NOTE: MUS 193, 194, 195, 196, 197 and 198 may be taken up to four times. Credit will not be given beyond four semesters. Course numbers MUS 190 through 198 are performance ensembles and open to all qualified Community College students. Music majors should check with senior institutions regarding the transferability of these courses. All music majors must enroll in at least one major performing ensemble from MUS 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, and 198 for credit during each semester. Once they have successfully completed four semesters of their major ensemble music majors may enroll in any major or minor ensemble as an audit.
All Music Major core curricula are restricted. Students interested in completing a music degree must schedule an interview with the music department program director, take a music theory pre-test, piano placement and aural comprehension exam to determine any need for remedial course work. Contact: Music Department (616) 234-3940.
MUS 99
Music Basics Immersion (2/2)
This class will be an intensive immersion in music basic skills for any adult student interested in learning how music is created. The class will listen, make, move, and play music on various pitched and non-pitched instruments. It will prepare the learner to become aware of musical elements and vocabulary by experiential activities in a week long format. This is not a transfer course. Formerly MU 099
MUS 100
Applied Performance Class (1/1)
Prerequisite: EN 100 or EN 101; Co-requisite: MUS 141 or MUS 142 (applied music study for non music majors) – MUS 100 is a performance class organized by applied area. MUS 100 will include discussion of practice routines and habits, technical and stylistic problems, pedagogy, performance anxiety and repertoire memorization. MUS 100 is required of all students who enroll in MUS 141 and/or 142. MUS 100 may be waived with music department head permission. Formerly MU 105
MUS 101
Applied Performance Class (1/1)
Prerequisites: EN 100 or EN 101; Co-requisite: MUS 143 (applied music study for non music majors) – MUS 101 is a performance class organized by applied area. MUS 101 will include discussion of practice routines and habits, technical and stylistic problems, pedagogy, performance anxiety and repertoire memorization. MUS 101 is required of all students who enroll in MUS 143. MUS 101 may be waived with permission from the music department head. Formerly MU 105
MUS 102
Applied Performance Class (1/1)
Prerequisite: EN 100 or EN 101; Co-requisite: MUS 144 (secondary applied music study for music majors) – MUS 102 is a performance class organized by applied area. MUS 102 will include discussion of practice routines and habits, technical and stylistic problems, pedagogy, performance anxiety and repertoire memorization. MUS 102 is required of all students who enroll in MUS 144. MUS 102 may be waived with music department head permission.
Formerly MU 105
MUS 103
Applied Performance Class (1/1)
Prerequisite: EN 100 or EN 101; co-requisite: MUS 151, 152, or 153 (applied music study for non music majors) – MUS 103 is a performance class organized by applied area. MUS 103 will include discussion of practice routines and habits, technical and stylistic problems, pedagogy, performance anxiety and repertoire memorization. MUS 103 is required of all students who enroll in MUS 151,152,or 153. MUS 103 may be waived with music department head permission. Formerly MU 105
MUS 104
Applied Performance Class (1/1)
Prerequisite: EN 100 or EN 101; co-requisite: MUS 161 (applied music study for music majors) – MUS 104 is a performance class organized by applied area. MUS 104 will include discussion of practice routines and habits, technical and stylistic problems, pedagogy, performance anxiety and repertoire memorization. MUS 104 is required of all students who enroll in MUS 161. MUS 104 may be waived with permission from the head of the music department. Formerly MU 105
MUS 105
Applied Performance Class (1/1)
Prerequisites: EN 100 or 101, MUS 104, and MUS 161; Co-requisite: MUS 162 (applied music study for music majors) – MUS 105 is a performance class organized by applied area. MUS 105 will include discussion of practice routines and habits, technical and stylistic problems, pedagogy, performance anxiety and repertoire memorization. MUS 105 is required of all students who enroll in MUS 162. MUS 105 may be waived with permission from the head of the music department. Formerly MU 105
MUS 106
Applied Performance Class (1/1)
Prerequisites: EN 100 or 101, MUS 102 ,and MUS 144; Co-requisite: MUS 243(secondary applied music study for music majors) – MUS 106 is a performance class organized by applied area. MUS 106 will include discussion of practice routines and habits, technical and stylistic problems, pedagogy, performance anxiety and repertoire memorization. MUS 106 is required of all students who enroll in MUS 243. MUS 106 may be waived with permission from the head of the music department. Formerly MU 105
MUS 107
Applied Performance Class (1/1)
Prerequisites: EN 100 or 101, MUS 106, and MUS 243; Co-requisite: MUS 244(secondary applied music study for music majors) – MUS 107 is a performance class organized by applied area. MUS 107 will include discussion of practice routines and habits, technical and stylistic problems, pedagogy, performance anxiety and repertoire memorization. MUS 107 is required of all students who enroll in MUS 244. MUS 107 may be waived with permission from the head of the music department.
