MUS 101   Foundations of Music (3)

Study in clefs, notation, rhythm, scale structures, pitch, and melodic writing. Basic introduction with no previous experience necessary.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR MUSC 101 – Music Fundamentals

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MUS 109   American Popular Music (3)

Survey of American popular music from 1840 to the present. Examination of the types, styles, and influential musicians of American pop music.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR MUSC 100RP – Music Appreciation – Rock/Pop

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MUS 111   Music Appreciation (3)

Introductory course for non-music majors. Presents main elements of music, how they develop and change throughout history, and the role of music in society. Emphasis on understanding musical elements and aural applications. Attendance required at live performances.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR MUSC 100 – Music Appreciation

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MUS 112   Jazz Appreciation (3)

Explores the earliest origins of jazz from Creole roots in Louisiana through blues, ragtime, Dixieland, big band, swing, be-bop, cool jazz, avante garde, Latin jazz, and fusion. Students taking this course may not receive credit for MUS 234. 

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR MUSC 100J – Music Appreciation - Jazz

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MUS 231   Music History I (3)

Survey of development of Western music from the ancient Greeks through the Baroque period. More in-depth coverage of art music than MUS 111.  Offered in Fall only.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR MUSC 103 – Music History I

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MUS 232   Music History II (3)

Corequisites: MUS 231 (recommended but not required)

Continuation of MUS 231. Survey of music from 1600-1827.  Offered in Spring only.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR MUSC 104 – Music History II

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MUS 234   Jazz History (3)

Explores earliest origins of Jazz from Creole roots in Louisiana, big band, swing, cool jazz, bebop, avant-garde, Latin jazz, and fusion. For students planning to major in music. Students taking this course may not receive credit for MUS 112.  

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