MUAP 1117 APPLIED--WOODWINDS (1-1-0). Private instruction on instruments or in voice and consists of one-half hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $90 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUAP 1137 APPLIED--BRASS (1-1-0). Private instruction on instruments or in voice and consists of one-half hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $90 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUAP 1157 APPLIED--DRUMS (1-1-0). Private instruction on instruments or in voice and consists of one-half hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $90 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUAP 1161 APPLIED--GUITAR (1-1-0). Private instruction on instruments or in voice and consists of one-half hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $90 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUAP 1169 APPLIED--PIANO (1-1-0). Private instruction on instruments or in voice and consists of one-half hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $90 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUAP 1173 APPLIED--SYNTH (1-1-0). Private instruction on instruments or in voice and consists of one-half hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $90 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUAP 1181 APPLIED--VOICE (1-1-0). Private instruction on instruments or in voice and consists of one-half hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $90 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUAP 1187 APPLIED--COMPOSITION (1-1-0). Private instruction on instruments or in voice and consists of one-half hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $90 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUAP 1201 APPLIED--STRINGS (2-1-0). Private instruction on instruments or in voice and consists of one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $160 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUAP 1217 APPLIED--WOODWIND (2-1-0). Private instruction on instruments or in voice and consists of one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $160 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUAP 1237 APPLIED--BRASS (2-1-0). Private instruction on instruments or in voice and consists of one hour lesson per week May be repeated for credit. Fee: $160 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUAP 1257 APPLIED--DRUMS (2-1-0). Private instruction on instruments or in voice and consists of one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $160 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUAP 1261 APPLIED--GUITAR (2-1-0). Private instruction on instruments or in voice and consists of one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $160 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUAP 1269 APPLIED--PIANO (2-1-0). Private instruction on instruments or in voice and consists of one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $160 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUAP 1273 APPLIED--SYNTH (2-1-0). Private instruction on instruments or in voice and consists of one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $160 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUAP 1281 APPLIED--VOICE (2-1-0). Private instruction on instruments or in voice and consists of one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $160 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUAP 1287 APPLIED--COMPOSITION (2-1-0). Private instruction on instruments or in voice and consists of one hour lesson per week. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $160 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUEN 1121 STAGE ENSEMBLE (1-0-4). Provides training in the specific techniques necessary for ensemble performance. Emphasizes both ensemble and solo playing. Repertoire varies according to emphasis. May be repeated for maximum of four hour credits. Open to any student who can qualify by audition. Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUEN 1122 JAZZ ENSEMBLE (1-0-4). Provides training in the specific techniques necessary for ensemble performance. Emphasizes both ensemble and solo playing. Repertoire varies according to emphasis. May be repeated for maximum of four hour credits. Open to any student who can qualify by audition. Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUEN 1123 CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (1-0-4). Provides training in the specific techniques necessary for ensemble performance. Emphasizes both ensemble and solo playing. Repertoire varies according to emphasis. May be repeated for maximum of four hour credits. Open to any student who can qualify by audition. Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUEN 1124 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (1-0-4). Provides training in the specific techniques necessary for ensemble performance. Emphasizes both ensemble and solo playing. Repertoire varies according to emphasis. May be repeated for maximum of four hour credits. Open to any student who can qualify by audition. Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUEN 1125 COMMUNITY COLLEGE VOCAL ENSEMBLE (1-0-4). This class is designed for full or part-time students who desire to improve their voice ensemble performance levels. Performance required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. (MUS 2901)
MUEN 1126 COMMUNITY COLLEGE BAND (1-0-4). This class is designed for full or part-time students who desire to improve their performance levels on band instruments, observe rehearsal methods and techniques, and learn band organizational strategies. Performance required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. (MUS 2911)
