Music

Course Descriptions

MUSC 0200
CONVOCATION
Convocation is a listening and performing laboratory for music majors. Applied student soloists and department ensembles may perform. Besides biweekly convocations, attendance at five additional approved concerts is required. Music majors enrolled in applied lessons must also enroll in convocation.
Prerequisite: Music majors must be enrolled concurrently in applied lessons

MUSC 1000
INTRO . TO MUSIC
This course is planned for the student who has little or no background or training in music, to understand and enjoy the music of our culture through a programmed presentation of the materials of the music and through a carefully introduced plan for perceptive listening.
Prerequisite: None

MUSC 1010
Music Fundamentals
This course is designed primarily for the student who is interested in learning more about the elements of music. Depending on the number of credit hours this course acquaints the student with basic music theory that may include any of the following: an introduction to notation, scales, keys, modes, intervals, and chords.
Prerequisite: None

MUSC 1030, 1040
WRITTEN THEORY I
Designed for the student interested in pursuing a major in music, this course uses an integrated approach toward the fundamentals of music and of written harmony.
Corequisite: MUSC 1035 and 1290

MUSC 1035, 1045
AURAL THEORY I & II
The study of sight singing, ear training, keyboard harmony and diatonic harmony.
Corequisite: MUSC 1030, 1040

MUSC 1150
GUITAR I
A study of basic fundamentals and application of guitar technique.
Prerequisite: None

MUSC 1290, 1291
CLASS PIANO I & II
This course is designed to teach the beginning piano student the following musical skills: technique, reading in many styles and keys, keyboard theory, harmonization, transposition, improvisation, ensemble playing, and composition.
Prerequisite: MUSC 1290 for MUSC 1291

MUSC 1295, 1296
CLASS PIANO II
Class Piano is a four semester course designed for the non-pianist as well as the person with some piano skills to provide a working understanding and a functional approach to basic keyboard skills. The course material is coordinated with the written theory skills for each of the four semesters of undergraduate theory study. Students work in piano lab two hours per week with the instructor for a total of 30 contact hours per week.
Prerequisite: MUSC 1291
Concurrent: MUSC 2030, 2040

MUSC 1375
SYMPHONIC BAND
Members of the community band will prepare, study and perform band literature from classical transcriptions to contemporary compositions. Emphasis will be directed toward correct performances of the literature which includes monitoring of student performance relative to note/tonal accuracy, rhythmic interpretation, dynamics, articulations and phrasing. Students will demonstrate knowledge of style and interpretation with performance of each music selection studied. This course may be taken four times for credit.
Prerequisite: Audition by Instructor

MUSC 1390
JAZZ ENSEMBLE I
A select group of instrumentalists organized to provide continued music training and performance experience for its members, and to provide music for cultural and other activities on campus and within the community. May be taken four times for credit. Meets at least five hours per week.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

MUSC 1400
COLLEGIATE CHORALE
A course offering applied music training and performance experience to its members, and including concert appearances before the college, the community, and the area. This class may be taken four times for credit. Meets at least two hours per week.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

MUSC 1436
COMPUTERIZED AUDIO PRODUCTION I: MIDI
This course explores the range of MIDI capable equipment including keyboards, sequencers, sound modules, and computers and associated production techniques for music composition, performance, and recording. In this introductory course, students will learn to configure and use MIDI hardware and software application. Hands-on experiences include producing MIDI and digital audio.
Prerequisite: None

MUSC 1437
COMPUTERIZED AUDIO PRODUCTION II: MIDI
This course explores the range of MIDI capable equipment including keyboards, sequencers, sound modules, and computers and associated production techniques for music composition, performance, and recording. Students will learn to configure and use MIDI hardware and software application. Hands-on experiences include producing MIDI and digital audio.
Prerequisite: MUSC 1436 or Instructor Permission

MUSC 1450
VOCAL ENSEMBLE
An auditioned group of singers organized to provide music training and experience for its members, and to provide music for cultural and other activities. This class may be taken four times for credit and meets at least three hours per week.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

