MUAP COURSES NUMBERED 11XX, 12XX,
ARE FRESHMAN LEVEL, ONE-HALF HOUR
LESSON AND ONE-HOUR LESSONS PER
WEEK, RESPECTIVELY.
Half-hour lessons require six practice hours
per week; hour lessons, ten practice hours
per week. Hour lessons may be divided into
two 30-minute lessons per week by mutual
consent of the student and the instructor.
Lessons may be repeated (maximum 7 times
in any combination) with permission of the
respective department heads and are required
of appropriate majors(s). Juries are required.
Students provide all instruments but piano,
guitars, and percussion equipment. A MUSI
co-requisite is required. Private instruction
is offered to music majors only. Half-hour
lessons earn 1 credit (1/2 lecture, 1/2 lab).
Hour lessons earn 2 credits (1 lecture, 1 lab).
MUAP COURSES NUMBERED 21XX, 22XX,
ARE SOPHOMORE LEVEL, ONE-HALF HOUR
AND ONE-HOUR LESSONS PER WEEK
RESPECTIVELY.
Half-hour lessons require six practice hours
per week; hour lessons, ten practice hours
per week. Hour lessons may be divided into
two 30-minute lessons per week by mutual
consent of the student and the instructor.
Lessons may be repeated (maximum 7 times
in any combination) with permission of the
respective department heads and are required
of appropriate majors(s). Juries are required.
Students provide all instruments but piano,
guitars, and percussion equipment. A MUSI
co-requisite is required. Private instruction
is offered to music majors only. Half-hour
lessons earn 1 credit (1/2 lecture, 1/2 lab).
Hour lessons earn 2 credits (1 lecture, 1 lab).
MUAP 1101, 1201, 2101, 2201. Violin.
MUAP 1105, 1205, 2105, 2205. Viola.
MUAP 1109, 1209, 2109, 2209. Cello.
MUAP 1113, 1213, 2113, 2213. Bass.
MUAP 1115, 1215, 2115, 2215.
Electric Bass.
MUAP 1117, 1217, 2117, 2217.
Flute/Piccolo.
MUAP 1121, 1221, 2121, 2221.
Oboe, English Horn.
MUAP 1125, 1225, 2125, 2225. Bassoon.
MUAP 1129, 1229, 2129, 2229. Clarinet.
MUAP 1133, 1233, 2133, 2233. Saxophone.
MUAP 1137, 1237, 2137, 2237.
Trumpet/Coronet.
MUAP 1141, 1241, 2141, 2241. French Horn.
MUAP 1145, 1245, 2145, 2245. Trombone.
MUAP 1149, 1249, 2149, 2249.
Euphonium/Baritone.
MUAP 1153, 1253, 2153, 2253. Tuba.
MUAP 1157, 1257, 2157, 2257. Percussion.
MUAP 1161, 1261, 2161, 2261. Guitar
MUAP 1165, 1265, 2165, 2265. Organ.
MUAP 1169, 1269, 2169, 2269. Piano.
MUAP 1173, 1273, 2173, 2273.
Electronic Keyboard.
MUAP 1177, 1277, 2177, 2277. Harp.
MUAP 1181, 1281, 2181, 2281. Voice.
MUAP 1185, 1285, 2185, 2285.
Improvisation.
MUAP 1187, 1287, 2187, 2287.
Special Topics - Strings.
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MUAP 1188, 1288, 2188, 2288.
Special Topics - Percussion.
MUAP 1189, 1289, 2189, 2289.
Special Topics - Keyboard.
MUAP 1190, 1290, 2190, 2290.
Special Topics - Voice.
MUAP 1292, 2292.
Arranging and Composition.
MUSB 1191 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND
MERCHANDISING
Credit: 1 (1 lecture)
Topics address recently identified current
events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes
and behaviors pertinent to the technology
or occupation and relevant to the professional
development of the student. Learning
outcomes/objectives are determined
by local occupational need, and business
and industry trends.
MUSB 1301 LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
This class will cover topics such as copyright
law, film contracts, production contracts,
employment contracts, financing contracts,
licenses, collaborations, options, and assignments.
