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  • MUS 151: History of Music I

    3.00 Credits
    Ulster County Community College

    3 Credits Visual Arts, MUS, & THE Music This course covers aspects of world music before the Middle Ages as it influenced later Western art music and then concentrates on the history of art music in the Western world up to the end of the Classical Period (approximately 1800). The emphasis will be on the development of the music literature, composers, how they were influenced, and who they, in turn, influenced. The place of music as a part of the active society will be discussed. Knowledge and understanding of the standard repertoire from this period will be stressed. Knowledge of music fundamentals and structure are recommended for this course. Prerequisite: MUS 100, MUS 101, or MUS 105.
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  • MUS 152: History of Music II

    3.00 Credits
    Ulster County Community College

    3 Credits Visual Arts, MUS, & THE Music This course covers aspects of Western music beginning with late Classic Period and the early Romantic (approximately 1800) and continuing to today's music. It is a continuation of MUS 151 (History of Music I). The emphasis will be on the development of the music literature, composers, how they influenced, and who they, in turn, influenced. The place of music as a part of the active society will be discussed. Knowledge and understanding of the standard repertoire from this period will be stressed. Knowledge of music fundamentals and structure are recommended. Prerequisite: MUS 151.
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  • MUS 153: Computer & MIDI Keyboard I

    3.00 Credits
    Ulster County Community College

    3 Credits Visual Arts, MUS, & THE Music An introduction to basic music and computer-assisted songwriting is provided in this course. After an orientation to the computer and the MIDI keyboard, students learn simple music reading techniques and develop an understanding of the characteristics of melody, rhythm, harmony, and lyrics. Students then create songs using computers and the MIDI keyboard. Weekly out-of-class time in the computer lab is recommended. No previous musical skills or computer background are required. This course is not intended for music majors.
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  • MUS 171: History of Jazz

    3.00 Credits
    Ulster County Community College

    3 Credits Visual Arts, MUS, & THE Music The uniquely American music Jazz will be explored through its musicological and social history, noting its effects on American culture. The history of the music will be traced through an examination of its stylistic evolutions from the origins of jazz to the current jazz scene.
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  • MUS 175: History of Rock Music

    3.00 Credits
    Ulster County Community College

    3 Credits Visual Arts, MUS, & THE Music In this course the student learns about the history and content of the popular music style called rock. The course will focus on the most important contributors to the music?performers, songwriters, producers, managers, etc.?and on the styles and trends that have had significant impact commercially and artistically. The course will also consider various issues of social history (changing demographics, political issues, racial attitudes, etc.) of the last 50 years as they relate to rock music's development. The course will also emphasize?in language geared towards the non-musician?musical features of rock: instrumentation, melodic/harmonic/rhythmic details, performance styles, lyrics, visual aspects (personal appearances, album covers, etc.), and production/recording techniques. The course will take a broad and inclusive view of the many sub-styles that can be considered part of rock music. Through reading, class discussion and listening, and extensive outside-of-class listening, the student will encounter most of what has"mattered" in rock music since its origin some 50+ years ago.
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  • MUS 201: Music Theory III

    3.00 Credits
    Ulster County Community College

    3 Credits Visual Arts, MUS, & THE Music This course includes the study of more advanced chords, modulation and counterpoint. Analysis and application of more advanced compositional techniques will be stressed. Prerequisite: MUS 102 or successful score in the Theory Placement Test.
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  • MUS 256: Comp/Midi Keyboard-Music Major

    3.00 Credits
    Ulster County Community College

    3 Credits Visual Arts, MUS, & THE Music This course is designed for students with a strong foundation in music theory to explore the use of the computer and the midi keyboard in a variety of applications. The students will learn the software while completing projects in song writing,arranging and recording. Composition and four part harmony will be addressed as well as the creation of a variety of music files for sampling and recording. Prerequisite: MUS 102 or MUS 153 or by advisement.
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  • MUS 270: Special Topics in Music

    3.00 Credits
    Ulster County Community College

    3 Credits Visual Arts, MUS, & THE Music This course allows the exploration of special topics in the areas of music theory, performance, history or composition. Each course presented under this title will offer an opportunity to expand the students understanding of aspects of music. Research and writing skills will be stressed. This designation may also be used for artist in residence courses. Prerequisite: ENG 101
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  • MUS 280: Independent Study in Music

    3.00 Credits
    Ulster County Community College

    3 Credits Visual Arts, MUS, & THE Music Students will be engaged in an academic and or practical learning experience within the area of Music outside the scope of other departmental offerings. The parameters of the independent study will be established between the student and the participating instructor under the supervision of the department. A contract specifying the topic, hours, and a method of evaluation will be signed by the parties for the credits earned. The student will keep a logbook for the duration of the course showing a minimum of 120 hours. This opportunity will be open to second-year students with the approval and advisement of the student's academic advisor and the department chairperson.
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  • MUS 293: Internship in Music

    3.00 Credits
    Ulster County Community College

    3 Credits Visual Arts, MUS, & THE Music Students will be engaged in practical work experience within the field of music. The parameters of the internship will be established between the student and the hosting organization under the department's supervision. A contract specifying hours and a method of evaluation will be signed by the parties with sufficient hours for the credits earned. This opportunity will be open to second-year students, with the approval of the student's academic advisor and the department chairperson. Phone 687-5192 for further information.
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