Music Course Descriptions
MUP100 Individual Lessons
Covers pedagogy of the instrument being studied, including fundamentals of music, reading and theory, beneficial practice habits, repertoire for the instrument, interpretation, and performance techniques. Course may be repeated for a maximum of nine credits per instrument. F, W, Sp, Su
1 Credits
MUP105 Jazz Ensemble
Offers applied study and performance on musical instruments played in ensemble or solo formats. Prerequisite: Two years instruction on an instrument or an audition. Offered as needed.
1 Credits
MUP174 Voice
Gives individual instruction in fundamentals of theory, melodic contouring and phrasing, vocal production, and body mechanics incorporated into basic singing skills and music reading. Open to students of all levels and interests. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits. F, W, Sp
1 Credits
MUS105 History of Rock and Roll
Examines the relationship between rock music and society, and emphasizes the musical and lyrical significance of rock music as contemporary social commentary. Offered as needed.
3 Credits
MUS161 Music Appreciation
Highlights 17th to 20th century instrumental and vocal music and the growth of the orchestra. Covers acknowledged masters such as Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven. Offered as needed.
3 Credits
MUS197 Chorus
Offers singing in a choral ensemble, in a mixed voice (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) chorus. Includes proper singing habits, basic musical terms and expressions, rehearsal techniques procedures, and exposure to a wide variety of music literature, culminating in a final performance. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and previous experience singing with a school, civic or church choir is helpful but not mandatory. F, W, Sp
2 Credits
MUS198A Independent Studies: Music
Music
1 Credits
MUS198B Independent Studies: Music
Music
2 Credits
MUS198C Independent Studies: Music
Music
3 Credits
MUS199 Fundamentals of Music
Music
3 Credits
MUS199B History of Latino Music in US
Traces the background of various regional Latin music that crossed borders to the United States. Discusses the different styles, importance, effects and acceptance of this music from the 19th century to today. Includes the conventions and techniques of: Tejano - music of the Tex-Mexicans; Mariachi - music brought from Mexico for weddings, quinceneras and parties; Chicano - East L.A. sound; and Salsa - brought from Puerto Rico to New York and beyond. Offered as needed.
3 Credits
MUS201 Intro to Music Literature
Focuses on the music of the 17th and 18th Centuries, including early vocal music, the origins of opera and sacred music, and the early instrumental forms of music that led to the classical symphony of Hayden, Mozart, and Beethoven. F
3 Credits
MUS202 Intro to Music Literature
Focuses on the l8th and l9th centuries, including Beethoven and his Ninth Symphony; the growth of the orchestra and the music written for it; the emergence of the piano as an important musical and sociological factor; the new dimensions of song and opera. W
3 Credits
MUS203 Intro to Music Literature
Focuses on the music of the 20th Century, including Impressionism, Expressionism, Atonality, Neo-classicism, electronic music, random and chance music, and minimalism. Covers popular music traditions of the 20th Century including musical theater, jazz, and rock and roll. Sp
3 Credits
MUS205 Intro to Jazz History
Explores jazz music with an emphasis on the historical and social perspectives of jazz as a U.S. American cultural phenomenon.
3 Credits
MUS211 Music Theory 1
Focuses on Western European music practices, music fundamentals, music analysis, basic sight-singing, and listening. Covers intervals, scales, modes, circle of fifths, triads, seventh chords, figured bass, basic four-part writing, and more. Emphasizes terminology and music concepts from the Renaissance to the present day. Prerequistie: Students must be able to read music in the treble and bass clefs. F
3 Credits
MUS212 Music Theory 2
Focuses on Western European music practices and four-part writing practices, music analysis, sight-singing, and listening. Emphasizes terminology and music concepts from the Renaissance to the present day. Prerequistie: Students must have completed Music Theory 1 with a grade of C or better within the last two years. W
3 Credits
MUS213 Music Theory 3
Focuses on Western European music practices and advanced four-part writing practices, music analysis, sight-singing, and listening. Emphasizes terminology and music concepts from the Renaissance to the present day. Prerequisite: MUS211 and MUS212, Music Theory 1 and 2, with a grade of C or better, within the last two years. Sp
3 Credits
XMUS0001A Symphony in Salem
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001B Singing for Fun
Provides structured singing in a group with leadership from the instructor. Includes critique of personal and group performance, suggestions for improvement, and practice of a selection of musical numbers to be performed.
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001C Music Heritage
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001D Latino Community Music/Theater
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001E Music and Memories
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001F Great Highland Bagpipe
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001G Chorus
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001H Community Choir
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001J Community Chorus
Provides structured singing in a group with leadership from the instructor. Includes critique of personal and group performance, suggestions for improvement, and practice of a variety of musical styles for possible performance.
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001K Harmonica Beginning
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001L Guitar Beginning 1
Focuses on reading chord charts, common chord patterns, strum techniques, and transposing between keys. Emphasizes accompanying and leading singing groups.
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001M Guitar Intermediate
Focuses on continued study of chord charts, including E, A, D and D7. Includes more advanced chord patterns, strum techniques and transposing between keys. Emphasizes learning new playing styles including jazz and blues.
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001N Guitar, Camp Songs
Review basic guitar chords and strums. Includes guitar practice through learning popular camp and folk songs. Prerequisite: Beginning Guitar, students must know G, C, D, and A chords, and at least three strums.
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001P Guitar, Advanced
Focuses on interpreting published and recorded music. Covers notation, beginning must theory, transposing, and playing by ear. Prerequisite: XMUS0527C
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001Q Symphony in Salem
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001R Symphony in Salem
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001S Symphony in Salem
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001U Guitar Beginning 2
Reviews basic skills learned in Beginning 1 course. Focuses on improving basic skills. Introduces music theory and more complex songs. Emphasizes accompanying and leading singing groups.
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001V Intro to Hand Drumming
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001W Amplification for Instruments
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001X Chamber Chorus
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001Y Piano - Just for Fun
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0001Z Digital Music Production
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0002A Songwriting, Beginning
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0002B Violin and Viola Orchestra
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0002C Ukulele, Beginning
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0002D Ukulele Building
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0002E Guitar, Beginning
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0002F Bass Guitar, Beginning
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0002G Guitar Band, Beginning
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0002H Guitar Band, Advanced
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0002J Music Composition/Improvising
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0002K Intro to Clawhammer Banjo
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0525A Music Heritage
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0525B Latino Community Music/Theater
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0525C Music and Memories
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0525D Great Highland Bagpipe
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0526A Chorus
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0526B Community Choir
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0526C Chorus
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0527A Harmonica Beginning
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0527B Guitar Beginning
Focuses on reading chord charts, common chord patterns, strum techniques, and transposing between keys. Emphasizes accompanying and leading singing groups.
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0527C Guitar Intermediate
Focuses on continued study of chord charts, including E, A, D and D7. Includes more advanced chord patterns, strum techniques and transposing between keys. Emphasizes learning new playing styles including jazz and blues.
0 Non-Credit
XMUS0527D Guitar, Camp Songs
Music (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit