May 25, 2024  
2020-2021 College Catalog 
    
2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Music

  
  • MUSC 1010 - Introduction to Music

    3 credit(s)
    An introduction and overview of the history of Western art music, from the middle ages to modern times. Includes the elements of music, historical style periods, and major composers and selected works.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 1050 - Class Piano

    1 credit(s)
    Class instruction in the basics of piano techniques and reading skills. No previous piano experience required. Due to performance expectations, additional guided practice times will be required; advance notice will be given. May be repeated for a maximum of four credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 1070 - Music Fundamentals

    3 credit(s)
    An introduction to written notation and basic concepts of music, including pitch, rhythm, time signatures, key signatures, scales, intervals, chords and terminology. Includes ear-training applications of the material throughout the course.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 1410 - College Choir

    1 credit(s)
    Performance, rehearsal, and study of a broad range of choral literature written for the larger ensemble. Two performances required each semester. Due to performance-related skill development additional practice time will be required; advance notice provided. Membership subject to successful skill assessment. May repeated for maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 1430 - Concert Band

    1 credit(s)
    Instrumental ensemble for the study and performance of concert band literature. Multiple performances required each semester. A skills assessment is required for membership. May be repeated twice for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 1470 - Music Theory I

    3 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time:   
    The study of traditional harmony and musical structure, including aspects of melody and tonal functional harmony.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 1480 - Music Theory II

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    A continuation of MUSC 1470. The study of traditional harmony and musical structure, including tonal functional harmony, 16th century counterpoint, and Baroque compositional techniques.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 1500 - Applied Music-Lower Brass I

    1 credit(s)
    Individual instruction on trombone, euphonium or tuba consisting of weekly lessons to be arranged with the instructor. Includes participation in a departmental recital. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 1510 - Applied Music-Percussion I

    1 credit(s)
    Individual instruction on percussion instruments, consisting of weekly lessons to be arranged with the instructor. Includes participation in a departmental recital. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 1520 - Applied Music-Upper Brass I

    1 credit(s)
    Individual instruction on trumpet or French horn, consisting of weekly lessons to be arranged with the instructor. Includes participation in a departmental recital. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 1530 - Applied Music-Piano I

    1 credit(s)
    Individual instruction on piano, consisting of a weekly studio class and private lessons to be arranged with the instructor. Includes participation in a departmental recital. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 1540 - Applied Music-Bass I

    1 credit(s)
    Individual Instruction on string and electric bass to be arranged with the instructor. May be repeated for a maximun of two hours credit.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 1560 - Applied Music-Voice I

    1 credit(s)
    Individual instruction in vocal technique and repertoire, including a weekly studio class and a private lesson to be arranged with the instructor. Includes performance in a departmental recital. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 1580 - Applied Music-Woodwinds I

    1 credit(s)
    Individual instruction on flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, or saxophone, consisting of weekly lessons to be arranged with the instructor. Includes participation in a departmental recital. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 1620 - Small Ensemble-Vocal

    1 credit(s)
    Performance, rehearsal, and study of a broad range of choral literature written for the smaller ensemble. Membership subject to successful audition. Two performances required each semester. Due to performance expectations, additional guided practice times will be required. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 1630 - Small Ensemble-Instrumental

    1 credit(s)
    Instrumental ensemble for the study and performance of chamber music repertoire. Multiple performances required each semester. An audition is required. Due to performance expectations, additional rehearsal times will be required; advance notice will be given. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 1670 - Aural Skills I

    1 credit(s)
    Co-requisite (taken at same time):   
    Sight singing of standard music materials; melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation. Due to performance expectations, additional guided practice times will be required; advance notice will be given.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 1680 - Aural Skills II

    1 credit(s)
    Co-requisite (taken at same time):   
    A continuation of sight singing of standard musical materials; melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation. Due to performance expectations, additional guided practice times will be required; advance notice will be given.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 1710 - Play Production-Musical

    1 credit(s)
    Participation in rehearsal and performances of musical theater productions. Due to performance expectations, additional guided practice times will be required; advance notice will be given.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 2410 - College Choir II

    1 credit(s)
    Continued performance, rehearsal, and study of a broad range of choral literature written for the larger ensemble. Two performances required each semester. Due to performance-related skill development, additional practice time will be required; advance notice provided. Membership subject to successful skill assessment. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 2430 - Concert Band II

    1 credit(s)
    Instrumental ensemble for the continued study and performance of concert band literature. Multiple performances required each semester. A skills assessment may be required for membership. May be repeated twice for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 2460 - Oratorio Chorus

    1 credit(s)
    The study and performance of large-scale choral/orchestral works from significant historical periods. Repertoire focuses on the choral masterworks of the major composers. Audition required. Due to performance expectations, additional guided practice times will be required; advance notice will be given. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 2470 - Music Theory III

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    The study of traditional harmony and musical structure, including 18th century counterpoint, chromatic harmony, and techniques and forms of the Classical and Romantic eras.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 2480 - Music Theory IV

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    The study of traditional harmony and musical structure, including advanced chromatic harmony and twentieth-century compositional techniques.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 2500 - Applied Music-Lower Brass II

    1 credit(s)
    A continuation of MUSC 1500. Individual instruction on trombone, euphonium, and tuba consisting of weekly lessons to be arranged with the instructor. Includes participation in a departmental recital. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 2510 - Applied Music-Percussion II

    1 credit(s)
    A continuation of MUSC 1510. Individual instruction on drum trap set, consisting of weekly lessons to be arranged with the instructor. Includes participation in a departmental recital. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 2520 - Applied Music-Upper Brass II

    1 credit(s)
    A continuation of MUSC 1520. Individual instruction on trumpet or French horn, consisting of weekly lessons to be arranged with the instructor. Includes participation in a departmental recital. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 2530 - Applied Music-Piano II

    1 credit(s)
    A continuation of MUSC 1530. Individual instruction on piano, consisting of a weekly studio class and a private lesson to be arranged with the instructor. Includes participation in a departmental recital. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 2560 - Applied Music-Voice II

    1 credit(s)
    A continuation of MUSC 1560. Individual instruction in vocal technique and repertoire, including a weekly class and a weekly private lesson to be arranged with the instructor. Includes performance in a departmental recital. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 2580 - Applied Music-Woodwinds II

    1 credit(s)
    A continuation of MUSC 1580. Individual instruction on flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, or saxophone, consisting of weekly lessons to be arranged with the instructor. Includes participation in a departmental recital. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 2620 - Small Ensemble - Vocal II

    1 credit(s)
    Continued performance, rehearsal, and study of a broad range of choral literature written for the smaller ensemble. Membership subject to successful audition. Two performances required each semester. Due to performance expectations, additional guided practice times will be required. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 2630 - Small Ensemble - Instrumental

    1 credit(s)
    Instrumental ensemble for the continued study and performance of chamber music repertoire. Multiple performances required each semester. An audition is required. Due to performance expectations, additional rehearsal time will be required; advance notice will be given. May be repeated twice for a maximum of two credits.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 2670 - Aural Skills III

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   and   
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time:   
    A continuation of sight singing of standard music materials; melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation. Due to performance expectations, additional guided practice times will be required; advance notice will be given.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 2680 - Aural Skills IV

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   and   
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time:   
    A continuation of sight singing of standard music materials; melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation. Due to performance expectations, additional guided practice times will be required; advance notice will be given.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 30 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  
  • MUSC 2730 - History of Rock Music

    3 credit(s)
    An introduction and overview of the history of rock and other popular music genres from early twentieth century to modern times. Includes the elements pop music, various genres, historical and cultural relevance, major recording artists, and selected songs.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0