Courses
For a listing of when the following courses are offered, consult the current course schedule or WebAdvisor.
MUSIC 100
Fundamentals of Music Theory
Prerequisite: None
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course introduces the basic principles of interpreting and understanding the language of music. It includes the study of notation, rhythm, scales, intervals, basic forms, musical terms, and introduction to the keyboard.
MUSIC 101
Musicianship I
Prerequisite: MUSIC 100 (or equivalent)
4 lecture hrs per week: 4 hrs credit
This course is the first in a sequence of four that provides extensive training in the fundamentals of music theory and ear training. It deals with the notational and aural aspects of Western music including clefs, scales, key signatures, intervals, meter, rhythm, melody, and chords, and uses 4-part chorale writing for a basis for study of chord progressions. It provides training in sight-singing and melodic and rhythm dictation. It is required for all music majors and minors.
MUSIC 102 (IAI: MUS 902)
Musicianship II
Prerequisite: MUSIC 101
4 lecture hrs per week: 4 hrs credit
This course is the second in a sequence of four that provides extensive training in the fundamentals of music theory and ear training. It deals with the notational and aural aspects of Western music including scales, intervals, meter, rhythm, melody, and chords, using 4-part chorale writing for a basis for the study of chord progressions. It provides training in sightsinging, melodic and rhythmic dictation, and chord recognition. It is required for all music majors and minors.
MUSIC 110 (IAI: MUS 908)
Community Chorus
Prerequisite: None
2 lab hrs per week: 1 hr credit
(May be repeated three times)
Open to all students interested in choral activities. This ensemble provides an opportunity for singers to participate in a large chorus.
MUSIC 115
Orchestral String Ensemble
Prerequisite: None
2 lab hrs per week: 1 hr credit
This ensemble provides an opportunity for musicians who play traditional orchestral string instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass) to study and perform significant string ensemble literature. Students must know how to read music and have at least an intermediate playing ability to participate.
MUSIC 120 (IAI: MUS 908)
Wind Ensemble
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
2 lab hrs per week: 1 hr credit (May be repeated three times)
This course provides the opportunity for students to study and perform significant concert band literature in an ensemble.
MUSIC 130 (IAI: F1 900)
Music Appreciation
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course introduces representative masterpieces and focuses on helping students develop listening skills and the ability to identify, analyze, and appreciate different kinds of music. Emphasis will be placed on the elements of music, various musical forms and periods, and great composers and performers.
MUSIC 132 (IAI: F1 904)
American Music
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This is an historical survey of the development and major cultural contributions of American music and composers including symphonic, jazz, and popular forms within the context of American culture and society.
MUSIC 143
Class Voice I
Prerequisite: None
1 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 2 hrs credit
Group instruction in fundamentals of singing, voice production, breathing, diction, vocalizing, and technical exercises; elementary song literature is introduced as progress is made.
MUSIC 144
Class Voice II
Prerequisite: MUSIC 143
1 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 2 hrs credit
A continuation of MUSIC 143, this course provides group instruction at a more advanced level. In addition to correct vocal production, breathing, diction, and technical exercises, learning of songs is emphasized.
MUSIC 152 (IAI: MUS 908)
Jazz Ensemble I
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
1 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 1 hr credit
Instrumental ensemble performance. Open to intermediate level or higher students of piano and band or orchestral instruments and provides instrumental ensemble experience with an emphasis on improvisation.
MUSIC 153 (IAI: MUS 908)
Jazz Ensemble II
Prerequisite: MUSIC 152
1 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 1 hr credit
This course is a continuation of MUSIC 152. It provides instrumental ensemble experience with an emphasis on improvisation.
MUSIC 162 (IAI: MUS 908)
Vocal Jazz Ensemble I
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
1 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 1 hr credit
This group is dedicated to providing an experience in rehearsing and performing music written for vocal ensembles in jazz and related styles.
MUSIC 163 (IAI: MUS 908)
Vocal Jazz Ensemble II
Prerequisite: MUSIC 162
1 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 1 hr credit
This course is a continuation of MUSIC 162.
This group is dedicated to providing an experience in rehearsing and performing music written for vocal ensembles in jazz and related styles.
MUSIC 171
Digital Keyboard Techniques
Prerequisite: None
1 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 2 hrs credit
This course develops basic piano keyboarding skills and teaches the foundations of MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) technology. It is a required course for students in music technology or production.
MUSIC 172
Music in Film and Television
Prerequisite: MUSIC 130 or 132
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course examines the uses of music in film and television and provides an overview of the industry. The breadth of music is explored through critical analysis of significant works and consideration of aesthetic, technical, historical, psychological and social tools, and trends.
MUSIC 174
Computer-Assisted Music Production
Prerequisite: None
4 lectures per week: 4 hrs credit
Students learn the basics of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), computer sequencing, and multitrack recording using software applications and tools. Through a series of projects, each student will produce an audio CD using Sonar 6.
MUSIC 176
Sound Recording Techniques
Prerequisite: Physics 101 Conceptual Physics (3) or concurrent enrollment
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs credit
This course provides students hands-on training in recording audio of music and sound. Microphone types and set-up, mixing board set-up and management, room acoustics evaluation, sound isolation, and post-production techniques are covered.
MUSIC 181
Private Lessons I
Prerequisite: None
1 lecture per week: 1 hr credit (may be repeated 3 times)
Private instruction in voice or an instrument is provided for students who are not music majors. Students meet weekly with the instructor for a half-hour lesson emphasizing technique, reading skills and repertoires. Instruction is offered in voice, piano, brass, woodwinds, strings, percussion, organ, bass, or guitar.
