MUS 100 - Music Reading
Introduction to music reading and elementary music theory: notation, terminology, key and time signatures, rhythm, meter, major scales, diatonic and chromatic intervals and triads and inversions.
Course Offered Online: Yes
MUS 101 - Piano I
This course is designed to help the student acquire the basic skills needed for piano playing proficiency. Notation, fingerings, keyboard awareness, treble and bass clef reading, major scales, root position triads, rhythms and time signatures will be studied and incorporated in classroom performance. Self-disciplined daily practice is also needed to achieve the course goals.
Students must complete three one-credit courses (MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 108, MUS 109, or ensemble courses) to meet the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement for general education.
Prerequisite
ENGL 071 and ENGL 081/ENGL 091 or higher placement.
Course Offered Online: Yes
General Education Fulfillment: Oral Communication/Creative Expression
MUS 102 - Piano II
This course is a continuation of studies begun in Music 101, to further develop skills needed for reading and performing piano music. Students will master compositions in which each hand simultaneously plays an independent part, in order to build left hand-right hand coordination, a necessity for piano performance. Students will also study ten minor scales. In addition, students will learn root position triads for harmonic minor scales, to be played in sequence, ascending and descending, with both hands simultaneously.
Students must complete three one-credit courses (MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 108, MUS 109, or ensemble courses) to meet the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement for general education.
Prerequisite
MUS 101, ENGL 071 and ENGL 081/ENGL 091 or higher placement.
General Education Fulfillment: Oral Communication/Creative Expression
MUS 103 - Introduction to Music
This course introduces students to the art and science of listening to music with engagement and understanding, presuming no prior musical knowledge or experience. Students will learn how to listen to music actively and critically, with emphasis on instrumentation, musical form, function, performance practices, cultural influences, and aesthetics. Examples from Western and world music will be used to engage students in discussion and study.
Course Offered Online: Yes
General Education Fulfillment: Cultural Analysis and Interpretation
MUS 105 - Music of the Baroque and Classical Eras
A survey of music in western civilization focusing on Western music written between 1600-1825, including works by Monteverdi, Purcell, Handel, Vivaldi, J.S. Bach, Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.
General Education Fulfillment: Cultural Analysis and Interpretation
MUS 106 - Great Romantic Music
A survey of music in Western civilization from the nineteenth into the twenty-first century: Schubert, Chopin, Liszt, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Ravel and others. Students analyze songs, tone poems, symphonies, sonatas, operas, ballets, concerti, nationalism and impressionism and connect these elements to modern-day composition.
General Education Fulfillment: Cultural Analysis and Interpretation
MUS 108 - Guitar I
Guitar I covers the basics of guitar playing: free stroke, rest stroke, note reading, left and right fingering on the strings, arpeggios, strumming patterns and chord progressions. Weekly performance assignments include right and left hand fingering development, note and tablature reading, strumming patterns, arpeggios, chords in major and minor keys, counting and rhythms. Student must provide their own instruments.
Students must complete three one-credit courses (MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 108, MUS 109, or ensemble courses) to meet the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement for general education.
Prerequisite
ENGL 071 and ENGL 081/ENGL 091 or higher placement.
General Education Fulfillment: Oral Communication/Creative Expression
MUS 109 - Guitar II
Guitar II continues basic guitar technique, building on the techniques learned in Guitar I. Weekly performance assignments include more advanced right and left hand fingering, note and tablature reading, strumming patterns, arpeggios, chords in major and minor keys, counting and rhythms. Students must provide their own instruments.
Students must complete three one-credit courses (MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 108, MUS 109, or ensemble courses) to meet the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement for general education.
Prerequisite
MUS 108, ENGL 071 and ENGL 081/ENGL 091 or higher placement.
General Education Fulfillment: Oral Communication/Creative Expression
MUS 115 - Introduction to Music Technology
This hands-on course teaches students how to create, edit, and manipulate MIDI files in order to layer various tracks to create finished MIDI sequences. Students will learn compositional and editing skills using industry-standard computers and digital audio hardware and software. They will learn how to properly connect various pieces of audio and MIDI hardware and how to set up music applications. In addition to the hands-on curriculum, students will learn about the history of analog and digital synthesis and the evolution of the technology, focusing on the relationships between past and present technologies.