Employment relationships including
union and non-union negotiations will also
be covered. Students will deal with common
business structures such as corporations, partnerships,
limited partnerships, and others.
MUSB 1305 SURVEY OF THE MUSIC
BUSINESS
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An overview of the music industry including
song writing, live performance, the record
industry, music merchandising, contracts and
licenses, and career opportunities.
MUSB 1341 CONCERT PROMOTION AND
VENUE MANAGEMENT
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSB 1305
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A course in the basics of concert promotion
and venue management including considerations
in purchasing a club; concert
promotion and advertising; talent buying;
city codes; insurance; Texas Alcoholic
Beverage Commission Regulation; American
Society of Composers, Arrangers, and
Publishers (ASCAP/BMI) licenses; personnel
management; and concert production
and administration.
MUSB 1391 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND
MERCHANDISING
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Topics address recently identified current
events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and
behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation
and relevant to the professional development
of the student.
MUSB 2301 MUSIC MARKETING AND
MERCHANDISING
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSB 1305
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of the methods of distribution, retailing,
and wholesaling. Topics include the basics
of purchasing, inventory control, shipping
and receiving, returns, pricing and cost
analysis, merchandising, retail display, sales
promotion, advertising, security and shrinkage,
personnel management, and relationships
between retailers and distributors.
MUSB 2305 MUSIC PUBLISHING
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSB 1305
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of the administrative and marketing
aspects of music publishing including the
application of current copyright law, developing
song writers, rights exploration, and
royalty collection.
MUSB 2309 THE RECORD INDUSTRY
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSB 1305
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of the history of the record industry
and the organization of large and small record
companies. Topics include record company
functions such as artist and repertoire (A & R),
promotion, marketing, business affairs, and
administration and distribution.
MUSB 2345 LIVE MUSIC AND TALENT
MANAGEMENT
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSB 1305
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An examination of the role, scope, and activities
of the talent manager including establishing
the artist/manager relationship;
planning the artist’s career; and developing
goals, strategies, and tactics with an overall
view of the live music business.
MUSB 2380 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Suggested Prerequisite: 12 hrs. of MUSB and
department approval
Credit: 3 (lecture, 20 lab)
Career related activities encountered in the
student's area of specialization are offered
through a cooperative agreement between
the college, employer, and student. Under
supervision of the college and the employer,
the student combines classroom learning
with work experience. Directly related to a
technical discipline, specific learning objectives
guide the student through the paid work
experience. This course may be repeated if
topics and learning outcomes vary.
MUSB 2381 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION –
MUSIC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND
MERCHANDISING
Suggested Prerequisite: 12 Hrs. of MUSB and
department approval
Credit: 3 (1 lecture, 20 lab)
Career related activities encountered in the
student’s area of specialization are offered
through a cooperative agreement between
the college, employer, and student. Under
supervision of the college and the employer,
the student combines classroom learning
with work experience. Directly related to a
technical discipline, specific learning objectives
guide the student through the paid work
experience. This course may be repeated if
topics and learning outcomes vary.
MUSB 2386 INTERNSHIP - MUSIC BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT AND MERCHANDISING
Prerequisite: department approval
Credit: 3 (19 lab)
An experience external to the college for an
advanced student in a specialized field involving
a written agreement between the educational
institution and a business or industry.
Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee,
the student achieves objectives that
are developed and documented by the college
and that are directly related to specific occupational
outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid
experience. This course may be repeated if
topics and learning outcomes vary.
MUSC 1215 MUSIC PERFORMANCE EAR
TRAINING I
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Basic concepts in sight singing tonal music
in commonly used clefs. Topics include aural
study (including dictation) of rhythm,
melody and diatonic harmony, and commercial
music aspects.
MUSC 1217 MUSIC PERFORMANCE THEORY
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Presentation of basic music theory with emphasis
on the commercial music aspects of
part writing of figured bass and melody harmonization
requiring all diatonic triads, dominant
and supertonic sevenths, clefs, and
nonharmonic tones.
