- MUS 101 - Basic Musicianship I
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Provides exercises leading to knowledge and skill in the rudiments of music. Includes rhythmic notation as well as scales, keys, and intervals along with exercises in sight reading and ear training. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- MUS 102 - Basic Musicianship II
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Provides exercises leading to knowledge and skill in the rudiments of music. Includes rhythmic notation as well as scales, keys, and intervals along with exercises in sight reading and ear training. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- MUS 121 - Music Appreciation I
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Increases the variety and depth of the student's interest, knowledge, and involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the student's awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- MUS 122 - Music Appreciation II
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Increases the variety and depth of the student's interest, knowledge, and involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the student's awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- MUS 125 - American Music
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Presents the development of music in America from early colonists to the present, in light of philosophical, political, geographical, and sociological developments.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- MUS 130 - Overview of the Recording Industry
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Introduces and surveys employment opportunities in the commercial music industry. Assists students in defining their professional goals. Prerequisite divisional approval.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
- MUS 148 - Orchestra Ensemble
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Ensemble consist of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. Divisional approval required. May be repeated for credit.
Laboratory 3-6 hours per week.
1-2 credits
- MUS 157 - Sound Studio Design
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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. Prerequisite divisional approval.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
- MUS 221 - History of Music I
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Presents the chronology of musical styles from antiquity to the present time. Relates the historical development of music to parallel movements in art, drama, and literature. Develops techniques for listening analytically and critically to music. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- MUS 225 - The History of Jazz
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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.
3 credits
- MUS 235 - Advanced Recording Techniques
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Introduces advanced recording techniques that lead to master release and demonstration tapes. Provides knowledge and skills in refined areas of multi-channel recording and mixdown techniques. Includes study of the process which converts finished master tapes to phonograph discs or prerecorded cartridges suitable for retail release. Provides experience in solving on-site recording problems. Prerequisite
MUS 140 or divisional approval.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
- MUS 255 - Advanced Applied Music - Woodwinds
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Continues Applied Music - Woodwinds
MUS 155. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor.
Laboratory 4-8 hours per week.
1-2 credits
- MUS 275 - Advanced Applied Music - Brass
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Continues Applied Music Brass
MUS 175. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. Laboratory 1-2 hours per week. &
MUS 276 BRASS ENSEMBLE (1 CR.) Continues Brass Ensemble
MUS 176. Courses in ensemble consist of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. Divisional approval required. May be repeated for credit.
Laboratory 4-8 hours per week.
1-2 credits
- MUS 299 - Supervised Study
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Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
