111 MUS 111 – MUSIC THEORY I (4 Crs) – Discusses elements of musical construction of scales, intervals, triads, and chord progressions. Develops ability to sing at sight and write from dictation. Introduces the analysis of the Bach chorale style. Expands facility with harmonic dictation and enables the student to use these techniques at the keyboard. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
121 MUS 121 MUSIC APPRECIATION I (3 CR.) Increases the variety and depth of the studentÕs interest, knowledge, and involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the studentÕs awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
121 MUS 121 MUSIC APPRECIATION I (3 CR.) Increases the variety and depth of the studentÕs interest, knowledge, and involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the studentÕs awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
121 MUS 121 MUSIC APPRECIATION I (3 CR.) Increases the variety and depth of the studentÕs interest, knowledge, and involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the studentÕs awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
121 MUS 121 MUSIC APPRECIATION I (3 CR.) Increases the variety and depth of the studentÕs interest, knowledge, and involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the studentÕs awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
121 MUS 121 MUSIC APPRECIATION I (3 CR.) Increases the variety and depth of the studentÕs interest, knowledge, and involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the studentÕs awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
121 MUS 121 MUSIC APPRECIATION I (3 CR.) Increases the variety and depth of the studentÕs interest, knowledge, and involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the studentÕs awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
121 MUS 121 MUSIC APPRECIATION I (3 CR.) Increases the variety and depth of the studentÕs interest, knowledge, and involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the studentÕs awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
121 MUS 121 MUSIC APPRECIATION I (3 CR.) Increases the variety and depth of the studentÕs interest, knowledge, and involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the studentÕs awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
133 MUS 133 – RECORDING SYSTEMS SERVICES I (3 Crs) – Introduces the principles of recording systems and recording system designs. Provides the student with theoretical and practical site locations. Includes the study of sound studio design and construction, production costs, and retail distribution. Prerequisite divisional approval. Part I of II. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
133 MUS 133 – RECORDING SYSTEMS SERVICES I (3 Crs) – Introduces the principles of recording systems and recording system designs. Provides the student with theoretical and practical site locations. Includes the study of sound studio design and construction, production costs, and retail distribution. Prerequisite divisional approval. Part I of II. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
150 MUS 150 – OLD TIME STRING BAND (3 Crs) – Introduces the student to the history and performance of traditional old time string band music of the central Appalachian region with topics on musicians, instrumentation, regional influences, and tunes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
150 MUS 150 – OLD TIME STRING BAND (3 Crs) – Introduces the student to the history and performance of traditional old time string band music of the central Appalachian region with topics on musicians, instrumentation, regional influences, and tunes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
150 MUS 150 – OLD TIME STRING BAND (3 Crs) – Introduces the student to the history and performance of traditional old time string band music of the central Appalachian region with topics on musicians, instrumentation, regional influences, and tunes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
150 MUS 150 – OLD TIME STRING BAND (3 Crs) – Introduces the student to the history and performance of traditional old time string band music of the central Appalachian region with topics on musicians, instrumentation, regional influences, and tunes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
150 MUS 150 – OLD TIME STRING BAND (3 Crs) – Introduces the student to the history and performance of traditional old time string band music of the central Appalachian region with topics on musicians, instrumentation, regional influences, and tunes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
150 MUS 150 – OLD TIME STRING BAND (3 Crs) – Introduces the student to the history and performance of traditional old time string band music of the central Appalachian region with topics on musicians, instrumentation, regional influences, and tunes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
163 MUS 163 – GUITAR THEORY AND PRACTICE I (3 Crs) – Studies the fundamentals of sound production, music theory, and harmony as they apply to guitar. Builds proficiency in both the techniques of playing the guitar and in the application of music fundamentals to these techniques. Presents different types of guitars and related instruments. Emphasizes music as entertainment and as a communication skill. Part I of II. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
164 MUS 164 – GUITAR THEORY AND PRACTICE II (3 Crs) – Studies the fundamentals of sound production, music theory, and harmony as they apply to guitar. Builds proficiency in both the techniques of playing the guitar and in the application of music fundamentals to these techniques. Presents different types of guitars and related instruments. Emphasizes music as entertainment and as a communication skill. Part II of II. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
168 MUS 168 – BEGINNING CLAWHAMMER BANJO (3 Cr) – Introduces the student to the history of the banjo, regional musicians, influences, and performance with emphasis on the old time, clawhammer style found in the central Appalachian region. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours per week.
168 MUS 168 – BEGINNING CLAWHAMMER BANJO (3 Cr) – Introduces the student to the history of the banjo, regional musicians, influences, and performance with emphasis on the old time, clawhammer style found in the central Appalachian region. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours per week.
