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- Subject
- MUSC
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.sheridan.edu
92 courses with the subject MUSC, 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.
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This course is a scheduled recital hour for students and guest performers. In addition to these meetings, students will attend concerts and other cultural events. Announcements, group advising, and other pertinent music program business will occur during class. Minimum
This course explores the elements of music, musical instruments, styles, genres, and historical periods. Emphasis is on the development of tools for active listening and appreciation. No prior musical experience is assumed. Minimum
This course explores the terminology and theoretical concepts of music and music notation. Topics include the basic principles of physics of sound, rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre, and form. Students are also introduced to ear training and the piano keyboard. Minimum
This course provides an overview of arts administration. Topics include organizational structure, arts and cultural policy, fundraising and grant writing in the arts, marketing and audience development, community engagement and arts advocacy. Careers and internships in arts administration will also be explored. Minimum
This course provides students the opportunity to explore music education. It is a required first-year course for students wishing to complete a bachelor’s degree in music education. Introductory music education concepts and practices are explored and developed. Minimum
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of music therapy and an overview of various approaches to music therapy with diverse clinical populations. Students explore aspects of the dynamics between therapist, client, and music. Minimum
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of music theory. Topics include rhythm, meter, pitch, scales, keys, modes, intervals, triads, seventh chords, note-to-note counterpoint, and elementary two-voice part-writing.
This course explores music theory from an aural perspective. The ability to aurally identify and transcribe rhythmic patterns, chord qualities and their inversions, intervals, scale patterns and melodies is developed. Students will also learn to read music at sight through the aid of solfège.
This course is a continuation of the concepts and skills learned in MUSC 1030 Written Theory I. Topics include four-voice part-writing, prolongation of the tonic and dominant areas, diatonic harmonies and root progressions, embellishing tones, seven-diminished-seven chords, motives, phrase structures, and secondary function.
This course explores music theory from an aural perspective. The ability to aurally identify and transcribe rhythmic patterns, chord qualities and their inversions, intervals, scale patterns, and melodies is developed. Students will also learn to read music at sight through the aid of solfège.
This course explores traditional and contemporary techniques of music composition. Students will learn to compose in a variety of forms and styles. Original student works will be performed by live players and/or realized using music technology tools.
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in piano performance and techniques. Intended for non-music majors or music majors studying piano as a secondary instrument. Students receive one-on-one instruction in piano as personal enrichment. No prior musical experience is necessary. Minimum
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in voice performance and techniques. Intended for non-music majors or music majors studying voice as a secondary instrument. Students receive one-on-one instruction in voice as personal enrichment. No prior musical experience is necessary. Minimum
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in guitar performance and techniques. Intended for non-music majors or music majors studying guitar as a secondary instrument. Students receive one-on-one instruction in guitar as personal enrichment. No prior musical experience is necessary. Minimum
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in brass performance and techniques. Intended for non-music majors or music majors studying brass as a secondary instrument. Students receive one-on-one instruction in brass as personal enrichment. No prior musical experience is necessary. Minimum
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in woodwind performance and techniques. Intended for non-music majors or music majors studying woodwinds as a secondary instrument. Students receive one-on-one instruction in woodwind as personal enrichment. No prior musical experience is necessary. Minimum
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in percussion performance and techniques. Intended for non-music majors or music majors studying percussion as a secondary instrument. Students receive one-on-one instruction in percussion as personal enrichment. No prior musical experience is necessary. Minimum
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in string performance and techniques. Intended for non-music majors or music majors studying strings as a secondary instrument. Students receive one-on-one instruction in strings as personal enrichment. No prior musical experience is necessary. Minimum
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in baritone horn performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare the baritone horn as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1080 Baritone Horn I can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in cello performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare the cello as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1100 Cello I can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in clarinet performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare the clarinet as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1110 Clarinet I can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in double bass performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare the double bass as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1120 Double Bass I can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in flute performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare flute as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1130 Flute I can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in French horn performance and techniques to students majoring in music. It is required for first-year music majors declaring French horn as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1140 French Horn I can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in guitar performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare the guitar as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1150 Guitar I can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in bass guitar performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare the bass guitar as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1152 Bass Guitar I can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in percussion performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare percussion as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1190 Percussion I can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in piano performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare the piano as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1200 Piano I can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in saxophone performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare the saxophone as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1210 Saxophone I can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in trombone performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare the trombone as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1220 Trombone I can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in trumpet performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare the trumpet as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1230 Trumpet I can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in tuba performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare the tuba as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1240 Tuba I can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in violin performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare the violin as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1250 Violin I can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in viola performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare the viola as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1260 Viola I can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in voice performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare voice as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1270 Voice I can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course is an introduction to the practical application and techniques of songwriting. Topics include melody, lyrics, form, harmonic progressions, points of view, and song logic. Students will also study solo writing and collaborative methods and processes. Minimum
This course offers students weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in instrumental performance and techniques. It is required for first-year music majors who declare a primary instrument not listed in the institutional catalog. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1275 Applied Lessons I can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course reinforces core music theory concepts by developing rudimentary keyboard skills taught in a group setting. Emphasis is placed on the preparation for a piano proficiency exam required by most four-year music programs. The first course in a four-semester sequence, MUSC 1290 Keyboard Theory I covers keyboard and notation basics, five-finger positions and patterns, drone accompaniments, and playing in different registers. Minimum
This course reinforces core music theory concepts by developing rudimentary keyboard skills taught in a group setting. Emphasis is on the preparation for a piano proficiency exam required by most four-year music programs. Second in a four-semester sequence, MUSC 1295 Keyboard Theory II builds upon skills acquired in MUSC 1290 Keyboard Theory I.
