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Associate of Arts in Music,
Course Descriptions
MU1141: Chorus I
Credits 1Open admission to college students. Focus on correct vocal technique and choral style. Performance of sacred and secular music literature representing all style periods. Several public programs and concerts each semester. May be repeated for credit.
MU1151: Chorus II
Credits 1Open admission to college students. Focus on correct vocal technique and choral style. Performance of sacred and secular music literature representing all style periods. Several public programs and concerts each semester. May be repeated for credit.
MU1161: Chorus III
Credits 1Open admission to college students. Focus on correct vocal technique and choral style. Performance of sacred and secular music literature representing all style periods. Several public programs and concerts each semester.
MU1171: Chorus IV
Credits 1Open admission to college students. Focus on correct vocal technique and choral style. Performance of sacred and secular music literature representing all style periods. Several public programs and concerts each semester. May be repeated for credit.
MU1203: Music Appreciation
Credits 3This course is an overview of music through the ages, its place in society, its language, and its masterworks. An elective designed to provide the student with additional breadth and enjoyment through listening and discussion of selected works.
EduKan course number: MU176
MU1303: Theory I
Credits 3First semester. A study of major and minor scales, intervals, primary and secondary triads, cadences and part-writing exercises. Application at the piano of harmonic progressions and principles in this course.
MU1313: Theory II
Credits 3Second semester. Continuation of Music Theory I including the dominant seventh and supertonic seventh chords. Modulation. Non-harmonic tones. Application at the piano of principles and techniques presented in this course.
MU1323: Theory III
Credits 3Continuation of Theory II, including seventh chords, altered chords, advanced modulation, voice leadings.
MU1333: Theory IV
Credits 3Continuation of Theory III. Study of the harmonic practices of the late 19th Century and into the 20th Century. Application of principles through performance and written exercises.
MU1402: Sight Singing & Ear Train I
Credits 2First semester. Harmonic and melodic dictation, applying principles and techniques presented in Theory I along with development of sight reading skills.
MU1412: Sight Singing & Ear Train II
Credits 2Harmonic and melodic dictation, applying principles and techniques presented in Theory II.
MU1803: Jazz Appreciation
Credits 3History of jazz from its beginning to the present rock styles which utilize jazz. The appreciation of the art form will be studied through the elements that make up all music. Special emphasis will be given to the development of jazz and its contribution to American culture.
MU2202: Introduction to Conducting
Credits 3An introduction into vocal and instrumental conducting. Starting with basic beat patterns and progressing into more advanced rhythms. Besides having a chance to conduct in class, the student will have a chance to conduct in front of the choir or wind ensemble. This should enhance the appreciation and apprehension of being in front of an ensemble.
MU2402: Sight Singing & Ear Train III
Credits 2Consists of harmonic and melodic dictation, applying principles, and techniques presented in Theory III. Further development of sight reading skills, including all major and minor keys and simple part singing.
MU2412: Sight Singing & Ear Train IV
Credits 2Harmonic and melodic dictation, applying principles and techniques presented in Theory IV.
MU2851: Concert Band I
Credits 1Study through performance of music for wind band. Development of fundamentals appropriate to a performing group. Performs two concerts each semester (fall and spring). Community performances are also possible.
MU2861: Concert Band II
Credits 1Study through performance of music for wind band. Development of fundamentals appropriate to a performing group. Performs two concerts each semester (fall and spring). Community performances are also possible.
MU2871: Concert Band III
Credits 1Study through performance of music for wind band. Development of fundamentals appropriate to a performing group. Performs two concerts each semester (fall and spring). Community performances are also possible.
MU2881: Concert Band IV
Credits 1Study through performance of music for wind band. Development of fundamentals appropriate to a performing group. Performs two concerts each semester (fall and spring). Community performances are also possible.
MUF1612: Applied Music I/ Finale
Credits 2Private instruction in the area of Finale music notation software. An additional fee is required for this course. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor.
MUF1622: Applied MusicII/ Finale
Credits 2Private instruction in the area of Finale music notation software. An additional fee is required for this course. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor.
MUG1612: Applied Music I/ Guitar
Credits 1 Max Credits 2Private instruction in the area of guitar. Student recital performance is required. An additional fee is required for this course. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor.
MUG1622: Applied Music II/ Guitar
Credits 2Private instruction in the area of guitar. Student recital performance is required. An additional fee is required for this course. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor.
MUG1622: Applied Music II/ Guitar
Credits 1 Max Credits 2Private instruction in the area of guitar. Student recital performance is required. An additional fee is required for this course. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor.
MUG1632: Applied Music III/ Guitar
Credits 1 Max Credits 2Private instruction in the area of guitar. Student recital performance is required. An additional fee is required for this course. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor.
MUG1642: Applied Music IV / Guitar
Credits 1 Max Credits 2Private instruction in the area of guitar. Student recital performance is required. An additional fee is required for this course. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor.
MUI1612: Applied Music I/ Instrument
Credits 2Private instruction in the area of woodwind, brass, and percussion. Student recital performance is required. An additional fee is required for this course. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor.
MUI1622: Applied Music II/ Instrument
Credits 2Private instruction in the area of woodwind, brass, and percussion. Student recital performance is required. An additional fee is required for this course. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor
MUI1632: Applied Music III/ Instrument
Credits 2Private instruction in the area of woodwind, brass, and percussion. Student recital performance is required. An additional fee is required for this course. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor.
MUI1642: Applied Music IV/ Instrument
Credits 2Private instruction in the area of woodwind, brass, and percussion. Student recital performance is required. An additional fee is required for this course. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor.
MUP1612: Applied Music I/ Piano
Credits 2Private instruction in the area of piano. Student recital performance is required. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor.
MUP1622: Applied Music II/ Piano
Credits 2Private instruction in the area of piano. Student recital performance is required. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor.
MUP1632: Applied MusicIII/ Piano
Credits 2Private instruction in the area of piano. Student recital performance is required. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor.
MUP1642: Applied Music IV/ Piano
Credits 2Private instruction in the area of piano. Student recital performance is required. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor.
MUV1612: Applied Music I/ Voice
Credits 2Private instruction in the area of voice. Student recital performance is required. An additional fee is required for this course. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor.
MUV1622: Applied Music II/ Voice
Credits 2Private instruction in the area of voice. Student recital performance is required. An additional fee is required for this course. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor.
MUV1632: Applied Music III/ Voice
Credits 2Private instruction in the area of voice. Student recital performance is required. An additional fee is required for this course. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor.
MUV1642: Applied Music IV/ Voice
Credits 2Private instruction in the area of voice. Student recital performance is required. An additional fee is required for this course. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor.