Discovery Forum is a weekly gathering where music majors and faculty perform, share research, compositions, arrangements or other related topics associated with music today. It is a forum where new approaches and ideas about music can be presented. No prior coursework required.

MUS 10100 Discovery Forum

Discovery Forum

Fundamentals of music notation, ear training, and music reading.

MUS 11200 Fundamentals Of Music

Fundamentals Of Music

Course comprises instruction in melodic and harmonic processes in tonal music; development of analytic, listening and piano techniques with musical equipment. Music reading ability is required, verified through Placement Exam.

MUS 13200 Music Theory I

Music Theory I

A variety of styles and forms of music serve to exemplify melodic and harmonic processes and voice-leading practices in diatonic tonal music. Activities include analytic reading of musical scores, developing musical listening skills, and acquiring functional piano techniques.

MUS 13300 Music Theory II

Music Theory II

A study of essential keyboard skills that include reading beginning level piano pieces, major and minor scales, transposition, sight reading and adding chords to a given melody. The musicianship includes essential aural skills: rhythmic dictation, interval and chord identification, and rhythmic and melodic dictation. Typically offered Fall Spring.

MUS 16100 Class Piano And Musicianship I

Class Piano And Musicianship I

A continuation of MUS 16100 that include reading intermediate level piano pieces, sight reading, scales, transposition and adding chords to a melody. The musicianship component includes intermediate level aural skills, rhythmic and melodic dictation, intervals, chordal and harmonic dictation. Typically offered Fall Spring.

MUS 16200 Class Piano And Musicianship II

Class Piano And Musicianship II

This course is an introduction to the development of beginning jazz improvisational and theoretical skills for all instrumentalists and vocalists. Fundamentals theoretical and musicianship skills are addressed through practical application, guided listening, dictation, transcription, harmonic and rhythmic analysis, and performance of standard jazz repertoire.

MUS 17100 Jazz Improvisation I

Jazz Improvisation I

Analytic study of art music and popular music representative of diatonic and chromatic tonal processes. Activities include analytic reading of musical scores, developing musical listening skills, and acquiring functional piano techniques. Creative applications are encouraged.

MUS 23200 Music Theory III

Music Theory III

A study of the music of the 20th century and beyond. Class activities are focused on analysis of music representative of various genres.

MUS 23300 Music Theory IV: Contemporary Music

Music Theory IV: Contemporary Music

The traditions, forms, and styles of classical music. Other types of music may be examined as well.   (Students may register through the Continuing Education Student Learning Center at the Tech Statewide locations via distance education.) Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

MUS 25000 Music Appreciation

Music Appreciation

MUS 26100 Fundamentals Of Music

Learn essential music technology skills that include computer based music notation practices, fundamentals of music synthesis and sequencing and basic recording practices. Typically offered Fall Spring.

MUS 27000 Computer Skills In Music

Computer Skills In Music

This course explores the broad dimensions of technology and media as they impact the lives of music and society. Elements of recorded and live music making and performance will be analyzed. An attempt will be made to become more aware of other technologies that hold promise for performance, entertainment, and distribution. The end goal of this course is to have each student become a reflective music consumer, producer, and curator, curious about technological possibilities of media and music, willing to explore its many dimensions.

MUS 29200 Music, Media, And Technology

Music, Media, And Technology

Develops basic musicianship through singing, playing instruments, reading and writing music, listening and moving to music. Surveys music teaching methods and materials. Includes lesson planning, experiences in teaching, and observation of children in music classes. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

MUS 32400 Teaching Music In The Elementary School

Teaching Music In The Elementary School

This course is an introduction to contemporary jazz theory, composition and arranging practices. Topics covered will include the study of chord and scale constructions, substitutions, analyzing and building harmonic progressions, modal functions, identifying various styles and idioms, and writing for combo and big band. Students will learn how to compose in various jazz styles and score their works for small and large ensembles. Prerequisites: MUS 13300, Music Theory II and MUS 27000, Computer Skills in Music or consent of instructor.

MUS 32800 Jazz Theory, Composition And Arranging

Jazz Theory, Composition And Arranging

Learn essential musical composition skills common in the 20th and 21st Centuries through various writing and analytical projects.

MUS 34100 Music Composition I

Music Composition I

Credit Hours: 3:00.  A continuation of Music Composition I with emphasis upon musical techniques after WWII through various writing and analytical assignments. Permission of instructor required.

