31 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 111Music Theory I4
Discusses elements of musical construction of scales, intervals, triads, and chord progressions. Develops ability to sing at sight and write from dictation. Introduces the analysis of the Bach chorale style. Expands facility with harmonic dictation and enables the student to use these techniques at the keyboard. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
Discusses elements of musical construction of scales, intervals, triads, and chord progressions. Develops ability to sing at sight and write from dictation. Introduces the analysis of the Bach chorale style. Expands facility with harmonic dictation and enables the student to use these techniques at the keyboard. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
Explores the language of music through an introduction to basic elements, forms and styles across time. Acquaints students with composers’ lives and influential creative individualities, discovering representative works and milestones in western society. Develops techniques for listening analytically and critically. Reviews historical development and significance of art music within the context of evolving societal structures. This is a Passport and UCGS Transfer course. Lecture 3 hours.
Consists of performance from Standard Jazz and American Songbook Repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques, interpretation, and improvisation. Divisional approval required. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory 3 hours.
Teaches singing, proper breath control, diction, and development of tone. Studies the standard vocal repertoire. Two half-hour lessons per week. 4 hours practice required. May be repeatable for credit up to 8 hours with special permission. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours.
Ensemble consists of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory 3 hours.
Offers the beginning piano student activities in learning musical notation, in accomplishing sight reading skills, and in mastering techniques of keyboard playing. Presents appropriate literature. Open to all students and may be used to fulfill applied minor instrument requirement for music major. Part I of II. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours.
Offers the beginning piano student activities in learning musical notation, in accomplishing sight reading skills, and in mastering techniques of keyboard playing. Presents appropriate literature. Open to all students and may be used to fulfill applied minor instrument requirement for music major. Part II of II. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours.
Teaches piano, organ, harpsichord or synthesizer. Studies the standard repertoire. May be repeatable for credit up to 8 hours with special permission. Laboratory 1 hour. Studio 4 hours.
Ensemble consist of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. Divisional approval required. May be repeated for credit.
Teaches fundamentals of the woodwind instruments. Studies the standard repertoire. May be repeatable for credit up to 8 hours with special permission. Laboratory 4 hours. Studio 1 hour.
Studies the fundamentals of sound production, music theory, and harmony as they apply to guitar. Builds proficiency in both the techniques of playing the guitar and in the application of music fundamentals to these techniques. Presents different types of guitars and related instruments. Emphasizes music as entertainment and as a communication skill. Part I of II. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
Teaches fundamentals of string instruments, harp or guitar. Studies the standard repertoire. May be repeatable for credit up to 8 hours with special permission. Laboratory 4 hours. Studio 1 hour.
Teaches fundamentals of percussion instruments. Studies the standard repertoire. May be repeatable for credit up to 8 hours with special permission. Laboratory 4 hours. Studio 1 hour.
Increases facility in the analysis and usage of diatonic and chromatic harmonies. Continues harmonic analysis of Bach style. Includes exercises in sight-singing, ear-training, and keyboard harmony or equivalent. Part I of II.
MUS 111 and MUS 112 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
MUS 212Advanced Music Theory II4
Increases facility in the analysis and usage of diatonic and chromatic harmonies. Continues harmonic analysis of Bach style. Includes exercises in sight-singing, ear-training, and keyboard harmony. Part II of II.
Presents the chronology of musical styles and significant composers from Antiquity through the Pre-Classical era. Relates the development of music from a socio-historical perspective including parallel movements within the arts. Develops techniques for listening analytically and critically to music. MUS 221 and 222 may transfer as the same course. This is a Passport and UCGS Transfer course. Lecture 3 hours.
Presents the chronology of musical styles and significant composers from the Classical Period through the Modern era. Relates the development of music from a socio-historical perspective including parallel movements within the arts. Develops techniques for listening analytically and critically to music. MUS 221 and 222 may transfer as the same course. This is a Passport and UCGS Transfer course. Lecture 3 hours.
Divisional approval. Laboratory 4 hours. Studio 1 hour.
MUS 237Chorus Ensemble1
Ensemble consists of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. May be repeated for credit. Continues MUS 137 . Laboratory 3 hours.
Consists of performance from Standard Jazz and American Songbook Repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques, interpretation, and improvisation. Divisional approval and completion of Jazz Ensemble required. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory 3 hours.
Teaches advanced applications of keyboard fundamentals and technical skills. Includes exercises in intervals, triads, all major and minor scales, and simple and compound meters. Uses advanced repertoire. Part I of II.
Teaches advanced applications of keyboard fundamentals and technical skills. Includes exercises in intervals, triads, all major and minor scales, and simple and compound meters. Uses advanced repertoire. Part II of II.
Continues MUS 145 . Two half-hour lessons per week. 8 hours practice required. May be repeatable for credit up to 8 hours with special permission. Laboratory 4 hours. Studio 1 hour.
Ensemble consist of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. Divisional approval required. May be repeated for credit. Continues MUS 148 .
Continues Applied Music - Woodwinds ( MUS 155 ). May be repeatable for credit up to 8 hours with special permission. Laboratory 4 hours. Studio 1 hour.
Divisional approval. Laboratory 4 hours. Studio 1 hour.
MUS 298Seminar and Project: Capstone Recital1
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit.
