MUSC 1100

Music Appreciation

The study of music and its relation to culture and society.

MUSC 1101

Introduction to World Music

Explore music as an art form and cultural influence in diverse, non-Western societies throughout the world.

MUSC 1102

Class Guitar

Basic Guitar techniques covering chords and elementary music reading.

MUSC 1103

Class Piano

Basic Piano techniques covering basic keyboard skills and music reading.

MUSC 1104

Fundamentals of Music

Basic introduction to music notation and reading, including instruction in note reading, rhythm, scales, intervals triads, and piano keyboard.

MUSC 1105

Applied Lessons (1/2 hour)

Private instruction in music. Fifteen half-hour lessons per semester. Intended for non-music-majors or for music majors pursuing a secondary instrument.

MUSC 1106

Concert Band

Organization open to all students to perform a variety of concert band literature.

MUSC 1107

String Orchestra

String Orchestra rehearses a variety of orchestra literature for study and performance. Ensemble is open to all students that play and read music for violin, viola, cello and string bass.

MUSC 1108

Concert Choir

Mixed chorus that rehearses and performs a variety of choral literature from classical to popular songs.

MUSC 1109

Singing 101

Learn to develop the voice as an instrument and learn basic fundamentals of music as well as diversity of singing styles and music history.

MUSC 1110

History of Rock and Roll

A social history of the development of Rock and Roll from its beginnings to the present.

MUSC 1111

Jazz History

The study of the evolution of Jazz in America from its beginnings to the present.

MUSC 1112

Introduction to Songwriting

Explores individual elements of form, lyrics, melody and harmony associated with the popular song. Coursework focuses on combining these elements in song construction and techniques for creating interesting melodic and lyrical ideas. It's recommended that students have familiarity with major, minor and 7th chords on a harmonic instrument and ability to sing a melody, but previous formal music training is not required.

MUSC 1113

Introduction to Music Technology

College Reading Level, Basic Computer Skills, Familiarity with Macintosh operating system, at least a minimal background in music (reading notation and some performing is preferred). An introduction to computer-based (MAC OS) music technology used in the music profession and music educational settings including music notation and recording software/hardware.

MUSC 1116

Music Theory I

Fundamentals of music, scales, chords, notation, chord grammar, rhythmic and melodic dictation, and sight singing.

MUSC 1117

Aural Comprehension I

Aural Comprehension prepares the ear to perceive and identify both large and small patterns in music through ear training, sight-singing and rhythmic performance.

MUSC 1118

Hip-Hop Music and Social Justice

This course provides a survey of the history of social justice through the lens of Hip-Hop music. Along with being a survey into Hip-Hop artists who have dealt with social justice issues in their work, this class will also explore how the roots of Hip-Hop and its continued evolution has tied into significant cultural criticism, activism, and protest in American History.

MUSC 1120

Introduction to Music Business

An introduction to the music industry. Topics covered include contracts, business structures and basic business essentials, band names, publicity and advertising, and the role of agents and managers.

MUSC 1121

Keyboarding Skills for Majors

Applies the concepts of Music Theory I and Aural Comprehension I specifically to the keyboard. Class is two hours per week in keyboard lab developing skills in keyboard navigation, sight reading, scales, chord progressions, harmonizing and transposing. The first in a two-part course sequence (with Keyboard Skills II), this course prepares music majors and minors for required piano proficiency exams in bachelor programs across the country.

MUSC 1126

Music Theory II

Continuation of Music 1116. Advanced study of scales, chords, notation, chord grammar, ear training and sight singing.

MUSC 1127

Aural Comprehension II

Continuation of Music 1117. Aural Comprehension prepares the ear to perceive and identify both large and small patterns in music through ear training, sight-singing and rhythmic performance.

MUSC 1132

Music in Film, Television and Gaming

No musical performance ability required. College level reading and writing. A historical survey and the study of the function and development of music in popular media forms: film, television, and video/computer gaming. This course will be focusing on music's effect on drama/expression and how it has influenced popular culture.

