECIATION 3-3
Music Appreciation is a chronological survey of Western music from classical antiquity through the 20th century. Throughout the course, music will be examined for its own intrinsic characteristics in addition to being used as a means for achieving a greater understanding the society, politics, philosophies, and aesthetics of each historical period. Whenever possible, relationships between the music of Western culture and the music of other world cultures will be examined. In addition to the in-class activities, every student may be required to attend a live concert (approved by the instructor) and, following specific guidelines, prepare a written review of that concert experience. Prerequisites: ENG 010A - Basic Writing or ENG 011 - Basic Writing II or ESL 011 - Basic Writing II REA 011 - Fundamentals of College Reading or REA 017 - Vocabulary and Reading
World Music Cultures: Sound, Setting, and Significance is an entry-level course in the study of world music. Music will be used as a framework to understand and challenge conventions related to politics, gender, race, sexuality, class, ethnicity, and identity in select geographic locales. This course is designed to study music's meaning, role, function, and importance in different societies. World musics will be studied for their musical characteristics and for the insights they convey regarding culture. Students will also be introduced to the discipline of Ethnomusicology. As a term project, each student may be required to visit and document a local musical culture selected by the student and approved by the instructor.
Jazz around the World explores the rich history and international influence of jazz. The course traces jazz's African American origins in New Orleans to its impact on a global scale to foster an appreciation for, and awareness of, the diverse cultural forces that have contributed to the development of jazz in the United States and abroad. The class will examine the social, political, artistic, and cultural contexts that shaped jazz and were, in turn, shaped by jazz. Prerequisites: ENG 010A - Basic Writing or ENG 011 - Basic Writing II or ESL 011 - Basic Writing II REA 011 - Fundamentals of College Reading or REA 017 - Vocabulary and Reading
MUS 120Music Fundamentals with a minimum grade of C. May be taken prior or during
course. COURSE CATALOG 2026-27 2 MUS 151 GUITAR CLASS 2.................................................................1-1-2 Guitar Class 2 is a course designed to continue to develop skills introduced in Guitar Class 1. The course is also open to students who can demonstrate fluency with the guitar comparable to that achieved in Guitar Class 1. Students will expand their knowledge of standard musical notation as it applies to guitar repertory. Students will be introduced to the more advanced techniques of guitar playing, including strumming and finger- style techniques. Through repertory study students will also learn about the history and repertory of the guitar within both western and other cultures. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:
A human performance course in which students participate in the preparation and production of a program of mixed choral ensemble music. This course is open to all students who possess a basic ability to match pitch. The ability to read music is not required, but some basic understanding of musical notation is helpful. Coursework will include notation reading development. Students will be evaluated in the first class to determine voice section and advised as to likelihood of success in course. This course is subject to a course fee.
A human performance course in which students participate in the preparation and production of a program of mixed choral ensemble music. This course is open to all students who possess a basic ability to match pitch. The ability to read music is not required, but some basic understanding of musical notation is helpful. Coursework will include . 3-3-0 notation reading development. Students will be evaluated in the first class to determine voice section and advised as to likelihood of success in course. This course is subject to a course fee.
A human performance course in which students participate in the preparation and production of a program of mixed choral ensemble music. This course is open to all students who possess a basic ability to match pitch. The ability to read music is not required, but some basic understanding of musical notation is helpful. Coursework will include notation reading development. Students will be evaluated in the first class to determine voice section and advised as to likelihood of success in course. This course is subject to a course fee.
This course introduces students to the vocabulary, tools and fundamental 2 techniques of manipulating digital audio and video content. Computer systems make it accessible for new users to take audio and digital information as input, to combine it using custom rules they develop and to produce new kinds of sounds, songs and interactive videos. This course is subject to a course fee.
