Courses in Music
MUS 101: Music Appreciation (3)
Prerequisite:
Development of listening techniques and a historical perspective of music styles through exposure to music by great composers.
Gen. Ed. Attributes: LA, FP
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MUS 120: Chorale (1)
Prerequisite:
Ensemble singing using advanced choral material; preparation and presentation of concerts on and off campus, including an annual tour. Open to students on the basis of auditions. Participation for the entire academic year is encouraged. May be repeated for credit. A maximum of six semester credit hours may be applied toward graduation. (Offered every semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: LA
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MUS 130: Private Piano (1)
Prerequisite:
An individual program of practice is developed that teaches basic hand position and fingering, knowledge of music notation and terms for the piano, and pedaling techniques. The number of pieces learned varies from student to student. A maximum of six credits may be applied toward graduation. A fee is charged, payment of which should be arranged through the bursar’s office. (Offered
as needed.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: LA
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MUS 131: Private Voice (1)
Prerequisite:
Private instruction to improve the fundamentals of singing, including posture, diction, placement, resonance, intonation, and breath control. May be repeated for credit. A maximum of six credits may be applied toward graduation. A fee is charged, payment of which should be arranged through the
bursar’s office. (Offered as needed.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: LA
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MUS 140: Band (1)
Prerequisite:
An instrumental ensemble open to any student who can demonstrate level 2 proficiency on his/her instrument. One concert is
scheduled each semester, but other performance opportunities may also be available. Participation for the entire academic year is required to earn credit. A maximum of six credit hours may be applied toward
graduation. The group meets for three hours
each week.(Offered every semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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MUS 399: Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor
(Offered
every semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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