Formerly MU 105
MUS 108
Applied Performance Class (1/1)
Prerequisites: EN 100 or 101, MUS 105, and MUS 162; Co-requisite: MUS 261 (applied music study for music majors) – MUS 108 is a performance class organized by applied area. MUS 108 will include discussion of practice routines and habits, technical and stylistic problems, pedagogy, performance anxiety and repertoire memorization. MUS 108 is required of all students who enroll in MUS 261. MUS 108 may be waived with permission from the head of the music department. Formerly MU 105
MUS 109
Applied Performance Class (1/1)
Prerequisites: EN 100 or 101, MUS 108, and MUS 261; Co-requisite: MUS 262 (applied music study for music majors) – MUS 109 is a performance class organized by applied area. MUS 109 will include discussion of practice routines and habits, technical and stylistic problems, pedagogy, performance anxiety and repertoire memorization. MUS 109 is required of all students who enroll in MUS 262. MUS 109 may be waived with permission from the head of the music department. Formerly MU 105
MUS 110
The Appreciation of World and Western Music (3/3)
Prerequisite: EN 100 or EN 101 – This course is designed to increase the student’s ability to effectively listen to and communicate about music. Study of the elements and media of music will include investigation of World and Western music. Outside reading, listening, and concert attendance are required. This course counts toward the Group 1 (humanities) requirement for the associate degree and is required for the Music Merchandising concentration of the Associate of Music degree.
Formerly MU 107
MUS 111
Jazz in Contemporary
America (3/3)
Prerequisite: EN 100 or 101 – This course discusses the jazz experience, both for the listener and the performer. No prior knowledge of music is required. Jazz is demonstrated by live performers and by recordings. The student is acquainted with its history, styles, and techniques. Jazz and society, jazz and culture, and jazz as an art form are discussed. The class may be chosen as a general humanities elective, and is required for students who are completing the Music Merchandising concentration of the Associate in Music degree.
Formerly MU 109
MUS 112
Basic Music Theory (3/5)
Prerequisites: Successful Completion of AFP Courses: EN 97 and/or MA 95 and MA 96, or MA 97 if required by Accuplacer or ALEKS PPL test scores; Co-requisite: MUS 120 (may be waived with department permission) – A study of basic musical materials, scales,key signatures, intervals, triads, rhythm and pitch notation,ear-training and dictation. This course does not replace MUS 113. This course may be offered online. Students successfully completing the online version of MUS 112 will need to pass the music theory pretest before enrolling in MUS 113. Formerly MU 100
MUS 113
Introduction to
Music Theory 1 (3/3)
Prerequisites: MUS 112, MUS 120, and EN 101; Co-requisite: MUS 115 – This course is designed primarily for freshmen music majors and minors. The course covers the fundamentals of music–scales, intervals, triads, and rhythm as well as providing an introduction to voice leading through first species counterpoint. The course is best taken concurrently with MUS 115–Aural Comprehension 1. Formerly MU 101
MUS 114
Introduction to
Music Theory 2 (3/3)
Prerequisites: MUS 113 and EN 101 (student may prove competency in MUS 113 concepts through testing, with music advisor approval); Co-requisite: MUS 116 Aural Comprehension 2 – MUS 114 is an integrated theory course designed primarily for freshman music majors and minors. The course deals with the development of partwriting skills through further studies in species counterpart and four-voice chorale texture. Students will learn to harmonize melodies and develop good chord progressions with triads and seventh chords. MUS 114 should be taken concurrently with MUS 116, Aural Comprehension 2. Formerly MU 102
MUS 115
Aural Comprehension I (1/2)
Prerequisites: MUS 100, MUS 169, and Music Theory Pretest 85% correct; Co-requisite: MUS 113 – MUS 115 Aural Comprehension I is required of all music majors. Students will develop their aural capacity and literacy through exercises in beginning melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation. Students will master solfeggio, Curwen hand signs, and singing melodies at sight. This is the first of two courses in freshman aural skills designed to transfer to the four-year institution. Requires additional Music Lab computer assisted instruction each week. Formerly MU 178