MUSC 1145

World Drumming Ensemble

World Drumming Ensemble performs, studies and explores the cultural connections of music from around the world, particularly non-western cultures. It is open to all students regardless of musical background or experience. Students may repeat this course to gain a maximum of four credits.

MUSC 1146

Jazz Ensemble

Concert ensemble that rehearses and performs a variety of jazz band literature.

MUSC 1147

Musical Theatre Ensemble

An instrumental ensemble performing music to accompany the yearly musical production.

MUSC 1148

Chamber Singers

Performance and training in repertoire for the small vocal ensemble. Audition required.

MUSC 1149

Guitar Ensemble

Guitar Ensemble performs a variety of guitar ensemble literature and is open to students who play the guitar, bass guitar, or upright bass, and read standard music notation.

MUSC 1188

Women's Chorale

Women's Chorale is a mixed-voice choral ensemble open to all students at the college without an audition, as well as alumni, employees of the college, and community members. The Chorale performs in a formal concert each semester. Prior music reading and choral experience is extremely helpful, but not necessary for successful participation.

MUSC 1189

Introduction to Audio Recording and Live Sound

Introduction to Audio Recording and Live Sound gives students the opportunity to study skills related to the field of audio production. Students will learn terminology and theory behind audio recording, be introduced to the equipment and software needed to create audio recordings, create recordings, learn concepts of live sound production and gain an overview of the field of Audio Production.

MUSC 2105

Applied Lesson (1 Hour)

Private instruction in music. Fifteen hour-long lessons per semester. Permission required. Intended for non-music-majors or for music majors pursuing a secondary instrument.

MUSC 2115

Introduction to Music Education

Introduction to Music Education will give students the opportunity to study current teaching strategies, philosophies of teaching, plan lessons, observe music educators in the field, investigate current technologies used in classrooms, and gain an overview of the field of music education.

MUSC 2135

Introduction to Music Therapy

Introduction to music therapy is the study of the history and theory of music therapy. The focus of the course will also be on adapting musical skills to working within a therapeutic process.

MUSC 2145

Chamber Ensembles

Chamber music is a performance class. Students will be assigned to small groups (duets, trios, etc), in which they will learn to select appropriate repertoire and develop rehearsal skills.

MUSC 2150

AFA Applied Lesson (1 Hour)

For students pursuing the Associates in Fine Arts degree (AFA). Private instruction in music. Fifteen hour lessons per semester. Permission required.

MUSC 2151

AFA Performance Hour

AFA Music Major and concurrent enrollment with MUSC 2150 or 2175 Monthly performance opportunity for AFA Music Majors. Students enrolled in MUSC 2150 or 2175 must also be enrolled in MUSC 2151.

MUSC 2201

Music History and Literature I

This course provides information concerning the music of the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical Eras of music history.

MUSC 2202

Music History and Literature II

This course covers the history of music of the Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth Century of musical styles, including American music and jazz.

MUSC 2216

Advanced Music Theory I

Continuation of Music 1126. Designed for four-part harmonization, voice leading and expansion of basic progressions through inversions, secondary chords, modulation, non-harmonic tones, chromatic and melodic harmony with appropriate ear-training and keyboard work. Analysis of compositions of all periods.

MUSC 2217

Advanced Aural Comprehension I

Continuation of Music 1127. Advanced Aural Comprehension continues to prepare the ear to perceive and identify both large and small patterns in music through ear training, sight-singing and rhythmic performance.

MUSC 2226

Advanced Music Theory II

Continuation of Music 2216. An in-depth study of form in music: two-part binary, three-part ternary, two-voice eighteenth-century counterpoint, the fugue, etc.

MUSC 2227

Advanced Aural Comprehension II

Continuation of Music 2217. Advanced Aural Comprehension continues to prepare the ear to perceive and identify both large and small patterns in music through ear training, sight-singing and rhythmic performance.