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College Catalog

MUS Music

Courses are listed by course discipline prefix, number, course title, credit hours, and, in parentheses, the number of lecture, laboratory and/or work experience/clinical hours, and the semester the course is offered. Local and state prerequisites and corequisites are identified by superscript L for localL and S for stateS. The symbol “AND” indicates the course will be offered “As Needs Demand.”

UGETC represents the Universal General Education Transfer Component as described in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).

Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 110 Music Appreciation 3 (3-0) Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

This course is a basic survey of the music of the Western world. Emphasis is placed on the elements of music, terminology, composers, form, and style within a historical perspective. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of the art of music.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • UGETC course for A.A., A.A. Teacher Preparation, A.E., A.F.A., A.S. and A.S. Teacher Preparation
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Gen. Ed. course for A.A.S. and A.G.E.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 111 Fundamentals of Music 3 (3-0) AND

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

This course is an introductory course for students with little or no music background. Emphasis is placed on music notation, rhythmic patterns, scales, key signatures, intervals, and chords. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the rudiments of music.(1999 FA) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective Course for A.A. and A.S.
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Gen. Ed. course for A.A.S. and A.G.E.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz 3 (3-0) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major artists. Emphasis is placed on the development of discriminating listening habits, as well as the investigation of the styles and structural forms of the jazz idiom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in listening and understanding this form of American music.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • UGETC course for A.A., A.A. Teacher Preparation, A.E., A.F.A., A.S. and A.S. Teacher Preparation
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Gen. Ed. course for A.A.S. and A.G.E.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 121 Music Theory I 3 (3-0) Fall

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: MUS-125L

This course provides an introduction to the musical elements of melody, rhythm, and harmony. Emphasis is placed upon the interaction of these elements through fundamental analysis and an introduction to part writing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of melodic voice leading, rhythmic functions within simple and compound meters, and simple harmonic progressions.(2018 FA) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Gen. Ed. course for A.G.E.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 122 Music Theory II 3 (3-0) Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-121S

Corequisite: MUS-126L

This course provides a comprehensive study of diatonic harmony. Emphasis is placed on voice leading tasks, part writing, and analysis using various labeling systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate harmonic principles through four-voice part writing, recognize and label non-harmonic tones, analyze chords using Roman numerals, figured bass, and lead sheet symbols, and classify small-scale phrase structure and cadence types.(2018 FA) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Gen. Ed. course for A.G.E.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 125 Aural Skills I 1 (0-2) Fall

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: MUS-121L

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals in aural skills. Emphasis is placed on the study of basic melodies, harmonies, and rhythms through sight singing and ear training. Upon completion, students should be able to identify diatonic intervals, scales, and chords and perform and dictate simple melodies and rhythmic patterns.(2018 FA) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Gen. Ed. course for A.G.E.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 126 Aural Skills II 1 (0-2) Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-125S

Corequisite: MUS-122L

This course provides a foundation in aural skills. Emphasis is placed on the development of sight singing and ear training skills in diatonic melody, diatonic harmonic progression, and rhythmic patterns. Upon completion, students should be able to fluently read music in treble and bass clefs utilize any solmization system while sight singing simple diatonic melodies identify elementary diatonic chord progressions perform rhythms in simple and compound meters and dictate diatonic melodic, diatonic harmonic, and advanced rhythmic patterns.(2018 FA) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Gen. Ed. course for A.G.E.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 131 Chorus I 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

This course provides an opportunity to gain experience singing in a chorus. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 132 Chorus II 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-131S

Corequisite: None

This course provides a continuation of studies begun in MUS 131. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 133 Band I 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

This course provides an opportunity for those who play a band instrument to gain experience playing in an ensemble. Emphasis is placed on band techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of band literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 134 Band II 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-133S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 133. Emphasis is placed on band techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of band literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 135 Jazz Ensemble I 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

This course provides an opportunity for those who play an appropriate instrument to gain experience playing in a jazz ensemble. Emphasis is placed on jazz ensemble techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles of jazz literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 136 Jazz Ensemble II 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-135S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 135. Emphasis is placed on jazz ensemble techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of jazz literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 137 Orchestra I 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

This course provides an opportunity for those who play an orchestral instrument to gain experience playing in an ensemble. Emphasis is placed on orchestral techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of orchestral and string ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 138 Orchestra II 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-137S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 137. Emphasis is placed on orchestral techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of orchestral and string ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 141 Ensemble I 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 142 Ensemble II 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-141S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 141. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 151 Class Music I 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 152 Class Music II 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-151S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 151. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 161 Applied Music I 2 (1-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: MUS-121L

This course provides individual instruction in the skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance.(1999 FA) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective Course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 162 Applied Music II 2 (1-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-161S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 161. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance.(1999 FA) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective Course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 210 History of Rock Music 3 (3-0) AND