MUS 116
Aural Comprehension 2 (1/2)
Prerequisites: MUS 113, MUS 115, and EN 101; Co-requisite: MUS 114 – The student will continue developing aural capacity through exercises in intermediate melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation, mastery of solfeggio while singing intermediate melodies at sight. This is the second of two courses in freshman aural skills designed to transfer to the four-year institution. Objectives of this course are concurrent with and complementary to MUS 114. Additional Music Lab hours are required each week. Formerly MU 179
MUS 120
Introduction to Piano (1/2)
This class is for the student with no prior music reading experience. It is taught with the assumption that the student has never played the piano and has no prior formal piano study. The emphasis is on introducing basic concepts of notation, musicianship, keyboard geography, and technique. This class meets for two hours per week.
Formerly MU 169
MUS 121
Piano Techniques 1 (1/2)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of MUS 120 or pretest score of 90% – Development of piano techniques: sight-reading, use of primary chords, transposition, and acquisition of standard piano repertoire. For students with little or no keyboard background who have prior music-reading experience. Class meets two hours a week. Formerly MU 171
MUS 122
Piano Techniques 2 (1/2)
Prerequisite: MUS 121 or permission of instructor – Continuation of MUS 121, with greater emphasis on keyboard facility, sight playing, and piano repertory of various styles. This class meets for two hours per week. Formerly MU 172
MUS 131
Group Vocal Techniques 1 (1/1)
Prerequisites: MUS 112 and EN 100 or 101 – Group Vocal Techniques is beginning vocal instruction for students whose applied major is voice. Students will study basic vocal technique, vocal anatomy, breath management, diction for singers, posture for singing, and performance deportment. Students will begin to apply these techniques by learning folk songs and simple arts songs. Students who wish to study applied voice will be required to perform for the voice faculty at the completion of MUS 131. MUS 131 may be waived by audition and permission from the Music Department Head. Non-Music Majors may enroll in MUS 131. Formerly MU 181
MUS 133
Beginning Guitar (1/2)
Fundamentals in the use and performance of the guitar as an accompaniment instrument. Designed for the person interested in performing appropriate chordal backgrounds on the guitar. Proper guitar techniques, chords, chord theory, accompaniment patterns, and styles will be taught and analyzed through instruction and listening. Formerly MU 177
MUS 134
Classical Guitar 1 (1/2)
Fundamentals of playing the instrument. Emphasis on building a workable foundation for using the guitar as effectively as possible in a variety of musical styles. Meets two hours per week. Guitar Majors may be placed in MUS 134 in place of applied music MUS 153. Formerly MU 174
MUS 135
Classical Guitar 2 (1/2)
Prerequisites: MUS 134 or equivalent – This course is a continuation of MUS 134, Classical Guitar 1. Students will further develop technique, scales, technical studies, music reading, and repertoire. Students who successfully complete this course may audition for admission into MUS 161, Applied Music Guitar, for more advanced guitar study. Formerly MU 176
MUS 136
Jazz Guitar I (1/2)
Prerequisites: MUS 134 or equivalent and MUS 112 or equivalent – Beginning Jazz Guitar focuses on the fundamentals of chord structures, scales, improvisation, and jazz repertoire as they pertain to jazz, pop and rock guitar. This course is part of the Guitar Major curriculum. Formerly MU 115
MUS 141
Applied Music Secondary (1/1)
Prerequisites: MUS 112 or score of 85% on Music Theory Pretest, and EN 100 or 101. Co-requisite: MUS 100 – Performance elective for non-music majors. Applied music is independent study in instrumental/voice/piano. Placement by instructor with department consent required. Applied study requires one half-hour lesson each week and one hour of practice/applied study each day. This class must be taken with MUS 100, Applied Performance Class.
Formerly MU 111
MUS 142
Applied Music Secondary (1/1)
Prerequisite: MUS 112 or score of 85% on Music Theory Pretest and EN 100 or 101. Co-requisite: MUS 100 – Performance elective for non-music majors. Applied music is independent study in instrumental/voice/piano. Placement by instructor with department consent required. Applied study requires one half-hour lesson each week and one hour of practice/applied study each day. This class must be taken with MUS 100, Applied Performance Class.
Formerly MU 112
MUS 143
Applied Music Secondary -
1 For Music Majors (1/1 )
Prerequisites: MUS 112 or score of 85% on Music Theory Pretest, EN 100 or 101. Co-requisite: MUS 101 – Secondary requirement in instrumental/voice/piano for music majors or elective for non-music majors; placement by instructor. Minor study requires a half-hour lesson each week and one hour of practice/applied study each day. Applied Music Fee is charged. Applied Music is independent study and Department consent is required. This class must be taken with MUS 101. Secondary applied performance elective for music majors. Applied music is independent study in instrumental/voice/piano. Placement by audition with department consent required. Applied study requires one half-hour lesson each week and one hour of practice/applied study each day. This class must be taken concurrently with MUS 101, Applied Performance Class. Formerly MU 121
MUS 144
Applied Music Secondary 2 for Music Majors (1/1)
Prerequisites: MUS 112 or score of 85% on Music Theory Pretest, EN 100 or 101 and MUS 143; Co-requisite: MUS 102 – Secondary applied performance elective for music majors. Applied music is independent study in instrumental/voice/piano. Placement by audition with department consent required. Applied study requires one half-hour lesson each week and one hour of practice/applied study each day. This class must be taken concurrently with MUS 102 Applied Performance Class.
Formerly MU 122
MUS 151
Applied Music Primary 1
for Non-Music Majors (1/1)
Prerequisites: MUS 112 or score of 85% on Music Theory Pretest, EN 100 or 101; Co-requisite: MUS 103 must be taken concurrently – Performance elective for nonmusic majors. Applied music is independent study in instrumental/voice/piano. Placement by instructor with department consent required. Applied study requires a one hour lesson each week and two hours of practice/applied study each day. This class must be taken with MUS 103 Applied Performance Class.
Formerly MU 141
MUS 152
Applied Music Primary 2
For Non-music Majors (2/2)
Prerequisites: MUS 112 or score of 85% on Music Theory Pretest, EN 100 or 101 and MUS 151; Co-requisite: MUS 103 must be taken concurrently – Performance elective for non-music majors. Applied music is independent study in instrumental/voice/piano. Placement by instructor with department consent required. Applied study requires a one-hour lesson each week and two hours of practice/applied study each day. This class must be taken with MUS 103 Applied Performance Class.
Formerly MU 142
MUS 153
Applied Music Primary-3 For Non-music Majors (2/2)
Prerequisites: MUS 112 or score of 85% on Music Theory Pretest, EN 100 or 101 and MUS 152; Co-requisite: MUS 103 primary applied performance elective for nonmusic majors – Applied music is independent study in instrumental/voice/piano. Placement by audition with department consent required. Applied study requires a one-hour lesson each week and two hours of practice/applied study each day. This class must be taken concurrently with MUS 103, Applied Performance Class. Formerly MU 143
MUS 161
Applied Music Primary 1
for Music Majors (2/2)
Prerequisites: MUS 112 or score of 85% on Music Theory Pretest, EN 100 or 101,
MUS 153 or successful audition; Co-requisite: MUS 104 – may be waived with consent of dept. head. Primary applied performance requirement for music majors. Applied music is independent study in instrumental/voice/piano. Placement by audition with department consent required. Applied study requires a one-hour lesson each week and two hours of practice/applied study each day. This class must be taken concurrently with MUS 104, Applied Performance Class.