MUSC 1485
Instrumental Ensemble
Open to all students with instrumental proficiency wishing to participate in small instrumental ensembles. Students desiring to play in trios, quartets, or quintets are encouraged to consult with the instructor. Ensembles will be set up by the instructor depending on the instrumentation. May be taken four times for credit.
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission

MUSC 1490
PIANO ENSEMBLE
A performance-oriented class that explores the ensemble piano literature from the duet and duo (two piano) repertoire. The student will work together with another student while on the keyboard. This class may be taken four times for credit.
Prerequisite: Intermediate or Advanced Piano Student

MUSC 2015
INTRO . TO MUSIC OF THE WORLD
This course is an introduction to the music of the world’s peoples. Students will study, hear, and research music from a wide variety of geographical areas of world.
Prerequisite: MUSC 1000 or instructor permission

MUSC 2030, 2040
WRITTEN THEORY II & IV
A continuation of MUSC 1040 with added work in harmonic analysis and with some consideration of contrapuntal techniques.
Prerequisite: MUSC 1040

MUSC 2035, 2045
AURAL THEORY II & IV
A continuation of MUSC 1045 incorporating instruction in harmonic analysis and contrapuntal techniques.
Prerequisite: MUSC 1045

MUSC 2050, 2055
MUSIC HISTORY SURVEY I & II
This course is designed as a survey of the history and literature of music in western civilization from ancient times to the recent and relates epochs in music to corresponding periods in other arts.
Prerequisite: None

MUSC 2071-2078
APPLIED MUSIC: Vocal & Instrumental
One private half-hour or hour lesson per week in a specified area, with a required minimum preparation time. This class may be taken four times for credit.
Prerequisite: Prior arrangements with instructor

MUSC 2150
GUITAR II
This course provides instruction in more advanced guitar techniques.
Prerequisite: MUSC 1150 or Instructor Permission

MUSC 2330
GUITAR II
This course focuses on technical studies in chord progression types including 6th, 7th, 9th, and 13th chords. This course examines chord theory, construction, and substitutions as well as scale theory and construction including the modal system. Song construction and arranging are examined.
Prerequisite: MUSC 2150 or Instructor Permission

MUSC 2355
GUITAR IV
This course introduces students to more advanced melody reading, rhythm and strumming patterns, scales including harmonic and melodic minor scales, and modes. Chords built from minor scales and modes are studied. Songwriting techniques, arranging, and improvisation are explored.
Prerequisite: MUSC 2330 or Instructor Permission

MUSC 2410
Sound Reinforcement I
This course is the introduction to the theory, techniques, and equipment used in sound reinforcement. Skills will be developed through theory and application discussion, as well as hands-on training with professional sound equipment. Projects will include setting up and running an audio reinforcement system.
Prerequisite: None

MUSC 2415
Recording Arts I
First in the sequence of two recording arts courses, Recording Arts I is an introduction to the physics of sound, sound recording, and sound reproduction. The concepts will be applied hands-on in a laboratory setting. Also included are basic production management procedures associated with record album production. Specifics include organizational factors in preliminary studio production planning, communication factors between producers, studio musicians, and recording engineers.
Prerequisite: None

MUSC 2420
Sound Reinforcement II
This course is an introduction to the theory, techniques, and equipment used in sound reinforcement. Skills will be developed through theory and application discussion, as well as hands-on training with professional sound equipment. Projects will include setting up and running an audio reinforcement system.
Prerequisite: MUSC 2410

MUSC 2425
Recording Arts II
Second in a sequence of two recording arts courses, Recording Arts II introduces strategies and techniques for multi-track recording. Fundamental studio equipment is introduced, studied, and used in the context of multi-track recording. With the use of Pro Tools, the principals of recording are extended into a direct hard disk computer software environment.
Prerequisite: MUSC 2415

MUSC 2500
MUSIC Portfolio
This course will provide students with the opportunity to prepare a comprehensive Portfolio which may help them transfer to another college or gain employment. In this course students will gather documentation of their abilities to demonstrate the WWCC Goals for Student Success. This course does not fulfill the WWCC Assessment requirement for graduation.
Prerequisite: Must have completed 45 credit hours towards graduation.