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MUS-101 Music of the World
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 3
This course explores and practices the music listening skills that enable the student to listen to music of other cultures with understanding and enjoyment. Students will examine what it means to be human through the exploration of various world music. Students will also learn how the element of organized sound distinguishes humans from other species. Additionally, the elements of music, world music history, and the relationship of music and culture will be explored. Students are required to attend at least one live musical performance during the semester culminating in a written review of the performance.
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MUS-102 Music Therapy Orientation
Credits: 2
Contact Hours: Lec 2
Introduction to the current practice, philosophy, and history of Music Therapy. Students will also be introduced to field studies. Students will be required to participate in twelve hours of observational clinical experience.
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MUS-105 Western Music Appreciation
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 3
Western Music Appreciation explores the development of music from the Medieval Period to the present. Through this class students gain skills to listen and understand different types of classical music. The elements of music, music history and the relation of music and culture are explored through recorded and live performances of music.
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MUS-106 Jazz Appreciation
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 3
This course is a look at the art form of Jazz and how it relates to the American experience. It is an introduction to basic terminology using the elements of music as well as terminology unique to Jazz. Students will not only learn about the instruments involved in Jazz; but will also develop a vocabulary and ability to listen, understand and discuss Jazz using proper terminology. This class will explore the evolution and transformation of Jazz from the 19th century to the present including social, political and cultural conditions in which this music grew.
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MUS-110 Music Fundamentals
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 3
Music Fundamentals is a general survey of basic music, including the rudiments of music such as notation, rhythmic understanding and chordal structures. The basic elements of music are taught and explored through the use of a textbook, recordings and live performances. Students are expected to attend musical events during the semester.
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MUS-115 Introduction to Songwriting
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 2
This seminar-style course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of songwriting through analysis and practice, as well as a survey of songwriting history, contemporary music business and the educational and private uses of the art. As the students develop their skills in recognizing the major components of the craft, they employ these components by composing and performing their own songs.
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MUS-120 Theory and Musicianship I
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 2 Practicum 0
This class is an in-depth examination of basic music theory including pitch and rhythm, diatonic scales, major and minor key signatures, functional harmony of diatonic chords in major and minor keys, voice leading through composition and analysis, and an introduction to counterpoint. This class also introduces sight singing major and minor diatonic scales and intervals and basic melodies and rhythms using solfege syllables, as well as training in basic interval, chord, and melody dictation. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MUS 110 .
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MUS-121 Theory and Musicianship II
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 2 Practicum 0
This course expands on the basic skills learned in Music Theory I. Students continue with diatonic and chromatic harmony as well as voice-leading and part-writing. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MUS 120 .
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MUS-126 Sight Singing and Ear Training II
Credits: 1
Contact Hours: Lec 1
Students will continue developing skills begun in Sight Singing I. Through graded exercises and regular practice, the students’ musical ear will be developed to hear, notate, and sing given rhythms, melodies and harmonies. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MUS 125 . Concurrent enrollment in MUS 121 required.
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MUS-130 Piano I - For Music Major
Credits: 1
Contact Hours: Lab 2
This course is an introduction to basic piano skills. No prior knowledge is required. Students are taught coordination skills as well as note reading and rhythm. Emphasis is on the application of basic piano techniques introduced in this course.
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MUS-131 Piano Class II
Credits: 1
Contact Hours: Lab 2
This course is a continuation of the basic piano skills taught in Piano Class I. Students build on previous techniques while learning intermediate skills. Emphasis is on the application of basic piano techniques introduced in this course. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MUS 130 .
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MUS-132 Piano I for Non-Music Majors
Credits: 1
Contact Hours: Lab 2
This course is an introduction to basic piano skills. No prior knowledge is required. Students will be taught coordination skills, sight reading, rhythm, and basic theory knowledge. Emphasis will be on learning to play piano solos and duets.
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MUS-134 Voice Class I
Credits: 1
Contact Hours: Lab 2
This course will give the student proper technical skills to become a better singer. Students will learn various techniques, technical skills and proper pronunciation of foreign languages in musical literature. Vocal exercises and appropriate literature will be used to develop singing technique.
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MUS-135 Choir I
Credits: 1
Contact Hours: Lab 2
A choral ensemble open to any singer from within the college who is dedicated to performing to the highest standards possible. The students practice and perform choral works throughout the semester. Emphasis on vocal technique and performance practice is an integral part of the choral experience. This course may be repeated up to 6 times.
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MUS-136 Voice Class II
Credits: 1
Contact Hours: Lab 2
This course is a continuation of the basic vocal techniques taught in Voice Class I. Students will enhance their vocal skills through the application of vocal principles, style and diction. Students will also learn proper pronunciation of foreign languages in musical literature including German and French.
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MUS-140 Small Ensemble
Credits: 1
Contact Hours: Lab 2
Instrumental ensembles may be arranged according to availability and student proficiency each semester to meet the needs of the participating students and the Fine Arts program. Ensembles will explore a higher degree of musicality and experience working as a group resulting in a performance of your instrument. The course will include at least one performance at the end of the semester. Students must be able to read musical notation for their instrument. This course may be repeated up to 6 times. Prerequisite(s): Audition
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MUS-150 Guitar Class I
Credits: 1
Contact Hours: Lab 2
This course is a beginning guitar group class. Students are taught the fundamentals of guitar technique and performance practices. Appropriate guitar literature is performed as well. Students must provide their own guitar.
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MUS-151 Guitar Class II
Credits: 1
Contact Hours: Lab 2
This course explores intermediate and advanced guitar techniques and repertoire. Intermediate and advanced chord progressions, strumming patterns and repertoire are also taught.
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MUS-201 Latin-American Music
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 3
This course focuses on the interdisciplinary nature of music as a force shaped by society and shaping society, within the context of Latin-American countries. By applying critical thinking, analytical reading, valuing and information management skills, students link LatinAmerican musics with their territorial history, geography and politics, understanding the multiple processes of acculturation and syncretism of Native aborigines, Africans and Europeans. Prerequisite(s): COM 105 , ENG 100 or ENG 101 .
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MUS-220 Theory and Musicianship III
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 2 Practicum 0
This course is designed to provide students a more advanced study of music theory and aural skills. This course will build upon previous methods of analysis and introduce more in-depth applications of musicianship skills. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MUS 121 .
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MUS-221 Theory and Musicianship IV
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 2 Practicum 0
This course finishes the lower-level study of music theory and aural skills through the development of music of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This course explores basic analytical techniques of music of the last 150 years, and builds upon the musician’s ability to dictate rhythm, melody, and harmony; sight sing in a variety of keys, modes, and styles; improvise; and detect musical errors. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MUS 220 .
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MUS-230 Piano Class III
Credits: 1
Contact Hours: Lab 2
This course is the third of four piano class offerings. Emphasis will be on the application of intermediate piano techniques introduced in this course. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MUS 131 .
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MUS-235 OTC Concert Choir
Credits: 1
Contact Hours: Lab 3
Performance choir is a choral ensemble open to any singer from within the college who is dedicated to performing to the highest standards possible and passes the vocal audition. Students practice and perform choral works throughout the semester. Emphasis on vocal technique and performance practice is an integral part of the choral experience. A live performance is mandatory. This course may be repeated up to 6 times. Prerequisite(s): Vocal Audition.
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MUS-236 OTC Chamber Singers
Credits: 1
Contact Hours: Lab 3
Singers selected from an advanced audition will study chamber choral works. Emphasis on advanced vocal technique and performance practice will be an integral part of the choral experience, One formal concert each semester. Must be enrolled in MUS 235 concurrently. This course may be repeated up to 6 times.
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