Formerly MU 151
MUS 162
Applied Music Primary 2 for Music Majors (2/2)
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of MUS 161; Co-requisite: MUS 105 – may be waived with consent of dept. head. Primary applied performance requirement for music majors. Applied music is independent study in instrumental/voice/piano. Placement by audition with department consent required. Applied study requires a one-hour lesson each week and two hours of practice/applied study each day. This class must be taken concurrently with MUS 105, Applied Performance Class. Formerly MU 152
MUS 171
Music Sequencing for the General College Student (2/2)
Prerequisite: EN 100 or 101 – Students use the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) equipped computing system to enhance communication through music and sound; apply fundamental music and computer skills to create a music and/or sound segment for incorporation into composition or presentation of choice; and use the MIDI system for synthesizer programming and digital sequence recording while gaining familiarity with MIDI computer software. Prior introductory experiences with both music and computers recommended. This course focuses on the use of the Logic software. Fee is charged.
Formerly MU 144
MUS 172
Pro-Tools Basic for Non-Recording Technology Majors (2/2)
Prerequisite: EN 100 or 101 – The study of advanced digital audio workstation sequencing techniques. The student will learn to enter music (data) and manipulate it to serve the needs of such individuals as music producers and web designers. This course focuses on the use of the Pro Tools software.
Formerly MU 145
MUS 173
Basic Studio Techniques 1 (4/5)
Prerequisites: MUS 112, EN 100, and basic computer skills; Co-requisites: MUS 113, MUS 115, and MUS 121 – Fundamentals of the recording arts, including basic audio signal and acoustics theory, digital audio fundamentals, recording consoles, microphone design and signal processing. Students work in on-campus lab and studio to complete lab assignments and projects. Department consent required. Separate lab required. Lab fee is charged.
Formerly MU 154
MUS 174
Basic Studio Techniques 2 (4/5)
Prerequisite: MUS 173, MUS 112, and EN 100 – The student will develop basic recording skills in microphone placement and choice, how proximity and acoustics affect sonic clarity, recording console use, the use of various recording storage mediums, how audio processing can improve sound image as well as recreating acoustic environments with digital reverberation. The objective of this course is to build on the knowledge gained in MUS 173. This course continues to explore the toolbox of the sound engineer. Formerly MU 155
MUS 181
Chamber Music 1 (1/1)
Prerequisites: MUS 112 and 153 or permission from instructor – Small chamber music ensembles in strings,woodwinds, brass, voice, keyboard and percussion in both traditional and jazz modes. At least four and no more than 16 members make up each ensemble. Formerly MU 239
MUS 182
Chamber Music 2 (1/1)
Prerequisites: MUS 112 and MUS 153 or permission from instructor – Small chamber music ensembles in strings,woodwind, brass, voice, keyboard and percussion in both traditional and jazz modes. At least four and no more than sixteen members make up each ensemble. Formerly MU 240
MUS 185
Jazz Improvisation 1 (1/1)
Prerequisites: MUS 114, MUS 116, and MUS 161 – A study and directed application of the fundamentals of jazz improvisation including basic chord and scale construction and recognition, harmonic function, chord-scale relationships and basic blues and popular song forms. All students will be required to develop aural and performance skills relative to those theory skills.
Formerly MU 263
MUS 190
Jazz Ensemble (1/2)
Membership by audition held at the beginning of the fall semester. The jazz ensemble will rehearse and perform pieces in various styles and from various periods in jazz and big band development. Improvisation will be taught and emphasized in performance. Contact department head for more information concerning the audition. Formerly MU 196
MUS 191
Madrigal Singers (1/2)
Prerequisites: MUS 112 and MUS 153 or permission from instructor; Co-requisite: MUS 195 – may be waived with department permission. A select group of vocalists who perform literature from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. This organization also performs with instrumental ensembles. An active performance schedule is maintained throughout the year. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester. Contact department head for more information.
