MUS 101. Introduction to Music (Basic Materials). 3 Credits.

Introduces the basic components of music such as rhythm, melody, harmony and structure. Includes basic note reading and building of music literacy skills. No prior music experience required. Audit available.

MUS 105. Music Appreciation Through Listening. 4 Credits.

Introduces the aesthetics of music and their relationship to companion art forms. Covers main Western style periods including Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Twentieth Century, and contemporary genres. Surveys musical form, instrumentation, composer biographies, and music in national cultures. Includes works by women composers and non-Western artists. Contains a substantial amount of critical listening. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Arts and Letters/AL

MUS 108. Music as Culture. 4 Credits.

Introduces discipline of ethnomusicology including ethnographic research methods used in writing about music. Examines music cultures of the world with a focus on cultural contexts, tradition, identity, and activism. Includes case studies of music practices from around the globe. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Cultural Literacy, Arts and Letters/AL, Cultural Literacy/DIV

MUS 110. Fundamentals of Music. 4 Credits.

Covers the basic concepts of music: pitch, rhythm, meter, intervals, modes, scales, harmony and music notation. Introduces the science of sound and music theory terminology. Begins development of musical performance skills through singing, clapping and performance on the piano keyboard. Also includes basic aural skills. Course intended for non-music majors and to prepare students for further music theory study. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Arts and Letters/AL

MUS 111. Music Theory I. 3 Credits.

Presents music theory relevant to a variety of contemporary and historical styles. Introduces the study of music components such as rhythm, meter, melody, hook, riff, scales, intervals and chords. Includes 5-line staff notation, grid notation, and chord charts. No previous music experience required. Recommended: concurrent enrollment in MUS 111C, MUS 191P, and MUC 130A. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Arts and Letters/AL

MUS 111C. Sight Singing and Ear Training I. 1 Credit.

Introduces techniques and methods used to develop aural skills through singing, listening, and performing. Includes pitch matching, major-scale interval identification, and transcription of short major key melodies in simple meters. No previous music experience required. Recommended: concurrent enrollment in MUS 111, MUS 191P, and MUC 130A. Audit available.

MUS 112. Music Theory II. 3 Credits.

Continues the study of music components relevant to a variety of contemporary and historical styles such as compound meter, harmonization, chord function, and phrase structures. Includes commonly-used chord progressions, bassline and countermelody composition, and lead-sheet notation. Recommended: concurrent enrollment in MUS 112C, MUS 192P and MUC 130B. Prerequisites: MUS 111, MUC 101 or instructor permission. Audit available.

MUS 112C. Sight Singing and Ear Training II. 1 Credit.

Continues the study of techniques and methods used to develop aural skills through singing, listening, and performing. Introduces sight-singing and singing in harmony. Includes minor-scale interval identification, compound meters, and transcription of short minor key melodies in simple meters. Recommended: concurrent enrollment in MUS 112, MUS 192P, and MUC 130B. Prerequisites: MUS 111C, MUC 120A, or instructor permission. Audit available.

MUS 113. Music Theory III. 3 Credits.

Continues the study of music components relevant to a variety of contemporary and historical styles such as chromatic chords, modes, and form. Includes key and mode changes and how they apply to songs and compositions. Recommended: concurrent enrollment in MUS 113C, MUS 193P and MUC 130C. Prerequisites: MUS 112, MUC 102, or instructor permission. Audit available.

MUS 113C. Sight Singing and Ear Training III. 1 Credit.

Continues the building of aural skills through singing, listening, transcribing and performing. Introduces seventh chords, subdivisions in compound meter, and blues scales. Includes singing in 3 and 4 parts, melodies with large leaps, and syncopation across measures. Recommended: concurrent enrollment in MUS 113, MUS 193P, and MUC 130C. Prerequisites: MUS 112C, MUC 120B, or instructor permission. Audit available.

MUS 125. Guitar Clinic and Workshop. 2 Credits.

Focus on guitar technique as applied to classical, acoustic and electric guitar playing. Topics include warm-ups, development of finger dexterity, fretting hand strength/ endurance, efficiency and accuracy, and good tone production. Overview of important guitarists and teaching methods. Also includes fretboard theory and live performance Prerequisite: MUS 191. Audit available.