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

This course is a survey of Rock music from the early 1950's to the present. Emphasis is placed on musical groups, soloists, and styles related to the evolution of this idiom and on related historical and social events. Upon completion, students should be able to identify specific styles and to explain the influence of selected performers within their respective eras.(2003 FA) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Humanities/Fine Arts Gen. Ed. course for A.A., A.A. Teacher Preparation and A.S.
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Gen. Ed. course for A.A.S. and A.G.E.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 221 Music Theory III 3 (3-0) Fall

Prerequisite: MUS-122S

Corequisite: MUS-225L

This course provides a comprehensive study of chromatic harmony. Emphasis is placed on advanced voice leading tasks, part writing, and analysis of chord progressions, modulations, and large-scale forms. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, notate, and analyze an array of chromatic chords, recognize the function and movement of chromatic harmonies, identify modulatory procedures, analyze formal structures including, but not limited to, binary, ternary, sonata, and rondo.(2018 FA) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 222 Music Theory IV 3 (3-0) Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-221S

Corequisite: MUS-226L

This course provides an advanced study of chromatic harmony, scale systems, and an introduction to twentieth-century music. Emphasis is placed on advanced part writing and analysis of chromatic harmony and basic twentieth-century compositional and analytical techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze complex chord progressions, advanced modulations, and elemental serial procedures build an array of synthetic scales and identify characteristics of twentieth-century topics including, but not limited to, atonality, serialism, minimalism, indeterminacy, and electronic music.(2018 FA) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 225 Aural Skills III 1 (0-2) Fall

Prerequisite: MUS-126S

Corequisite: MUS-221L

This course provides advanced aural skills training in diatonicism and basic aural skills training in chromaticism. Emphasis is placed on the development of sight singing and ear training skills in complex rhythmic patterns, diatonic melodies and harmonies, and basic chromaticism. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize any solmization system while sight singing diatonic melodies with functional and non-functional chromaticism, fluently read music in multiple clefs in addition to treble and bass, identify modulations, perform complex rhythmic patterns in various meters, and dictate tonal melodies and harmonies including chromaticism.(2018 FA) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 226 Aural Skills IV 1 (0-2) Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-225S

Corequisite: MUS-222L

This course provides advanced aural skills training in diatonicism and chromaticism. Emphasis is placed on the development of sight singing and ear training skills in chromatic melodies, chromatic harmonies, and complex rhythmic patterns. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize any solmization system while sight singing melodies containing significant chromaticism fluently read music in multiple clefs, including treble, bass, alto, and tenor perform and dictate rhythmic patterns in irregular and changing meters and dictate diatonic and chromatic melodies and harmonic progressions.(2018 FA) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 231 Chorus III 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-132S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 132. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 232 Chorus IV 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-231S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 231. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 233 Band III 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-134S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 134. Emphasis is placed on band techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of band literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 234 Band IV 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-233S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 233. Emphasis is placed on band techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of band literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 235 Jazz Ensemble III 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-136S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 136. Emphasis is placed on jazz ensemble techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of jazz literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 236 Jazz Ensemble IV 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-235S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 235. Emphasis is placed on jazz ensemble techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of jazz literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 237 Orchestra III 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-138S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 138. Emphasis is placed on orchestral techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of orchestral and string ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 238 Orchestra IV 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-237S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 237. Emphasis is placed on orchestral techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of orchestral and string ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 241 Ensemble III 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-142S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 142. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 242 Ensemble IV 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-241S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 241. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of styles of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 251 Class Music III 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-152S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 152. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 252 Class Music IV 1 (0-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-251S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 251. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 261 Applied Music III 2 (1-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-162S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 162. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance.(1999 FA) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective Course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 262 Applied Music IV 2 (1-2) Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-261S

Corequisite: None

This course is a continuation of MUS 261. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance.(1999 FA) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective Course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 271 Music History I 3 (3-0) Fall

Prerequisite: MUS-122S

Corequisite: None

This course is the first of a two-semester, in-depth study of music history. Emphasis is placed on the history and literature of music from Antiquity through the Baroque Period. Upon completion, students should be able to trace important musical developments and demonstrate an understanding of the composers' styles.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.
Prefix Number Title Hours Semester
MUS 272 Music History II 3 (3-0) Spring

Prerequisite: MUS-271S

Corequisite: None

This course is the second of a two-semester, in-depth study of music history. Emphasis is placed on the history and literature of music from the Classical Period to the present. Upon completion, students should be able to trace important musical developments and demonstrate an understanding of the composers' styles.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):

  • Premajor and/or Elective course for A.A. and A.S.