MUEN 1127 COMMUNITY COLLEGE JAZZ BAND (1-0-4). This class is designed for full or part-time students who desire to improve their skills in jazz improvisation and performance. Performance required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. (MUS 2921)
MUEN 1132 GUITAR ENSEMBLE (1-0-4). Provides training in the specific techniques necessary for ensemble performance. Emphasizes both ensemble and solo playing. Repertoire varies according to emphasis. May be repeated for maximum of four hour credits. Open to any student who can qualify by audition. Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUEN 1133 BRASS ENSEMBLE (1-0-4). A brass performance group that is open to any student who can qualify by audition. Emphasis on performance of literature for small ensembles. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. (MUS 2171)
MUEN 1134 STRING ENSEMBLE (1-0-4). A string ensemble group that is open to any student who can qualify by audition. Emphasis is on performance of literature for small ensembles. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. (MUS 2181)
MUEN 1135 KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE (1-0-4). Provides training in the specific techniques necessary for ensemble performance. Emphasizes both ensemble and solo playing. Repertoire varies according to emphasis. May be repeated for maximum of four hour credits. Open to any student who can qualify by audition. Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUEN 1136 WOODWIND ENSEMBLE (1-0-4). Provides training in the specific techniques necessary for ensemble performance. Emphasizes both ensemble and solo playing. Repertoire varies according to emphasis. May be repeated for maximum of four hour credits. Open to any student who can qualify by audition. Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUEN 1141 VOCAL ENSEMBLE (1-0-4). A choral ensemble that is open to any student who can qualify by audition. Will give several public performances each semester. Repertoire varies according to emphasis. Three hours of rehearsal required per week. May be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours. Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUEN 1142 JAZZ CHOIR ENSEMBLE (1-0-4). A choral ensemble that is open to any student who can qualify by audition. Will give several public performances each semester. Repertoire varies according to emphasis. Three hours of rehearsal required per week. May be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours. Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUEN 1143 COLLEGE CHOIR (1-0-4). A choral ensemble that is open to any student who can qualify by audition. Will give several public performances each semester. Repertoire varies according to emphasis. Three hours of rehearsal required per week. May be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours. Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
MUEN 1151 CHAMBER ENSEMBLE (1-0-4). An instrument or vocal performance group that is open to any student who can qualify by audition. Emphasis on performance of literature for small ensembles. May be repeated for Credit. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. (MUS 2161)
MUS 1763 MUSIC OF BRAZIL AND LATIN AMERICA (3-3-0). A survey of the traditional and popular music of Brazil, South and Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin U.S. Includes the study of Samba, Bossa Nova, Tango, Nueva Cancion, Salsa, and more from historical, cultural, socio-political, as well as musical perspectives.
MUS 1773 JAZZ HISTORY (3-3-0). A foundation course for enjoyment and understanding of music through use of recorded music and song literature. Elements of music and analysis of music form and design, with emphasis on the development of jazz and its contribution to American culture. Skills: R
MUS 1783 WORLD BEAT MUSIC (3-3-0). A study of modern musical hybrids known as World Beat Music. Traces the musical development from ancient Africa to the current cross-cultural mixes.
MUS 2023 MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS II (3-3-0). Continuation of MUSI 1301 with further instruction of the elements of music, song writing, application of theory and harmonic ear training. ( )
MUS 2033 SIGHT READING (3-3-0). A study of aural, visual, and vocal experiences including modulations to closely related keys, modal melodies and compound intervals. ( )
MUSI 1116 SIGHT-SINGING AND EAR TRAINING I (1-1-2). Basic aural, visual, and vocal experiences in dictation and singing at sight. To be taken concurrently with Music Theory I. Skills: R Prerequisites: MUSI 1301 or Instructor approval. (MUS 1121)
MUSI 1117 SIGHT-SINGING AND EAR TRAINING II (1-1-2). A continuation of Sight-Signing and Ear Training I. To be taken concurrently with Music Theory II. Skills: R Prerequisites: MUSI 1116 and MUSI 1311. (MUS 1131)
MUSI 1124 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (1-0-4). A percussion ensemble that is open to any student who can qualify by audition. Will give public performances on a variety of percussion instruments. Music drawn from traditional and contemporary sources. May be repeated for credit. (MUS 2151)
MUSI 1132 GUITAR ENSEMBLE (1-0-4). This is a performance class designed for the purpose of sharpening the students' sight-reading skills. A wide variety of styles of music will be used, including Renaissance, Baroque, Classical; as well as the more modern areas of jazz, rock, blues, and country. There will be lectures and tips on the unique difficulties of note reading on the guitar. (MUS 2121)
