MUSI 1013 American Popular Music
A lecture course for students of all levels. The focus is on
American popular music of the last two hundred years, and mainly the
twentieth century. Folk music, Tin Pan Alley, rock ‘n roll, jazz,
and blues are some of the highlighted areas of study. (GE, LAS, H)
(3 credit hours, 48 lecture hours, 0 lab hours)
MUSI 1033 Fundamentals of Music [MU 003]
Course is a precursor to Music Theory covering the elements of
music inclusive of staffs, clefs, key signatures, meter signatures,
intervals, etc. (LAS, H)
(3 credit hours, 48 lecture hours, 0 lab hours)
MUSI 1133 Music Appreciation [MU 001]
A study of the basic elements of music to encourage the
enjoyment and appreciation of the various styles and periods of
music history. Includes listening to recordings of music and
attending musical performances. (GE, LAS, H)
(3 credit hours, 48 lecture hours, 0 lab hours)
MUSI 1252 Western Jazz Band [MU 230, MU 231, MU 232, MU 233]
The band studies and performs a wide variety of music including
contemporary, jazz, and traditional styles. The band performs at
most home basketball games and various civic events. The band also
tours and aids with recruitment for the college. Student must have
consent of instructor. Scholarships are available to qualified
students.
(2 credit hours, 0 lecture hours, 64 lab hours)
MUSI 1261 Community Jazz Band [MU 250, MU 251, MU 252, MU 253]
Instrumental ensemble open to adults who play saxophone,
trumpet, trombone, piano, trap set, electric guitar and bass.
Prerequisite: To be able to read music for your instrument. To have
high school or above playing ability on a jazz band instrument.
(1 credit hour, 0 lecture hours, 32 lab hours)
MUSI 1271 Wind Ensemble [MU 230, MU 231, MU 232, MU 233]
A wind or wind and percussion group to work on concert or small
ensemble music. The music will depend on the instrument each
semester. Not a beginner piece.
Prerequisite: To have played your instrument through high
school and display a competent level of musicianship.
(1 credit hour, 0 lecture hours, 32 lab hours)
MUSI 1301 Beginning Piano Class [MU 040]
An introduction to the rudiments of piano performance. Musical
terminology, technical skills, folk songs, simple harmonization, and
beginning piano literature are included in the course. Consult with
instructor.
(1 credit hour, 0 lecture hours, 32 lab hours)
MUSI 1513 Music Theory I [MU 004]
A study of the basic rudiments of tonal music including scales,
modes, key signatures, intervals, triads, meter, and rhythmic
notation. These principles are taught by written exercises and
analysis. Application of the proceeding to keyboard harmony. (LAS)
(3 credit hours, 48 lecture hours, 0 lab hours)
MUSI 1523 Music Theory II [MU 005]
A further study of the rudiments of music including harmonic
modulation, non-harmonic tones, and secondary functions. This
includes beginning composition; analysis of four-part chorales;
instrumental, vocal, and piano music from Baroque and early
Classical periods. Advanced keyboard theory is also included. (LAS)
(3 credit hours, 48 lecture hours, 0 lab hours)
MUSI 1531 Aural Skills I
Designed to improve musical skills as related to melodic,
harmonic, and rhythmic dictation, sight reading and keyboard
harmony. Taken concurrently with Music Theory I. (LAS)
Prerequisite: MUSI 1033 Fundamentals of Music
Co-requisite: MUSI 1514 Music Theory I
(1 credit hour, 0 lecture hours, 32 lab hours)
MUSI 1541 Aural Skills II
Designed to improve musical skills as related to melodic,
harmonic, and rhythmic dictation, sight reading and keyboard
harmony. Taken concurrently with Music Theory II. (LAS)
Prerequisite: MUSI 1514 Music Theory I
Co-requisite: MUSI 1524 Music Theory II
(1 credit hour, 0 lecture hours, 32 lab hours)
MUSI 1901 Voice Class
Laboratory class instruction in voice dealing with tone
production, breath control, articulation, and interpretation. May be
repeated for a total of 2 hours credit.
(1 credit hour, 0 lecture hours, 32 lab hours)
MUSI 1911 Vocal Diction
An introduction to diction in Italian, German and French based
on song literature and using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Each language will be offered separately, except English.
Prerequisite: Vocal experience in choir.
(1 credit hour, 0 lecture hours, 32 lab hours)
MUSI 1921 Vocal Ensemble - Western Jazz Choir [MU 150, MU 151, MU
152, MU 153]
Performance-based group of 16-18 members. Two or three
rehearsals a week, depending on ensemble assignment. Enrollment by
audition and permission of instructor.
(1 credit hour, 0 lecture hours, 32 lab hours)
MUSI 1941 Community Chorus [MU 170, MU 171, MU 172, MU 173]
This course is designed as a community choir program. The
repertoire depends upon the constituency of the choir. A wide
variety of small and large works is studied and performed. There is
one public performance presented at the end of the semester.
(1 credit hour, 16 lecture hours, 0 lab hours)
MUSI 1951 Guitar Class
Study of classical guitar and musical note reading.
(1 credit hour, 0 lecture hours, 32 lab hours)
MUSI 2212 WOSC Choir
A select ensemble of vocalists concentrating on the study and
performance of contemporary entertainment music and traditional
choral music. The WOSC Choir functions as a public relations and
recruitment group for the college. Membership is open to any student
who wishes to audition for the director. Scholarships available to
qualified students.
(2 credit hours, 16 lecture hours, 32 lab hours)
MUSI 2301 Intermediate Piano Class
A continuation of MUSI 1302 Beginning Class Piano. Emphasis is
on piano literature and harmonization. Required of music majors who
have had less than one year of previous piano training.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1301 or consent of instructor.
(1 credit hour, 0 lecture hours, 32 lab hours)
MUSI 2513 Music Theory III
A continued study of musical elements and style in the music of
the late Classical and early Romantic Periods. Seventh chords,
altered chords, altered non-harmonic tones and augmented sixth
chords are included. Modulations to all keys and analysis of the
19th century music. (LAS)
(3 credit hours, 48 lecture hours, 0 lab hours)
MUSI 2523 Music Theory IV
A study of musical elements, style, form, and medium in
music from the late Romantic Period to present Twentieth Century
techniques in form and composition, with continued related aural and
oral exercises. Students will study, analyze, and compose music as
related to the styles of the late Romantic Period and the Twentieth
Century. (LAS)
(3 credit hours, 48 lecture hours, 0 lab hours)
MUSI 2531 Aural Skills III
Advanced musical skills developed to complement the
corresponding theory course. Emphasis is on advanced melodic,
harmonic, rhythmic, dictation, sight reading, and key board
development. Taken concurrently with Music Theory III. (LAS)
Prerequisite: MUSI 1524 Music Theory II
Co-requisite: MUSI 2514 Music Theory III
(1 credit hour, 0 lecture hours, 32 lab hours)
MUSI 2541 Aural Skills IV
Advanced musical skills developed to complement the
corresponding theory course. Emphasis is on advanced melodic,
harmonic, rhythmic, dictation, sight reading, and keyboard
development. Taken concurrently with Music Theory IV. (LAS)
Prerequisite: MUSI 2514 Music Theory III
Co-requisite: MUSI 2531 Music Theory IV
(1 credit hour, 0 lecture hours, 32 lab hours)
MUSI 2711 Community Band
The Community Band studies and performs a wide variety of
concert band literature. Open to all instrumentalists in the
community, the band performs one concert per semester. Required of
all instrumental majors. May be repeated for credit.
(1 credit hour, 16 lecture hours, 0 lab hours)
