Music (MUS)

Provides the ability to read and identify basic fundamentals of music notation. Teaches major and minor scales, chords and basic harmonic progressions. Covers basic ear training and keyboard exercises. Lecture 3 hours. 3 credits.

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. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

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. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

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.

Prerequisite is division approval. Introduces and surveys employment opportunities in the commercial music industry. Assists students in defining their professional goals. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Introduces the many aspects of singing from the physical act through the aesthetic experience. The course is designed for the beginning singer who desires vocal improvement, and for the voice major as an addition to and extension of skills and knowledge necessary for artistic development. Introduces appropriate repertoire. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Introduces the many aspects of singing from the physical act through the aesthetic experience. The course is designed for the beginning singer who desires vocal improvement, and for the voice major as an addition to and extension of skills and knowledge necessary for artistic development. Introduces appropriate repertoire. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Introduces the principles of recording systems and recording system designs. Provides the student with theoretical and practical site locations. Includes the study of sound studio design and construction, production costs, and retail distribution. This general survey course is not applicable to the Music Recording Technology Certificate program. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Introduces the principles of recording systems and recording system designs. Provides the student with theoretical and practical site locations. Includes the study of sound studio design and construction, production costs, and retail distribution. This general survey course is not applicable to the Music Recording Technology Certificate program. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Department permission required. 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 per week.

Teaches singing, proper breath control, diction, and development of tone. Studies the standard vocal repertoire. All courses in applied music may be repeated one time. Music majors may repeat these courses up to 8 hours with special permission. 1 half-hour lessons per week, 4 hours practice (laboratory) required.

Ensemble consists of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. Division approval required. Laboratory 3 hours per week.

Ensemble consist of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. Laboratory/Rehearsal 6 hours per week.

Introduces students to the theory of and practices in digital audio. Describes basic background of the history of audio, culminating with hands-on operation of a digital audio workstation (DAW). Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

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. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

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. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Consists of performance in a select ensemble, designed for high-level, artistic, public performances of major literature strings, winds, brass, percussion, keyboard and voice. Membership in the Chamber Ensemble is open to any student who qualifies through audition. May be repeated for credit., Laboratory/Rehearsal 3 hours per week.

.Consists of performance from the standard jazz small group repertoires. Applies ensemble techniques, improvisation, and arranging. Divisional approval and performing experience required. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory/Rehearsal 3 hours per week.

Teaches piano, organ, harpsichord, or synthesizer. Studies the standard repertoire. Students may take a one half hour lesson for one credit per week per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated one time. Music majors may repeat these courses up to 8 hours. 1 half-hour lessons per week, 4 hours practice (laboratory) required.

Teaches the fundamentals of music composition, including score notation software. Introduces basic manipulation of melodic and motivic composition devices, conscious use of texture, and basic knowledge of orchestration. . Laboratory 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Ensemble consists of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. Division approval required. Laboratory 3 hours per week.

Ensemble consists of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. Division approval required. Laboratory 3 hours per week.

Teaches fundamentals of the woodwind instruments. Studies the standard repertoire. 1 half-hour lessons per week, 4 hours practice (laboratory) required.

Prerequisite is division approval. Introduces the theory and practice of sound studio design. Provides a basic understanding of acoustics and the acoustical properties of construction materials. Allows the student practical opportunities in designing sound studios. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Introduces the practices used in maintaining professional recording equipment and basic electronic theory used within the recording industry. Provides the skills and knowledge necessary to perform routine maintenance and to repair recording and related equipment. Designed to prepare the student for position as entry-level technician or apprentice recording engineer. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Prerequisite is selected Applied Music or freshman level proficiency. Introduces the principles of improvisation using harmonic structures and progressions from the period of common practice. Includes listening to and performing music of the standard jazz and popular repertoire. Develops performance skills utilizing specific improvisational devices employed in different historical periods. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Offers the beginning string student activities in learning musical notation, in accomplishing sight reading skills, and in mastering techniques of specific string instruments. Presents appropriate literature. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

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. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

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. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Teaches fundamentals of string instruments, harp, or guitar. Studies the standard repertoire. 1 half-hour lessons per week, 4 hours practice (laboratory) required.

