Music Course Descriptions

MUS 021 Recital and Concert Attendance ... 0
Attendance and/or participation at musical performances and master classes, repeated until degree requirement is satisfactorily met.

MUS 101 Foundations of Music ... 3
Study in clefs, notation, rhythm, scale structures, pitch, and melodic writing. Basic introduction with no previous experience necessary.

MUS 102 Accompanying ... 0.25
Prerequisites: MUS 151 and consent of instructor. Practical experience and working knowledge of basic and advanced techniques for successful piano accompanying.

MUS 105 SCC Singers I ... 1
Performance class; students will work on music culminating in public performances. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.

MUS 106 SCC Singers II ... 1
Second enrollment of MUS 105.

MUS 107 SCC Singers III ... 1
Third enrollment of MUS 105.

MUS 108 SCC Singers IV ... 1
Fourth enrollment of MUS 105.

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.

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.

MUS 113 Musical Theater Appreciation I ... 3
Study of musical theater from its beginnings through Rodgers & Hammerstein. Students taking this course may not receive credit for MUS 229/ THE 229.

MUS 114 Musical Theater Appreciation II ... 3
Study of musical theater from Rodgers and Hammerstein to the present. Students taking this course may not receive credit for MUS 230/THE 230.

MUS 115 Chamber Choir I ... 1
Prerequisite: Audition with instructor approval. Select choral ensemble specializing in chamber, madrigal, and show choir literature, culminating in public performance. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.

MUS 116 Chamber Choir II ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 115. Select choral ensemble specializing in chamber, madrigal, and show choir literature, culminating in public performance. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.

MUS 117 Chamber Choir III ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 116. Select choral ensemble specializing in chamber, madrigal, and show choir literature, culminating in public performance. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.

MUS 118 Chamber Choir IV ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 117, ASMNT INS. Fourth semester of Chamber Choir.

MUS 119 Piano Proficiency I ... 1
Beginning level piano course for entry-level music majors with little knowledge of basic rudiments and grand staff reading.

MUS 120 Piano Proficiency II ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 119 or Piano Skills Exam. Continuation of MUS 119.

MUS 121 Piano Class I ... 2
Develops basic skills and techniques in piano playing, applicable to various types of music. No previous keyboard experience required.

MUS 122 Piano Class II ... 2
Prerequisite: MUS 121. Continuation of MUS 121.

MUS 123 Voice Class I ... 1
Fundamentals of tone production, diction, posture, and breathing. Includes simple songs and part singing.

MUS 124 Voice Class II ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 123. Continuation of MUS 123.

MUS 125 Guitar Class I ... 1
Basic guitar skills through a classic method, including first-position notes and scales, root chords, and accompaniment patterns while developing solo and ensemble skills. Corequisite: MUS 101 or basic theory knowledge. Recommended materials: Classic Guitar.

MUS 126 Guitar Class II ... 1
Second enrollment of MUS 125.

MUS 127 Guitar Class III ... 1
Third enrollment of MUS 125 and 126.

MUS 128 Guitar Class IV ... 1
Fourth enrollment of MUS 125, 126, and 127.

MUS 129 Percussion Class I … 1
Open to students with little or no previous formal training. Note-reading and basic percussion playing techniques for snare drum, timpani, xylophone/marimba, orchestral percussion instruments, drum set, and Latin percussion instruments (bongos, congas, timbales, etc.) will be included. Selected works for each instrument will be studied.

MUS 131 Music Theory I ... 3
Prerequisites: MUS 101 or permission of instructor. Study of basic rhythm, melody, principal triads and inversions, dominant seventh chords, cadences, non-harmonic tones, part-writing, and keyboard harmony. Corequisite: MUS 133. Fall.

MUS 132 Music Theory II ... 3
Prerequisite: MUS 131. Continuation of MUS 131 including secondary triads, seventh chords, secondary dominants, elementary modulation, figured bass, and keyboard harmony. Corequisite:
MUS 134. Spring.

