COURSE DESCRIPTIONS and languages of standard choral repertoire and the full spectrum of composers and historical periods. Two formal concerts per semester are usually scheduled. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUEN 1142. MASTER CHORUS (0-4-1) 5009035726
Community chorus including college students by enrollment, as well as adult and advanced high school singers by paying a fee. Consists of group instruction and rehearsal emphasizing advanced choral music skills. Concentration on a variety of choral music styles and on programming major choral works with orchestra and instrumental ensembles. Two formal concerts per semester are usually scheduled. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUEN 1151. CHAMBER SINGERS (0-4-1) 5009035826
Select vocal ensemble limited in enrollment due to the nature of style and literature chosen. Consists of group instruction and rehearsals on advanced specialized literature such as madrigals, small vocal works, vocal jazz and popular music charts. Two formal concerts per semester, as well as public relations performance opportunities. Enrollment open by audition only to vocal majors first and then to singers from other majors. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUEN 1152. SINGER’S THEATER (0-3-1) 5009085226
Presentation of basic techniques in voice projection, stage movement, characterization and acting. Singers prepare and present a program of scenes or complete work from the genres of opera, musical theater and choral music. Prerequisite: Instructor’s approval. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSB - Music Business
MUSB 2355. LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY (3-0-3) 50.09
Copyright law and the various agreements used in the entertainment industry. Emphasizes contracts used by music publishers, record companies, artist managers, record producers, film and television producers, and booking agencies. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M2.
MUSC - Music, Sound Recording Technology
MUSC 1213. COMMERCIAL MUSIC THEORY I (2-0-2) 50.0904
Introduction to chord progressions, song forms, and harmonic techniques used in commercial music. Topics include modern chord notation and chord voicings. Prerequisites: MUSI 1301 or instructor approval. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSC 1327. AUDIO ENGINEERING I (3-0-3) 10.0203
Overview of the recording studio. Includes an in depth look at the acoustic principles governing sound, basic studio electronics, microphones, cables and connections, mixing board set up and signal flow, aural training, and an overview of mixing and editing. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSC 1331. MIDI I (3-1-3) 10.0203
Exploration of the history and evolution of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) systems and applications. Topics include sequencing, subtractive synthesis, electronic arranging, and automation of track and effect parameters. Prerequisite: Ability to read basic music notation and basic keyboard skills. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
MUSC 1405. LIVE SOUND (3-2-4) 10.0203
Overview of the field of live sound. Includes principles of live sound and the theory and interconnection of the components of a sound reinforcement system, power and voltage issues, speakers, horns and enclosures, system installations, mixing concepts and monitor mixes. Prerequisite: MUSC 1327, 2327. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
MUSC 2327. AUDIO ENGINEERING II (2-3-3) 10.0203
Implementation of the recording process, balance and mixing, stereo microphone
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