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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
None. There is a $255 charge for studio instructor fee in addition to tuition. Rec: Concurrent enrollment in MUS231.
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1.00 Credits
Individual music lessons open to all students of any level or interest. Lessons meet for one-half hour per week. Students and instructors arrange regular meeting times on an individual basis. NOTE: There is a charge for a studio instructor fee in addition to tuition. Students may repeat this course without limit. See college course catalog for details. Prereg: None
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3.00 Credits
A survey of music and culture including Native North America, Latin America, Black America, West and South Africa, the Mideast, India, Japan, and Eastern Europe. The course emphasizes strategies for understanding and listening to all kinds of music. Students do local cultural fieldwork projects and have the opportunity to produce field recordings as part of their final research project. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: Placement beyond or satisfactory completion of COL 090 and ENG 090
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1.00 Credits
An examination of a broad range of topics related to serious music study. The instructor leads cooperative class investigation into areas such as creative expression through free improvisation, preparing for auditions and performances, breaking creative blocks, responding to performance anxiety, adopting stretches/exercises, exploring career paths, making demos, and booking gigs. NOTE: Students may repeat this course once for a maximum of 2 credits. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 2 credit Applied Music Lessons. Non-music majors need permission of instructor
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2.00 Credits
An ensemble that performs modern musical styles of rock, pop, folk-rock, and rhythm and blues. In addition, the ensemble creates original works and explores post-1945 avant-garde musical styles that have influenced popular music since the 1960s. Students should expect to practice and develop skills for reading music and playing by ear. The ensemble performs publicly twice each semester. NOTE: Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credits. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor or Program Coordinator; basic instrumental or vocal proficiency; the ability to read and play chord changes
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1.00 Credits
A practice lab in which students develop music listening and reading skills. This course emphasizes practical applications including ear training, sight singing, transcription, dictation, and conducting. (Offered: Every Spring) Prereq: MUS 103 or permission of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUS 107
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1.00 Credits
A continuation of MUS 147, Aural Skills I. (Offered: Every Fall) Prereq: MUS 147 or permission of instructor; concurrent enrollment in MUS 108
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2.00 Credits
An instrumental wind ensemble performing a variety of styles encompassing classical, swing, Broadway show tunes, and jazz. The course emphasizes technique of phrasing, breathing together, intonation, and style development in group playing. The director arranges ensemble music for trios, quartets, quintets or larger groups. The ensemble performs publicly twice each semester. No previous ensemble experience is necessary. NOTE: Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credits. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) Prereq: Basic instrumental proficiency; ability to read music
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2.00 Credits
A course in African and African diaspora drumming and percussion genres from around the world. Students learn traditional rhythms and improvisational techniques on various instruments including ashiko drums, conga drums, West African balaphon, bells, rattles, and shakers. Classes focus on rehearsing techniques, group interaction, and traditional repertoire from various world music cultures. The ensemble performs in concert at least twice at the end of each semester. The variety of instruments and instrumental roles allows both experienced and beginner students to join at any time. NOTE: Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credits. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) Prereq: None
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth examination of musical structures to further develop skills for written exercises, four-part harmonic analysis, and basic keyboard harmony skills (scales and cadences). The course includes computer-lab time using software for music writing. (Offered: Periodically) Prereq: MUS 107, MUS 108 or permission of instructor
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