MUS 133 Ear Training and Sightsinging I ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 101 or music assessment test. Study of rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation in major and minor scales and sightsinging in treble and bass clefs. Corequisite: MUS 131. Fall.

MUS 134 Ear Training and Sightsinging II ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 133. Continuation of MUS 133 involving more complex rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation and sightsinging. Corequisite: MUS 132. Spring.

MUS 135 Women’s Chorale I ... 1
Treble voiced choral ensemble; students work on music culminating in public performance. Not limited to women but is only for singers with treble voices.

MUS 136 Women’s Chorale II ... 1
Second enrollment of MUS 135.

MUS 137 Women’s Chorale III ... 1
Third enrollment of MUS 135.

MUS 138 Women’s Chorale IV ... 1
Fourth enrollment of MUS 135.

MUS 141 Show Choir I … 1
Prerequisite: Audition. Select choral ensemble presenting choreographed numbers from musical theater and contemporary popular music.

MUS 142 Show Choir II ... 1
Prerequisite: Audition. Second enrollment of MUS 141.

MUS 143 Show Choir III ... 1
Prerequisite: Audition. Third enrollment of MUS 141.

MUS 144 Show Choir IV  ... 1
Prerequisite: Audition. Fourth enrollment of MUS 141.

MUS 145 Jazz Band I ... 1
Prerequisites: Instructor's permission. Performance course; students rehearse with semester performance as culmination. Must supply own instrument. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.

MUS 146 Jazz Band II ... 1
Prerequisites: MUS 145 and instructor's permission. Performance course; students rehearse with semester performance as culmination. Must supply own instrument. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.

MUS 147 Jazz Band III ... 1
Prerequisites: MUS 146 and instructor's permission. Performance course; students rehearse with semester performance as culmination. Must supply own instrument. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.

MUS 148 Jazz Band IV ... 1
Prerequisites: MUS 147 and instructor's permission. Performance course; students rehearse with semester performance as culmination. Must supply own instrument. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.

MUS 162 English/Italian Diction ... 1
Basic study of International Phonetic Alphabet and comprehensive study of rules, phonetics, and techniques of English and Italian diction in performance.

MUS 163 German/French Diction ... 1
Basic study of International Phonetic Alphabet and comprehensive study of rules, phonetics, and techniques of German and French diction in performance.

MUS 164 Jazz Improvisation ... 2
Prerequisite: MUS 101 or instructor’s approval. Explores all aspects of improvisation from beginning to intermediate level. Includes various playing techniques and application of basic theory. Previous playing experience required. Must supply own instrument.

MUS 165 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble I ... 1
Prerequisite: Audition with instructor's approval. Performance class; students study music and performance techniques through rehearsals culminating in public performances. Must supply own instrument.

MUS 166 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble II ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 165. Second enrollment of MUS 165.

MUS 167 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble III ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 166. Third enrollment of MUS 165.

MUS 175 Concert Band I ... 1
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Students study music techniques through rehearsals culminating in public performances. Must supply own instrument.

MUS 176 Concert Band II ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 175. Second enrollment of MUS 175.

MUS 177 Concert Band III ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 176. Third enrollment of MUS 175.

MUS 178 Concert Band IV ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 177. Fourth enrollment of MUS 175.

MUS 185 Orchestra I ... 1
Prerequisite: must be able to read music and be proficient on an orchestral instrument. Preparation and performance techniques through the study of orchestral repertoire with emphasis on rehearsal disciplines and musical interpretations. Final performance at end of the semester. Enrollment subject to instrumentation.

MUS 186 Orchestra II ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 185. Second enrollment of MUS 185.

MUS 187 Orchestra III ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 186. Third enrollment of MUS 185.

MUS 188 Orchestra IV ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 187. Continuation of MUS 185.