Formerly MU 192
MUS 192
Shades of Blue (1/2)
Shades of Blue is a vocal jazz ensemble. The primary concern of this course is artistic and creative vocal jazz for ensemble performance. Advanced solo experience, microphone techniques, and vocal improvisation are part of the course offering. Students who audition will prepare a vocal solo from the Broadway, pop vocal, or vocal jazz idiom. Students will also prepare a required repertoire selection. Formerly MU 294
MUS 193
Kent Philharmonia
Orchestra (1/3)
KPO is a community orchestra that consists of adult musicians and college students (on credit basis). The orchestra performs 4 concerts of major orchestral literature per year. Participation is open by audition. Students need to be pre-approved for enrollment by the conductor and/or the orchestra manager before registration.
Formerly MU 189
MUS 194
Campus Band (1/2)
Campus Band is designed for students who are either music majors with a noninstrumental applied emphasis or
who have a major outside music. The group will perform works from original and transcribed sources. Campus Band is open to all GRCC students with previous experience performing on band instruments. No audition is required to enroll.
Formerly MU 190
MUS 195
College Choir (1/3)
The College Choir ranges from 60 to 90 voices and performs a wide range of choral repertoire, including extended works. The College Choir is required of all vocal music education and performance majors. Formerly MU 191
MUS 196
College Orchestra (1/3)
The college Orchestra studies and performs works from all periods of music, appropriate to the instrumentation of the ensemble. MUS 196 is required of music majors whose primary instrument is violin, viola, cello or string bass. Wind players enroll with permission of the instructor. Non-music majors are encouraged to play in the ensemble and may or may not enroll for credit. Formerly MU 194
MUS 197
Wind Ensemble (1/3)
The college Wind Ensemble studies and performs works from all periods of music, appropriate to the instrumentation of the ensemble. MUS 197 is required of music majors whose primary instrument is woodwind, brass, or percussion. Non-music majors are encouraged to play in the ensemble, but an audition will be required.
Formerly MU 195
MUS 198
Guitar Ensemble (1/3)
Prerequisites: Students should have satisfactorily completed MUS 135 or have permission to enroll for this course from the instructor. Membership by audition held at the beginning of the fall semester – The Guitar Ensemble studies and performs works from original and transcribed sources. Repertoire ranges from Renaissance through modern music. The ensemble has from 2 to 4 performances per semester. This course satisfies the major ensemble requirement for students who choose guitar as their major instrument. Formerly MU 197
MUS 200
Music for Classroom
Teachers (3/4)
Prerequisite: EN 101 – Designed for elementary education students without regard to previous musical training. Students are prepared to use music functionally in the elementary classroom through singing, responding to music rhythmically, listening activities, and basic guitar, keyboard and other informal instrument experience. Three hours lecture one hour lab. Service Learning component may be included.
Formerly MU 200
MUS 213
Advanced Music Theory 1 (3/3)
Prerequisites: MUS 114, MUS 116 and EN 101; Co-requisite: MUS 215 – This course is a continuation of MUS 114. It extends the student’s knowledge of species counterpoint, voice leading, and chromatic harmony as well as introduces the study of small part forms and larger complex forms. Students should enroll concurrently in MUS 215.
Formerly MU 201
MUS 214
Advanced Music Theory 2 (3/3)
Prerequisites: MUS 213, MUS 215, and EN 101; Co-requisite: MUS 216 – This course is a continuation of MUS 213. It extends the student’s knowledge of species counterpoint, voice leading and chromatic harmony as well as introducing the study of the harmonic, rhythmic and melodic materials of the late 19th and 20th centuries. Students should enroll concurrently in MUS 216.