MUS 131. Class Voice. 2 Credits.

Covers basic technique and theory of vocal proficiency necessary to develop individual ability in solo or ensemble settings. Includes the application of breath support, projection, phrasing, and musical styles to support individual voices in solo repertoire. Audit available.

MUS 141. Intro to Songwriting. 4 Credits.

MUS 153A. Musical Theatre Vocal. 1 Credit.

Selection by audition to cast of musical theatre production. Evening rehearsals during term, performances at conclusion of term. Audit available.

MUS 153B. Musical Theatre Vocal. 2 Credits.

Selection by audition to cast of musical theatre production. Evening rehearsals during term, performances at conclusion of term. Audit available.

MUS 153C. Musical Theatre Vocal. 3 Credits.

Selection by audition to cast of musical theatre production. Evening rehearsals during term, performances at conclusion of term. Audit available.

MUS 157. Jazz Ensemble. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for instrumentalists to practice and perform in a jazz and improvised music ensemble. Includes conducted and coached rehearsals for public performance. Covers performance practice and repertory for jazz ensemble and jazz big band. Requires the ability to read music. Audit available.

MUS 158A. Chamber Ensemble. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for instrumentalists to practice and perform. Includes conducted and coached rehearsals for public performance. Covers performance practice and repertory for chamber orchestra and small ensembles. Requires the ability to read music. Audit available.

MUS 158B. Chamber Ensemble. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for instrumentalists to practice and perform. Includes conducted and coached rehearsals for public performance. Covers performance practice and repertory for chamber orchestra and small ensembles. Requires the ability to read music. Prerequisite: MUS 158A. Audit available.

MUS 158C. Chamber Ensemble. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for instrumentalists to practice and perform. Includes conducted and coached rehearsals for public performance. Covers performance practice and repertory for chamber orchestra and small ensembles. Requires the ability to read music. Prerequisite: MUS 158B. Audit available.

MUS 158D. Chamber Ensemble. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for instrumentalists to practice and perform. Includes conducted and coached rehearsals for public performance. Covers performance practice and repertory for chamber orchestra and small ensembles. Requires the ability to read music. Prerequisite: MUS 158C. Audit available.

MUS 158E. Chamber Ensemble. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for instrumentalists to practice and perform. Includes conducted and coached rehearsals for public performance. Covers performance practice and repertory for chamber orchestra and small ensembles. Requires the ability to read music. Prerequisite: MUS 158D. Audit available.

MUS 158F. Chamber Ensemble. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for instrumentalists to practice and perform. Includes conducted and coached rehearsals for public performance. Covers performance practice and repertory for chamber orchestra and small ensembles. Requires the ability to read music. Prerequisite: MUS 158E. Audit available.

MUS 165A. Vocal Jazz Ensemble I. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for vocalists and instrumentalists to practice and perform at an elementary level in a vocal jazz ensemble. Includes conducted and coached rehearsals for public performance. Covers performance, practice, and repertoire for vocal jazz ensemble with rhythm section. Requires the ability to read music. Audit available.

MUS 165B. Vocal Jazz Ensemble II. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for vocalists and instrumentalists to practice and perform at a beginning level in a vocal jazz ensemble. Includes conducted and coached rehearsals for public performance. Covers performance, practice, and repertoire for vocal jazz ensemble with rhythm section. Required: the ability to read music. Prerequisites: MUS 165A. Audit available.

MUS 165C. Vocal Jazz Ensemble III. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for vocalists and instrumentalists to practice and perform at a beginning/intermediate level in a vocal jazz ensemble. Includes conducted and coached rehearsals for public performance. Covers performance, practice, and repertoire for vocal jazz ensemble with rhythm section. Required: the ability to read music. Prerequisites: MUS 165B. Audit available.

MUS 165D. Vocal Jazz Ensemble IV. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for vocalists and instrumentalists to practice and perform at an intermediate level in a vocal jazz ensemble. Includes conducted and coached rehearsals for public performance. Covers performance, practice, and repertoire for vocal jazz ensemble with rhythm section. Required: the ability to read music. Prerequisites: MUS 165C. Audit available.