MUSC 1249 APPLIED MUSIC: CONDUCTING
Suggested Prerequisite: Commercial Music
Theory I and II
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Private lessons in conducting. Development
of technique through the practice of basic
beat patterns, beginning beats, gesturing,
and cueing. Emphasis on score reading and
knowledge of musical terminology.
MUSC 1293 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC
THEORY AND COMPOSITION
Prerequisite: department approval
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Topics address recently identified current
events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes
and behaviors pertinent to the technology or
occupation and relevant to the professional
development of the student.
MUSC 1301 MUSIC PERFORMANCE
APPRECIATION
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Introduction to music through the use of
recorded music and song literature, presentation
elements of music, and analysis of
musical forms as they relate to compositional
technique.
MUSC 1309 CONDUCTING CLASS
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSC 1217
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Introduction to the art of conducting including
regular and irregular beat patterns, subdivision,
and beat pattern varieties applied to musical
literature and practical experience.
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MUSC 1321 SONGWRITING
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Introduction to techniques of writing marketable
songs including the writing of lyrics
and melodies, setting lyrics to music, developing
lyrical and musical “hooks,” analyzing
the marketplace, and developing a production
plan for a song demo.
MUSC 1329 COMPUTER MUSIC NOTATION I
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSC 1215 and
basic computer skills
Credit: 3 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Survey of music notation software and applications
with skill development in computer
music notation. Emphasis on notation software
programs which serve the requirements
of publishers.
MUSC 1331 MIDI I
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
An overview of the Musical Instrument Digital
Interface (MIDI) system and applications.
Topics include the history and evolution of
MIDI, hardware requirements, computer
numbering systems, channels and modes,
the MIDI language, and typical implementation
of MIDI applications in the studio environment
using software-based sequencing
programs. Students are required to attend
additional lab hours outside of class.
MUSC 1392 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC
HISTORY AND LITERATURE
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Topics address recently identified current
events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes
and behaviors pertinent to the technology or
occupation and relative to the professional
development of the student.
MUSC 1427 AUDIO ENGINEERING I
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 4 lab)
Overview of the recording studio. Topics
include basic studio electronics and acoustic
principles, waveform analysis, microphone
design and placement techniques, studio
set up and signal flow, recording console
theory, signal processing concepts, tape
machine principles and operation, and an
overview of mixing and editing. Students are
required to attend additional lab hours outside
of class.
MUSC 2141 FORUM/RECITAL
Credit: 1 (1 lecture)
Stylistic analysis of commercial music performances
presented by students, faculty,
and guest artists.
MUSC 2201 AUDIO ENGINEERING
PRACTICES
Corequisite: MUSC 2448, 2471 or 2472
Prerequisite: MUSC 2447, RTVB 2232
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Lab application of the concepts and techniques
presented in Audio Engineering IV, V and VI.
May be repeated three times for credit. Students
are required to attend additional lab
hours outside of class.
MUSC 2215 MUSIC PERFORMANCE EAR
TRAINING II
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSC 1215
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, lab 1)
Intermediate concepts in sight singing tonal
music in commonly used clefs. Topics include
aural study (including dictation) of rhythm,
melody and diatonic harmony, and commercial
music aspects.
MUSC 2217 MUSIC PERFORMANCE
THEORY II
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSC 1217
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Presentation of intermediate music theory
with emphasis on part writing and figured
bass as they relate to commercial music.
MUSC 2230 COMMERCIAL MUSIC
ARRANGING AND COMPOSITION
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSC 2213
and MUSC 1321
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Presentation of arranging and composition
for projects in industry recognized genres
including song writing, show writing, video,
and film.
MUSC 2231 COMMERCIAL MUSIC SIGHT
SINGING AND EAR TRAINING III
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Continuation of Commercial Music Sight
Singing and Ear Training II. The student will
sight read intermediate to complex rhythms
and melodies, and transcribe dictation of
intermediate to complex rhythm, melodies,
and chord progressions.