Formerly MU 202
MUS 215
Aural Comprehension 3 (1/2)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of MUS 116 and MUS 114; Co-requisite: MUS 213 – An advanced continuation of the aural skills learned in MUS 116. Emphasis is on singing, aural identification and dictation of scales, intervals, harmonic progressions, melodic patterns, rhythmic patterns, triads and seventh chords. Development of intermediate sightsinging techniques as well as skills in notating performed melodic and harmonic musical examples. Weekly Music Lab requirement. Lab fee. Formerly MU 208
MUS 216
Aural Comprehension 4 (1/2)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of MUS 215 and MUS 213; Co-requisite: MUS 214 – An advanced continuation of the aural skills learned in MUS 215. Emphasis is on singing, aural identification and dictation of scales, intervals, harmonic progressions, melodic patterns, rhythmic patterns, triads and seventh chords. Development of intermediate/advanced sightsinging techniques as well as skills in notating performed melodic and harmonic musical examples. Weekly Music Lab requirement. Lab fee. Formerly MU 209
MUS 221
Piano Techniques 3 (1/2)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of both: MUS 122 and MUS 114 – Continuation of MUS 122, with greater emphasis on keyboard facility, sight playing, and piano repertory of various styles. Additional course outcomes include harmonization with secondary dominants, transposition by 2nd or 3rd as well as open score reading up to four staves. This class meets for two hours per week. Formerly MU 173
MUS 222
Piano Techniques 4 (1/2)
Prerequisites: MUS 221 and MUS 213 – MUS 222 begins with skills mastered in MUS 221 and moves further into repertoire of increased difficulty, accompaniments and score reading. This class meets for two hours per week. Formerly MU 174
MUS 243
Applied Music Secondary-3 for Music Majors (1/1)
Prerequisites: MUS 144, MUS 112 or score of 85% on Music Theory Pretest, and EN 100 or 101; Co-requisite: MUS 106 (must be taken concurrently) – Secondary applied performance elective for music majors. Applied music is independent study in instrumental/voice/piano. Placement by audition with department consent required. Applied study requires one half-hour lesson each week and one hour of practice/applied study each day. This class must be taken concurrently with MUS 106, Applied Performance Class. Formerly MU 221
MUS 244
Applied Music Secondary-4 for Music Majors (1/1)
Prerequisites: MUS 243, MUS 112 or score of 85% on Music Theory Pretest, and EN 100 or 101; Co-requisite: MUS 107 must be taken concurrently – Secondary applied performance elective for music majors. Applied music is independent study in instrumental/voice/piano. Placement by audition with department consent required. Applied study requires one half-hour lesson each week and one hour of practice/applied study each day. This class must be taken concurrently with MUS 107, Applied Performance Class. Formerly MU 222
MUS 251
History of Music 1 (3/3)
Prerequisites: MUS 113, MUS 115, and EN 100 or EN 101 – The study of music in the Western world from its origins; Greek, Hebrew, Early Christian, plain-song, medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music to the 1770’s. Readings, listening, score study, and listening laboratory assignments are required. This course counts toward the Group I (humanities) requirement for the associate degree. Formerly MU 235
MUS 252
Music History 2 - Late Baroque - Romantic (3/3)
Prerequisites: MUS 251 and EN 101 – The study of the music in the Western World in the high Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras. Readings, listening, score study and laboratory listening assignments are required. This course counts toward the Group I (humanities) requirement for the associate degree. This course may be offered as both in seat and online delivery.