MUS 195 Wind Ensemble I ... 1
Prerequisite: Audition with instructor’s approval. A select 12-20 piece ensemble; students prepare music culminating in public performance. Corequisite: Concert Band.

MUS 196 Wind Ensemble II ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 195. Second enrollment of MUS 195. Corequisite: Concert Band.

MUS 197 Wind Ensemble III ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 196. Third enrollment of MUS 195. Corequisite: Concert Band.

MUS 198 Wind Ensemble IV ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 197. Fourth enrollment of MUS 195. Corequisite: Concert Band.

MUS 210 Music Typography ... 2
Prerequisite: MUS 101. Introduction to the art of music notation using notation software.

MUS 219 Piano Proficiency III ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 120 or Piano Skills Exam. Intermediate level piano class for music majors who possess a knowledge of all basic rudiments.

MUS 220 Piano Proficiency IV ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 219 or Piano Skills Exam. Continuation of MUS 219 to prepare music majors for piano proficiency exam.

MUS 225 Elements of Conducting ... 3
Prerequisite: MUS 101. Introduction to baton techniques and elements of interpretation in conducting choral and instrumental music. Spring.

MUS 229/THE 229 History of American Musical Theater I  ... 3
Study of American musical theater from its origins through Rodgers & Hammerstein. Students taking this course may not receive credit for MUS 113.

MUS 230/THE 230 History of American Musical Theater ... 3
Study of American musical theater from Rodgers & Hammerstein to the present. Students taking this course may not receive credit for MUS 114.

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.

MUS 232 Music History II ... 3
Recommended prerequisite: MUS 231. Continuation of MUS 231. Survey of music from 1600-1827.

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.

MUS 250Music Audio Production I...3
Basic background for working principles of audio and audio production in the music industry. Introduction to basic audio production techniques and theory. Topics include: microphones, speakers, mixing console operation, and audio editing. Students will complete projects independently and in small groups.

MUS/THE 259 Music Theater Workshop I ... 1
Performance-oriented workshop experience that studies acting styles as applied to a song. Covers various styles and periods of musical theater. Corequisite: MUS 229.

MUS/THE 260 Music Theater Workshop ... 1
Performance-oriented workshop experience that studies acting styles as applied to a song. Covers various styles and periods of musical theater. Corequisite: MUS 230

MUS 264 Jazz Improvisation II ... 2
Prerequisite: MUS 164. Continuation of concepts and techniques learned in Jazz Improvisation I. Explore stylistic trends and developments of jazz improvisation. Spring.

MUS 281 Music Theory III ... 3
Prerequisite: MUS 132. Continuation of MUS 132. Including secondary functions 1 and 2, modulations, Binary and Ternary Form. Corequisite: MUS 283. Fall.

MUS 282 Music Theory IV ... 3
Prerequisite: MUS 281. Continuation of MUS 281. Corequisite: MUS 284. Spring.

MUS 283 Ear Training and Sightsinging III ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 134. Continuation of MUS 134. Corequisite: MUS 281. Fall.

MUS 284 Ear Training and Sightsinging IV ... 1
Prerequisite: MUS 283. Continuation of MUS 283. Corequisite: MUS 282. Spring.

MUS 299 Sophomore Recital . . . 0
Prerequisite: Completion of at least three (3) semesters of applied instrumental or vocal instruction (e.g. MUS 154).  Solo presentation (with accompaniment) in a recital-type setting of at least 30 minutes.

MVV 101 Voice Lessons I...1-2
Individual Voice Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVV 102 Voice Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite: MVV 101. Second enrollment of MVV 101.

MVV 103 Voice Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite: MVV 102. Third enrollment of MVV 101.

MVV 104 Voice Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite: MVV 103. Fourth enrollment of MVV 101.

MVV 201 Voice Lessons V...1-2
Prerequisite: MVV 104. Fifth enrollment of MVV 101.

MVV 202 Voice Lessons VI...1-2
Prerequisite: MVV 201.Sixth enrollment of MVV 101.