Additional Course Fees: $85
General Education Fulfillment: Oral Communication/Creative Expression
MUS 116 - Theory I
A first-level coordinated study of practical musical literacy (sight-reading and musical dictation) and musical grammar and structure (harmony), demonstrating and reinforcing the common language between the two aspects of musical discipline.
Prerequisite
MUS 118 - Theory II
An intermediate coordinated study of practical musical literacy (sight-reading and musical dictation) and musical grammar and structure (harmony), reinforcing the common language between the two aspects of musical discipline.
Prerequisite
MUS 120 - Music of African-Americans
This course consists of a survey of music that evolved from the African-American experience in America: folk music, blues, gospel, jazz, rhythm and blues, and concert music. This course also discusses the instruments, singing style and performance practice of traditional West African music.
Course Offered Online: Yes
General Education Fulfillment: Cultural Analysis and Interpretation
MUS 121 - Modern American Music
A survey of music in 20th and 21st century America including examples from both popular and concert traditions: jazz, musical theater, opera, ballet and popular music.
NOTE: Music majors will supply their own instruments for all applied music courses.
General Education Fulfillment: Cultural Analysis and Interpretation
MUS 141 - Applied Music I
Seven and a half hours of private music instruction: technique, repertoire and professional performing skills. MUS 244 applied music instruction includes a final recital as well as a repertoire paper to be handed in and disseminated to faculty one week prior to the student's recital.
Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course.
Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term.
Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Additional Course Fees: $200
MUS 142 - Applied Music II
Seven and a half hours of private music instruction: technique, repertoire and professional performing skills. MUS 244 applied music instruction includes a final recital as well as a repertoire paper to be handed in and disseminated to faculty one week prior to the student's recital.
Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course.
Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term.
Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Additional Course Fees: $200
Prerequisite
Student must satisfy the Music Performance major audition requirements, be accepted, and enroll in the program. Student must see department chair prior to enrolling. Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course.
To be eligible to enroll in an applied course, students must also be registered for at least one additional course during the term unless there are no other courses being offered during that term that are required for the program or certificate of study.
Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term.
Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters.
MUS 143 - Applied Music III
Seven and a half hours of private music instruction: technique, repertoire and professional performing skills. MUS 244 applied music instruction includes a final recital as well as a repertoire paper to be handed in and disseminated to faculty one week prior to the student's recital.
Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course.
Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term.
Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Additional Course Fees: $200
Prerequisite
Student must satisfy the Music Performance major audition requirements, be accepted, and enroll in the program. Student must see department chair prior to enrolling. Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course.
To be eligible to enroll in an applied course, students must also be registered for at least one additional course during the term unless there are no other courses being offered during that term that are required for the program or certificate of study.
Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term.
Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters.
MUS 144 - Applied Music IV
Seven and a half hours of private music instruction: technique, repertoire and professional performing skills. MUS 244 applied music instruction includes a final recital as well as a repertoire paper to be handed in and disseminated to faculty one week prior to the student's recital.
Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or higher in the course.
Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term.
Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Additional Course Fees: $200
Prerequisite
Student must satisfy the Music Performance major audition requirements, be accepted, and enroll in the program. Student must see department chair prior to enrolling. Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or higher in the course.
To be eligible to enroll in an applied course, students must also be registered for at least one additional course during the term unless there are no other courses being offered during that term that are required for the program or certificate of study.
Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term.
Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters.
MUS 170 - Audio and Music for Interactive Media
This hands-on course provides students with the fundamental audio, music and recording skills associated with video game audio and nonlinear interactive media. Students will study various aspects of sound design and nonlinear music and will gain experience in the recording, editing and signal processing of audio assets for video game implementation. Additionally, students will learn about the various audio roles in the development of video games.
Additional Course Fees: 85
MUS 180 - Music Business
The course introduces students to the business of music, including the inner workings of record label contracts, publishing deals, production agreements and an overview of various career opportunities. Students learn essential skills in artist management, concert promotion and touring, and merchandising and branding; as well as trends in social networking, new media and emerging technologies that are applicable to the music industry.