This course is a music ensemble that allows participants to rehearse and perform symphonic band repertoire in an organized group setting. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1375 Symphony Band can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course is a music ensemble that provides opportunities for participants to create, rehearse, and perform original repertoire in an organized group setting. Emphasis is placed on group composition and improvisation using music technology-related instruments and devices. Students may apply up to 4 credit hours of MUSC 1385 Music Technology Ensemble toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course is a music ensemble that provides opportunities for participants to rehearse and perform jazz combo repertoire in an organized group setting. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1388 Jazz Improvisation and Combo can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course is a music ensemble that provides opportunities for participants to rehearse and perform jazz ensemble repertoire in an organized group setting. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1390 Jazz Ensemble can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course is a music ensemble that allows participants to rehearse and perform choral repertoire in an organized group setting. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1400 Collegiate Chorale can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music. Minimum
This course is a music ensemble that allows participants to rehearse and perform choral repertoire in an organized group setting. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1410 Chamber Choir can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course explores the use of computers in music creation. Emphasis centers on contemporary production techniques, hardware, software programs, and operating systems. This course assumes no prior experience with music or computer training. Minimum
This course examines rock music’s historical, musical, and socioeconomic development from its origins to today. Major stylistic trends, performers, producers, and songwriters are studied. Emphasis is on the development of tools for critical thinking and active listening. No prior musical experience is assumed. Minimum
This course examines jazz music’s historical, musical, and socioeconomic development from its origins to today. Major stylistic trends, performers, and composers are studied. Emphasis is on the development of tools for critical thinking and intelligent listening. No prior musical experience is assumed. Minimum
This course is a music ensemble that allows participants to rehearse and perform symphonic orchestra repertoire in an organized group setting. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1430 Symphony Orchestra can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course is a music ensemble that allows participants to rehearse and perform chamber music repertoire in an organized group setting. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1480 Chamber Music Ensemble can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course allows students to learn about a music-related topic. Course content will vary according to the specific subject. Minimum
This course explores various aspects of music from a global perspective. The focus is on music styles and traditions outside of the Western canon. Students will actively study music in its cultural context from various geographic areas of the world. Minimum
This course continues the concepts and skills learned in MUSC 1040 Written Theory II. Topics include modulation to closely related keys, standardized formal structures of the common practice period, modal mixture, Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords, vocal forms, and chromatic harmony.
This course allows students to develop advanced techniques and methods related to the skills learned in MUSC 1045 Aural Theory II. Topics include chromatic harmony and formal structures in music.
This course is a continuation of MUSC 2030 Written Theory III. It focuses on various topics, including the application and analysis of post-tonal techniques. Theoretical systems studied include set theory, serialism, and major movements since 1945.
This course allows students to learn further techniques and methods related to the skills learned in MUSC 2035 Aural Theory III.
This course examines the music and aesthetics of Western art music from Antiquity through the Baroque era. Major composers and their works are put into historical context. Critical listening, thinking and analytical skills are developed.
