2014-15 Course Catalog

213 MUS 051 1 credit Private Instruction Private lessons in piano, voice, organ or any other instrument for which an instructor can be made available on request. One half-hour lesson per week per credit. Additional fee required. May be repeated for credit.

MUS 121 3 credits Introduction to Music Presentation of basic elements of music, important forms, types and representative styles and works. Promotes more intelligent listening to music, especially classical music.

MUS 123 3 credits American Popular Music Presents basic elements of music with special emphasis on growth and development of American popular music, rock and jazz. Listening lessons, independent projects and class discussions that encourage active participation and develop an appreciation for our rich heritage of music and the arts.

MUS 130 3 credits Sing Broadway Introduces the student to basic vocal technique, song preparation and performance. Song literature will emphasize, but not be limited to, Broadway Musical Theatre. The class will include live performance, lecture, directed listening, demonstration, discussion, and audio-visual materials. Observations, interactions and discussions are encouraged. Practice outside of class is expected.

MUS 131 3 credits Music Fundamentals via Piano Elements of notation, scales, intervals, triads, functional keyboard, elementary sight singing, and ear training.

MUS 132 3 credits Music Fundamentals via Guitar Elements of music notation, scales, chords and transposition with special emphasis on how these apply to guitar. Good playing skills stressed. Instrument required. (Limited number of instruments available for rental.)

MUS 135 3 credits Music Theory Correlates harmony, keyboard experience, ear training, sight singing and analysis. Major and minor scales, intervals, triads, inversions. Musical background not necessary.