Teaches fundamentals of brass instruments. Studies the standard repertoire. 1 half-hour lessons per week, 4 hours practice (laboratory) required.

Prerequisite is division approval. Introduces the legal problems and normal conventions practiced within the commercial music industry. Provides a basic understanding of national and international music copyright laws. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Teaches fundamentals of percussion instruments. Studies the standard repertoire. 1 half-hour lessons per week, 4 hours practice (laboratory) required.

Prerequisites are MUS 111-112 or equivalent. 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. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Prerequisites are MUS 111-112 or equivalent. 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. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Prerequisite is division approval. Requires the writing of short compositions in several styles, ranging from the 18th to the 20th century, for various instrumental or vocal combinations. Individualized instruction meets the special need of each student. Score analysis forms an important part of this course. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Prerequisite is division approval. Requires the writing of short compositions in several styles, ranging from the 18th to the 20th century, for various instrumental or vocal combinations. Individualized instruction meets the special need of each student. Score analysis forms an important part of this course. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

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. Lecture 3 hours per week.

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. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Studies the underlying elements of jazz, concentrating on its cultural and historical development from earliest stages to the present. No previous knowledge of music is required. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Explores music emanating from cultural traditions around the world within their respective socio-cultural contexts. Introduces basic elements of music. Increases global awareness and enhances knowledge of the origins, evolution, aesthetics and purposes of music from an ethnomusicological perspective. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Introduces the theories and practice of digital editing and mixdown techniques. Provides the skills necessary to edit, mixdown, externally reprocess, and otherwise manipulate multi-track original recordings into finished master recordings. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Advanced Class Voice I

Advanced Class Voice II

Introduces advanced digital recording techniques that lead to mixdowns and digital masters for commercial CD duplication, other digital media and on-line distribution. Provides knowledge and skills in refined areas of digital multi-track recording and mixdown techniques. Includes a study of the process that converts finished digital masters to compact discs and digital files suitable for retail release. Studies trouble shooting skills pertaining to digital audio workstations. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

The length of the lessons will be 1 hour credit 2 hours credit per semest. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory 8 hours per week.

Courses in ensemble consist of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory 6 hours per week.

Continues MUS 138. 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.

Prerequisite MUS 135. Consists of performance from Standard Jazz and American Songbook Repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques, interpretation, and improvisation. Continues Jazz Ensemble with additional leadership and responsibilities. Completion of Jazz Ensemble required. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory/Rehearsal 3 hours per week.

Consists of performance of advanced repertoire in a jazz small group. Studies ensemble techniques, improvisation, and arranging. Continues Jazz Ensemble 100 level with additional leadership responsibilities. Completion of Jazz Chamber Ensemble. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory/Rehearsal 3 hours per week.

Advanced Class Piano I

Advanced Class Piano II

Teaches the advanced study of music composition and includes instruction using 20th and 21st century compositional techniques. Studies complex compositional devices including advanced harmony, rhythm, texture, and orchestration. Lecture 2 hours per week.

The length of the lessons will be 1 hour for 2 credits per week per semester. Laboratory 8 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 MUS 148. Laboratory/Rehearsal 3-6 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 MUS 148. Laboratory 3-6 hours per week.

The length of the lessons will be 1 hour for 2 credits per week per semester. Laboratory 8 hours per week.

Advanced Improvisational Techniques

The length of the lessons will be 1 hour for 2 credits per week per semester. Laboratory 8 hours per week.

The length of the lessons will be 1 hour for 2 credits per week per semester. Laboratory 8 hours per week.

Guides students preparing to enter theatrical fields through audition, resume, interview and portfolio preparation and exposure to possible careers. Recommended for final semester program students. This is a cross-listed course with CST 276 and DAN 276. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.

Prerequisite divisional approval. Provides the opportunity to improve and refine multichannel recording techniques in a seminar and project format. Emphasizes hands-on laboratory experiences in multichannel recording, overdubbing, and mixdown techniques. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

The length of the lessons will be 1 hour for 2 credits per week per semester. Laboratory 8 hours per week.

Provides a seminar setting in which students may discuss recording problems with commercial music industry professionals. Introduces the student to professional organizations, libraries, and journals common to the recording industry. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Coordinated Internship

Completion of a project or research report related to the student¿s occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.