MUS 165E. Vocal Jazz Ensemble V. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for vocalists and instrumentalists to practice and perform at an intermediate/advanced level in a vocal jazz ensemble. Includes conducted and coached rehearsals for public performance. Covers performance, practice, and repertoire for vocal jazz ensemble with rhythm section. Required: the ability to read music. Prerequisites: MUS 165D. Audit available.

MUS 165F. Vocal Jazz Ensemble VI. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for vocalists and instrumentalists to practice and perform at an advanced level in a vocal jazz ensemble. Includes conducted and coached rehearsals for public performance. Covers performance, practice, and repertoire for vocal jazz ensemble with rhythm section. Required: the ability to read music. Prerequisites: MUS 165E. Audit available.

MUS 166A. Jazz Ensemble I. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for instrumentalists to practice and perform at an elementary level in a jazz and improvised music ensemble. Includes conducted and coached rehearsals for public performance. Covers performance, practice, and repertoire for jazz ensemble and jazz big band. Requires the ability to read music. Audit available.

MUS 166B. Jazz Ensemble II. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for instrumentalists to practice and perform at a beginning level in a jazz and improvised music ensemble. Includes conducted and coached rehearsals for public performance. Covers performance, practice, and repertoire for jazz ensemble and jazz big band. Requires the ability to read music. Prerequisite: MUS 166A. Audit available.

MUS 166C. Jazz Ensemble III. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for instrumentalists to practice and perform at a beginning/intermediate level in a jazz and improvised music ensemble. Includes conducted and coached rehearsals for public performance. Covers performance, practice, and repertoire for jazz ensemble and jazz big band. Requires the ability to read music. Prerequisite: MUS 166B. Audit available.

MUS 166D. Jazz Ensemble IV. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for instrumentalists to practice and perform at an intermediate level in a jazz and improvised music ensemble. Includes conducted and coached rehearsals for public performance. Covers performance, practice, and repertoire for jazz ensemble and jazz big band. Requires the ability to read music. Prerequisite: MUS 166C. Audit available.

MUS 166E. Jazz Ensemble V. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for instrumentalists to practice and perform at an intermediate/advanced level in a jazz and improvised music ensemble. Includes conducted and coached rehearsals for public performance. Covers performance, practice, and repertoire for jazz ensemble and jazz big band. Requires the ability to read music. Prerequisite: MUS 166D. Audit available.

MUS 166F. Jazz Ensemble VI. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for instrumentalists to practice and perform at an advanced level in a jazz and improvised music ensemble. Includes conducted and coached rehearsals for public performance. Covers performance, practice, and repertoire for jazz ensemble and jazz big band. Requires the ability to read music. Prerequisite: MUS 166E. Audit available.

MUS 169A. String Orchestra I. 1 Credit.

Provides the opportunity for string players to practice and perform at an elementary level in a conducted string orchestra, which includes violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Includes rehearsal and performance of repertoire from the 17th-21st centuries. Recommended for students with previous high-school level string experience or equivalent. Audit available.

MUS 169B. String Orchestra II. 1 Credit.

Provides the opportunity for string players to practice and perform at a beginning level in a conducted string orchestra, which includes violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Includes rehearsal and performance of repertoire from the 17th- 21st centuries. Recommended for students with previous high-school level string experience or equivalent. Prerequisite: MUS 169A. Audit available.

MUS 169C. String Orchestra III. 1 Credit.

Provides the opportunity for string players to practice and perform at a beginning/intermediate level in a conducted string orchestra, which includes violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Includes rehearsal and performance of repertoire from the 17th- 21st centuries. Recommended for students with previous high-school level string experience or equivalent. Prerequisite: MUS 169B. Audit available.

MUS 169D. String Orchestra IV. 1 Credit.

Provides the opportunity for string players to practice and perform at an intermediate level in a conducted string orchestra, which includes violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Includes rehearsal and performance of repertoire from the 17th- 21st centuries. Recommended for students with previous high-school level string experience or equivalent. Prerequisite: MUS 169C. Audit available.

MUS 169E. String Orchestra V. 1 Credit.

