MUSIC COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

In addition to the instrumental ensemble and vocal classes listed below, we also offer private instruction. For more information, click here to see our page listing private instruction classes.

MUSI 1101    KEYBOARD FUNDAMENTALS
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Keyboard Fundamentals is a course designed for the adult beginning piano student with no background in music and no keyboard skills. This course covers all of the materials needed to enter Piano Class I.

MUSI 1131    SPECIAL TOPICS ENSEMBLE I
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Group master class for piano, voice, or instruments. Open to all students. May serve as corequisite for MUAP courses.

MUSI 1135    JAZZ ENSEMBLE I
Prerequisite: department approval
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Small ensemble specializing in jazz improvisation and performance.

MUSI 1139    CHAMBER MUSIC I
Prerequisite: department approval Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Small ensemble concentrating on vocal and/ or instrumental chamber music.

MUSI 1140    MUSIC FORUM I
Credit: 1 (1 lecture)
Emphasis on faculty and student recitals, stylistic interpretation of commercial music forms. Seminar discussions, lectures and demonstrations by music industry representatives and artists.

MUSI 1160    ITALIAN DICTION FOR SINGERS
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 1 lab)
Study of Italian phonetic sounds to promote ability to sing the language. Open to all vocal students. May be repeated.

MUSI 1161    ENGLISH DICTION FOR SINGERS
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 1 lab)
Study of phonetic sounds of English to promote ability to sing the language. Open to all vocal students. May be repeated.

MUSI 1163/1164    IMPROVISATION I & II
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
A study of the chordal structures of jazz with emphasis on extemporaneous performance (improvisation). Some emphasis on the development of a repertory of standard jazz harmonic patterns. Open to all students with department approval.

MUSI 1166   INSTRUMENT CLASS: WOODWIND
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Class instruction in woodwind instruments. A skills course. May be repeated. Open to all students.

MUSI 1168    INSTRUMENT CLASS: BRASS
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Class instruction in brass instruments. A skills course. May be repeated. Open to all students.

MUSI 1171    EAR TRAINING/SIGHT-SINGING FUNDAMENTALS
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
A system for identifying notes and their direction by sound and sight, in both treble and bass clefs is presented: singing matching tones, understanding and identifying basic melodic and rhythmic patterns. Students will learn techniques for melodic and rhythmic dictation.

MUSI 1172    INSTRUMENT CLASS: STRINGS
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Class instruction in strings. A skills course. May be repeated. Open to all students.

MUSI 1181    PIANO CLASS I
Prerequisite: MUSI 1101 or program approval
Credit: 1 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Class instruction in the fundamentals of keyboard technique for beginning piano students only. A skills course. May be repeated. Required of majors. Open to non-majors.

MUSI 1182    PIANO CLASS II
Credit: 1 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Continuation of MUSI 1181. May be repeated.
Required of majors. Open to non-majors.

MUSI 1183    VOICE CLASS I
Credit: 1 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Class instruction in fundamentals of singing: tone production, breath production, diction and standard music repertoire. Designed for students with little or no previous vocal training.

MUSI 1184    VOICE CLASS II
Credit: 1 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Continuation of MUSI 1183.

MUSI 1188    INSTRUMENT CLASS: PERCUSSION
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Class instruction in percussion instruments. A skills course. May be repeated. Open to all students.

MUSI 1192    GUITAR CLASS I
Credit: 1 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
This class is designed to provide students the fundamentals of guitar, aiding them as they learn or improve their reading of music. Consult with instructor concerning instrument availability. A knowledge of music is not required, but helpful. Open to all students.

MUSI 1211    THEORY I
Prerequisite: MUSI 1301 or department approval
Corequisite: MUSI 1216
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Basic music theory with emphasis on part writing of figured bass and melody harmonization requiring all diatonic triads, dominant and supertonic seventh chords, and non-harmonic tones. Keyboard study of harmonic progressions and melodic harmonizations requiring diatonic triads. Required of majors.

MUSI 1212    THEORY II
Prerequisite: MUSI 1211 or department approval
Corequisite: MUSI 1217
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
A continuation of MUSI 1211. Required of majors.

MUSI 1216    ELEMENTARY EAR TRAINING I
Prerequisite: MUSI 1171 or department approval
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Singing tonal music in treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs. Aural study (including dictation) of rhythm, melody and diatonic harmony.

MUSI 1217    EAR TRAINING/SIGHT-SINGING II
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Singing tonal music in treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs. Aural study (including dictation) of rhythm, melody and diatonic harmony.

MUSI 1223    STUDIO ORCHESTRA I
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Major ensemble performing contemporary styles. Open to all students with consent of director. Performances required.

MUSI 1226/2266    SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Performance and study of chamber, symphonic and string orchestra literature. Solo opportunities for advanced performers. For experienced string players and selected woodwind, brass and percussion players. Previous orchestra experience preferred but not required.

MUSI 1227    COMMUNITY COLLEGE BAND
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
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.

MUSI 1229    HARP ENSEMBLE
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
This class is designed for full or part-time students who desired to improve their harp ensemble performance levels, observe rehearsal methods and techniques, and learn harp ensemble organizational strategies. Performances required.

MUSI 1239    CHAMBER ENSEMBLE I
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Small instrumental ensembles: wind, string, brass, percussion, piano. Designed to provide ensemble experience for instrumental majors. Open to all qualified students. Placement audition required.

MUSI 1254    CHAMBER VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Madrigal or other small vocal ensemble. Open to non-majors. Performances required.

MUSI 1301    MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An introduction to the elements of music, including study of clefs, staff, key signatures, notation, meter, and rhythm; sight singing; major and minor chords; ear training; basic keyboard harmony. Open to all students. Core Curriculum Course.

MUSI 1306    MUSIC APPRECIATION
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A foundation course in understanding and enjoyment of music through the use of recorded music and song literature. Elements of music and analysis of music form and how they relate to compositional technique are explored. Open to all students. Core Curriculum Course.

MUSI 1308    MUSIC LITERATURE I
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An introductory survey of the historical development of music as an art with emphasis on listening. Open to non-majors. Core Curriculum Course.

MUSI 1309    MUSIC LITERATURE II
Prerequisite: MUSI 1308 or department approval
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Continuation of MUSI 1308. Required of majors. Open to non-majors. Core Curriculum Course.

MUSI 1310    HISTORY & LIT. OF RECORDED MUSIC IN AMERICA
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Survey of recorded music in the United States from the earliest recordings to the present, with emphasis on commercial successes. Includes discussion of the technological evolution. Open to all students.

MUSI 1386    ARRANGING AND COMPOSITION I
Prerequisite: MUSI 1211 or department approval
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Discussion and practical applications in arranging and composing for various types of musical ensembles and styles. Further study in orchestration.

MUSI 2131   SPECIAL TOPICS ENSEMBLE II
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Practical introduction to recording and audio technologies. Topics include multitrack recording and digital mixing techniques Open to non-majors.

MUSI 2135    JAZZ ENSEMBLE II
Prerequisite: MUSI 1135
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Small ensemble specializing in jazz improvisation and performance. May be repeated for credit.

MUSI 2139    CHAMBER MUSIC II
Prerequisite: MUSI 1139 or department approval
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Small ensemble concentrating on chamber music. May be repeated for credit.

MUSI 2140    MUSIC FORUM II
Credit: 1 (1 lecture)
Emphasis on faculty and student recitals, stylistic interpretation of commercial music forms. Seminar discussions, lectures and demonstrations by music industry representatives and artists. May be repeated for credit.

MUSI 2159    MUSICAL THEATRE
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Study and performance of literature from musical theatre, including operetta, reviews and musical comedy; basic vocal and movement skills. Performance and rehearsals required. Open to all students by audition.