MUSIC 182
Private Lessons II
Prerequisite: MUSIC 181
1 lecture per week: 1 hr credit (may be repeated 3 times)
Continued private instruction in voice or an instrument is provided for students who are not music majors. Students meet weekly with the instructor for a half-hour lesson emphasizing technique, reading skills and repertoires. Instruction is offered in voice, piano, brass, woodwinds, strings, percussion, organ, bass, or guitar.
MUSIC 191 (IAI: MUS 909)
Private Applied Music I
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
2 lectures per week: 2 hrs credit (may be repeated 3 times)
Private instruction is provided in voice or an instrument, emphasizing techniques, performance, and pedagogical fundamentals. Students who plan to transfer to an upper-division program as music majors are required to enroll each semester in a selected area of performance concentration. Instruction is offered in voice, piano, brass, woodwinds, strings, percussion, organ, bass, or guitar.
MUSIC 192 (IAI: MUS 909)
Private Applied Music II
Prerequisite: MUSIC 191
2 lectures per week: 2 hrs credit (may be repeated 3 times)
Continued private instruction in voice or an instrument, emphasizing techniques, performance, and pedagogical fundamentals. Students who plan to transfer to an upper-division program as music majors are required to enroll each semester in a selected area of performance concentration.
MUSIC 201 (IAI: MUS 903)
Musicianship III
Prerequisite: MUSIC 102
4 lectures hrs per week: 4 hrs credit
This course is the third in a sequence of four that provides extensive training in the fundamentals of music theory and ear training. It deals with the notational and aural aspects of Western music including scales, intervals, meter, rhythm, melody, and chords, and provides an introduction to polyphony and common musical forms including binary, ABA, and sonataallegro. It continues a study of chord progressions and training in sight-singing, melodic, and rhythmic dictation, and chord recognition, and introduces two-part singing and harmonic dictation.
MUSIC 202 (IAI: MUS 904)
Musicianship IV
Prerequisite: MUSIC 201
4 lectures hrs per week: 4 hrs credit
This course is the fourth in a sequence of four that provides extensive training in music theory and ear training. It deals with the notational and aural aspects of Western music, with an introduction to non-Western scales and tonality. It continues a study of form and focuses on 20th century theory and compositional developments. It continues a study of chord progressions and training in sight-singing; melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation; and part singing.
MUSIC 252 (IAI: MUS 908)
Jazz Ensemble III
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
1 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 1 hr credit
This course is a continuation of MUSIC 153. It provides instrumental ensemble experience with an emphasis on improvisation.
MUSIC 253 (IAI: MUS 908)
Jazz Ensemble IV
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
1 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 1 hr credit
This course is a continuation of MUSIC 252. It provides instrumental ensemble experience with an emphasis on improvisation.
MUSIC 262 (IAI: MUS 908)
Vocal Jazz Ensemble III
Prerequisite: MUSIC 163
1 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 1 hr credit
This course is a continuation of MUSIC 163.
This group is dedicated to providing an experience in rehearsing and performing music written for vocal ensembles in jazz and related styles.
MUSIC 263 (IAI: MUS 908)
Vocal Jazz Ensemble IV
Prerequisite: MUSIC 262
1 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 1 hr credit
This course is a continuation of MUSIC 262.
This group is dedicated to providing an experience in rehearsing and performing music written for vocal ensembles in jazz and related styles.
MUSIC 274
Digital Composition for Video
Prerequisite: MUSIC 174
4 lectures per week: 4 hrs credit
This course teaches the creative and technical aspects of composing and synchronizing music for video using computer assisted digital technology (Sonar 6), and existing visual media (Quick Time video clips).
MUSIC 281
Private Lessons III
Prerequisite: MUSIC 182
1 lecture per week: 1 hr credit (may be repeated 3 times)
Continued private instruction in voice or an instrument is provided for students who are not music majors. Students meet weekly with the instructor for a half-hour lesson emphasizing technique, reading skills, and repertoires.
MUSIC 282
Private Lessons IV
Prerequisite: MUSIC 281
1 lecture per week: 1 hr credit (may be repeated 3 times)
Continued private instruction in voice or an instrument is provided for students who are not music majors. Students meet weekly with the instructor for a half-hour lesson emphasizing technique, reading skills, and repertoires. Instruction is offered in voice, piano, brass, woodwinds, strings, percussion, organ, bass, or guitar.
MUSIC 291 (IAI: MUS 909)
Private Applied Music III
Prerequisite: MUSIC 192
2 lectures per week: 2 hrs credit (may be repeated 3 times)
Continued private instruction in voice or an instrument, emphasizing techniques, performance, and pedagogical fundamentals. Students who plan to transfer to an upper-division program as music majors are required to enroll each semester in a selected area of performance concentration. Instruction is offered in voice, piano, brass, woodwinds, strings, percussion, organ, bass, or guitar.
MUSIC 292 (IAI: MUS 909)
Private Applied Music IV
Prerequisite: MUSIC 192
2 lectures per week: 2 hrs credit (may be repeated 3 times)
Continued private instruction in voice or an instrument, emphasizing techniques, performance, and pedagogical fundamentals. Students who plan to transfer to an upper-division program as music majors are required to enroll each semester in a selected area of performance concentration.
MUSIC 299
Music Production Internship
Prerequisite: MUSIC 172, 176, 274; consent of instructor
10 lab hrs per week: 2 hrs credit
This course provides workplace experience for students in the field of music technology and production.