184 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 100Recital Attendance0.5
Fall/Spring The recital attendance requirement is an integral and essential part of a music student’s education. Through the continued attendance at music program events, students will gain exposure to musical literature, demonstrate support for their peers and faculty, and accrue vital understanding of performance etiquette and procedure. The number of recitals required will be determined by the music faculty at the beginning of each semester. Each music major shall register for this course for multiple semesters, as designated by their degree program. Grading will be Pass/Fail. 0.5 credit hours
A series of four graduated piano classes (0.5 credits each) designed to prepare Music majors, Music minors, and other interested students to pass the Piano Proficiency Examination. Overall musicianship, scales, modes, chords, modulation, analytical skills, playing by ear, and the performance of a simple piece are stressed. 0.5 credit hour
A series of four graduated piano classes (0.5 credits each) designed to prepare Music majors, Music minors, and other interested students to pass the Piano Proficiency Examination. Overall musicianship, scales, modes, chords, modulation, analytical skills, playing by ear, and the performance of a simple piece are stressed. 0.5 credit hour
Spring Alternate Years Vocal Methods provides instrumentalists in the Music Education program with the fundamentals of good vocal technique. While building their own singing skills in a lab-like setting, students will also examine vocal pedagogy as it is applied to working with young singers in the public schools. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring Guitar class includes the study of basic single note melody playing and chording accompaniment on the guitar through the use of tablature and standard notation. Basic music theory study is included. 1 class period. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring Guitar class includes the study of basic single note melody playing and chording accompaniment on the guitar through the use of tablature and standard notation. Basic music theory study is included. 1 class period. 1 credit hour
Fall The York College Chorale is a mixed concert choir open to all Music majors and other experienced singers. The group is dedicated to the study and performance of choral music from many style periods. 1 credit hour
Spring The York College Chorale is a mixed concert choir open to all Music majors and other experienced singers. The group is dedicated to the study and performance of choral music from many style periods. 1 credit hour
Fall The York College Chamber Singers is a select ensemble of 16-20 voices, and is open to all students by audition only. This ensemble specializes in a capella literature from all style periods, and performs frequently both on and off campus. Interested students must contact the Director of Choral Activities to arrange an audition. 1 credit hour
Spring The York College Chamber Singers is a select ensemble of 16-20 voices, and is open to all students by audition only. This ensemble specializes in a capella literature from all style periods, and performs frequently both on and off campus. Interested students must contact the Director of Choral Activities to arrange an audition. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Musical Theatre Workshop is designed for performance of various styles of musical theatre repertoire, culminating in fully staged productions, workshops, and cabaret performances. This ensemble is open to students of any major. Depending on the selected performance material for a given semester, casting auditions may be required. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Musical Theatre Workshop is designed for performance of various styles of musical theatre repertoire, culminating in fully staged productions, workshops, and cabaret performances. This ensemble is open to students of any major. Depending on the selected performance material for a given semester, casting auditions may be required. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This is a repertory-based course designed to augment the applied vocal student’s knowledge of vocal repertoire through group exposure to a wide variety of songs and arias from the Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and 20th-century periods. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This is a repertory-based course designed to augment the applied vocal student’s knowledge of vocal repertoire through group exposure to a wide variety of songs and arias from the Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and 20th-century periods. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Treble Voices is a vocal ensemble open to all college treble singers. While some singing experience is expected, it is not required. The ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance of treble choral literature from many traditions and style periods. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Wind Ensemble provides training in the interpretation and performance of traditional and modern concert band literature. The band performs concerts open to the public. Membership is open to all students who have had prior band experience. Students must audition for acceptance and placement. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Wind Ensemble provides training in the interpretation and performance of traditional and modern concert band literature. The band performs concerts open to the public. Membership is open to all students who have had prior band experience. Students must audition for acceptance and placement. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The Jazz Ensemble is open to all students with concert and/or stage band experience. Students in the group study the art of improvisation and learn to perform in all jazz styles, including swing, bop, cool, blues, and rock. Acceptance by audition. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The Jazz Ensemble is open to all students with concert and/or stage band experience. Students in the group study the art of improvisation and learn to perform in all jazz styles, including swing, bop, cool, blues, and rock. Acceptance by audition. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Symphony Orchestra is open to all music majors and other qualified musicians. The Symphony Orchestra studies and performs the standard orchestral repertoire and selected contemporary compositions. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Symphony Orchestra is open to all music majors and other qualified musicians. The Symphony Orchestra studies and performs the standard orchestral repertoire and selected contemporary compositions. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Percussion Ensemble provides percussionists with an opportunity to play challenging music written specifically for their instruments. The Percussion Ensemble requires its members to be trained in all areas of percussion. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Percussion Ensemble provides percussionists with an opportunity to play challenging music written specifically for their instruments. The Percussion Ensemble requires its members to be trained in all areas of percussion. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This experiential learning class is dedicated to performing standard repertoire of the classic rock and pop genres. Students will be placed in small groups and expected to learn a number of standard cover songs to perform for an audience. Members of the group are expected to meet outside of class to rehearse assigned material, which will be performed and assessed in class, culminating in a final public performance at the end of the semester. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This experiential learning class is dedicated to performing standard repertoire of the classic rock and pop genres. Students will be placed in small groups and expected to learn a number of standard cover songs to perform for an audience. Members of the group are expected to meet outside of class to rehearse assigned material, which will be performed and assessed in class, culminating in a final public performance at the end of the semester. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This course serves as an introduction to the study of music theory and to the development of basic musicianship skills. Music notation, scales, intervals, chords, and rhythms are explored through seeing, sharing writing, singing, and playing. The course is open to all students, and it requires no prior knowledge of music theory. Students who are required to take MUS181 before enrolling in MUS 280 or MUS 289 must receive a 2.0 or higher in MUS181. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring This course is designed to guide students through methods of listening to music. The course will identify how one listens to music of all genres through its basic elements, construction and form. The emphasis will be on listening to music from many historical eras and how each era relates to music today resulting in a deeper understanding of the aural art form. Students will identify the basic building blocks of music and learn to create music using various forms of musical notation and improvisation. 3 credit hours
Fall Introduction to Music Technology is an introductory course to audio production recording. Students will receive instruction in studio/control room recording techniques: acoustics, audio mixing consoles, connectivity, microphone design/placement, and data storage. Students will also learn the process of live sound reinforcement. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring The Groove Ensemble is open to all students on campus and performs eclectic repertoire, including African, Latin, Jazz, World Music, Rock and Minimalist styles. The ensemble is primarily comprised of percussionists, guitarists, keyboard players but includes all other instruments. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The Groove Ensemble is open to all students on campus and performs eclectic repertoire, including African, Latin, Jazz, World Music, Rock and Minimalist styles. The ensemble is primarily comprised of percussionists, guitarists, keyboard players but includes all other instruments. 1 credit hour
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-1 credit hour
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
A series of four graduated piano classes (0.5 credits each) designed to prepare Music majors, Music minors, and other interested students to pass the Piano Proficiency Examination. Overall musicianship, scales, modes, chords, modulation, analytical skills, playing by ear, and the performance of a simple piece are stressed. 0.5 credit hour
A series of four graduated piano classes (0.5 credits each) designed to prepare Music majors, Music minors, and other interested students to pass the Piano Proficiency Examination. Overall musicianship, scales, modes, chords, modulation, analytical skills, playing by ear, and the performance of a simple piece are stressed. 0.5 credit hour
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Fall/Spring Exploring Music in Film will examine the role of original music in narrative films from the beginnings of cinema in the 1890s to the present. Explorations of the functions and aesthetics of music in various film genres of the American cinema will be the main focus, with consideration given to adapted scores, soundtracks and music used in foreign films. A prior knowledge of music and/or film history is not required. 3 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Fall/Spring The York College Chorale is a mixed concert choir open to all Music majors and other experienced singers. The group is dedicated to the study and performance of serious choral music from many style periods. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Chorale is a mixed concert choir open to all Music majors and other experienced singers. The group is dedicated to the study and performance of serious choral music from many style periods. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Chamber Singers is a select ensemble of 16-20 voices, and is open to all students by audition only. This ensemble specializes in a capella literature from all style periods, and performs frequently both on and off campus. Interested students must contact the Director of Choral Activities to arrange an audition. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Chamber Singers is a select ensemble of 16-20 voices, and is open to all students by audition only. This ensemble specializes in a capella literature from all style periods, and performs frequently both on and off campus. Interested students must contact the Director of Choral Activities to arrange an audition. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Musical Theatre Workshop is designed for performance of various styles of musical theatre repertoire, culminating in fully staged productions, workshops, and cabaret performances. This ensemble is open to students of any major. Depending on the selected performance material for a given semester, casting auditions may be required. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Musical Theatre Workshop is designed for performance of various styles of musical theatre repertoire, culminating in fully staged productions, workshops, and cabaret performances. This ensemble is open to students of any major. Depending on the selected performance material for a given semester, casting auditions may be required. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The Groove Ensemble is open to all students on campus and performs eclectic repertoire, including African, Latin, Jazz, World Music, Rock and Minimalist styles. The ensemble is primarily comprised of percussionists, guitarists, keyboard players but includes all other instruments. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The Groove Ensemble is open to all students on campus and performs eclectic repertoire, including African, Latin, Jazz, World Music, Rock and Minimalist styles. The ensemble is primarily comprised of percussionists, guitarists, keyboard players but includes all other instruments. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Treble Voices is a vocal ensemble open to all college treble singers. While some singing experience is expected, it is not required. The ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance of treble choral literature from many traditions and style periods. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Wind Ensemble provides training in the interpretation and performance of traditional and modern concert band literature. The band performs concerts open to the public. Membership is open to all students who have had prior band experience. Students must audition for acceptance and placement. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Wind Ensemble provides training in the interpretation and performance of traditional and modern concert band literature. The band performs concerts open to the public. Membership is open to all students who have had prior band experience. Students must audition for acceptance and placement. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The Jazz Ensemble is open to all students with concert and/or stage band experience. Students in the group study the art of improvisation and learn to perform in all jazz styles, including swing, bop, cool, blues, and rock. Acceptance by audition. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The Jazz Ensemble is open to all students with concert and/or stage band experience. Students in the group study the art of improvisation and learn to perform in all jazz styles, including swing, bop, cool, blues, and rock. Acceptance by audition. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Symphony Orchestra is open to all music majors and other qualified musicians. The Symphony Orchestra studies and performs the standard orchestral repertoire and selected contemporary compositions. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Symphony Orchestra is open to all music majors and other qualified musicians. The Symphony Orchestra studies and performs the standard orchestral repertoire and selected contemporary compositions. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Percussion Ensemble provides percussionists with an opportunity to play challenging music written specifically for their instruments. The Percussion Ensemble requires its members to be trained in all areas of percussion. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Percussion Ensemble provides percussionists with an opportunity to play challenging music written specifically for their instruments. The Percussion Ensemble requires its members to be trained in all areas of percussion. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This experiential learning class is dedicated to performing standard repertoire of the classic rock and pop genres. Students will be placed in small groups and expected to learn a number of standard cover songs to perform for an audience. Members of the group are expected to meet outside of class to rehearse assigned material, which will be performed and assessed in class, culminating in a final public performance at the end of the semester. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This experiential learning class is dedicated to performing standard repertoire of the classic rock and pop genres. Students will be placed in small groups and expected to learn a number of standard cover songs to perform for an audience. Members of the group are expected to meet outside of class to rehearse assigned material, which will be performed and assessed in class, culminating in a final public performance at the end of the semester. 1 credit hour
