Class Descriptions
MUSC 100 - Music Fundamentals
MUSC 101 - Introduction to Music of the Western World
MUSC 105 - Music Theory I
MUSC 106 - Music Theory II
MUSC 107 - Music Theory III
MUSC 112 - Introduction to World Music
MUSC 135 - Jazz Instrumental Ensemble
MUSC 140 - Concert Band
MUSC 141 - Concert Band
MUSC 142 - Concert Band
MUSC 143 - String Ensemble
MUSC 144 - String Ensemble
MUSC 145 - String Ensemble
MUSC 147 - Class Piano I
MUSC 148 - Class Piano II
MUSC 149 - Class Piano III
MUSC 150 - Choir
MUSC 151 - Choir
MUSC 152 - Choir
MUSC 153 - Men's Choir
MUSC 154 - Woman's Choir
MUSC 157 - Class Voice
MUSC 159 - Class Guitar
MUSC 160 - Percussion Ensemble I
MUSC 161 - Percussion Ensemble II
MUSC 162 - Percussion Ensemble III
MUSC 170 - World Music Performing Ensemble
MUSC 180 - Applied Music-Piano
MUSC 181 - Applied Music-Voice
MUSC 182 - Applied Music-Strings
MUSC 183 - Applied Music-Woodwinds
MUSC 184 - Applied Music-Brass
MUSC 185 - Applied Music-Percussion
MUSC 186 - Keyboard Competence
MUSC 205 - Music Theory
MUSC 206 - Music Theory V
MUSC 207 - Music Theory VI
MUSC 213 - Music of Native North America
MUSC 217 - Women in Music
MUSC 250 - Advanced Choir I
MUSC 251 - Advanced Choir II
MUSC 252 - Advanced Choir III
MUSC 100 Music Fundamentals 5 credits
An introduction to the elements of music for non-majors, including basic
terminology and symbols, simple note reading and writing, and how to construct
scales and chords. No previous musical experience necessary. Prerequisite:
None.
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MUSC 101Introduction to Music of the Western
World 5 credits
Introduction to elements of musical form and style through listening and
studying selections of the major periods and composers of Western classical
art music, with emphasis on creating a musical awareness for enjoyment
throughout life. Prerequisite: Appropriate for students with little or
no background in music.
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MUSC 105 Music Theory I 5 credits
An introduction to the elements of music, including common practice harmony, analysis, ear-training, and sight-singing. Appropriate for pre-majors of music. NOTE: this course will only be offered fall quarter. Prerequisite: Music reading strongly recommended.
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MUSC 106 Music Theory II 5 credits
A continuation of Music 105, Music Theory I. For pre-majors in music.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 105 with a grade
of "C" or better.
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MUSC 107 Music Theory III 5 credits
A continuation of MUSC 106, Music Theory II. For pre-majors in music.
Prerequisite: MUSC 106 with a grade of "C"
or better.
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MUSC 112 Introduction to World Music 5
credits
Introduction to music outside the Western classical tradition through listening and studying music selections representative of major cultural areas of the world. Examination of ideas, traditions, and cultural values that shape the music. Prerequisite: None.
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MUSC 135 Jazz Instrumental Ensemble 5
credits
Provides the instrument a list an opportunity to study, rehearse and
perform selected jazz music, Non-Music Major participation highly
encouraged. Prerequisite: Ability to read music, basic knowledge of music
theory, and basic ability to play a jazz instrument, or instructor's
permission.
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MUSC 140 Concert Band 2 credits
Open to all students with proficiency on woodwind, brass, and percussion
instruments. Performs a variety of band literature, from classic Sousa
marches to modern compositions. Prerequisite: Previous band experience
recommended.
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MUSC 141 Concert Band 2 credits
Open to all students with proficiency on woodwind, brass, and percussion
instruments. Performs a variety of band literature, from classic Sousa
marches to modern compositions. Prerequisite: Previous band experience
recommended.
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MUSC 142 Concert Band 2 credits
Open to all students with proficiency on woodwind, brass, and percussion
instruments. Performs a variety of band literature, from classic Sousa
marches to modern compositions. Prerequisite: Previous band experience
recommended.
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MUSC 143 String Ensemble 2 credits
Open to all students with reasonable proficiency on orchestral instruments.
Chamber music repertoire from various style periods will be studied and
performed. Prerequisite: Previous string instrument experience recommended.
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MUSC 144 String Ensemble 2 credits
Open to all students with reasonable proficiency on orchestral instruments.