Provides the opportunity for string players to practice and perform at an intermediate/advanced level in a conducted string orchestra, which includes violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Includes rehearsal and performance of repertoire from the 17th- 21st centuries. Recommended for students with previous high-school level string experience or equivalent. Prerequisite: MUS 169D. Audit available.

MUS 169F. String Orchestra VI. 1 Credit.

Provides the opportunity for string players to practice and perform at an advanced level in a conducted string orchestra, which includes violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Includes rehearsal and performance of repertoire from the 17th-21st centuries. Recommended for students with previous high-school level string experience or equivalent. Prerequisite: MUS 169E. Audit available.

MUS 170. Music Technology: Beats and Basics. 3 Credits.

Introduces music technology for musicians and music majors. Covers software-based recording with a focus on the construction of beats and melodies. Presents a foundation in MIDI, sequencing, signal processing, and applied production. Introduces history of electronic music. Recommended: MUS 110. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Arts and Letters/AL

MUS 171. Music Technology: Record and Mix. 3 Credits.

Develops digital music technology skills for musicians and music majors. Covers software-based recording, synthesis, beats, and core mixing. Presents foundations in Digital Audio Workstations, MIDI, audio recording, sequencing, effects, and applied production. Introduces music industry practices and trends. Prerequisite: MUS 170. Audit available.

MUS 172. Music Technology: Record, Remix and DJ. 3 Credits.

Continues development of digital music technology skills for musicians and music majors. Covers live performance applications, mash-ups, visual object languages, interactive media, and artist development and production. Includes industry and independent artist marketing practices. Prerequisite: MUS 171. Audit available.

MUS 179. Introduction to Music Therapy. 2 Credits.

Introduces the history, theory, and current practice of music therapy in clinical settings and its application to various populations. Includes an overview of techniques, therapeutic goals, and the music therapy profession. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

MUS 190. Introduction to Piano. 2 Credits.

Group instruction in piano performance. Development of basic piano skills and the introduction to related musical concepts. Focus given to basic keyboard technique, note- reading, rhythm, chords and repertoire performance. No previous experience required. Not designed for Music majors. Audit available.

MUS 191. Class Guitar. 2 Credits.

Group instruction in guitar. Covers traditional classical guitar technique. Focuses on note reading and basic music theory as applies to guitar. Topics include single line first position melodies, common arpeggio patterns and music in two or more parts. Includes both solo and ensemble performance. Attention given to history and repertoire of the guitar. No previous experience required. Audit available.

MUS 191P. Class Piano I. 2 Credits.

Introduces piano techniques through a variety of contemporary and historical musical styles. Covers the study of 5-line staff notation and rhythms in simple meters. Includes scales and piano fingerings, major and minor keys, melody and accompaniment, performance and sight-reading. No previous piano experience required. Recommended: concurrent enrollment in MUS 111, MUS 111C, and MUC 130A. Audit available.

MUS 192. Class Guitar II. 2 Credits.

Group instruction in guitar. Continues material presented in Music 191. Topics include reading notes up to the fifth position, advanced left hand technique, chord structure, flamenco technique and music theory as it applies to the guitar. Includes both solo and ensemble performance. More in depth study of the historical origins of the guitar, the repertoire and its major players. Prerequisite: MUS 191 or knowledge of first position note reading. Audit available.

MUS 192P. Class Piano II. 2 Credits.

Continues development of piano techniques through a variety of contemporary and historical musical styles. Includes minor key chords, compound meter, performance, harmonization, commonly-used chord progressions and sight-reading. Recommended: concurrent enrollment in MUS 112, MUS 112C, and MUC 130B. Prerequisites: MUS 191P, MUC 140A, or instructor permission. Audit available.

MUS 193. Class Guitar III. 2 Credits.

Group instruction in guitar. Continues material presented in Music 192. Topics include reading notes up to the twelfth position, alternate tunings, altered chords, creating original arrangements and music theory as it applies to the guitar. Includes both performing as a soloist and as a member of an ensemble. Detailed study of twentieth century guitar practice and the influence of popular styles. Prerequisite: MUS 192. Audit available.

