Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of courses in Music, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate performance skills in instrumental music, voice, piano, and/or guitar.
- Appraise how musical works are composed through the study of foundational elements: melody, harmony, rhythm, form, instrumentation and texture.
- Assess the aesthetic values in music and the roles music plays in the aesthetics of various time periods, styles and world regimes.
- Evaluate how music has evolved throughout history, and in specific styles and world regions.
- Choose and rate the career paths in music and the expectations of each field.
The MUS 2A-2B-2C-2D series is a four-semester comprehensive theory program for music students which will transfer as fulfillment of the first two years of lower-division music theory requirements. The MUS 1A-1B, 3A-3B series is a two-semester ear-training and harmony program for music students which will transfer as fulfillment of one year of lower-division music theory requirements.
Credit, Degree Applicable Courses
Instrumental and Vocal Training
Credit, Degree Applicable Courses
Music 7 Series
(The letter after the 7 indicates the instrument, not the sequence.)
The Music Department recommends that students enrolling in any of the courses in the MUS 7 series enroll concurrently in appropriate music performance courses such as concert band (MUS 16), stage band (MUS 46), pep band (MUS 47), orchestra (MUS 15), string ensemble (MUS 20), brass ensemble (MUS 18), or woodwind ensemble (MUS 17).
Applied Training: Percussion
Applied Training: Violin/Viola
Applied Training: Woodwinds
Applied Training: Jazz Piano
Music 10 Series
The Music Department recommends that students enrolling in the MUS 10 series should enroll concurrently in a choral-performing group (MUS 12 or 14) or Music Theatre Workshop (MUS 44).
Credit, Degree Applicable Courses
Ensemble: African Drumming
Ensemble: Jazz, Pop, Gospel Choir
Ensemble: Musical Theatre
Ensemble: Large Traditional Instrumental
Ensemble: Large Traditional Choirs
Ensemble: Jazz/Rock Bands
Credit, Degree Applicable Courses
Other Music Performance Courses
Credit, Degree Applicable Courses