Chamber music repertoire from various style periods will be studied and
performed. Prerequisite: Previous string instrument experience recommended.
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MUSC 145 String Ensemble 2 credits
Open to all students with reasonable proficiency on orchestral instruments.
Chamber music repertoire from various style periods will be studied and
performed. Prerequisite: Previous string instrument experience recommended.
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MUSC 147 Class Piano I 2 credits
Beginning piano instruction in a laboratory situation. Practice expected during “open lab” times. Concentration on keyboard technique, note and rhythm reading, chords, sight-reading, and performance. Prerequisite: None.
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MUSC 148 Class Piano II 2 credits
The continuation of piano instruction in a laboratory situation. Prac
tice expected during "open lab" times. Concentration on keyboard technique, note and rhythm reading, chords, sight-reading, and performance. Prerequisite: MUSC 147, or instructor's permission.
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MUSC 149 Class Piano III 2 credits
A third quarter of piano instruction in a laboratory situation. Practice expected during "open lab" times. Concentration on keyboard technique, note and rhythm reading, chords, sight-reading, and performance.
Prerequisite: MUSC 148 or instructor's permission.
Prerequisite: MUSC 148 or instructor's permission.
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MUSC 150 Choir 2 credits
Basic principles of choral ensemble singing and study of appropriate choral
literature. Open to all students. Prerequisite: None.
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MUSC 151 Choir 2 credits
Continuation of choral ensemble singing of additional literature. Prerequisite:
None.
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MUSC 152 Choir 2 credits
A third quarter of choral ensemble singing and study of additional choral
literature. Prerequisite: None.
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MUSC 153 Men's Choir 2 credits
Basic principles of choral ensemble singing and study of choral literature
for men's voices. Prerequisite: None.
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MUSC 154 Women's Choir 2 credits
Basic principles of choral ensemble singing and study of choral literature
for women's voices. Prerequisite: None.
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MUSC 157 Class Voice 3 credits
Vocal techniques for choral and/or solo vocal singing. Useful to anyone
interested in learning about the singing process or exploring new vocal
repertoire. Begins with foundational preparations, including analysis
of how the voice works, to methodological voice-building techniques that
progress to more challenging singing tasks. Prerequisite: None.
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MUSC 159 Class Guitar 2 credits
Basic techniques for playing guitar, plus studying melody and harmony, reading tablature, improvising, and composing. Students must provide their own instrument. Prerequisite: None.
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MUSC 160 Percussion Ensemble I 2 credits
A performance-based class that provides percussionists an opportunity
to study, rehearse, and perform selected percussion literature. Prereq
uisite: Previous percussion experience recommended. Students must be
able to read music and have a basic knowledge of music theory. No aud
ition is required to enroll in the course, but audition is required for ensemble placement.
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MUSC 161 Percussion Ensemble II 2 credits
A continuation of performance-based class that provides percussionists
an opportunity to study, rehearse, and perform selected percussion literature. Prerequisite: Previous percussion experience recommended. Students must be able to read music and have a basic knowledge of music
theory. No audition is required to enroll in the course, but audition is required for ensemble placement.
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MUSC 162 Percussion Ensemble III 2 credits
A third quarter of performance-based class that provides percussionists an opportunity to study, rehearse, and perform selected percussion literature. Prerequisite: Previous percussion experience recommended.
Students must be able to read music and have a basic knowledge of music theory. No audition is required to enroll in the course, but audition is required for ensemble placement.
MUSC 170 World Music: Performing Ensemble
2 credits
Beginning experience on a non-Western (World Music) performing ensemble.
Hands-on music making within a cultural context. No music reading or writing
skills required. Prerequisite: None.
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MUSC 170 World Music: African Drumming 2
credits
Beginning experience in playing African drums and other percussion in
a performing ensemble group. Hands-on music making within a cultural context.
No music reading or writing skills required. Prerequisite: None.
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MUSC 170 World Music: Taketina 2 credits
Ta-ke-ti-na-a method of studying rhythm that uses the body and voice as
instruments. Develops rhythmic creativity and fluency in new and familiar
music of all styles. Prerequisite: None.
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MUSC 170 World Music: Afro-Latin Drumming 2 credits
Beginning experience in playing Afro-Latin drums and other percussion in a performing ensemble group. Hands-on music making within cultural context. No music reading or writing skills required. Prerequisite: None.