MUSI 2160    GERMAN DICTION FOR SINGERS
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 1 lab)
Study of phonetic sounds of German to promote ability to sing the language. Open to all vocal students. May be repeated.

MUSI 2161    FRENCH DICTION FOR SINGERS
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 1 lab)
Study of phonetic sounds of French to promote ability to sing the language. Open to all vocal students. May be repeated.

MUSI 2163/2164    IMPROVISATION III AND IV
Prerequisite: MUSI 1164
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
A study of the chordal structures of jazz with emphasis on extemporaneous performance (improvisation). Some emphasis on the development of a repertory of standard jazz harmonic patterns.

MUSI 2181    PIANO CLASS III
Credit: 1 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Continuation of MUSI 1182. May be repeated. Required of majors. Open to non-majors.

MUSI 2182    PIANO CLASS IV
Credit: 1 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Continuation of MUSI 2181. May be repeated. Required of majors. Open to non-majors.

MUSI 2211    THEORY III
Prerequisite: MUSI 1212 or department approval
Corequisite: MUSI 2216
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Emphasis on part-writing, figured bass, and melody harmonization and compositional techniques using all diatonic chords, modulations, instrumental and choral styles, two and three-part forms. Keyboard study of harmonic progressions, melody harmonizations and modulations to closely related keys. Required of majors.

MUSI 2212    THEORY IV
Prerequisite: MUSI 2211 or department approval
Corequisite: MUSI 2217
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Continuation of MUSI 2211. Required of majors.

MUSI 2216    EAR TRAINING/SIGHT-SINGING III
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Singing more difficult tonal music, including modal, ethnic and 20th century materials. Drills in sight-singing and ear training. Aural study (including dictation) of more complex rhythm, melody, chromatic harmony and extending tertian structures.

MUSI 2217    EAR TRAINING/SIGHT-SINGING IV
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Singing more difficult tonal music, including modal ethnic and 20th century materials. Drills in sight-singing and ear training. Aural study (including dictation) of more complex rhythm, melody, chromatic harmony and extended tertian structures.

MUSI 2223    STUDIO ORCHESTRA II
Prerequisite: MUSI 1223
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Major ensemble performing contemporary styles. Open to all students with consent of director. Performances required. May be repeated for credit.

MUSI 2227    COMMUNITY COLLEGE BAND II
Prerequisite: MUSI 1227 or department approval
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
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.

MUSI 2229    HARP ENSEMBLE
Prerequisite: MUSI 1229
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
This class is designed for full or part-time students who desire to improve their harp ensemble performance levels, observe rehearsal methods and techniques, and learn harp organizational strategies. Performance required. May be repeated for credit.

MUSI 2239    CHAMBER ENSEMBLE II
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
A continuation of MUSI 1239. Open to all qualified students. Audition required.

MUSI 2241    COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHORUS
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
This class is designed for full or part-time students who desire to improve their voice ensemble performance levels, observe rehearsal methods and techniques, and learn choir organizational strategies. Performances required. May be repeated for credit.

MUSI 2258    OPERA WORKSHOP
Prerequisite: audition or department approval.
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Designed to provide young singers practical operatic experience in the entire operas or operatic excerpts. May fulfill ensemble requirement for degree. May be repeated. Performance required.

MUSI 2310    HISTORY OF JAZZ, ROCK, AND POPULAR MUSIC
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An historical study of popular music from 1900. Begins with emphasis on jazz, America’s popular music to 1950; then focuses on the emergence of rock as the dominant popular style. Open to all students.

MUSI 2386    ARRANGING AND COMPOSITION II
Prerequisite: MUSI 1386
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Arranging and composition projects including composition and copying. Composition techniques using sound synthesis, mid-sequencing and sampling techniques. Additional projects may include song writing, show writing, jingles, video and film.

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