MUSI 1141 MAJOR VOCAL ENSEMBLE (1-0-4). A choral ensemble that is open to any student who can qualify by audition. Will give several public performances each semester. Repertoire varies according to emphasis (jazz, gospel, concert, etc.). Three hours of rehearsal required per week. May be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours. Prerequisites: Instructor approval. MUEN 1141, MUEN 1142, MUEN 1143. (MUS 2101)
MUSI 1181 PIANO CLASS I (1-1-2). Group instruction in the fundamentals of keyboard technique for beginning piano students. Skills: R (MUS 1701)
MUSI 1182 PIANO CLASS II (1-1-2). Group instruction in the study of harmony, transposition, accompaniment styles, improvisation, sight reading, keyboard technique, and major and minor scales. Skills: R Prerequisites: MUSI 1181. (MUS 1711)
MUSI 1183 VOICE CLASS I (1-1-2). A study of voice, emphasizing the principles of breathing, voice production, tone quality, enunciation, and interpretation. Skills: R (MUS 1501)
MUSI 1184 VOICE CLASS II (1-1-2). A continuation of Voice Class I including a review of the fundamentals of vocal technique with an emphasis on intermediate repertoire and performance. Prerequisites: MUSI 1183. (MUS 1511)
MUSI 1188 PERCUSSION CLASS (1-1-2). Group instruction on percussion instruments. Includes playing techniques, notation, tone production, aural and written skills as applied to keyboard percussion, drums and hand drums. Open to all students. (MUS 1401)
MUSI 1192 GUITAR CLASS (1-1-2). Class instruction in the fundamentals of guitar technique for guitar students. Course objectives include development of accompaniment style, scales, fingerpicking, chord construction, music reading, melody playing, and solo guitar techniques. Generally, students are expected to provide their own guitars. Skills: R (MUS 1601)
MUSI 1193 ADVANCED GUITAR (1-1-2). Class instruction in advanced guitar technique, including solo guitar techniques. ( )
MUSI 1301 MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS (3-3-0). An introduction to the elements of music, including study of the staff, clefs, key signatures, scales, time signatures, notation, meter and rhythm, major and minor chords, song writing techniques, application of theory at the keyboard, and rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic ear training. Skills: R (MUS 2013)
MUSI 1306 MUSIC APPRECIATION (3-3-0). A foundation course for enjoyment and understanding of music through use of recorded music and song literature. Elements of music and analysis of music form and design and its relation to other subjects and activities. Skills: R (MUS 1753)
MUSI 1308 MUSIC LITERATURE I (3-3-0). A survey of principal forms, styles, and periods through the study of representative composers and works. Emphasis is on the music from Antiquity through the Baroque. Skills: R (MUS 2213)
MUSI 1309 MUSIC LITERATURE II (3-3-0). A continuation of Music Literature I. Emphasis is on the music of the Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods. (MUS 2223)
MUSI 1311 MUSIC THEORY I (3-3-0). A review of the fundamentals of music; part writing and figured bass exercises, melody harmonizations, dominant seventh chords, and non-harmonic tones. To be taken concurrently with Sight-Singing and Ear Training I. Skills: R Prerequisites: MUSI 1301 or Instructor approval. (MUS 1413)
MUSI 1312 MUSIC THEORY II (3-3-0). A study of diatonic seventh chords, modulation to closely related keys, secondary dominants and other chromatically altered chords. To be taken concurrently with Sight-Singing and Ear Training II. Skills: R Prerequisites: MUSI 1116 and MUSI 1311. (MUS 1423)
MUSI 2116 SIGHT-SINGING AND EAR TRAINING III (1-1-2). A continuation of aural, visual, and vocal experiences including modulations to closely related keys, modal melodies and compound intervals. Advanced harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic dictation exercises. To be taken concurrently with Music Theory III. Prerequisites: MUSI 1117 and MUSI 1312. (MUS 2131)
MUSI 2118 SIGHT-SINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV (1-1-2). A continuation of Sight-Singing and Ear Training III including the study of unusual and mixed meters, remote modulation, altered chords, 9th, 11th, and 13th chords. To be taken concurrently with Music Theory IV. Prerequisites: MUSI 2116 and MUSI 2311. (MUS 2141)
MUSI 2181 PIANO CLASS III (1-1-2). A continuation of all keyboard studies in Piano Class II with emphasis on performance of all major and minor scales and literature from various style periods. Also includes arpeggio studies. Prerequisites: MUSI 1182. (MUS 2701)
MUSI 2182 PIANO CLASS IV (1-1-2). A continuation of Piano Class III with an emphasis on advanced harmonization's and appropriate technical skills. Prerequisites: MUSI 2181. (MUS 2711)
MUSI 2311 MUSIC THEORY III (3-3-0). A study of advanced diatonic and chromatic harmony as an extension of Music Theory I and II. The emphasis will be placed upon analysis and composition of music. To be taken concurrently with Sight-Singing and Ear Training III. Skills: R Prerequisites: MUSI 1312 and MUSI 1117. (MUS 2413)
MUSI 2312 MUSIC THEORY IV (3-3-0). A study of the structure of music, the principal forms, harmonic structures and advanced compositional techniques with an emphasis on 20th century music. To be taken concurrently with Sight-Singing and Ear Training IV. Prerequisites: MUSI 2311 and MUSI 2116. (MUS 2423)