MUSC 2232 COMMERCIAL MUSIC SIGHT
SINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Continuation of Commercial Music Sight Singing
and Ear Training III with emphasis on
advanced rhythms and melodies and multivoice
chord progression. The student will sight-read
advanced rhythms and melodies; and transcribe
dictation of advanced rhythms, melodies,
and multivoice chord progression.
MUSC 2234 IMPROVISATION THEORY II
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSC 2214
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
A continuation of the study of chordal structures
of jazz, rock, country, and fusion with
emphasis on extemporaneous performance.
MUSC 2235 MUSIC PERFORMANCE EAR
TRAINING III
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSC 2215
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Advanced sight singing of tonal music in
commonly used clefs. Topics include aural
study (including dictation) of rhythm,
melody, and diatonic harmony and presentation
of the commercial music aspects of ear
training.
MUSC 2237 MUSIC PERFORMANCE
THEORY III
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSC 2217
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Continuation of Music Performance Theory
II with emphasis on tonal music as it relates
to commercial music.
MUSC 2238 MUSIC PERFORMANCE
THEORY IV
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSC 2237
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Continuation of Music Performance Theory
III with emphasis on all aspects of tonal music
with an introduction to 20th Century techniques
as they relate to commercial music.
MUSC 2249 APPLIED MUSIC:
CONDUCTING II
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSC 1249
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Advanced private lessons in conducting. Continues
development of conducting techniques,
score reading abilities, and study of
musical terminology.
MUSC 2314 IMPROVISATION THEORY I
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
A study of the chordal structure of jazz, rock,
country, and fusion with emphasis on extemporaneous
performance.
MUSC 2319 ORCHESTRATION
Credit: (3 lecture)
Exploration of writing for voices and instruments
to include ranges, transportation, and
idiosyncrasies of each instrument with emphasis
on commercial music chord voicings.
MUSC 2343 AUDIO ENGINEERING
ELECTRONICS TROUBLESHOOTING
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Concepts in troubleshooting audio problems.
Topics include soldering techniques, audio
electronic alignment procedures for tape
machines, console maintenance, and sound
reinforcement equipment maintenance.
MUSC 2345 SYNTHESIS II
Prerequisite: MUSC 1331
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Course emphasizes technology that integrates
MIDI sequencing with digital audio.
Topics include computer based hard disk
recording systems, MIDI machine control,
advanced techniques in synthesizer editing,
digital transfers of audio data and CD mastering.
The student will demonstrate advanced
skill in FM and hybrid synthesis techniques;
explain and utilize digital sampling;
complete projects using advanced synthesis
techniques; and edit samples and synthesizer
voices. Students are required to attend
additional lab hours outside of class.
MUSC 2351 AUDIO FOR VIDEO
Prerequisites: RTVB 2437, RTVB 2455
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
This course explores the technology, techniques
and requirements for adding additional
audio soundtracks to raw video and
film footage. The course also strengthens
skills in advanced audio production techniques
for video production. Topics include
synchronization, SMPTE time code, automated
mixdown, audio post production for
video, nonlinear and traditional editing techniques,
sound design, Foley stage work,
sound effects and dialog sweetening or replacement.
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MUSC 2352 COMPUTER MUSIC NOTATION II
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSC 1329
Credit: 3 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Advanced study of and skill development in
music notation software at a professional
level, including large score notation.
MUSC 2355 MIDI II
Prerequisite: MUSC 1331
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
A continuation of MIDI I with emphasis on
advanced sequencer operation, and SMPTEbased
synchronization in the interaction of
multiple recording and playback systems.
MUSC 2427 AUDIO ENGINEERING II
Prerequisite: MUSC 1427 and MUSC 1331
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
Major topics include the recording process,
microphones and placement techniques,
audio console operation, multitrack recording
and signal processors. Audio software
includes Pro Tools and Digital Performer,
Spark and Peak audio editors, Toast and Jam
CD editors, Acid looping software. Students
learn basic tracking techniques, studio set
up and break down and participate in 32
hours of recording sessions. Students are
required to attend additional lab hours outside
of class.