MUS 193P. Class Piano III. 2 Credits.

Further develops piano techniques through a variety of contemporary and historical musical styles. Includes chord extensions and alterations, chromatic harmonies, cross rhythms, tuplets and common bass accompaniment patterns. Recommended: concurrent enrollment in MUS 113, MUS 113C, and MUC 130C. Prerequisites: MUS 192P, MUC 140B, or instructor permission. Audit available.

MUS 195A. Symphonic Band. 1 Credit.

Provides the opportunity to participate in a conducted symphonic band for brass, woodwind and percussion instrumentalists. Includes rehearsal and performance of repertoire from the 17th- 21st centuries. Available to students with previous high-school level band experience or equivalent.

MUS 195B. Symphonic Band. 1 Credit.

Provides the opportunity to participate in a conducted symphonic band for brass, woodwind and percussion instrumentalists. Includes rehearsal and performance of repertoire from the 17th-21st centuries. Prerequisite: MUS 195A. Audit available.

MUS 195C. Symphonic Band. 1 Credit.

Provides the opportunity to participate in a conducted symphonic band for brass, woodwind and percussion instrumentalists. Includes rehearsal and performance of repertoire from the 17th-21st centuries. Prerequisite: MUS 195B. Audit available.

MUS 195D. Symphonic Band. 1 Credit.

Provides the opportunity to participate in a conducted symphonic band for brass, woodwind and percussion instrumentalists. Includes rehearsal and performance of repertoire from the 17th-21st centuries. Prerequisite: MUS 195C. Audit available.

MUS 195E. Symphonic Band. 1 Credit.

Provides the opportunity to participate in a conducted symphonic band for brass, woodwind and percussion instrumentalists. Includes rehearsal and performance of repertoire from the 17th-21st centuries. Prerequisite: MUS 195D. Audit available.

MUS 195F. Symphonic Band. 1 Credit.

Provides the opportunity to participate in a conducted symphonic band for brass, woodwind and percussion instrumentalists. Includes rehearsal and performance of repertoire from the 17th-21st centuries. Prerequisite: MUS 195E. Audit available.

MUS 201. Introduction to Music and Its Literature. 3 Credits.

Covers music of the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque eras of music history. Prerequisite/concurrent: (WR 115 or IRW 115) or equivalent placement. Audit available.

MUS 202. Introduction to Music and Its Literature. 3 Credits.

Covers music of the Classic and Romantic eras of music history. Prerequisite/concurrent: (WR 115 or IRW 115) or equivalent placement. Audit available.

MUS 203. Introduction to Music and Its Literature. 3 Credits.

Covers music of the post-Romantic era and the 20th century. Prerequisite/concurrent: (WR 115 or IRW 115) or equivalent placement. Audit available.

MUS 205. Introduction to the History of Jazz. 4 Credits.

Introduces the American art form of jazz music with a focus on cultural contexts, traditions, and musical elements. Traces the cultural and societal impacts and connections of the music. Includes an examination of improvisation and musical practices of the style using musicological techniques. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Cultural Literacy, Arts and Letters/AL, Cultural Literacy/DIV

MUS 206. Introduction to the History of Rock Music. 4 Credits.

Introduces the historical context, stylistic development, and cultural impact of American rock music from the 1950s to the present. Includes origins of the style and related genres. Examines how instruments, technology, media, and popular culture affect how rock music is created and marketed. Also covers global versions of rock music. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Arts and Letters/AL

MUS 207. History of American Roots Music. 4 Credits.

Introduces the historical development and musical characteristics of American roots music from its Anglo-Celtic, Hispanic, African, and Native American roots to the present, including country music, bluegrass, blues, border music, religious, and folk music. Discusses folk revivals and the significance of songs as social commentary and protest. Introduces techniques and terminology of musicological research. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Cultural Literacy, Arts and Letters/AL, Cultural Literacy/DIV

MUS 209. African-American Music. 3 Credits.

Examines the progression of African-American music to the blues. Includes the elements of the blues and the various historical avenues in which it has developed. Study how the blues has inspired and constructed the format of today's music. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

MUS 211A. Music Theory IV. 3 Credits.