MUS 181 or permission of the instructor. 3 credit hours
MUS 281World Music3
Fall/Spring This course examines diverse cultures through the window of music. It is a journey around the world, weaving a musical web through Africa, Spain, Greece, the Middle East, India, China, Japan, the Caribbean, Latin, and Native American cultures. The course is meant to broaden one’s view of the new global village through a unique study of world music. 3 credit hours
Spring Music Theory III is a continuation of MUS 394 , which is a prerequisite for this course. Emphasis is placed on the more complex chord structures developed in the 19th century. 3 credit hours
Fall Music Theory IV is a continuation of MUS 282 , which is a prerequisite for this course. Emphasis is placed on the styles and developments found in the 20th century. 3 credit hours
Spring SS&ET III is a continuation of MUS 395 , which is a prerequisite for this course. This course must be taken in the same semester as MUS 282 . 1 credit hour
Fall SS&ET IV is a continuation of MUS 284 , which is a prerequisite for this course. This course must be taken in the same semester as MUS 283 . 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring American Popular Music explores the evolution and development of numerous American popular music genres in respect to historic aspects of American culture. The course content examines musical characteristics specific to each music style. The lectures focus on musical distinctions defining various music genres. Audio and video presentations highlight the major performers and composers of each style. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring This course is a survey of the history and development of rock and roll and the entertainment industry that surrounds it. Emphasis is placed on a study of rock music from its origins to present. Lectures will focus on musical distinctions among the substyles present in the genre and will include audio and video presentations of major artists and stylesetters. Literary, sociological, and other cultural aspects of this music will be discussed. Current styles and trends relating to the recording industry will be explored. 3 credit hours
Spring This course examines and develops the aural (of the ear) skills of sight singing and melodic, harmonic, rhythmic dictation. The course is best taken in the same semester as MUS 280 Principles of Functional Harmony . 1 credit hour
Fall This course is an introduction to music literature through a historical study of musical genre, form, and style. The course is required of Music majors and minors. Electives are admitted by permission of the instructor. 3 credit hours
Fall This course is designed to provide a practical playing knowledge of each string instrument (violin, viola, cello, and double bass). The principal objective is to prepare prospective school teachers to instruct beginners in strings. 1 credit hour
Spring Brass Methods is the study of tone production, fingerings or position, care and repair, and methods and materials for teaching trumpet or cornet, French horn, baritone, trombone, and tuba. Ensemble performance is emphasized. 1 credit hour
Fall Woodwind Methods is the study of tone production, fingerings, care and repair, and methods and materials for teaching flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone. Ensemble performance is emphasized. 1 credit hour
Spring Percussion Methods is the study of tone production, positions, care and repair, and methods and materials for teaching the percussion instruments. Ensemble performance is emphasized. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This survey course will examine the origins, development and significance of an intrinsically American performance genre; Musical Theatre. Lectures will examine distinguishing style characteristics which have evolved from the early 20th Century to the present, and consider the social attitudes and cultural influences on this musical idiom. Audio and video presentations will highlight the major works, composers and performers of the various eras of musical theatre. This course does not require music reading skills. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring This course is an introductory study of major career choices in the music and entertainment industry. Attention is given to career planning and development in classical and popular music. Creative careers, producing/directing, performing, teaching, and music related careers are examined with a focus on practical applications as well as theoretical foundations. The course also explains the process of songwriting, music publishing, copyright registration, sources of royalty income, performance rights societies, and the music licensing process. The role of unions, music associations, guilds, arts administration, talent agencies, and artistic management relevant to musicians is explored. 3 credit hours
Fall Alternate Years Foreign Language Diction for Choirs examines the nuances of foreign language for pronunciation, focusing particularly on German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Latin. The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is used as the basis of instruction, giving students a method for learning how to pronounce words in a foreign language, and in how to teach foreign language pronunciation in a studio or rehearsal setting. 1 credit hour
MUS 299Innovations in Music and Culture Since 19003
