Music
Study of basic elements of music. No previous training or experience
required.
Developing listening skills and an understanding of Western music from the
ancient world through the 20th century.
MUS 1110 Music Theory I 3 Credits
This is the first in a sequence of four courses designed for the college music
major. Prior music reading experience or MUS 1000 is recommended. Materials
of music, including basic elements through triads, seventh chords and non-chord
tones. Exercise in writing and analysis of music, with emphasis on Common
Practice Period music. Corequisite(s): MUS 1300
MUS 1120 Music Theory II 3 Credits
Continuation of MUS 1110. Prerequisite(s): MUS 1110 Corequisite(s):
MUS 1400
MUS 1300 Ear Training I 1 Credit
Development of proficiency in identifying and notating melodic, harmonic
and rhythmic models. A computer laboratory component is included.
Corequisite(s): MUS 1110
MUS 1400 Ear Training II 1 Credit
Continuation of MUS 1300. Prerequisite(s): MUS 1300 Corequisite(s):
MUS 1120
Study of basic forms of music and accepted masterworks through chronological
approach. Prerequisite(s): Consent of program coordinator for non-music
majors; no prerequisite for music majors
MUS 2110 Music Theory III 3 Credits
Study of music theory as it evolved from the Common Practice Period into
the chromaticism of the Romantic Period. Exercise in writing and analysis.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 1120 Corequisite(s): MUS 2300
MUS 2120 Music Theory IV 3 Credits
Continuation of MUS 2110. Prerequisite(s): MUS 2110 Corequisite(s):
MUS 2400
MUS 2300 Ear Training III 1 Credit
Development of skill in identifying and notating complex melodic, harmonic,
and rhythmic models. A computer laboratory component is included.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 1400 Corequisite(s): MUS 2110
MUS 2400 Ear Training IV 1 Credit
Continuation of MUS 2300. Prerequisite(s): MUS 2300 Corequisite(s):
MUS 2120
MUS 2500 Conducting 2 Credits
Studies in the basic techniques of conducting choral and instrumental ensembles.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 1110, 1300 Corequisite(s): MUS 1120 and 1400;
and MUS 2000 or MUS 1030
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