| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture Hours | Lab Hours | Clinic | Credit Hours |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Prerequisites: RED 090 or ENG 095 & ENG 095A; or Satisfactory placement Reading score
Corequisites: None
This course is a basic survey of the music of the Western world. Emphasis is placed on the elements of music, terminology, composers, form, and style within a historical perspective. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of the art of music. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
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| MUS 111 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Prerequisites: RED 090 or ENG 095 & ENG 095A; or Satisfactory placement Reading score
Corequisites: None
This course is an introductory course for students with little or no music background. Emphasis is placed on music notation, rhythmic patterns, scales, key signatures, intervals, and chords. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the rudiments of music. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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| MUS 112 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Prerequisites: RED 090 or ENG 095 & ENG 095A; or Satisfactory placement Reading score
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major artists. Emphasis is placed on the development of discriminating listening habits, as well as the investigation of the styles and structural forms of the jazz idiom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in listening and understanding this form of American music. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
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| MUS 113 | American Music | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Prerequisites: RED 090 or ENG 095 & ENG 095A; or Satisfactory placement Reading score
Corequisites: None
This course introduces various musical styles, influences, and composers of the United States from pre-Colonial times to the present. Emphasis is placed on the broad variety of music particular to American culture. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of American music. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
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| MUS 114 | Non-Western Music | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Prerequisites: RED 090 or ENG 095 & ENG 095A; or Satisfactory placement Reading score
Corequisites: None
This course provides a basic survey of the music of the non-Western world. Emphasis is placed on non-traditional instruments, sources, and performing practices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of the art of non-Western music. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
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| MUS 121 | Music Theory I | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Prerequisites: ENG 090, ENG 090A, & RED 090; or ENG 095 & ENG 095A; or Satisfactory placement Writing and Reading test scores
Corequisites: None
This course provides an in-depth introduction to melody, rhythm, and harmony. Emphasis is placed on fundamental melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic analysis, introduction to part writing, ear-training, and sight-singing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the recognition and application of the above. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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| MUS 122 | Music Theory II | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Prerequisites: MUS 121
Corequisites: None
This course is a continuation of studies begun in MUS 121. Emphasis is placed on advanced melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic analysis and continued studies in part-writing, ear-training, and sight-singing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the recognition and application of the above. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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| MUS 123 | Music Composition | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Prerequisites: MUS 111 or MUS 121
Corequisites: None
This course provides a study of elementary forms and traditional approaches to the organization of melody, harmony, rhythm, etc. in musical composition. Emphasis is placed on using musical notation to create new musical works. Upon completion, students should be able to create short musical works using appropriate musical notation. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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| MUS 131 | Chorus I | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Prerequisites: Instructor's Consent
Corequisites: None
This course provides an opportunity to gain experience singing in a chorus. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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| MUS 132 | Chorus II | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Prerequisites: MUS 131
Corequisites: None
This course provides a continuation of studies begun in MUS 131. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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| MUS 141 | Ensemble I | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Prerequisites: Instructor's Consent
Corequisites: None
This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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| MUS 142 | Ensemble II | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Prerequisites: MUS 141
Corequisites: None
This course is a continuation of MUS 141. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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| MUS 151 | Class Music I | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. CCC offers this course in three different capacities: piano (P), voice (V), or guitar (G).
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| MUS 152 | Class Music II | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Prerequisites: MUS 151
Corequisites: None
This course is a continuation of MUS 151. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance.This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. CCC offers this course in three different capacities: piano (P), voice (V), or guitar (G).
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MUS 161
MUS 161A
MUS 161B
| Applied Music I
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Prerequisites: Audition and Instructor's Consent
Corequisites: None
This course provides individual instruction in the skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. Colleges may use a letter suffix to designate a specific instrument or voice, for example MUS 161P for piano. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
NOTE: This course is divided into two parts (MUS 161A and MUS 161B). MUS 161A is self-supporting (student pays $18/hr. per week for one-on-one instruction in their specific instrument or voice); MUS 161B is two hours of supervised practice per week.