MUSC 2433 SCORING FOR VIDEO AND FILM
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 4 lab)
Using Digital Performer and a variety of digital
mixers, samplers, sound modules and
synthesizers, students learn to integrate MIDI
sequencing and digital audio with video productions.
MUSC 2447 AUDIO ENGINEERING III
Prerequisite: MUSC 2427, RTVB 1240 and
MUSC 2355
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 4 lab)
Procedures and techniques in recording and
mixing audio. Topics include I/O style console
operation, hard disk based digital audio
editing, modular digital multitrack recording,
and engineering project completions.
Principles of acoustics, sound in recording,
and sound reinforcement. Topics include
acoustical properties of studios, live performance
facilities, resonance, and electronic
and acoustic control. Students complete their
own project during recording sessions
through out the semester. Students are required
to attend additional lab hours outside
of class.
MUSC 2448 AUDIO ENGINEERING IV
Prerequisite: RTVB 2431
Corequisite: RTVB 1371
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
Examination of the role of the producer including
recording, mixing, arranging, analyzing
projects, session planning, communications,
budgeting, business aspects, technical
consideration, and music markets. Students
are required to attend additional lab
hours outside of class.
MUSC 2471 AUDIO ENGINEERING V
Prerequisite: MUSC 2448, 2201, 2355
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 4 lab)
This advanced course in multitrack recording
emphasizes tracking skills using an SSL
4048 G+ mixing console. Students learn the
console’s six modes of signal flow, routing
strategies and the G+ computer’s locating
and recall functions. Students are expected
to record a variety of styles of music for their
projects. Students are required to attend additional
lab hours outside of class.
MUSC 2472 AUDIO ENGINEERING VI
Prerequisite: MUSC 1471, 2201
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 4 lab)
This advanced course in multitrack recording
emphasizes mixing using an SSL 4048 G+
console. Students learn the console’s automation
computer, recall functions, on board
dynamics, equalization, alternate signal
paths, side chaining and additional auxiliary
sends for out board processors and effects
units. Students are required to attend additional
lab hours outside of class.
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 department 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-harCOURSE
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monic 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 AND LITERATURE 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
in sound recording and of record lists.
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, twoand
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.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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)
A 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.
MUSP 1201 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC:
ARRANGING AND COMPOSITION
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Private instruction in arranging and composition
with goals related to jazz or commercial
music. The student will demonstrate
proficiency in commercial music repertoire
and technique; develop a professional, disciplined
approach to performance skills; and
present a juried performance for faculty.
MUSP 1203 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC:
ACOUSTIC BASS
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Private instruction in acoustic bass with goals
related to jazz or commercial music.
MUSP 1204 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC:
BASS GUITAR
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Private instruction in bass guitar with goals
related to jazz or commercial music.
MUSP 1205 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC:
COMMERCIAL GUITAR
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Private instruction in commercial guitar with
goals related to jazz or commercial music.
MUSP 1206 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC:
DOBRO GUITAR
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Private instruction in Dobro guitar with goals
related to jazz or commercial music.
MUSP 1207 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC:
ELECTRIC GUITAR
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Private instruction in electric guitar with
goals related to jazz or commercial music.
MUSP 1211 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC:
FIDDLE
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Private instruction in fiddle with goals related
to jazz or commercial music.
MUSP 1215 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC:
MANDOLIN
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Private instruction in mandolin with goals
related to jazz or commercial music.
MUSP 1217 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC:
PERCUSSION
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Private instruction in percussion with goals
related to jazz or commercial music.
MUSP 1219 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC:
PIANO
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Private instruction in piano with goals related
to jazz or commercial music.
MUSP 1221 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC:
STEEL GUITAR
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Private instruction in steel guitar with goals
related to jazz or commercial music.
MUSP 1223 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC:
SYNTHESIZER
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Private instruction in the synthesizer with
goals related to jazz or commercial music.
MUSP 1225 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC:
TRUMPET
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Private instruction in the trumpet with goals
related to jazz or commercial music.