This course examines the music and aesthetics of Western art music from the Classical through the Contemporary eras. Major composers and their works are put into historical context. Critical listening, thinking and analytical skills are developed. The skills practiced and learned provide students with the fundamental knowledge of music history required for further study in the discipline.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in baritone horn performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for second-year music majors wishing to declare baritone horn (euphonium) as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2080 Baritone Horn II can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in cello performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare cello as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2100 Cello II can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in clarinet performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for second-year music majors wishing to declare clarinet as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2110 Clarinet II can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in voice performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare double bass as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2120 Double Bass II can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in flute performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare flute as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC MUSC 2130 Flute II can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in french horn performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for first-year music majors wishing to declare French horn as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2140 French Horn II can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in guitar performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for second-year music majors wishing to declare guitar as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2150 Guitar II can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in bass guitar performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for second-year music majors wishing to declare bass guitar as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2152 Bass Guitar II can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in percussion performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for second-year music majors wishing to declare percussion as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2190 Percussion II can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in piano performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for second-year music majors declaring piano as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2200 Piano II can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in saxophone performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for second-year music majors wishing to declare the saxophone as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2210 Saxophone II can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in trombone performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for second-year music majors wishing to declare trombone as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2220 Trombone II can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in trumpet performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for second-year music majors wishing to declare trumpet as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2230 Trumpet II can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in tuba performance and techniques to students majoring in music. It is required for second-year music majors declaring tuba as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2240 Tuba II can be counted toward the Associates of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in violin performance and techniques to students majoring in music. It is required for second-year music majors declaring violin as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2250 Violin II can be counted toward the Associates of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in viola performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for second-year music majors wishing to declare viola as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2260 Viola II can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in voice performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for second-year music majors wishing to declare voice as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2270 Voice II can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course offers weekly, 30- or 50-minute private lessons in instrumental performance and techniques to music majors. It is required for second-year music majors declaring a primary instrument that is not listed in the institutional catalog. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2275 Applied Lessons II can be counted toward the Associate of Fine Arts degree in music.
This course reinforces core music theory concepts by developing rudimentary keyboard skills taught in a group setting. Emphasis is placed on preparing for a piano proficiency exam required of most four-year music programs. Third in a four-semester sequence, MUSC 2290 Keyboard Theory III covers a review of first-year keyboard theory, an introduction to standardized forms and musical style periods, and secondary-function dominant seventh chords.
This course reinforces core music theory concepts through the development of rudimentary keyboard skills taught in a group setting. Emphasis is placed on the preparation for a piano proficiency exam required of most four-year music programs. Last in a four-semester sequence, MUSC 2295 Keyboard Theory IV covers modulation, chromatic pre-dominant chords, vocal and instrumental accompaniments, and supplementary solo repertoire.
This course serves as an introduction to the methods of arranging for instrumental and vocal ensembles. Topics include reharmonization, melodic paraphrasing, orchestration, and development of formal structures. Students will also survey the characteristics and limitations of various acoustic and electronic instruments.
This course provides study of proper pronunciation and enunciation of the English and Italian languages for singing proposes. Standard art song and operatic repertoire in these languages is explored. Minimum
This course provides study of proper pronunciation and enunciation of the French and German languages for singing proposes. Standard art song and operatic repertoire in these languages is explored. Minimum
The piano proficiency exam verifies proficient keyboard reading, technical and music performance skills, and realization of theoretical concepts at the keyboard. Successful completion of the exam will be documented on the student’s transcript as evidence of keyboard competency for the purpose of transferring to a four-year music program. It is intended to verify piano keyboard competency for music majors intending to pursue a music degree at a four-year institution. Minimum
This course serves as an introduction to the theory, methods, and equipment used in live sound reinforcement, mixing, and recording. Topics include sound theory and acoustics, cables, connectors, mixers, amplifiers, signal processors, microphones, and loudspeakers. Common mixing and recording practices are explored. Qualifications and duties of a professional sound operator are also examined. Minimum
This course explores further concepts and applications of music technology initially studied in MUSC 1415 Intro to Music Technology. Topics will focus on intermediate techniques in MIDI sequencing, audio signal processing, synthesis, sampling, multi-track recording, and music engraving.
This course examines a current topic in music technology. Topics explored by this course center around tools, techniques, and aesthetic approaches related to the production of music created with the aid of contemporary technology.
This course allows students to investigate a selected topic in music under the supervision of a faculty member.
This course is designed to allow students to receive credit while working in a professional setting. Internships provide exposure to a workplace environment and offer students the opportunity to connect theory to practice. Students engage in the arts, develop new skills, expand their professional network, and refine their career goals.
This course covers practical matters for emerging creative professionals. Topics include the development of a professional portfolio, resume, and other promotional materials. Students investigate areas of specialization and explore further educational and professional opportunities. Students also develop and present a capstone project. Minimum
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