Continues the study of music components relevant to a variety of contemporary and historical styles such as advanced chromatic harmony, complex metric devices, and jazz harmony. Includes scales and organizational systems, melodic & rhythmic variation, and how they apply to songs and compositions. Prerequisites: MUS 113, MUC 103, or instructor permission. Audit available.

MUS 211B. Music Theory II: Keyboard Harmony/Aural Skills (part one). 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity to develop piano keyboard skills (scales, cadences, melody harmonization, accompaniment patterns and transposition) as they apply to principles covered in Music Theory II. Includes development of aural skills. Prerequisite: MUS 113C. Corequisites: MUS 211A. Audit available.

MUS 212A. Music Theory V. 3 Credits.

Continues the study of music components relevant to a variety of contemporary and historical styles such as jazz harmony and practices, polyrhythms and polymeter, and synthetic scales. Includes classical cadences, voice-leading practices, non-chord tones, and conservatory approaches to part-writing. Prerequisites: MUS 211A, MUC 210, or instructor permission. Audit available.

MUS 212B. Music Theory II: Keyboard Harmony/Aural Skills (part two). 1 Credit.

Continues development of piano keyboard skills (scales, cadences, melody harmonization, accompaniment patterns and transposition) as they apply to principles studied in Music Theory II. Includes aural skills. Prerequisite: MUS 211B. Corequisite: MUS 212A. Audit available.

MUS 213A. Music Theory VI. 3 Credits.

Covers musical composition techniques relevant to a variety of contemporary and historical styles such as: serial, atonal, minimalist, conceptual, aleatoric and generative composition. Includes microtonality, graphic and event scores, tunings and temperaments, musique concrète, variation technique and orchestration and arranging. Prerequisites: MUS 212A or instructor permission. Audit available.

MUS 213B. Music Theory II: Keyboard Harmony/Aural Skills (part three). 1 Credit.

Development of piano keyboard skills with focus on 20th and 21st century practices as they apply to principles studied in Music Theory II. Continues development of aural skills. Prerequisite: MUS 212B. Corequisite: MUS 213A. Audit available.

MUS 214. Music of Broadway. 3 Credits.

A historical overview of the music of Broadway. Also includes musical elements and aural skill development. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

MUS 215. Reverberations of Video Game Music. 4 Credits.

Examines the role of music and sound design in video games by surveying the historical, technical, cultural, and aesthetic impacts of game audio and music. Introduces ludomusicology, a field of academic research and scholarly analysis focusing on video game music. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

MUS 216. History of Hip Hop Music and Culture. 4 Credits.

Examines hip hop music and culture using musicological techniques, with a focus on pre-hip hop influences, the development of the art, its eventual popularity, and contemporary artists and trends. Traces the cultural and societal impacts and connections of the music. Includes critical analysis of lyrics, as well as musical production practices. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Cultural Literacy, Arts and Letters/AL, Cultural Literacy/DIV

MUS 217. History of Electronic Music. 4 Credits.

Examines the historical whole of electronic music through the lens of technological invention, artistic innovation, and culture. Introduces electronic music pioneers, engineers, inventors, and composers and traces their rippling artistic influence through several branching genres. Investigates the intricate and ever-changing relationship between composer, performer, machine, and listener. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

MUS 220A. Chorus I. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity to sing in a large general chorus of mixed voices. Includes rehearsal and performance at an elementary level using repertory drawn from the canon of choral works from the 16th-21st centuries. No audition required. Audit available.

MUS 220B. Chorus II. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity to sing in a large general chorus of mixed voices. Includes rehearsal and performance at a beginning level using repertory drawn from the canon of choral works from the 16th-21st centuries. No audition required. Prerequisite: MUS 220A. Audit available.

MUS 220C. Chorus III. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity to sing in a large general chorus of mixed voices. Includes rehearsal and performance at a beginning/intermediate level using repertory drawn from the canon of choral works from the 16th-21st centuries. No audition required. Prerequisite: MUS 220B. Audit available.

MUS 220D. Chorus IV. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity to sing in a large general chorus of mixed voices. Includes rehearsal and performance at an intermediate level using repertory drawn from the canon of choral works from the 16th-21st centuries. No audition required. Prerequisite: MUS 220C. Audit available.