MUSP 1227 APPLIED COMMERCIAL
MUSIC: VOICE
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Private instruction in voice with goals related
to jazz or commercial music.
MUSP 1240 LARGE COMMERCIAL MUSIC
ENSEMBLE: BAND
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Participation in a large band concentrating
on commercial music performance styles.
MUSP 1241 LARGE COMMERCIAL MUSIC
ENSEMBLE: SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Participation in a large symphony orchestra
concentrating on commercial music performance
styles.
MUSP 1242 SMALL COMMERCIAL MUSIC
ENSEMBLE
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Participation in a small commercial music
ensemble concentrating on commercial music
performance styles.
MUSP 1245 SMALL COMMERCIAL MUSIC
ENSEMBLE: CHAMBER
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Participation in a chamber ensemble concentrating
on commercial music performance
styles.
MUSP 1250 SMALL COMMERCIAL MUSIC
ENSEMBLE: JAZZ
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Participation in a jazz ensemble concentrating
on commercial music performance styles.
MUSP 1255 SMALL COMMERCIAL MUSIC
ENSEMBLE: STUDIO ORCHESTRA
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Participation in a studio orchestra concentrating
on commercial music performance
styles.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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MUSP 1292 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC –
PIANO AND ORGAN PERFORMANCE
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Topics address recently identified current
events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and
behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation
and relevant to the professional development
of the student.
MUSP 1293 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC –
VOICE AND CHORAL/OPERA PERFORMANCE
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Topics address recently identified current
events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes
and behaviors pertinent to the technology or
occupation and relevant to the professional
development of the student.
MUSP 1308 MUSIC THEATER I
Suggested Prerequisite: Approval of director
Credit: 3 (1 lecture, 8 lab)
Presentation of literature from the musical
theater including operetta, revues, and musical
comedy with emphasis on vocal and movement
skills.
MUSP 1329 LIVE PERFORMANCE
PRESENTATION
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
A study of the presentation of music to the
public including development of image and
stagecraft, production elements, and effective
presentation programming.
MUSP 2203 COMMERCIAL CLASS PIANO
Suggested Prerequisite: college-level
piano skills
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Development of keyboard skills for commercial
music majors including blues progressions
and scales, model harmony, and
extensive use of the ii-V7-I progression with
appropriate keyboard voicing.
MUSP 2206 COMMERCIAL VOCAL
ENSEMBLE: GENERAL
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Participation in a vocal ensemble concentrating
on commercial vocal music performance
styles.
MUSP 2207 COMMERCIAL VOCAL
ENSEMBLE: JAZZ
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
Participation in a vocal ensemble concentrating
on commercial vocal jazz performance styles.
MUSP 2231 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC:
ARRANGING AND COMPOSITION
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Private instruction in arranging and composition
with goals related to jazz or commercial
music.
MUSP 2304 PIANO STUDIO I
Suggested Prerequisite:
college-level piano performance
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Presentation of keyboard, theoretical, and
aural instructional strategies. Survey of beginning
methods; series, solo, and technique
books; basic techniques of improvisation,
and professional affiliations.
MUSP 2308 OPERA WORKSHOP I
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSP 1227
Credit: 3 (1 lecture, 8 lab)
Skill development in staged performances of
operatic literature for singers.
MUSP 2338 MUSIC THEATER II
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSP 1308
Credit: 3 (1 lecture, 8 lab)
Advanced presentation of literature from the
musical theater including operetta, revues,
and/or musical comedy with emphasis on
high level vocal and movement skills and an
advanced leadership role in a production.
MUSP 2339 OPERA WORKSHOP II
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSC 2308
Credit: 3 (1 lecture, 8 lab)
Advanced skill development in staged performances
of operatic literature for singers
including the leadership role.
MUSP 2344 PIANO STUDIO II
Suggested Prerequisite: MUSC 2304
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A course in advanced keyboard, theoretical,
and aural instructional strategies. Survey of
intermediate to advanced methods; series,
solo and technique books; techniques of improvisation;
professional affiliations; and piano
studio operations. Emphasis on style
and performance.