Formerly MU 236
MUS 253
History of Music 3 (3/3)
Prerequisite: MUS 252 – The study of music in the contemporary era. Additional units tracing the history of music in America and women in music will also be included. Readings, listening, score study, and laboratory listening assignments are required. Introduction to music research and a research paper. This course counts toward the Group I (humanities) for the associate degree. This course may be offered as both in seat and online delivery. Formerly MU 237
MUS 261
Applied Music Primary 3
for Music Majors (2/2)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MUS 162; Co-requisite: MUS 108 (may be waived with consent of department head) – Primary applied performance requirement for music majors. Applied music is independent study in instrumental/voice/piano. Placement by audition with department consent required. Applied study requires a one-hour lesson each week and two hours of practice/applied study each day. This class must be taken concurrently with MUS 108, Applied Performance Class. Formerly MU 251
MUS 262
Applied Music Primary 4
for Music Majors (2/2)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MUS 261; Co-requisite: MUS 109 – Primary applied performance requirement for music majors. Applied music is independent study in instrumental/voice/piano. Placement by audition with department consent required. Applied study requires a one-hour lesson each week and two hours of practice/applied study each day. This class must be taken concurrently with MUS 109, Applied Performance Class. Formerly MU 252
MUS 271
Basic MIDI Sequencing (3/3)
Prerequisite: EN 100/101 or BA 101, MUS 121, and MUS 174 – Basic MIDI Sequencing develops introductory skills in MIDI sequencing. The objective of this course is to familiarize the student with the fundamentals and applications of MIDI technology, including sequencing software, MIDI interfaces, virtual instruments, as well as uses unrelated to music. This course introduces MIDI technology to the Recording Technology student. This course requires a separate lab. Formerly MU 283
MUS 272
Advanced MIDI
Sequencing (3/3)
Prerequisites: MUS 271, MUS 122, and MUS 114 – Advanced MIDI Sequencing utilizes MIDI technology to develop musical sequencing and arranging skills. Various categories of MIDI arranging will be covered including, pop, rock and classical. This hands-on course builds on the skills developed in Basic MIDI Sequencing. The objective of this course is to integrate musical and technical MIDI skills into the complete, artistic craft of recording technology. This course requires a separate lab. Formerly MU 284
MUS 273
Advanced Studio Techniques Laboratory 1 (2/3)
Prerequisites: Students must have completed MUS 174 – Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in the following: MUS 114, MUS 116, EN 101, MA 105; co-requisite: MUS 274. Advanced Studio Techniques Laboratory 1 develops advanced recording skills utilizing multiple microphone techniques while simultaneously recording multiple instrumentalists. This course also broadens student’s awareness and operation of the different types of mixing consoles used in the industry. The objective of this course is to provide the student with practical hands on experience via recording in stereo, medium sized musical ensembles in digital surround sound. As well, stereo music mixing skills will be broadened. MUS 273 must be taken concurrently with MUS 274.
Formerly MU 254
MUS 274
Advanced Studio
Techniques Lecture 1 (1/1)
Prerequisites: Students must have completed MUS 174. Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in the following: MUS 114 and MUS 116. Advanced Studio Techniques Lecture 1 develops advanced recording skills utilizing multiple microphone techniques while simultaneously recording multiple instrumentalists. Capturing sound using multiple microphones also improves mixing console skills. The objective of this course is to provide the student with practical hands on experience via recording in stereo, medium sized musical ensembles in digital surround sound. As well, stereo music mixing skills will be broadened. In MUS 274, students receive a one hour private lecture/lesson each week that will be arranged with the instructor.
Formerly MU 256
MUS 275
Advanced Studio Techniques Laboratory 2 (2/3)
Prerequisites: MUS 273 and MUS 274: Co-requisite: MUS 276. Advanced Studio Techniques Laboratory 2 cultivates multi-track recording skills augmented with soundtrack “lock to picture” post-production. Incorporating recording skills studied in prerequisite semesters, “Radio, Television and Corporate Industrial” production will be explored. Theories and practices pertaining to various “end-user” formats will be covered. As well, this course enables the student to summarize and incorporate skills and concepts established throughout the entire recording technology curriculum. The objective of this course is to merge various recording technology skills into a single craft. Formerly MU 255
MUS 276
Advanced Studio
Techniques Lecture 2 (1/1)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of MUS 273/274, MA 105, and EN 101 or equivalent; Co-requisite: MUS 275 – Advanced Studio Techniques Lecture 2 cultivates multi-track recording skills augmented with soundtrack “lock to picture” postproduction. Incorporating recording skills studied in pre-requisite semesters, “Radio, Television and Corporate Industrial” production will be explored. Theories and practices pertaining to various “end-user” formats will be covered. As well, this course enables the student to summarize and incorporate skills and concepts established throughout the entire recording technology curriculum. The objective of this course is to merge various recording technology skills into a single craft. There is an applied music fee charged for this course. MUS 276 must be taken concurrently with MUS 274.
Formerly MU 257