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MUC101 Contemporary Music Theory I

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Covers music theory as exhibited in contemporary musical styles such as jazz, blues, rock, hip hop, funk, electronic dance music, and folk. Includes notation, pitch, meter, tonality, intervals, chord construction, and harmony. Includes basic music analysis focusing on diatonic harmonies and lead sheet notation as well as written composition. This is the first course in a three-course sequence. Recommended: concurrent enrollment in MUC 120A, MUC 130A, and MUC 140A. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)

Credits: 3

List of classes for MUC101 Contemporary Music Theory I
CRNClass typeLocationDays & timeDatesSeats availableFacultyMore info
40255In-personCascade MAHB 214
Monday and Wednesday
from 10 to 11:20am

From September 23 through December 11, 2024
Sarah D GaskinsBooks for CRN 40255
Class details for CRN 40255
Notes: Cohort 1
41304In-personCascade MAHB 214
Tuesday and Thursday
from 2:30 to 3:50pm

From September 24 through December 12, 2024
Sarah D GaskinsBooks for CRN 41304
Class details for CRN 41304
Notes: Cohort 2
42047In-personCascade MAHB 214
Monday and Wednesday
from 2:30 to 3:50pm

From September 23 through December 11, 2024
John P KelleyBooks for CRN 42047
Class details for CRN 42047
Notes: Cohort 3

Class schedule definitions

Cost:
cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
Books:
$0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
Register:
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Class types:
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  • In-person: classes take place at specific times and locations. Attendance in person is required.
  • Online: classes do not have meeting times. Regular online interaction is required and there are weekly assignments.
  • Remote: classes take place at specific times online. Students must be logged in during class meeting times.
  • In-person and remote: classes meet both in-person and remotely. Attendance at both is required.
  • In-person and online: classes meet in-person with additional online activities required.
  • Remote and online: classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.