Course Offered Online: Yes
MUS 196 - Ensemble I
Music 196, 197, 296 and 297 teach music majors skills needed to play with vocal, jazz, guitar, percussion, orchestra and chamber groups: sight-reading, ensemble performance skills, rehearsal techniques, performance etiquette and recital production.
| Course Number Appendix | Course Title |
|---|---|
| B | Brass Ensemble I |
| C | Chamber Music Ensemble I |
| E | Electronic Ensemble I |
| G | Jazz Guitar Ensemble I |
| H | Hip Hop Ensemble I |
| J | Jazz Ensemble I |
| P | Pop & Rock Ensemble I |
| SA* | Soprano/Alto Ensemble I |
| TB* | Tenor/Bass Ensemble I |
* Note: SA & TB Students must complete three one-credit courses (MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 108, MUS 109, or ensemble courses) to meet the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement for general education.
Additional Course Fees: $85
General Education Fulfillment: Oral Communication/Creative Expression
MUS 197 - Ensemble II
Music 196, 197, 296 and 297 teach music majors skills needed to play with vocal, jazz, guitar, percussion, orchestra and chamber groups: sight-reading, ensemble performance skills, rehearsal techniques, performance etiquette and recital production.
| Course Number Appendix | Course Title |
|---|---|
| B | Brass Ensemble I |
| C | Chamber Music Ensemble I |
| E | Electronic Ensemble I |
| G | Jazz Guitar Ensemble I |
| H | Hip Hop Ensemble I |
| J | Jazz Ensemble I |
| P | Pop & Rock Ensemble I |
| SA* | Soprano/Alto Ensemble I |
| TB* | Tenor/Bass Ensemble I |
* Note: SA & TB Students must complete three one-credit courses (MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 108, MUS 109, or ensemble courses) to meet the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement for general education.
Additional Course Fees: $85
General Education Fulfillment: Oral Communication/Creative Expression
MUS 215 - Advanced Music Technology and Multimedia
A continuation of studies begun in MUS 115, this course focuses on advanced concepts in music technology and their application to multimedia. Students learn how to score for film and synchronize multimedia with advanced sound design, sampling, and production techniques.
Additional Course Fees: $85
Prerequisite
MUS 216 - Theory III
An advanced level coordinated study of practical musical literacy (sight-reading and musical dictation) and musical grammar and structure (harmony), reinforcing the common language between the two aspects of musical discipline.
Prerequisite
MUS 220 – ProTools and Ableton Live - Audio Editing and Production
A thorough, hands-on study of digital audio editing and production using the ProTools and Ableton Live workstations. Emphasis is placed on both real-time and offline signal processing, automation, and mixing techniques as well as MIDI and software instrument implementation.
Additional Course Fees: $85
Prerequisite
MUS 241- Applied Music V
Seven and a half hours of private music instruction: technique, repertoire and professional performing skills. MUS 244 applied music instruction includes a final recital as well as a repertoire paper to be handed in and disseminated to faculty one week prior to the student's recital.
Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course.
Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term.
Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Additional Course Fees: $200
Prerequisite
Student must satisfy the Music Performance major audition requirements, be accepted, and enroll in the program. Student must see department chair prior to enrolling. Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course.
To be eligible to enroll in an applied course, students must also be registered for at least one additional course during the term unless there are no other courses being offered during that term that are required for the program or certificate of study.
Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term.
Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters.
MUS 242 - Applied Music VI
Seven and a half hours of private music instruction: technique, repertoire and professional performing skills. MUS 244 applied music instruction includes a final recital as well as a repertoire paper to be handed in and disseminated to faculty one week prior to the student's recital.
Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course.
Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term.
Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Additional Course Fees: $200
Prerequisite
Student must satisfy the Music Performance major audition requirements, be accepted, and enroll in the program. Student must see department chair prior to enrolling. Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course.
To be eligible to enroll in an applied course, students must also be registered for at least one additional course during the term unless there are no other courses being offered during that term that are required for the program or certificate of study.
Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term.
Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters.
MUS 243 - Applied Music VII
Seven and a half hours of private music instruction: technique, repertoire and professional performing skills. MUS 244 applied music instruction includes a final recital as well as a repertoire paper to be handed in and disseminated to faculty one week prior to the student's recital.
Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course.
Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term.
Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Additional Course Fees: $200
Prerequisite
Student must satisfy the Music Performance major audition requirements, be accepted, and enroll in the program. Student must see department chair prior to enrolling. Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course.
To be eligible to enroll in an applied course, students must also be registered for at least one additional course during the term unless there are no other courses being offered during that term that are required for the program or certificate of study.
Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term.
Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters.
MUS 244 - Applied Music VIII
Seven and a half hours of private music instruction: technique, repertoire and professional performing skills. MUS 244 applied music instruction includes a final recital as well as a repertoire paper to be handed in and disseminated to faculty one week prior to the student's recital.
Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course.
Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term.
Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Additional Course Fees: $200
Prerequisite
Student must satisfy the Music Performance major audition requirements, be accepted, and enroll in the program. Student must see department chair prior to enrolling. Students may not audit Applied Music courses and no Applied Music course can be repeated if the student earns a grade of "C" or better in the course.
To be eligible to enroll in an applied course, students must also be registered for at least one additional course during the term unless there are no other courses being offered during that term that are required for the program or certificate of study.
Part-time students may enroll in one, sequential Applied Music course per term.
Full-time students may enroll in two, sequential Applied Music courses concurrently, during the Fall and Spring semesters.
MUS 260 - Sound Reinforcement and Recording Session
This course prepares students for the techniques and practices used in a professional recording studio. It includes learning various studio hardware, signal processing, mixing board console navigation, signal flow, microphone designs and how they are used for recording sound, and where they are typically placed. Students learn how to run a live recording session and the best way to record, edit and master that session.
Prerequisite
MUS 270 - Game Audio Implementation
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of audio implementation techniques in video game development using Wwise middleware coupled with the Unity game engine. Students will implement audio and music in an interactive, nonlinear, in-game environment and will spend the term gradually compiling a game build, culminating in a final project that can be used to start a suitable demo reel for employment in the gaming industry and other nonlinear sound design and music applications. This course is apt for both aspiring game audio professionals and game developers seeking to improve their game audio skills.
MUS 280 - Music Entrepreneurship, Licensing and Marketing
A continuation of studies begun in MUS 180, this course focuses on entrepreneurship in the music industry: marketing music projects, contracts and licensing, royalty reporting and other technological competencies necessary for a successful entertainment industry business. Students work on artist release projects from the College's record label, Spring Garden Records, designing promotional campaigns for press and promotion.
Prerequisite
General Education Fulfillment: Technological Competency
MUS 290 - Music Internship
This course is the final step in the course sequence of the Sound Recording and Music Technology A.A.S. degree program. Students in the course perform a minimum of 120 hours of on-site internship experience in a professional environment. In addition, students attend a weekly seminar to discuss their internship experiences with the class. In this seminar, students also discuss industry current events, the most recent changes to technology in the field, and highlight employment preparation skills. Students perform their on-site internship in an audio-related field consistent with their career goals and interests.
Prerequisite
MUS 180 and MUS 260, which may be taken concurrently.
MUS 296 - Ensemble III
Music 196, 197, 296 and 297 teach music majors skills needed to play with vocal, jazz, guitar, percussion, orchestra and chamber groups: sight-reading, ensemble performance skills, rehearsal techniques, performance etiquette and recital production.
| Course Number Appendix | Course Title |
|---|---|
| B | Brass Ensemble I |
| C | Chamber Music Ensemble I |
| E | Electronic Ensemble I |
| G | Jazz Guitar Ensemble I |
| H | Hip Hop Ensemble I |
| J | Jazz Ensemble I |
| P | Pop & Rock Ensemble I |
| SA*a | Soprano/Alto Ensemble I |
| TB* | Tenor/Bass Ensemble I |
* Note: SA & TB Students must complete three one-credit courses (MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 108, MUS 109, or ensemble courses) to meet the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement for general education.
Additional Course Fees: $85
General Education Fulfillment: Oral Communication/Creative Expression
MUS 297 - Ensemble IV
Music 196, 197, 296 and 297 teach music majors skills needed to play with vocal, jazz, guitar, percussion, orchestra and chamber groups: sight-reading, ensemble performance skills, rehearsal techniques, performance etiquette and recital production.
| Course Number Appendix | Course Title |
|---|---|
| B | Brass Ensemble IV |
| C | Chamber Music Ensemble IV |
| E | Electronic Ensemble IV |
| G | Jazz Guitar Ensemble IV |
| H | Hip Hop Ensemble IV |
| J | Jazz Ensemble IV |
| P | Pop & Rock Ensemble IV |
| SA | Soprano/Alto Ensemble IV |
| TB | Tenor/Bass Ensemble IV |
Additional Course Fees: $85