20 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. Total 5 hours per week. 248
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. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Teaches singing, proper breath control, diction, and development of tone. Studies the standard vocal repertoire. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. One or two half-hour lessons per week. Four to eight hours practice required. Laboratory 4 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor.
Ensemble consists of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory 6 hours per week.
Teaches piano, organ, harpsichord, or synthesizer. Studies the standard repertoire. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. 1 half- hour lessons per week, 4 hours practice (laboratory) required. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 4 hours per week. 2026-2027 COLLEGE CATALOG v1.3 Virginia Highlands Community College
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor.
Introduces the student to the history and performance of traditional old-time string band music of the central Appalachian region with topics on musicians, instrumentation, regional influences, and tunes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
Teaches fundamentals of the woodwind instruments. Studies the standard repertoire. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. 1 half- hour lessons per week, 4 hours practice (laboratory) required. Laboratory 4 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor.
Teaches fundamentals of string instruments, harp, or guitar. Studies the standard repertoire. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour creditr. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. 1half- hour lessons per week, 4hours practice (laboratory) required. Laboratory 4 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor.
Teaches fundamentals of brass instruments. Studies the standard repertoire. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. 1 half-hour lessons per week, 4 hours practice (laboratory) required. Laboratory 4 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
Subject
MUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor.
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 I of II. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
MUS EEE Approved Degree-related Ensemble Elective1 2 MUS EEE Approved Degree-related Lesson Elective2 1 Total 16 Total Minimum Credits: 63 Notes: Students are urged to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated; and further, students are urged to consult with their counselors and advisors at VHCC in planning their academic program and electives. 1. Degree-related Ensemble Elective (MUS 137, MUS 248, or MUS 249) – Student will coordinate the selection of this MUS approved degree-related course with the faculty advisor and in collaboration with the university to which the student intends to transfer. 2. Degree-related Lesson Elective (MUS 136, MUS 145, MUS 155, MUS 165, or MUS 175) - Student will coordinate the selection of this MUS approved degree- related course with the faculty advisor and in collaboration with the university to which the student intends to transfer. 2026-2027 COLLEGE CATALOG v1.3 Virginia Highlands Community College 94
Presents the chronology of musical styles from antiquity to the present time. Relates the historical development of music to parallel movements in art, drama, and literature. Develops techniques for listening analytically and critically to music. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Ensemble consist of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. Divisional approval required. May be repeated for credit. Continues
Ensemble consist of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. Divisional approval required. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory 6 hours per week.
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. 1-5 credits.
