Instrumental Music
Classes
MUS 107 Guitar I (2 CR)
Beginner class instruction in playing folk and classical guitar. Each student provides own guitar.
MUS 108 Guitar II (2 CR)
Continuation of MUS 107.
Prerequisite: MUS 107
MUS 129 Community Concert Band (1 CR/F,W)
Study and performance of concert band music performances. Admission with department permission required. Repeatable four times for credit. Also offered under LTL 401.
MUS 131 Understanding Music (3 CR)
Lecture and directed listening on the elements, forms and historic chronology of Western music.
MUS 132 History of American Popular Music (3CR)
Students explore the development of popular music in America and focus on the musical, social, and economic influences of commercial music in an historical context.
MUS 135 African Drum Ensemble (2 CR)
Performance of African (Ashante) drums. Rehearsals with cultural exploration leading to performances of the music.
Repeatable four times for credit.
MUS 136 Brass Ensemble (2 CR)
Performance of music for brass chamber ensembles.
Repeatable four times for credit.
MUS 137 Jazz Ensemble (2 CR)
Performance of jazz with emphasis on improvisational skill development.
Repeatable four times for credit.
MUS 138 Woodwind Ensemble (2 CR)
Performance of woodwind chamber ensemble music.
Repeatable four times for credit
MUS 151 Music Theory I (4 CR)
Study of scales, key signatures, chord structure, intervals, chord progression, and non-harmonic tones. This course includes sight singing, keyboard harmony and ear training.
MUS 152 Music Theory II (4 CR)
Continued study of scales, key signatures, chord structure, intervals, chord progression, and non-harmonic tones. This course includes sight singing, keyboard harmony and ear training.
Prerequisite: MUS 151
Applied Music
Private instrument lessons are open to all students at the start of the semester. Students contact the music department which assists in locating a private instructor. Students pay for both lessons and college credit.
For information about Instrumental Music Activities contact Ron Douglass at 517.796.8559
