19 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.
An exploration of basic points about music and musicians. This course introduces students to a wide variety of music types from Gregorian chant to avant-garde, musical styles and chronological sequence, and the cultural and artistic setting for the works of music. This course satisfies 3 hours of Humanities and Creativity for General Education.
A study of fundamental musical skills including pitch notation, rhythmic notation, keyboard orientation, interval recognition, scales, key signatures, and basic music terminology. Prerequisite for MUS 270 and co- requisite for l00-level applied music. Students may be exempt from this course based on a placement test administered to all incoming music majors. This course satisfies 1 hour of Humanities and Creativity for General Education.
A survey of art music in Europe and the Americas that explores the revolutionary trends of the 20th and early 21st centuries. Topics will include the societal context and popular cultural impact of musical styles that include post-romanticism, primitivism, expressionism, jazz, modernism, nationalism, musical theatre, serialism, world music, minimalism, neo-romanticism, and post-modernism. Prerequisite: MUS 103. This course satisfies 3 hours of Humanities and Creativity for General Education.
An introduction to the fundamental skills in playing the piano. No prior knowledge of music reading skills or piano technique is necessary for the successful completion of the course. Students are instructed in a group setting. This course satisfies 1 hour of Humanities and Creativity for General Education.
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A study of standard classical literature for the piano at any given proficiency level. Technique, scales, concepts of theory for piano, and literature survey are emphasized. Includes one 60-minute lesson per week. May be repeated for credit at each level. A lab fee will be assessed. Non-music majors may enroll as space permits. Enrollment for all students is by permission of instructor.
A study of standard classical literature for the voice at any given proficiency level. Vocal techniques, breathing, tone placement, diction, and literature survey are emphasized. Includes one 30-minute private lesson per week. May be repeated for credit at each level. A lab fee will be assessed. Non-music majors may enroll as space permits. Enrollment for all students is by permission of instructor.
A study of standard classical literature for the voice at any given proficiency level. Vocal techniques, breathing, tone placement, diction, and literature survey are emphasized. Includes one 60-minute private lesson per week. May be repeated for credit at each level. A lab fee will be assessed. Non-music majors may enroll as space permits. Enrollment for all students is by permission of instructor. *Applied music courses are numbered according to this system: The first number defines the level (freshman, sophomore, etc), the second number defines the instrument (3 = piano, 4 = organ, 5 = voice, 8 = instrumental), the third number defines the number of credit hours.
A course designed to offer instruction and experience in ensemble singing and provide a means of individual expression through musical performance. Membership is open to any student with permission of the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 semester hours credit. Each semester counts as 1 hour of Humanities and Creativity for General Education, up to 3 hours.
A course designed to offer instrumental ensemble performance experiences in varied musical styles and venues, including concert band, pep band, and chamber music. Membership is open to any student with permission of the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 semester credit hours. Each semester counts as 1 hour of Humanities and Creativity for General Education, up to 3 hours.
A study of standard music literature at any given proficiency level. Technique, scales, concepts of theory and literature survey are emphasized. Includes one 30-minute private lesson per week and a monthly studio class for performance and related topics. May be repeated for credit at each level. A lab fee will be assessed. Non-music majors may enroll as space permits. Enrollment for all students is by permission of instructor.
A study of standard music literature at any given proficiency level. Technique, scales, concepts of theory and literature survey are emphasized. Includes one 60-minute private lesson per week and a monthly studio class for performance and related topics. May be repeated for credit at each level. A lab fee will be assessed. Non-music majors may enroll as space permits. Enrollment for all students is by permission of instructor. *Applied music courses are numbered according to this system: The first number defines the level (freshman, sophomore, etc. ), the second number defines the instrument (3 = piano, 4 = organ, 5 = voice, 8 = instrumental), the third number defines the number of credit hours.
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A continuation of Class Piano for Beginners I. Students will refine fundamental skills of piano technique, reading musical scores, and harmonizing melodies with chord symbols. Students are instructed in a group setting with an emphasis on recreational music making. Successful completion of MUS 118 OR prior piano experience with permission of instructor is required for registration.
A detailed study of the ancient Judeo/Greco/Roman, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque musical style periods through examination of important historical movements and works that influenced the patronage and function of music, musical devices, compositional forms, and composers. Specific works with clearly observable stylistic features are studied as illustrations of historically significant genres, styles, or techniques. This course satisfies 3 hours of Humanities and Creativity for General Education. Prerequisite: MUS103 or permission of instructor.
A study of developments in the history of Western music in the 18th, and 19th centuries with a detailed study of forms, styles, and composers in representative musical literature. Special attention will be given to opera, the symphony, and solo literature. This course satisfies 3 hours of Humanities and Creativity for General Education. Prerequisite: MUS 103 or permission of instructor.
Total 21 *The availability of the minor in performance music is exclusive to non-Professional Theatre Performance majors, information about the Professional Performance major and courses in the theatre discipline can be found in the Theatre (THE) section of the Catalog. Courses of Instruction in Music
A continuation of MUS 270, studying the harmonic common practices of composers during the l8th and 19th centuries. Emphasis is placed upon standard usages of harmonic content and technique, idiomatic procedures, and varied texture and styles. Laboratory work consists of exercises in ear training and sight singing.
A study and refinement of conducting skills including beat patterns, gestural techniques, interpretation skills, and rehearsal techniques. Prerequisite, MUS270. 160 | A v e r e t t U n i v e r s i t y A c a d e m i c C a t a l o g 2 0 2 6 - 2 0 2 7
Source: Averett University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