Fall/Spring This course examines the importance of innovation and leadership to the development of music and global culture at large since 1900. Innovation and leadership through music are explored in multiple ways, including the following: protest music of various social justice movements; technological innovations that have impacted the development of music; and avant-garde musicians who broke new ground via bold and unprecedented experimentation. Special emphasis is placed on the relationship between music and society as reflected through sociopolitical conflicts, human diversity, technological advancements, and globalization. Several musical genres are explored, encompassing both popular and art music, and there is a strong emphasis on class listening and discussion. 3 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Fall/Spring The York College Chorale is a mixed concert choir open to all Music majors and other experienced singers. The group is dedicated to the study and performance of choral music from many style periods. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Chorale is a mixed concert choir open to all Music majors and other experienced singers. The group is dedicated to the study and performance of choral music from many style periods. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Chamber Singers is a select ensemble of 16-20 voices, and is open to all students by audition only. This ensemble specializes in a capella literature from all style periods, and performs frequently both on and off campus. Interested students must contact the Director of Choral Activities to arrange an audition. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Chamber Singers is a select ensemble of 16-20 voices, and is open to all students by audition only. This ensemble specializes in a capella literature from all style periods, and performs frequently both on and off campus. Interested students must contact the Director of Choral Activities to arrange an audition. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Musical Theatre Workshop is designed for performance of various styles of musical theatre repertoire, culminating in fully staged productions, workshops, and cabaret performances. This ensemble is open to students of any major. Depending on the selected performance material for a given semester, casting auditions may be required. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Musical Theatre Workshop is designed for performance of various styles of musical theatre repertoire, culminating in fully staged productions, workshops, and cabaret performances. This ensemble is open to students of any major. Depending on the selected performance material for a given semester, casting auditions may be required. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This is a repertory-based course designed to augment the applied vocal student’s knowledge of vocal repertoire through group exposure to a wide variety of songs and arias from the Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and 20th-century periods. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This is a repertory-based course designed to augment the applied vocal student’s knowledge of vocal repertoire through group exposure to a wide variety of songs and arias from the Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and 20th-century periods. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Treble Voices is a vocal ensemble open to all college treble singers. While some singing experience is expected, it is not required. The ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance of treble choral literature from many traditions and style periods. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Wind Ensemble provides training in the interpretation and performance of traditional and modern concert band literature. The band performs concerts open to the public. Membership is open to all students who have had prior band experience. Students must audition for acceptance and placement. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Wind Ensemble provides training in the interpretation and performance of traditional and modern concert band literature. The band performs concerts open to the public. Membership is open to all students who have had prior band experience. Students must audition for acceptance and placement. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The Jazz Ensemble is open to all students with concert and/or stage band experience. Students in the group study the art of improvisation and learn to perform in all jazz styles, including swing, bop, cool, blues, and rock. Acceptance by audition. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The Jazz Ensemble is open to all students with concert and/or stage band experience. Students in the group study the art of improvisation and learn to perform in all jazz styles, including swing, bop, cool, blues, and rock. Acceptance by audition. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Symphony Orchestra is open to all music majors and other qualified musicians. The Symphony Orchestra studies and performs the standard orchestral repertoire and selected contemporary compositions. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Symphony Orchestra is open to all music majors and other qualified musicians. The Symphony Orchestra studies and performs the standard orchestral repertoire and selected contemporary compositions. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Percussion Ensemble provides percussionists with an opportunity to play challenging music written specifically for their instruments. The Percussion Ensemble requires its members to be trained in all areas of percussion. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Percussion Ensemble provides percussionists with an opportunity to play challenging music written specifically for their instruments. The Percussion Ensemble requires its members to be trained in all areas of percussion. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This experiential learning class is dedicated to performing standard repertoire of the classic rock and pop genres. Students will be placed in small groups which will be expected to learn a number of standard cover songs to perform for an audience. Members of the group are expected to meet outside of class to rehearse assigned material, which will be performed and assessed in class, culminating in a final public performance at the end of the semester. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This experiential learning class is dedicated to performing standard repertoire of the classic rock and pop genres. Students will be placed in small groups which will be expected to learn a number of standard cover songs to perform for an audience. Members of the group are expected to meet outside of class to rehearse assigned material, which will be performed and assessed in class, culminating in a final public performance at the end of the semester. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The Groove Ensemble is open to all students on campus and performs eclectic repertoire, including African, Latin, Jazz, World Music, Rock and Minimalist styles. The ensemble is primarily comprised of percussionists, guitarists, keyboard players but includes all other instruments. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The Groove Ensemble is open to all students on campus and performs eclectic repertoire, including African, Latin, Jazz, World Music, Rock and Minimalist styles. The ensemble is primarily comprised of percussionists, guitarists, keyboard players but includes all other instruments. 1 credit hour
Fall Music History I is an historical study of the various styles and forms of music in western civilization from the Middle Ages to 1750. 3 credit hours
Spring Music History II is an historical study of the various styles and forms of music in western civilization from 1750 to the present. 3 credit hours
Fall This course is an introduction to music education (history, philosophy, and learning theories) and the application of music methodologies for grades K-5. Appropriate materials and technology are examined through lectures, discussion and participation in peer-teaching experiences. 3 credit hours
Fall This course emphasizes the synthesis and application of the principles of aural (of the ear) skills of sight singing and melodic, harmonic, rhythmic dictation. Course is typically taken the same semester as MUS 394 Applications of Functional Harmony . 1 credit hour
Spring This course examines the process of music promotion, music product distribution, and commerce. Promotion of a performance ensemble and the support of artistic development is explored. The interrelationship of the professional musician and music as a product is applied to the recording industry, music distribution, music management, music product sales, music in advertisement, jingle writing, music on the radio, television, and in the film industry. Entertainment entrepreneurship is explored in relation to employment opportunities. 3 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-1 credit hour
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance. Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor. Extra fees apply. For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. .5-2 credit hours
Fall/Spring The York College Chorale is a mixed concert choir open to all Music majors and other experienced singers. The group is dedicated to the study and performance of serious choral music from many style periods. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Chorale is a mixed concert choir open to all Music majors and other experienced singers. The group is dedicated to the study and performance of serious choral music from many style periods. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Chamber Singers is a select ensemble of 16-20 voices, and is open to all students by audition only. This ensemble specializes in a capella literature from all style periods, and performs frequently both on and off campus. Interested students must contact the Director of Choral Activities to arrange an audition. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Chamber Singers is a select ensemble of 16-20 voices, and is open to all students by audition only. This ensemble specializes in a capella literature from all style periods, and performs frequently both on and off campus. Interested students must contact the Director of Choral Activities to arrange an audition. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Musical Theatre Workshop is designed for performance of various styles of musical theatre repertoire, culminating in fully staged productions, workshops, and cabaret performances. This ensemble is open to students of any major. Depending on the selected performance material for a given semester, casting auditions may be required. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Musical Theatre Workshop is designed for performance of various styles of musical theatre repertoire, culminating in fully staged productions, workshops, and cabaret performances. This ensemble is open to students of any major. Depending on the selected performance material for a given semester, casting auditions may be required. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This is a repertory-based course designed to augment the applied vocal student’s knowledge of vocal repertoire through group exposure to a wide variety of songs and arias from the Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and 20th-century periods. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This is a repertory-based course designed to augment the applied vocal student’s knowledge of vocal repertoire through group exposure to a wide variety of songs and arias from the Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and 20th-century periods. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Treble Voices is a vocal ensemble open to all college treble singers. While some singing experience is expected, it is not required. The ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance of treble choral literature from many traditions and style periods. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Wind Ensemble provides training in the interpretation and performance of traditional and modern concert band literature. The band performs concerts open to the public. Membership is open to all students who have had prior band experience. Students must audition for acceptance and placement. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Wind Ensemble provides training in the interpretation and performance of traditional and modern concert band literature. The band performs concerts open to the public. Membership is open to all students who have had prior band experience. Students must audition for acceptance and placement. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The Jazz Ensemble is open to all students with concert and/or stage band experience. Students in the group study the art of improvisation and learn to perform in all jazz styles, including swing, bop, cool, blues, and rock. Acceptance by audition. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The Jazz Ensemble is open to all students with concert and/or stage band experience. Students in the group study the art of improvisation and learn to perform in all jazz styles, including swing, bop, cool, blues, and rock. Acceptance by audition. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Symphony Orchestra is open to all music majors and other qualified musicians. The Symphony Orchestra studies and performs the standard orchestral repertoire and selected contemporary compositions. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Symphony Orchestra is open to all music majors and other qualified musicians. The Symphony Orchestra studies and performs the standard orchestral repertoire and selected contemporary compositions. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Percussion Ensemble provides percussionists with an opportunity to play challenging music written specifically for their instruments. The Percussion Ensemble requires its members to be trained in all areas of percussion. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The York College Percussion Ensemble provides percussionists with an opportunity to play challenging music written specifically for their instruments. The Percussion Ensemble requires its members to be trained in all areas of percussion. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This experiential learning class is dedicated to performing standard repertoire of the classic rock and pop genres. Students will be placed in small groups and expected to learn a number of standard cover songs to perform for an audience. Members of the group are expected to meet outside of class to rehearse assigned material, which will be performed and assessed in class, culminating in a final public performance at the end of the semester. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This experiential learning class is dedicated to performing standard repertoire of the classic rock and pop genres. Students will be placed in small groups and expected to learn a number of standard cover songs to perform for an audience. Members of the group are expected to meet outside of class to rehearse assigned material, which will be performed and assessed in class, culminating in a final public performance at the end of the semester. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The Groove Ensemble is open to all students on campus and performs eclectic repertoire, including African, Latin, Jazz, World Music, Rock and Minimalist styles. The ensemble is primarily comprised of percussionists, guitarists, keyboard players but includes all other instruments. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring The Groove Ensemble is open to all students on campus and performs eclectic repertoire, including African, Latin, Jazz, World Music, Rock and Minimalist styles. The ensemble is primarily comprised of percussionists, guitarists, keyboard players but includes all other instruments. 1 credit hour
MUS 181 or permission of the instructor 3 credit hours
MUS 494Music Industry Internship3
Fall/Spring/Summer The Music Industry Internship is a planned and supervised work experience in the music industry field at selected cooperating firms or organizations. The internship may require training conferences, reports and appraisals. All York College procedures for completing internship applications shall be strictly applied.
Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. 3 credit hours
MUS 495Music Industry Internship3
Fall/Spring/Summer The Music Industry Internship is a planned and supervised work experience in the music industry field at selected cooperating firms or organizations. The internship may require training conferences, reports and appraisals. All York College procedures for completing internship applications shall be strictly applied.
Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. 3 credit hours
MUS 181 or permission of the instructor 3 credit hours
MUS 497Publishing, Licensing and Copyright3
Spring This course is an in‐depth examination of publishing, licensing, and copyright procedures used by the professional creative, administrator and producer. Special emphasis is placed on discussion and research regarding contemporary controversies in the creative industries, including the use of generative artificial intelligence for creative processes. Applied problem solving, specialized language use, and legal responsibility are explored and discussed. 3 credit hours
The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for the student who seeks to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts this work under the guidance of a faculty member of his choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility in the learning process.
Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. 1-3 credit hours
MUS 499Independent Study1-3
The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for the student who seeks to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts this work under the guidance of a faculty member of his choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility in the learning process.
