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30 courses with the subject MUSI, 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.

MUSI 101Brass Ensemble Credits: 11

Select group of brass instrumentalists who perform in concert and on tour.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu

MUSI 103Marching Band Credits: 11

The SUMB are students who want to continue or begin their marching experience as a musician, color guard and majorettes who perform at all home football games, several away games, parades, and exhibitions.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu

MUSI 104Concert Band Credits: 11

Select group of wind and percussion instrumentalists who perform several concerts on campus and throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu

MUSI 105Concert Choir Credits: 11

Mixed vocal ensemble of 80-90 voices who perform a variety of literature from the different periods of music history. Activities include on-campus concerts and an annual tour.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu

MUSI 109String Ensemble Credits: 11

String Ensemble is primarily made up of students who play instruments of the bowed string family: violin, viola, cello, and bass. Students who play instruments other than bowed strings and who are able to collaborate with string instruments, particularly pianists, are also welcome to participate in the string ensemble. The course is intended to be both instructional and recreational. Students will develop technique while learning music together in preparation for performances. Repertoire will range from chamber orchestra pieces for the entire ensemble to chamber music, such as duets, trios, and quartets. Styles of music learned may range from standard classical repertoire to contemporary popular genres.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu
Prerequisite: Strings Class or permission of instructor.

MUSI 113Jazz Ensemble Credits: 11

Group provides performing opportunities for students interested in jazz literature from the big band era to present. Several concerts on campus and in the mid-Atlantic region are performed each year.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu

MUSI 117Madrigal Singers Credits: 11

Select vocal ensemble comprised of mixed voices. Ensemble performs music of the renaissance as well as works for chamber choir from various periods. They perform a holiday Madrigal dinner, two campus concerts, and an annual spring tour.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu

MUSI 121Introduction to Music Credits: 33

Assists the non-music major in developing an aesthetic sensitivity toward music. Objectives are to assist the student in becoming perceptively aware of the components of music and musical form; and to acquaint the student with great musical literature that makes up the nucleus of our Western heritage. Listening to music and developing listening skills emphasized. May have a concert attendance requirement.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu

MUSI 129American Popular Music Credits: 33

This course is a survey of American Popular Music of the 20th century and the early 21st century. A particular emphasis will be placed on following the threads from styles such as blues, country, jazz, and rock and roll as they grow and develop through the 20th century and are affected by the growth of sound technology and ever more sophisticated forms of mass communication.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu

MUSI 132University-Community Orchestra Credits: 11

Group introduces members to significant masterworks of the western orchestral literature. The ensemble offers two or three concerts per year.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu

MUSI 140Class Piano, Level I Credits: 33

Group instruction and guided practice at the piano for students who have not studied piano, or who have studied less than one year. Students develop beginning skills in reading, technique, accompanying, and applying theoretical principles to the piano (harmonization, transposition, improvisation), and perform solo and ensemble works.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu
Prerequisite: Requires permission of instructor.

MUSI 150Basic Guitar Credits: 33

Involves study of fundamental techniques of guitar performance with a focus on reading music notation and fret board knowledge. Students learn chords and scales, as well as physical approaches to the instrument such as posture, left hand position, and use of the pick. Students will read music that is on an easy to intermediate level from folk, classical, and popular styles of music and will also be introduced to techniques of improvisation that will help improve technique and creativity. Students will be divided into small groups for focused instruction and performance projects. Prospective students need to show ability to progress based on either a prior experience playing guitar or music reading skills apart from the guitar and should own an acoustic (steel or nylon string) guitar.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu
Prerequisite: Requires permission of instructor.

MUSI 158Woodwind Ensemble Credits: 11

Group is comprised of woodwind instrumentalists who perform in concert on campus and throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu

MUSI 190General Education Special Topics Credits: 33

Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu

MUSI 212Music Theory I Credits: 33

A first course for the student who wishes to increase knowledge of the elements of music: melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, and form. Designed to give students basic skills in the use of these elements through written and aural exercises, sight-singing, keyboard musicianship, analysis of short works, and simple composition.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu
Prerequisite: Requires permission of instructor.