MVV 203 Voice Lessons VII...1-2
Prerequisite: MVV 202. Seventh enrollment of MVV 101.

MVV 204 Voice Lessons VIII...1-2
Prerequisite: MVV 203. Eighth enrollment of MVV 101.

MVK 101 Keyboard Lessons I...1-2
Individual Keyboard Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVK 102 Keyboard Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite: MVK 101. Second enrollment of MVK 101.

MVK 103 Keyboard Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite: MVK 102. Third enrollment of MVK 101.

MVK 104 Keyboard Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite: MVK 103. Fourth enrollment of MVK 101.

MVK 201 Keyboard Lessons V...1-2
Prerequisite: MVK 104. Fifth enrollment of MVK 101.

MVK 202 Keyboard Lessons VI...1-2
Prerequisite: MVK 201. Sixth enrollment of MVK 101.

MVK 203 Keyboard Lessons VII...1-2
Prerequisite: MVK 202. Seventh enrollment of MVK 101.

MVK 204 Keyboard Lessons VIII...1-2
Prerequisite: MVK 203. Eighth enrollment of MVK 101.

MVP 101Percussion Lessons I...1-2
Individual Percussion Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVP 102Percussion Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite: MVP 101. Second enrollment of MVP 101.

MVP 103Percussion Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite: MVP 102. Third enrollment of MVP 101.

MVP 104Percussion Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite: MVP 103. Fourth enrollment of MVP 101.

MVP 201Percussion Lessons V...1-2
Prerequisite: MVP 104. Fifth enrollment of MVP 101.

MVP 202Percussion Lessons VI...1-2
Prerequisite: MVP 201. Sixth enrollment of MVP 101.

MVP 203Percussion Lessons VII...1-2
Prerequisite: MVP 202. Seventh enrollment of MVP 101.

MVP 204Percussion Lessons VIII...1-2
Prerequisite: MVP 203. Eighth enrollment of MVP 101.

MVB 101Trumpet Lessons I...1-2
Individual Trumpet Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVB 102Trumpet Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite: MVB 101. Second enrollment of MVB 101.

MVB 103 Trumpet Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite: MVB 102. Third enrollment of MVB 101.

MVB 104Trumpet Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite: MVB 103. Fourth enrollment of MVB 101.

MVB 111 French Horn Lessons I...1-2
Individual French Horn lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVB 112French Horn Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite: MVB 111. Second enrollment of MVB 111.

MVB 113French Horn Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite: MVB 112. Third enrollment of MVB 111.

MVB 114French Horn Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite: MVB 113. Fourth enrollment of MVB 111.

MVB 121 Trombone Lessons I...1-2
Individual Trombone Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVB 122Trombone Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite: MVB 121. Second enrollment of MVB 121.

MVB 123Trombone Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite: MVB 122. Third enrollment of MVB 121.

MVB 124Trombone Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite: MVB 123. Fourth enrollment of MVB 121.

MVB 131Euphonium Lessons I...1-2
Individual Euphonium Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVB 132 Euphonium Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite: MVB 131. Second enrollment of MVB 131.

MVB 133 Euphonium Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite: MVB 132. Third enrollment of MVB 131.

MVB 134 Euphonium Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite: MVB 133. Fourth enrollment of MVB 131.

MVB 141 Tuba Lessons I...1-2
Individual Tuba Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVB 142 Tuba Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite: MVB 141. Second enrollment of MVB 141.

MVB 143 Tuba Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite: MVB 142. Third enrollment of MVB 141.

MVB 144 Tuba Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite: MVB 143. Fourth enrollment of MVB 141.

MVS 101Guitar-Classical Lessons I...1-2
Individual Guitar-Classical Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVS 102 Guitar-Classical Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite: MVB 101. Second enrollment of MVS 101.

MVS 103 Guitar-Classical Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite: MVS 102. Third enrollment of MVS 101.