MUS 220E. Chorus V. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity to sing in a large general chorus of mixed voices. Includes rehearsal and performance at an intermediate/advanced level using repertory drawn from the canon of choral works from the 16th-21st centuries. No audition required. Prerequisite: MUS 220E. Audit available.

MUS 220F. Chorus VI. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity to sing in a large general chorus of mixed voices. Includes rehearsal and performance at an advanced level using repertory drawn from the canon of choral works from the 16th-21st centuries. No audition is required. Prerequisite: MUS 220E. Audit available.

MUS 221A. Chamber Chorus. 1 Credit.

Provides the opportunity to sing in a small vocal ensemble. Includes directed rehearsal and performance. Includes possible local, regional and/or other off-campus public performances. Audition required. Audit available.

MUS 221B. Chamber Chorus. 1 Credit.

Provides the opportunity to sing in a small vocal ensemble. Includes directed rehearsal and performance. Includes possible local, regional and/or other off-campus public performances. Audition required. Prerequisite: MUS 221A. Audit available.

MUS 221C. Chamber Chorus. 1 Credit.

Provides the opportunity to sing in a small vocal ensemble. Includes directed rehearsal and performance. Includes possible local, regional and/or other off-campus public performances. Audition required. Prerequisite: MUS 221B. Audit available.

MUS 221D. Chamber Chorus. 1 Credit.

Provides the opportunity to sing in a small vocal ensemble. Includes directed rehearsal and performance. Includes possible local, regional and/or other off-campus public performances. Audition required. Prerequisite: MUS 221C. Audit available.

MUS 221E. Chamber Chorus. 1 Credit.

Provides the opportunity to sing in a small vocal ensemble. Includes directed rehearsal and performance. Includes possible local, regional and/or other off-campus public performances. Audition required. Prerequisite: MUS 221D. Audit available.

MUS 221F. Chamber Chorus. 1 Credit.

Provides the opportunity to sing in a small vocal ensemble. Includes directed rehearsal and performance. Includes possible local, regional and/or other off-campus public performances. Audition required. Prerequisite: MUS 221E. Audit available.

MUS 236. Introduction to the Music of Latin America. 4 Credits.

Introduces the music of Latin America through a historical and cultural survey of the region. Covers pre-Columbian practices and the introduction of European traditions, later syncretic genres and contemporary artists. Traces Indigenous, European, African, Asian and Middle-Eastern influences. Includes the examination of instruments and musical practices of the region. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Cultural Literacy, Arts and Letters/AL, Cultural Literacy/DIV

MUS 240A. Music Composition. 2 Credits.

Introduces music composition with focus on 20th and 21st century compositional techniques and materials. Includes composition of chamber and concert works with the goal of compiling a portfolio of original works. Prerequisite: MUS 111. Audit available.

MUS 240B. Music Composition. 2 Credits.

Covers music composition with focus on 20th and 21st century compositional techniques and materials. Includes composition of chamber and concert works with the goal of compiling a portfolio of original works. Prerequisite: MUS 240A. Audit available.

MUS 240C. Music Composition. 2 Credits.

Covers music composition with focus on 20th and 21st century compositional techniques and materials. Includes composition of chamber and concert works with the goal of compiling a portfolio of original works. Prerequisite: MUS 240B. Audit available.

MUS 287. STEM Guitar Build and Theory. 2 Credits.

Provides an opportunity to build a guitar using NSF funded STEM guitarbuilding.org program. Includes history of the guitar, physics of sound, tone-wood sustainability, electronics, and mathematics behind design of the instrument. Includes building, setting-up, and playing a functional electric guitar with custom design elements. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

MUS 291. Guitarology: History, Players and Innovators. 4 Credits.

Covers the history of the guitar and associated instruments from neolithic and classical civilizations to current times. Introduces major figures in the development of the instrument including composers, luthiers, and performers. Includes cross-cultural appeal of the instrument and how it has been adapted and distributed globally through media with a focus on the music of the 20th and 21st centuries. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Arts and Letters/AL