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MUSC 180 Applied Music-Piano 1 credits
This course is designed to teach performance skills to students majoring
in music. Musical literature from various style periods and composers
will be selected to acquaint the student with a wide range of repertoire
written for the instrument/voice. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
and/or audition. Preference given to students intending to major in music.
Corequisite: students enrolled in private lessons are required
to be enrolled in a performance group and/or music theory.
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MUSC 181 Applied Music-Voice 1 credits
Applied music - voice. This course is designed to teach performance skills
to students majoring in music. Musical literature from various style periods
and composers will be selected to acquaint the student with a wide range
of repertoire written for the instrument/voice. Prerequisite: Instructor
permission and/or audition. Preference given to students intending to
major in music. Corequisite: students enrolled in private lessons
are required to be enrolled in a performance group and/or music theory.
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MUSC 182 Applied Music-Strings 1 credits
Applied music - strings. This course is designed to teach performance
skills to students majoring in music. Musical literature from various
style periods and composers will be selected to acquaint the student with
a wide range of repertoire written for the instrument/voice. Prerequisite:
Instructor permission and/or audition. Preference given to students intending
to major in music. Corequisite: students enrolled in private lessons
are required to be enrolled in a performance group and/or music theory.
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MUSC 183 Applied Music-Woodwinds 1 credits
Applied music - woodwinds. This course is designed to teach performance
skills to students majoring in music. Musical literature from various
style periods and composers will be selected to acquaint the student with
a wide range of repertoire written for the instrument/voice. Prerequisite:
Instructor permission and/or audition. Preference given to students intending
to major in music. Corequisite: students enrolled in private lessons
are required to be enrolled in a performance group and/or music theory.
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MUSC 184 Applied Music-Brass 1 credits
Applied music - brass. This course is designed to teach performance skills
to students majoring in music. Musical literature from various style periods
and composers will be selected to acquaint the student with a wide range
of repertoire written for the instrument/voice. Prerequisite: Instructor
permission and/or audition. Preference given to students intending to
major in music. Corequisite: students enrolled in private lessons
are required to be enrolled in a performance group and/or music theory.
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MUSC 185 Applied Music-Percussion 1 credits
Applied music - percussion. This course is designed to teach performance
skills to students majoring in music. Musical literature from various
style periods and composers will be selected to acquaint the student with
a wide range of repertoire written for the instrument/voice. Prerequisite:
Instructor permission and/or audition. Preference given to students intending
to major in music. Corequisite: students enrolled in private lessons
are required to be enrolled in a performance group and/or music theory.
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MUSC 186 Keyboard Competence 1 credits
This course is designed to teach basic keyboard skills in order to help
the music major pass keyboard competence exams in four-year schools. Content
will be adjusted to the requirements of the specific school to which the
student wishes to transfer. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Preference
given to students intending to major in music.
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MUSC 205 Music Theory 5 credits
A continuation of music 107, music theory 3. For pre-majors in music.
Prerequisite: MUSC 107.
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MUSC 206 Music Theory V 5 credits
A continuation of Music 205, Music Theory 4. For pre-majors in music.
Prerequisite: MUSC 205.
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MUSC 207 Music Theory VI 5 credits
A continuation of Music 205, Music Theory 4. For pre-majors in music.
Prerequisite: MUSC 206.
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MUSC 213 Music of Native North America 5
credits
Introduction to the music of Native Americans as an integral part of their
world view and belief system, with emphasis on the role of music in social
and ceremonial life. Musical examples representatives of different Native
American styles will be the focus of the listening component. Prerequisite:
Recommend MUSC 112.
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MUSC 217 Women in Music 5
credits
Examines the lives and careers of women composers throughout history and cross-culturally, with emphasis on gender and power relationships.
Focuses on women's musical achievements, illuminating the historical,
social, and political contexts that shaped and defined those achievements. Prerequisite: None.
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MUSC 250 Advanced Choir I 2
credits
A study of advanced choral literature. Students must be able to study
the music independently and be available for performances outside of
class time. Prerequisite: By audition only.
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MUSC 251 Advanced Choir II 2
credits
The continuation of advanced choral literature. Students must be able to study
the music independently and be available for performances outside of
class time. Prerequisite: Successfully passing of MUSC 250 or by audition.
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MUSC 252 Advanced Choir III 2
credits
A third quarter of advanced choral literature. Students must be able to study
the music independently and be available for performances outside of
class time. Prerequisite: Successfully passing of MUSC 251 or by audition.
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