MUSI 216Music & Film Credits: 33

This course explores the structure, history, and aesthetics of music in film. In the first weeks, we will discuss the different concepts and approaches used to analyze film music. Then, the course will concentrate on the various historical, artistic and production perspectives. We will watch clips from silent films to the most current and discuss how music functions within films throughout history. Student projects emphasize analysis and the relationship between music and film.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu

MUSI 227Opera and Music Theatre Credits: 33

Explores major points in the development of music drama from grand opera to musical comedy. When scheduling permits, class will attend a live production of an opera or musical comedy, either on campus or in a nearby city.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu

MUSI 260Voice Class, Level I Credits: 33

Studies the human voice in artistic singing, with practical application of the basic principles needed to prepare and perform: an understanding of the anatomy of the voice, proper breath support, tone quality, diction, and interpretation of solo vocal music of varied styles. Students identify and begin to develop a repertoire suitable for their voice types while they apply this knowledge of the fundamental principles through singing experiences in class. Music of the art song, folk and musical theater repertories emphasized, along with general care of the voice in all styles of singing.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu
Prerequisite: Requires permission of instructor.

MUSI 261World Music Credits: 33

Develops an understanding of music in the culture of selected countries. A wide range of videos and recordings assist in the analysis of musical styles, forms, and practices.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu

MUSI 270Brass Instrument Class Credits: 33

Opportunity for guided practice and study of the performance characteristics of the five brass instruments. Emphasizes perfecting performance skills while gaining some repertoire as appropriate to serve university and community music organizations. Examines various instruction books, teaching methods, and diagnostic techniques.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu
Prerequisite: Requires permission of instructor.

MUSI 272Strings Class Credits: 33

An opportunity for guided practice and study of the performance characteristics of the four string instruments. Each student will study only one instrument during the semester and will observe students who play the others. Emphasizes perfecting performance skills while gaining some repertoire as appropriate to serve university and community music organizations. Students will examine various instruction books, teaching methods, and diagnostic techniques.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu

MUSI 312Music Theory II Credits: 33

Builds upon the knowledge and skills developed in Music Theory I. Includes work in advanced harmony, form and analysis and beginning counterpoint through aural and written exercises, composition, and analysis of larger works.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu
Prerequisite: MUSI 212

MUSI 315Music in the United States Credits: 33

Presents major genres of American music from the colonial period to present. Presents a balanced perspective of the origins, culture and the development of American music. Unique American contributions such as minstrel music, Tin Pan Alley, musical theater, ragtime, blues, jazz, country, rock and art music are presented along with the music of Billings, Gottschalk, MacDowell, Ives, Copland, Bernstein, and others.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu
Prerequisite: MUSI 121 or permission of instructor.

MUSI 320Masterpieces of Music Credits: 33

Masterpieces of Music introduces students to the great music that have been composed throughout the centuries. Using selected works from each period as examples, compositional trends can be examined by observing similarities and differences in compositional techniques, which occur from era to era.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu
Prerequisite: MUSI 121 and MUSI 212

MUSI 340Class Piano, Level II Credits: 33

Builds upon skills developed in Class Piano I. Emphasizes more advanced solo and ensemble performance and advance skills in sight reading, harmonization (through an increased harmonic vocabulary), transposition, improvisation, and accompaniment.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu

MUSI 360Voice Class II Credits: 33

Students must have successfully completed Voice Class I ( MUSI 260 ) to be admitted to this course and must be actively involved in vocal performance groups / activities on campus and / or in the community. Students in MUS 360 will be meeting with the instructor in an applied lesson setting once a week as well as group master classes throughout the semester. Students will explore and perform various genres of repertoire as applicable to voice type and ability.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu
Prerequisite: MUSI 260 with a grade of C or better.

MUSI 380Basic Conducting Credits: 33

Presents fundamental procedures of directing vocal and instrumental ensembles. Includes studies in score reading and audiation, meter and beat patterns, tempo and mood as they all relate to conducting gestures.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu
Prerequisite: Requires permission of instructor.

MUSI 393Selected Topics in Music Credits: 1-31-3

Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular offerings.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu

MUSI 399Selected Topics in Music/Theater Arts Credits: 33

Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu

MUSI 490Selected Topics in Music Credits: 1-31-3

Provides the opportunity for the department to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.

Subject: MUSI
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2027
Catalog: 2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.ship.edu

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