MUS 34200 Music Composition II

Music Composition II

This course is a survey of the major trends, styles, and genres of rock music from the earliest recordings to the present day. It focuses on the work of the artists and groups who have proven to have the most enduring significance.

MUS 34500 History Of Rock Music

History Of Rock Music

Students will study and perform selected piano or digital keyboard literature with the focus on improving their technical and interpretive performance skills. Students will also learn about particular historical, analytical or technical issues related to work(s) studied.

MUS 35100 Studio Piano

Studio Piano

Students will study and perform selected works for voice from a wide range of styles, and genres within a masterclass setting. The instructor will demonstrate important issues related to voice performance and work with the students in both private and group settings. Students will be required to perform works in class. This course may be repeated.

MUS 35200 Studio Voice

Studio Voice

Course comprises instruction in melodic and harmonic processes in tonal music; development of analytic, listening and piano techniques with musical equipment. Music reading ability is required, verified through Placement Exam. Typically offered Fall Spring.

MUS 36100 Music Theory I

A variety of styles and forms of music serve to exemplify melodic and harmonic processes and voice-leading practices in diatonic tonal music. Activities include analytic reading of musical scores, developing musical listening skills, and acquiring functional piano techniques. Typically offered Fall Spring.

MUS 36200 Music Theory II

Analytic study of art music and popular music representative of diatonic and chromatic tonal processes. Activities include analytic reading of musical scores, developing musical listening skills, and acquiring functional piano techniques. Creative applications are encouraged. Typically offered Fall.

MUS 36300 Music Theory III

Exploration of musical traditions around the globe through lectures, readings, recordings, DVDs, and performances.  Students will discover how cultural traditions, life rituals, arts, and other traditions influence each region's expression of music. Typically offered Fall.

MUS 37600 World Music

World Music

A historical and stylistic study of jazz. Typically offered Fall Spring.

MUS 37800 Jazz History

Jazz History

Survey of the development of Western European music history from antiquity to Mozart. Typically offered Fall.

MUS 38100 Music History I: Antiquity To Mozart

Music History I: Antiquity To Mozart

Survey of the development of Western European music history from Beethoven to the present. Typically offered Fall Spring.

MUS 38200 Music History II: Beethoven To The Present

Music History II: Beethoven To The Present

This course is an introduction to digital audio recording and production practices. Topics covered will include design and structure of sound studios, musical sequencing and recording, microphones, fundamentals of sound reinforcement, and sound editing. Students will be required to develop music recording projects.

MUS 38300 Digital Audio Recording And Production I

Digital Audio Recording And Production I

This course is a continuation of MUS 38300, Digital Audio Recording and Production I. Topics covered will include advanced musical sequencing, multitrack audio recording, audio signal processing, mixing, mastering and advanced audio and digital production. Students will be required to develop music recording and production projects.

MUS 38400 Digital Record And Production II

Digital Record And Production II

For students with specialized needs and interests in the field. Permission of instructor required.

MUS 49000 Violin And Viola

Violin And Viola

MUS 49000 Studio Cello & Double Bass

Studio Cello & Double Bass

MUS 49000 Studio Cello And Double Bass

Studio Cello And Double Bass

MUS 49000 Studio Violin And Viola

Studio Violin And Viola

MUS 49000 Research Study

Research Study

MUS 49000 Chromatic Harmony

Chromatic Harmony

MUS 49000 Class Piano & Musicianship II

Class Piano & Musicianship II

MUS 49000 Cello Study

Cello Study

MUS 49000 Web Audio Production

Web Audio Production

MUS 49000 Guided Reading In Music

Guided Reading In Music

MUS 49000 Advanced Music Theory

Advanced Music Theory

MUS 49000 Directed Research In Music

Directed Research In Music

MUS 49000 Music Tech Event Production

Music Tech Event Production

MUS 49000 Choral Conducting

Choral Conducting

MUS 49000 WAC Conf Production

WAC Conf Production

MUS 49000 Music Composition

Music Composition

MUS 49000 Music, Sound & Computing

Music, Sound & Computing

MUS 49000 Music Editing

Music Editing

MUS 49000 Sound AI

Sound AI

For students with specialized needs and interests in the field. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring.

MUS 49000 Music Composition I

MUS 49000 Electronic Music History

Electronic Music History

An individualized and intensive study of any aspect of music required by the student's plan of study. Permission of instructor required.

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