A college level course designed to introduce the basic fundamentals of reading music and music theory for students with no prior experience. May be required for students with an insufficient background. May be used as an elective for non-music majors. May not be used to satisfy music theory requirements for programs requiring music theory.

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

CREDITS: (3)

This course acquaints beginning piano students with the keyboard. Covers basic note reading, basic chordal harmonization of melodies, and elements of music theory and music history of general interest to piano students. Basic exercises for development of coordination and technique are emphasized.

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

CREDITS: (1)

A general education course designed to meet the humanities/fine arts requirement . This course provides an introduction to musical aesthetics, the elements of music, musical form, and brief surveys of music in Non-Western cultures, American popular music and European classical music. (Same as RODP MUSIC 1030)

PREREQUISITE: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing

COREQUISITE: None

GEN ED: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.

CREDITS: (3)

This course focuses on fundamentals of pitch and rhythmic notation; scales, intervals, diatonic, triads, and seventh chords in major and minor keys; as well as, principles of voice leading and harmonic progressions; Roman numeral and lead sheet notation.

Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: MUS 1002 or satisfactory completion of theory placement exam.

COREQUISITE: MUS 1058

CREDITS: (3)

This course will provide ntensive training to develop elementary music reading and aural skills through sight-singing and dictation. This course should be taken concurrently with MUS 1057. Meets 2 hours per week.

Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: MUS 1002 or a satisfactory score on the theory placement exam.

COREQUISITE: MUS 1057

CREDITS: (1)

This course is a continuation of MUS 1027. Continues sight reading, chordal harmonization of melodies, and elements of music theory and music history of general interest to piano students. Exercises for development of coordination and technique are emphasized.

PREREQUISITE: MUS 1027 or permission of department.

COREQUISITE: None

CREDITS: (1)

This is a continuation of MUS 1057 with emphasis on melodic analysis, cadences, phrases and periods; non-chord tones, four-voice part writing with diatonic seventh chords; secondary functions.

Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: MUS 1057 and 1058 with a grade of C or higher, or satisfactory completion of theory placement exam.

COREQUISITE: MUS 1156

CREDITS: (3)

This course will provide intensive training to develop elementary music reading and aural skills through sight-singing and dictation. Meets 2 hours per week.

Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: MUS 1057 and MUS 1058 or satisfactory score on the theory placement exam.

COREQUISITE: MUS 1155

CREDITS: (1)

Bluegrass Seminar II features current topics and lectures in Bluegrass and Country music. This seminar focuses on the business side of the industry. (Also listed as BLUE 1250D)

Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

HOURS: Two lecture hours per week.

CREDITS: (1)

Students will be required to learn pieces from a compiled list provided by the instructor. (Also listed as BLUE 1410D)

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: None

HOURS: 0.5 private lesson hours per week.

REPEAT: Up to 8 hours of applied music and/or ensembles can be counted toward graduation.

CREDITS: (1)