MUS 150 or MUS 170 - Guitar Class I or Piano Class I.............................. 1 MUS 151 or MUS 171 - Guitar Class II or Piano Class II............................ 1 MUS 208 or MUS 209 - Music History for Majors .......................................6
Guitar Class is a course designed to establish a basic understanding of the guitar as an accompanying and solo instrument. Student is responsible for providing their own Classical (nylon string) or Acoustic (steel string) guitar. Electric guitars are not acceptable. Students may choose to purchase or rent the appropriate instrument. This course will enhance pre-existing skills on the guitar, while providing essential rudiments for those who enroll as beginners. Students will learn or improve their knowledge of standard musical notation as it applies to guitar repertory. Students will be introduced to the fundamental techniques of guitar playing, including strumming and finger-style techniques. Through repertory study students will also learn about the history and repertory of the guitar within both western and other cultures. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites: ENG 010A - Basic Writing or ENG 011 - Basic Writing II or ESL 011 - Basic Writing II REA 011 - Fundamentals of College Reading or REA 017 - Vocabulary and Reading -1-2 Comprehension Development II
Jazz Lab Band I is an entry-level course in jazz performance open to players of woodwinds, brass, piano, guitar, bass, and percussion. Students will develop basic foundation skills as jazz soloists and ensemble players. Repertoire will vary each semester based on the strengths, weaknesses, and pedagogical needs of the ensemble. Students will be required to provide their own instrument (a standard drum set, bass and guitar 1-2 amplifier, keyboard, and keyboard amplifier will be provided). This course is open to all students who possess a basic ability to play their instrument. The ability to read music is required. Students will be evaluated in the first class, and those who are not prepared for ensemble work will be advised to withdraw. This course is subject to a course fee.
Jazz Lab Band II is an entry-level course in jazz performance open to players of woodwinds, brass, piano, guitar, bass, and percussion. Students will develop basic foundation skills as jazz soloists and ensemble players. Repertoire will vary each semester based on the strengths, weaknesses, and pedagogical needs of the ensemble. Students will be required to 3-3-0 provide their own instrument (a standard drum set, bass and guitar amplifier, keyboard, and keyboard amplifier will be provided). This course is open to all students who possess a basic ability to play their instrument. The ability to read music is required. Students will be evaluated in the first class, and those who are not prepared for ensemble work will be advised to withdraw. This course is subject to a course fee.
Jazz Lab Band III is an entry-level course in jazz performance open to players of woodwinds, brass, piano, guitar, bass, and percussion. Students will develop basic foundation skills as jazz soloists and ensemble players. Repertoire will vary each semester based on the strengths, weaknesses, -2 and pedagogical needs of the ensemble. Students will be required to provide their own instrument (a standard drum set, bass and guitar amplifier, keyboard, and keyboard amplifier will be provided). This course is open to all students who possess a basic ability to play their instrument. The ability to read music is required. Students will be evaluated in the first class, and those who are not prepared for ensemble work will be advised to withdraw. This course is subject to a course fee.
Jazz Lab Band IV is an entry-level course in jazz performance open to players of woodwinds, brass, piano, guitar, bass, and percussion. Students will develop basic foundation skills as jazz soloists and ensemble players. . 3-3-0 Repertoire will vary each semester based on the strengths, weaknesses, and pedagogical needs of the ensemble. Students will be required to provide their own instrument (a standard drum set, bass and guitar amplifier, keyboard, and keyboard amplifier will be provided). This course is open to all students who possess a basic ability to play their instrument. The ability to read music is required. Students will be evaluated in the first class, and those who are not prepared for ensemble work will be advised to withdraw. This course is subject to a course fee.
The first in a series of four classes designed to give students a complete orientation to keyboard skills. Piano Class 1 is ideal for those with little or no previous piano study. Students may begin their studies in higher level classes if they pass the prescribed proficiency test. To provide for the proper level of individual attention, the class size will be limited to 16. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites: MAT 080 - Fundamentals of Mathematics, or MAT 011 - Beginning Algebra, or MAT 011B - Beginning Algebra with Review of Arithmetic with a minimum grade of C within 5 years ENG 010A - Basic Writing or ENG 011 - Basic Writing II or ESL 011 - Basic Writing II REA 011 - Fundamentals of College Reading or REA 017 - Vocabulary and Reading
The second in a series of four classes designed to give students a complete orientation to keyboard skills. Piano Class 2 continues the studies begun in Piano Class 1. Students can begin with Piano Class 2 if they pass the level 1 piano proficiency exam. To provide for the proper level of individual attention, the class size will be limited to 16. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:
Through this course, credit is earned for private instruction on bass guitar. Check with the department for current availability. Open by permission of the individual instructor. This course is subject to a course fee.
