Music (MUS)

MUS 1101 Introduction to Vocal Techniques I (A, SP, SU)

1 credit
An introduction to vocal technique for non-music majors. This class will develop basic skills for both solo and group singing through the use of traditional song materials. Course is repeatable for a total of 2 credits.
Studio: 2 hours     Lab fee: $7.00

MUS 1102 Introduction to Vocal Technique II (A, SP, SU)

1 credit
A continuation of MUS 1101. An introduction to vocal technique for non-music majors. This class will develop basic skills for both solo and group singing through the use of traditional song materials. Course is repeatable for a total of 2 credits.
Studio: 2 hours
Instructor permission required
Prerequisite: Audition     Lab fee: $7.00

MUS 1103 Class Piano I (A, SP, SU)

2 credits
Introduction to the fundamentals of keyboard technique combined with the development of music reading and basic aural skills. This course is for those without prior keyboard experience.
Lecture: 1 hour - Studio: 2 hours     Lab fee: $7.00

MUS 1104 Class Piano II (A, SP, SU)

2 credits
Continuation of MUS 1103. This course continues the development of fundamentals of keyboard technique combined with music reading and basic aural skills. This course is for those who have taken MUS 1103 and wish to continue improving their skills.
Lecture: 1 hour - Studio: 2 hours
Prerequisite: MUS 1103 or permission from Instructor
Lab fee: $7.00

MUS 1120 Introduction to Electronic Music (On Demand)

2 credits
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of synthesized music. The origin, development and present day applications of computerized sound manipulations will be studied.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite: MUS 1103 or permission from Instructor
Lab fee: $2.00

MUS 1121 Fundamentals of Music Theory (On Demand)

3 credits
Introduces the elements of music for non-music majors, including notation and the basic skills necessary for listening and performance. The class is designated to acquaint students with the elements and procedures necessary for the composition and performance of music.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $2.00

MUS 1122 Beginning Musical Composition (On Demand)

3 credits
This course offers a course in basic techniques and principles of standard musical composition in the 21st century. Building upon foundational music theory, formal compositional methods of contemporary music will be explored and creative expressions developed.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: MUS 1121or permission from Instructor
Lab fee: $7.00

MUS 1130 Electronic Music Lab (On Demand)

2 credits
This course is a continuation of MUS 1120. The emphasis is on hands on studio experience.
Lecture: 1 hour - Studio: 2 hours     Lab fee: $2.00

MUS 1203 Vocal Ensemble (A, SP, SU)

1 credit
Large conducted choral ensemble, admission by audition. Participants prepare a variety of music for concert performance.
Studio: 2 hours
Instructor permission required
Prerequisite: Audition     Lab fee: $2.00

MUS 1204 Concert Band (A, SP)

1 credit
Large conducted choral ensemble, admission by audition. Participants prepare a variety of music for concert performance.
Studio: 2 hours
Instructor permission required
Prerequisite: Audition     Lab fee: $2.00

MUS 1205 Small Instrumental Ensemble (A, SP, SU

1 credit
Placement is through audition. Allows a specialized ensemble to concentrate on specific instrumental techniques and to explore specialized musical literature. Prior experience in instrumental music is expected.
Studio: 2 hours
Instructor permission required
Prerequisite: Audition     Lab fee: $2.00

MUS 1206 Gospel Vocal Ensemble (A, SP, SU)

1 credit
Admission is by audition. Participants practice and prepare for concert performance of music from the gospel and African-American vocal/choral traditions. Music reading ability not required. Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours.
Studio: 2 hours
Instructor permission required
Prerequisite: Audition     Lab fee: $7.00

MUS 1208 Electronic Music Ensemble (On Demand)

1 credit
Admission is through audition or permission of instructor. Class consists of a select group of musicians rehearsing arranging and performing music on electronic instruments.
Studio: 2 hours
Prerequisite: MUS 1130 or permission from Instructor
Lab fee: $2.00

MUS 1221 Musicianship I (A)

4 credits
Course covers the elements of music and musical notation; analytical concepts and terminology; major and minor scales; fundamentals of harmony and melody as well as the development of basic aural skills, sight singing and dictation.
Lecture: 3 hours - Studio: 2 hours
Prerequisite: MUS 1121 or permission from Instructor
Lab fee: $2.00

MUS 1222 Musicianship II (SP)

4 credits
This course continues with the study of diatonic modulation and secondary dominants, modal and pentatonic harmonic patterns and pentatonic and blues scales. Continued development of aural skills is also emphasized.
Lecture: 3 hours - Studio: 2 hours
Prerequisite: MUS 1221     Lab fee: $2.00

(FROZEN STATUS FOR 2012-2013) MUS 1231 Contemporary Jazz Theory (On Demand)

4 credits
Chord structures, form, chord-scale relationships Chord structures, form, chord-scale relationships vocabulary, lead sheets, chord symbols, and the practice of improvisations. Course is designed for those intending to major in music or who have a strong interest in it. Ability to read music is assumed.
Lecture: 3 hours - Studio: 2 hours
Prerequisites: Placement into ENGL 1100 and MUS 1221 or permission from Instructor     Lab fee: $2.00

(FROZEN STATUS FOR 2012-2013) MUS 1240 Music History I (A)

3 credits
A survey of the development of music from the earliest times to the early Romantic period.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $2.00

(FROZEN STATUS FOR 2012-2013) MUS 1241 Music History II (SP)

3 credits
A survey of music from the Romantic period to the present.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $2.00

(FROZEN STATUS FOR 2012-2013) MUS 1250 World Music (On Demand)

3 credits
A survey of non-Western musical traditions, including forms of music, instrumental development and function and the role of music and the musician in society.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $2.00

MUS 1251 Survey of Music History (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
This is an introductory course within the context of the liberal arts, offering a history of the Western art music tradition from early times to the present, with an introduction to major composers, styles, and representative works. Music will be discussed with historical perspective providing a thorough understanding and the ability to define and describe terms, elements and characteristics of music.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $7.00

(FROZEN STATUS FOR 2012-2013) MUS 1252 History of Popular Music (On Demand)

2 credits
This course surveys the origins and development of popular music through listening to recordings by major innovators and studying written forms. Ability to read music is assumed.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $2.00

(FROZEN STATUS 2012-2013) MUS 1253 Introduction to Jazz (On Demand)

2 credits
This course surveys the origins and development of jazz through listening to recordings by major innovators and studying written forms. Ability to read music is assumed.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $2.00

MUS 1271 Business of Music (On Demand)

3 credits
This course surveys the business aspects of music with an emphasis on recording companies and artists, music publishers and writers, contracts, unions and guilds, agents and managers, records, markets, artists' recording contracts, record production, promotion, distribution and merchandising.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $2.00

MUS 2221 Audio Production I (On Demand)

3 credits
This course presents an examination of recording techniques in the studio for live performance. Analog and digital formats will be explored as will elements of post production.
Lecture: 2 hours - Studio: 3 hours     Lab fee: $2.00

MUS 2222 Audio Production II (On Demand)

3 credits
This course is a continuation of MUS 2221. This course will explore recording and sound reinforcement techniques and principles in addition to post production issues such as editing techniques, maintenance, and repair.
Lecture: 2 hours - Studio: 3 hours
Prerequisite: MUS 2221

MUS 2294 Special Topic: Music (On Demand)

1-5 credits
Students explore special topics in Music designed to meet specific needs.
Lecture: 1 hour
Instructor permission required

A, Autumn
W, Winter
SP, Spring
SU, Summer

DL, Distance Learning