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MUS 162 MUS 162A
MUS 162B
| Applied Music II
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Prerequisites: MUS 161
Corequisites: None
This course is a continuation of MUS 161. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
NOTE: This course is divided into two parts (MUS 162A and MUS 162B). MUS 162A is self-supporting (student pays $18/hour per week for one-on-one instruction in a specific instrument or voice); MUS 162B is two hours of supervised practice per week.
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| MUS 213 | Opera and Musical Theatre | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Prerequisites: RED 090 or ENG 095 & ENG 095A; or Satisfactory placement Reading score
Corequisites: None
This course covers the origins and development of opera and musical theatre from the works of Claudio Monteverdi to the present. Emphasis is placed on how the structure and components of opera and musicals effect dramaturgy through listening examples and analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate analytical and listening skills in understanding both opera and the musical. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
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| MUS 214 | Electronic Music I | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Prerequisites: MUS 111
Corequisites: None
This course provides an opportunity to study and explore various electronic instruments and devices. Emphasis is placed on fundamental MIDI applications and implementation, features and application of sequences, sound modules, and digital keyboards. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency by creation of appropriate musical projects using the equipment and techniques covered. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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| MUS 215 | Electronic Music II | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Prerequisites: MUS 214
Corequisites: None
This course is a continuation of MUS 214. Emphasis is placed on advanced MIDI applications and implementation and continued work with sequencers, sound modules, and digital keyboards. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency by creation of appropriate musical projects using the equipment and techniques covered. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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| MUS 221 | Music Theory III | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Prerequisites: MUS 122
Corequisites: None
This course is a continuation of MUS 122. Emphasis is placed on altered and chromatic harmony, common practice era compositional techniques and forms, and continued studies in part-writing, ear-training, and sight-singing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the recognition and application of the above. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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| MUS 222 | Music Theory IV | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Prerequisites: MUS 221
Corequisites: None
This course is a continuation of studies begun in MUS 221. Emphasis is placed on continued study of common practice era compositional techniques and forms, 20th century practices, ear-training, and sight-singing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the recognition and application of the above. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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| MUS 231 | Chorus III | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Prerequisites: MUS 132
Corequisites: None
This course is a continuation of MUS 132. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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| MUS 232 | Chorus IV | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Prerequisites: MUS 231
Corequisites: None
This course is a continuation of MUS 231. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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| MUS 241 | Ensemble III | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Prerequisites: MUS 142
Corequisites: None
This course is a continuation of MUS 142. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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| MUS 242 | Ensemble IV | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Prerequisites: MUS 241
Corequisites: None
This course is a continuation of MUS 241. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of styles of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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| MUS 251 | Class Music III | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Prerequisites: MUS 152
Corequisites: None
This course is a continuation of MUS 152. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. CCC offers this course in three different capacities: piano (P), voice (V), or guitar (G).
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| MUS 252 | Class Music IV | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Prerequisites: MUS 251
Corequisites: None
This course is a continuation of MUS 251. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. CCC offers this course in three different capacities: piano (P), voice (V), or guitar (G).
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MUS 261 | Applied Music III
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Prerequisites: MUS 162
Corequisites: None
This course is a continuation of MUS 162. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
NOTE: This course is divided into two parts (MUS 261A and MUS 261B). MUS 261A is self-supporting (student pays $18/hour per week for one-on-one instruction in a specific instrument or voice); MUS 261B is two hours of supervised practice per week.
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MUS 262 | Applied Music IV
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Prerequisites: MUS 261
Corequisites: None
This course is a continuation of MUS 261. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
NOTE: This course is divided into two parts (MUS 262A and MUS 262B). MUS 262A is self-supporting (student pays $18/hour per week for one-on-one instruction in a specific instrument or voice); MUS 262B is two hours of supervised practice per week.
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