Through this course, credit is earned for private instruction on guitar. Check with the department for current availability. Open by permission of the individual instructor. This course is subject to a course fee.
Through this course, credit is earned for private instruction on the student's chosen instrument. Lessons are generally available various band and orchestral instruments. Check with the department for current availability. Open by permission of the individual instructor. This course is subject to a course fee. COURSE CATALOG 2026-27
Through this course, credit is earned for private instruction on piano. Check with the department for current availability. Open by permission of the individual instructor. This course is subject to a course fee.
Through this course, credit is earned for private voice instruction. Check with the department for current availability. Open by permission of the individual instructor. This course is subject to a course fee.
Through this course, credit is earned for private instruction on bass guitar. Check with the department for current availability. Open by permission of the individual instructor. This course is subject to a course fee. 0 Prerequisites:
Through this course, credit is earned for private instruction on guitar. Check with the department for current availability. Open by permission of the individual instructor. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:
Through this course, credit is earned for private instruction on the student's chosen instrument. Lessons are generally available for various band and orchestral instruments. Check with the department for current availability. Open by permission of the individual instructor. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:
Through this course, credit is earned for private instruction on the piano. Check with the department for current availability. Open by permission of the individual instructor. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:
Through this course, credit is earned for private voice instruction. Check with the department for current availability. Open by permission of the individual instructor. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:
Through this course, credit is earned for private instruction on bass guitar. Check with the department for current availability. Open by permission of the individual instructor. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:
Through this course, credit is earned for private instruction on guitar. Check with the department for current availability. Open by permission of the individual instructor. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:
Through this course, credit is earned for private instruction on piano. Check 0-3 with the department for current availability. Open by permission of the individual instructor. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:
Through this course, credit is earned for private voice instruction. Check with the department for current availability. Open by permission of the individual instructor. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:
Through this course, credit is earned for private instruction on bass guitar. Check with the department for current availability. Open by permission of the individual instructor. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:
Through this course, credit is earned for private instruction on guitar. Check with the department for current availability. Open by permission of the individual instructor. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:
Through this course, credit is earned for private instruction on the student's chosen instrument. Lessons are generally available for various band and orchestral instruments. Check with the department for current availability. Open by permission of the individual instructor. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:
Through this course, credit is earned for private instruction on piano. Check with the department for current availability. Open by permission of the individual instructor. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:
Through this course, credit is earned for private voice instruction. Check with the department for current availability. Open by permission of the individual instructor. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:
Chamber Strings I is a performance course for students who want the opportunity to participate in an orchestral strings setting. The course focuses on developing technique and breadth of repertoire for string (violin, viola, cello, bass) students. This course is open to all students who possess a basic ability to play an instrument. The ability to read music is required. Students will be evaluated in the first class, and those who are not prepared for ensemble work will be advised to withdraw. This course is subject to a course fee. COURSE CATALOG 2026-27
Chamber Strings II is a performance course for students who want the opportunity to participate in an orchestral strings setting. The course focuses on developing technique and breadth of repertoire for string (violin, viola, cello, bass) students. This course is open to all students who possess a basic ability to play an instrument. The ability to read music is required. Students will be evaluated in the first class, and those who are not prepared for ensemble work will be advised to withdraw. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:
Chamber Strings III is a performance course for students who want the opportunity to participate in an orchestral strings setting. The course focuses on developing technique and breadth of repertoire for string (violin, viola, cello, bass) students. This course is open to all students who possess a basic ability to play an instrument. The ability to read music is required. Students will be evaluated in the first class, and those who are not prepared for ensemble work will be advised to withdraw. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:
Chamber Strings IV is a performance course for students who want the opportunity to participate in an orchestral strings setting. The course focuses on developing technique and breadth of repertoire for string (violin, viola, cello, bass) students. This course is open to all students who possess a basic ability to play an instrument. The ability to read music is required. Students will be evaluated in the first class, and those who are not prepared for ensemble work will be advised to withdraw. This course is subject to a course fee. Prerequisites:
MUS 208WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY 1: MEDIEVAL TO BAROQUE
An exploration of the music and culture of Western civilization from ancient times to 1750. Students will study both the sacred and secular music of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, including (but not limited to) Gregorian chant, Troubadour songs, Madrigals, Motets, Masses, monody, opera, oratorio, cantata, suite, sonata, and concerto. Each musical genre will be examined on the basis of its intrinsic characteristics as well as in connection with the aesthetic, social, philosophical, political, and economic environment in which it was created. Students will be expected to have a basic understanding of standard musical notation. Prerequisites: ENG 010A - Basic Writing or ENG 011 - Basic Writing II or ESL 011 - Basic Writing II REA 011 - Fundamentals of College Reading or REA 017 - Vocabulary and Reading
CONTEMPORARY............................................................................... An exploration of the music and culture of Western civilization from 1750 to the present, with an emphasis on the Western Art tradition. Students will study both the sacred and secular music of these eras including (but not limited to) opera, church music, song, symphony, sonata, concerto, and chamber music. The music and careers of several composers will be examined in some detail. Musical works will be examined on the basis of their intrinsic characteristics as well as in connection with the aesthetic, social, philosophical, political, and economic environment in which they were created. Students will be expected to have a basic understanding of standard musical notation. Prerequisites: ENG 010A - Basic Writing or ENG 011 - Basic Writing II or ESL 011 - Basic Writing II REA 011 - Fundamentals of College Reading or REA 017 - Vocabulary and Reading
For students with some musical background who wish to expand their understanding of music theory. Emphasis will be on the study of Western music harmonic practices of the 18th and 19th centuries. The course will concentrate on musical analysis (melodic, harmonic and formal) and creative application of the concepts studied. Throughout the course, both technical and aesthetic considerations will be given equal attention. Students will also research a composer of choice from the above mentioned time period and prepare a properly documented presentation on that composer's life and musical style. A working knowledge of musical symbols and notation is required. Prerequisites:
Aural Theory 1 is for students with some musical background who wish to develop their ear training and musicianship skills. The course is designed to prepare students to be successful as music or music education majors, or to hone musicianship skills for non majors. Individual and group classroom activities and computer-assisted drills will be used to develop the student's aural skills with rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials. A working knowledge of musical symbols and notation is required. Students are encouraged to enroll simultaneously in MUS 221 (Music Theory 1). Prerequisites:
The Art and Business of Songwriting is an elective course which teaches the art of musical composition with an emphasis on the genre of contemporary song. It is designed for the student with some knowledge of or background in the basics of music who wishes to apply that knowledge to the creation of music in contemporary popular genres. Students will explore the various musical forms employed by songwriters and apply them to their own compositional projects. The course provides an overview of the historical development of the art of popular song in Western culture, exploring in particular the significant contributions made by America's immigrant and African-American populations. Students will also examine the business of songwriting and its place in the overall music industry. Prerequisites:
The Business of Music will provide students with an overview of the current state of the Music Industry. Students will also acquire set of skills needed to pursue a career in that industry. Topics covered will include music business career opportunities, marketing concepts, management skills and promotion. Throughout the semester, the students will explore various professions in the music field and receive an introduction to music publishing, concert production and touring, management, merchandising and recording, public relations, radio promotion, brick and mortar and internet distribution, merchandising, multimedia advertising, and budgeting. Prerequisites: MAT 080 - Fundamentals of Mathematics, or MAT 011 - Beginning Algebra, or MAT 011B - Beginning Algebra with Review of Arithmetic with a minimum grade of C within 5 years ENG 010A - Basic Writing or ENG 011 - Basic Writing II or ESL 011 - Basic Writing II REA 011 - Fundamentals of College Reading or REA 017 - Vocabulary and Reading