MVS 104 Guitar-Classical Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite: MVS 103. Fourth enrollment of MVS 101.

MVS 111Guitar-Jazz Lessons I...1-2
Individual Guitar-Jazz lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVS 112Guitar-Jazz Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite: MVS 111. Second enrollment of MVS 111.

MVS 113Guitar-Jazz Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite: MVS 112. Third enrollment of MVS 111.

MVS 114Guitar-Jazz Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite: MVS 113. Fourth enrollment of MVS 111.

MVS 121Guitar-Bass Lessons I...1-2
Individual Guitar-Bass lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVS 122 Guitar-Bass Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite: MVS 121. Second enrollment of MVS 121.

MVS 123Guitar-Bass Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite: MVS 122. Third enrollment of MVS 121.

MVS 124Guitar-Bass Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite: MVS 123. Fourth enrollment of MVS 121.

MVS 131Violin Lessons I...1-2
Individual Violin Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVS 132 Violin Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite: MVS 131. Second enrollment of MVS 131.

MVS 133 Violin Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite: MVS 132. Third enrollment of MVS 131.

MVS 134 Violin Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite: MVS 133. Fourth enrollment of MVS 131.

MVS 141Viola Lessons I...1-2
Individual Viola Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVS 142Viola Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite: MVS 141. Second enrollment of MVS 141.

MVS 143Viola Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite: MVS 142. Third enrollment of MVS 141.

MVS 144 Viola Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite: MVS 143. Fourth enrollment of MVS 141.

MVS 151Cello Lessons I...1-2
Individual Cello Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVS 152Cello Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite: MVS 151. Second enrollment of MVS 151.

MVS 153Cello Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite: MVS 152. Third enrollment of MVS 151.

MVS 154 Cello Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite: MVS 153. Fourth enrollment of MVS 151.

MVS 161 Bass Lessons I...1-2
Individual Bass Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVS 162 Bass Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite MVS 161. Second enrollment of MVS 161.

MVS 163Bass Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite MVS 162. Third enrollment of MVS 161.

MVS 164 Bass Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite MVS 163. Fourth enrollment of MVS 161.

MVW 101 Flute/Piccolo Lessons I...1-2
Individual Flute/Piccolo Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVW 102Flute/Piccolo Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite MVW 101. Second enrollment of MVW 101.

MVW 103 Flute/Piccolo Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite MVW 102. Third enrollment of MVW 101.

MVW 104 Flute/Piccolo Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite MVW 103. Fourth enrollment of MVW 101.

MVW 111 Oboe Lessons I...1-2
Individual Oboe Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVW 112 Oboe Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite MVW 111. Second enrollment of MVW 111.

MVW 113 Oboe Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite MVW 112. Third enrollment of MVW 111.

MVW 114 Oboe Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite MVW 113. Fourth enrollment of MVW 113.

MVW 121Clarinet Lessons I...1-2
Individual Clarinet Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVW 122 Clarinet Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite MVW 121. Second enrollment of MVW 121.

MVW 123 Clarinet Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite MVW 122. Third enrollment of MVW 121.

MVW 124Clarinet Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite MVW 123. Fourth enrollment of MVW 121.

MVW 131Bassoon Lessons I...1-2
Individual Bassoon Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVW 132 Bassoon Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite MVW 131. Second enrollment of MVW 131.

MVW 133 Bassoon Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite MVW 132. Third enrollment of MVW 131.

MVW 134 Bassoon Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite MVW 133. Fourth enrollment of MVW 131.

MVW 141Saxophone Lessons I...1-2
Individual Saxophone Lessons, starting at the appropriate level.

MVW 142 Saxophone Lessons II...1-2
Prerequisite MVW 141. Second enrollment of MVW 141.

MVW 143 Saxophone Lessons III...1-2
Prerequisite MVW 142. Third enrollment of MVW 141.

MVW 144 Saxophone Lessons IV...1-2
Prerequisite MVW 143. Fourth enrollment of MVW 141.