Music courses are intended to be of interest to all students. For those who have no formal training in music but want to learn about it, general information courses are offered. These courses help students focus on their musical interests. Lower-division music courses are designed to fulfill the first two years of requirements for students who plan to major or minor in music at the upper-division level. The main areas of study are music theory and skills, music history and literature, group performance, and applied music. Our music curriculum mirrors courses required by four-year institutions. Students planning to transfer should consult the receiving institution regarding the specific transferability and application of course credit.
Music transfer students
Students planning on majoring in music at the upper-division level are recommended to take the following six-term music course sequence (In addition to other general studies requirements):
Term one
Term one list of courses
Course number
Course description
MUS 111
Music Theory I (part one)*
MUS 111C
Music Theory I: Sight Singing and Ear Training (part one)
MUS 191p
Class Piano I
MUS 158
Chamber Ensemble**
MUP 171-192
Applied Music Lessons**
Term two
Term two list of courses
Course number
Course description
MUS 112
Music Theory I (part two)
MUS 112C
Music Theory I: Sight Singing and Ear Training (part two)
MUS 192p
Class Piano II
MUS 170
Music and Computers***
MUS 158
Chamber Ensemble**
MUP 171-192
Applied Music Lessons**
Term three
Term three list of courses
Course number
Course description
MUS 113
Music Theory I (part three)
MUS 113C
Music Theory I: Sight Singing and Ear Training (part three)
MUS 193p
Class Piano III
MUS 220
Chorus***
MUS 158
Chamber Ensemble**
MUP 171-192
Applied Music Lessons**
Term four
Term four list of courses
Course number
Course description
MUS 211A
Music Theory II (part one)
MUS 211B
Music Theo II: Keyboard Harmony
MUS 158
Chamber Ensemble**
MUP 271-292
Applied Music Lessons**
Term five
Term five list of courses
Course number
Course description
MUS 212A
Music Theory II (part two)
MUS 212B
Music Theo II: Keyboard Harmony
MUS 158
Chamber Ensemble**
MUP 271-292
Applied Music Lessons**
Term six
Term six list of courses
Course number
Course description
MUS 213A
Music Theory II (part three)
MUS 213B
Music Theo II: Keyboard Harmony
MUS 204
Music of the Western World***
MUS 158
Chamber Ensemble**
MUP 271-292
Applied Music Lessons**
* Course has a prerequisite of MUS 110. Students may challenge this requirement through examination, contact the music program for more information.
** Course should be taken during each term of study for a total of six times.
*** Course may be taken during any term.
Other courses that may be of interest to students planning to major in music
Other interesting classes for music majors
Course number
Course description
MUS 108
Music Cultures of the World
MUS 191, 191, 193
Class Guitar
MUS 205
Introduction to Jazz History
MUS 206
Introduction to the History of Rock Music
MUS 207
Introduction to the History of Folk Music
General interest courses
The following courses fall into the category of general interest courses and are designed to acquaint the student with the many varieties and styles of music that have contributed to our vast musical heritage. They are especially recommended as humanities electives.
Music history and literature
Course number
Course description
MUS 105
Music Appreciation
MUS 106
Opera Appreciation
MUS 108
Music Cultures of the World
MUS 201A, 202, 203
Introduction to Music and its Literature
MUS 205
Introduction to Jazz History
MUS 206
Introduction to the History of Rock Music
MUS 207
Introduction to the History of Folk Music
Music theory
Course number
Course description
MUS 110
Fundamentals of Music (preparation for Music Theory I)
MUS 111
Music Theory I (part one)
MUS 112
Music Theory I (part two)
MUS 113
Music Theory I (part three)
MUS 211A
Music Theory II (part one)
MUS 212A
Music Theory II (part two)
MUS 213A
Music Theory II (part three)
Music performance
Course number
Course description
MUS 131
Group Vocal
MUS 158
Chamber Ensemble
MUS 220
Chorus
MUS 166A
Jazz Ensemble
MUS 165A
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
MUS 195A
Symphonic Band
Please, seek advising on which ensemble is best for your track.
Music technology
Course number
Course description
MUS 170
Music and Computers
Individual music instruction
Course number
Course description
MUP 100
Applied Music (private instruction for non-music majors)
Course prerequisites
Prerequisites for each course may be found in the course descriptions section of the catalog.
Prerequisites
Course number
Course description
MUP 100
Applied Music Lessons for Non-Music Majors
MUP 171-192
Applied Music Lessons
MUP 271-292
Applied Music Lessons
MUS 105
Music Appreciation
MUS 106
Opera Appreciation
MUS 108
Music Cultures of the World
MUS 111
Music Theory I (part one)*
MUS 111C
Music Theory I: Sight Singing and Ear Training (part one)
MUS 112
Music Theory I (part two)
MUS 112C
Music Theory I: Sight Singing and Ear Training (part two)
MUS 113
Music Theory I (part three)
MUS 113C
Music Theory I: Sight Singing and Ear Training (part three)