168 MUS 168 – BEGINNING CLAWHAMMER BANJO (3 Cr) – Introduces the student to the history of the banjo, regional musicians, influences, and performance with emphasis on the old time, clawhammer style found in the central Appalachian region. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours per week.
169 MUS 169 – BEGINNING FIDDLE (3 Crs) – Introduces the student to the history of the fiddle, regional musicians, influences, and performance with emphasis on the old time styles found in the central Appalachian region. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours per week.
169 MUS 169 – BEGINNING FIDDLE (3 Crs) – Introduces the student to the history of the fiddle, regional musicians, influences, and performance with emphasis on the old time styles found in the central Appalachian region. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours per week.
169 MUS 169 – BEGINNING FIDDLE (3 Crs) – Introduces the student to the history of the fiddle, regional musicians, influences, and performance with emphasis on the old time styles found in the central Appalachian region. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours per week.
169 MUS 169 – BEGINNING FIDDLE (3 Crs) – Introduces the student to the history of the fiddle, regional musicians, influences, and performance with emphasis on the old time styles found in the central Appalachian region. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours per week.
171 MUS 171 – BEGINNING MANDOLIN (3 Crs) – Introduces the student to the history of the mandolin, regional musicians, influences, and performance with emphasis on the old time styles found in the central Appalachian region. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours per week.
171 MUS 171 – BEGINNING MANDOLIN (3 Crs) – Introduces the student to the history of the mandolin, regional musicians, influences, and performance with emphasis on the old time styles found in the central Appalachian region. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours per week.
171 MUS 171 – BEGINNING MANDOLIN (3 Crs) – Introduces the student to the history of the mandolin, regional musicians, influences, and performance with emphasis on the old time styles found in the central Appalachian region. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours per week.
171 MUS 171 – BEGINNING MANDOLIN (3 Crs) – Introduces the student to the history of the mandolin, regional musicians, influences, and performance with emphasis on the old time styles found in the central Appalachian region. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours per week.
172 MUS 172 – BEGINNING UPRIGHT BASS (3 Crs) – Introduces the student to the history of the upright bass, regional musicians, influences, and performance with emphasis on the old time style found in the central Appalachian region. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours per week.
172 MUS 172 – BEGINNING UPRIGHT BASS (3 Crs) – Introduces the student to the history of the upright bass, regional musicians, influences, and performance with emphasis on the old time style found in the central Appalachian region. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours per week.
172 MUS 172 – BEGINNING UPRIGHT BASS (3 Crs) – Introduces the student to the history of the upright bass, regional musicians, influences, and performance with emphasis on the old time style found in the central Appalachian region. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours per week.
195 MUS 195 – BEGINNING LEAD GUITAR (3 Crs)
195 MUS 195 – BEGINNING LEAD GUITAR (3 Crs)
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195 MUS 195
195 MUS 195 – INTERMEDIATE LEAD GUITAR (3 Crs)
195 MUS 195 – INTERMEDIATE LEAD GUITAR (3 Crs)
195 MUS 195 – BLUES GUITAR (3 Crs)
195 MUS 195 – BLUES GUITAR (3 Crs)
195 MUS 195 – PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (2 Crs)
195 MUS 195 – 3 FINGER PICKING BANJO (SCRUGGS STYLE) (3 Crs) –
195 MUS 195 – PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (2 Crs)
195 MUS 195 – INTRODUCTION TO LYRIC WRITING: TURNING PASSION AND INSPIRATION INTO A WELL CRAFTED SONG (3 Crs) – Introductory course into the basic techniques of writing a well-crafted song lyric. The course requires extensive creative writing, and informal, in-class performance. The ability to play an instrument or a skilled vocal is not mandatory. Classroom instruction will include A/V material, lecture, question and answer sessions, discussions, and both individual and group reinforcement exercises. There will be periodic quizzes, weekly writing assignments shared in class, a critique project, a mid-term exam, and a final writing project presented in class.
195 MUS 195 – GOSPEL JAM (3 Crs) – Will lead students playing various acoustic instruments in a group setting. Students will expand their repertoire of gospel songs. The ability to play an instrument is not mandatory as students can take the class using their voices as instruments.
195 MUS 195 – 3 FINGER PICKING BANJO (SCRUGGS STYLE) (3 Crs) –
195 MUS 195 – EVENT AND FESTIVAL MANAGEMENT (3 Crs) – Focuses on the detailed aspects of how to produce, stage, script, and manage special events within the context of achieving organizational goals. Emphasizes the five critical stages in planning and managing successful special events: research needs and make goal assesments; design events to meet organizational purposes; planning the effective event; coordination and on-site management; and post-event evaluation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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