Music Courses and Descriptions

MUS 100 Fundamentals of Music Theory
3 credits
MUS 100 is designed to help the beginning music student, or those students with a limited background in music theory, to study the basic elements of music, including notation, rhythm, scales, key signatures, intervals, and chords.

MUS 101 Introduction to Music Theory
3 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 100, or permission of the instructor
MUS 101 presents music fundamentals, diatonic four-part harmony, analysis, and keyboard harmony for non-music majors.

MUS 105 Introduction to Electronic/Computer Music
3 credits
MUS 105 explores the elements of electronic music and demonstrates some of the most popular music software for the MacIntosh and IBM computers, including music notation and music sequencing programs. Achieving a fundamental working knowledge of setup and recording procedures on a personal computer is stressed. Equipment is provided and beginner's knowledge on either the MacIntosh or IBM computer is helpful, but not essential.

MUS 120 Music Appreciation
3 credits
MUS 120 covers the basic materials of music, musical forms, media, genres,   and musical periods. This course emphasizes the development of tools for intelligent listening and appreciation.

MUS 121 Music History I
3 credits
MUS 121 studies the various periods of music history with regard to the composers, aesthetics, forms, and genres of each period. This course considers music from the Middle Ages through the Classical period.

MUS 122 Music History II
3 credits
No prerequisite.
MUS 122 continues Music History I with a study of music from the early Romantic period to the present.

MUS 123 Survey of World Music
3 credits
MUS 123 provides an overview of non-Western music from around the world; provides basic listening skills and the historical/cultural context for a variety of world music styles to enable an understanding and appreciation of non-Western musical expression.

MUS 125 History of Jazz Music
3 credits
MUS 125 provides an overview of the history of jazz in America, and provides basic listening skills for the understanding and appreciation of jazz music.

MUS 126 History of American Popular Music
3 credits
MUS 126 provides a survey of the history and literature of American popular music from 1600 to the present. Through the study of the many ethnic influences that contribute to the diverse musical landscape of American popular music, the student acquires an appreciation of this rich musical heritage. These musical styles have evolved out of the diversity of America and are performed and enjoyed throughout the world.

Private Instruction
Instruments taught include: classical guitar, classical piano, classical voice, flute, violin, bass (electric or stand-up), jazz/improvisation, brass instruments (trumpet, trombone, French horn, or tuba), composition, and hand drumming.

MUS 141 Private Instruction
2 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. An additional fee is required.
MUS 141 offers private instruction consisting of a thirty-minute lesson and a performance seminar per week. Participation in a performance is required at least once each term. First Year, first term.

MUS 142 Private Instruction II
2 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 141 in same instrument. An additional fee is required.
MUS 142 offers private instruction consisting of a thirty-minute lesson and a performance seminar per week. Participation in a student performance is required at least once each term. First year, second term.

MUS 143 Private Instruction III
2 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 142 in same instrument. An additional fee is required.
MUS 143 offers private instruction consisting of a thirty-minute lesson and a performance seminar per week. Participation in a student performance is required at least once each term. First year, third term.

MUS 151 Ensemble I
1 credit
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MUS 151 rehearses and performs various types of musical literature. First year, first term.

MUS 152 Ensemble II
1 credit
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MUS 152 rehearses and performs various types of musical literature. First year, second term.

MUS 175 Special Topics
1-6 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MUS 175 covers specific topics in music. This course is offered as needed for credit appropriate to the topic. Each offering includes a description of the topic(s).

MUS 184 Internship
1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MUS 184 provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor.

MUS 241 Private Instruction
2 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 142 or MUS 143 in same instrument. An additional fee is required.
MUS 241 offers private instruction consisting of a thirty-minute lesson and a performance seminar per week. Participation in a student performance is required at least once each term. Second year, first term.

MUS 242 Private Instruction II
2 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 241 in same instrument. An additional fee is required.
MUS 242 offers private instruction consisting of a thirty-minute lesson and a performance seminar per week. Participation in a student performance is required at least once each term. Second year, second term.

MUS 243 Private Instruction III
2 credits
Prerequisite: MUS 242 in same instrument. An additional fee is required.
MUS 243 offers private instruction consisting of a thirty-minute lesson and performance seminar per week. Participation in a student performance is required at least once each term. Second year, third term.

MUS 251 Ensemble I
1 credit
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MUS 251 rehearses and performs various types of musical literature. Second year, first term.

MUS 252 Ensemble II
1 credit
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MUS 252 rehearses and performs various types of musical literature. Second year, second term.

MUS 275 Special Topics
1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MUS 275 covers specific topics in music. This course is offered as needed for credit appropriate to the topic and each offering includes a description of the topic(s).

MUS 284 Internship
1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MUS 284 provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor.

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