Course Listings for Music |
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MUSC100 - Introduction to Rock and Roll   |
Introduction to Rock and Roll
Rock and roll as a language of music from a listener's perspective. Listening skills are exercised and become the vehicle through which specific music concepts are examined. Some social, biographical, and historical data covered. |
MUSC102 - American Popular Music   |
American Popular Music
Study of American music including: popular song, blues, jazz, country and rock styles. Historical and social elements that impacted their development. Current popular music trends will be studied as extensions of or responses to past styles. |
MUSC103 - Introduction to Jazz   |
Introduction to Jazz
Introduces jazz and it's variations: ragtime, blues, dixieland, boogie, swing, bebop, funk & fusion. Relevant cultural data pertaining to jazz is covered. Develops recognition skills through listening. Previous music experience is not necessary. |
MUSC&105 - Music Appreciation   |
Music Appreciation
Introduces students to Euorpean art music from: Medieval through the Twentieth Century. Relevant cultural, biographical, and historical data are covered relating to art music and its performance. No previous music experience necessary. |
MUSC106 - World Music   |
World Music
Examines select cultures from different areas around the world. Explores music concepts and engages social issues including: diversity, cultural differences and societal motivations for writing, performing and preserving music. |
MUSC107 - Audio Production I: Beginning |
Audio Production I: Beginning
An introductory, hands-on course that covers the basics of midi sequencing, sound reinforcement, microphone construction and application, signal processing equipment, and analog multi-track recording. |
MUSC108 - Audio Production II: Intermediate  |
Audio Production II: Intermediate
An intermediate, hands-on course that covers midi sequencing, sound reinforcement, microphone construction and application, signal processing equipment, and analog multi-track recording. |
MUSC109 - Audio Production III: Advanced  |
Audio Production III: Advanced
An advanced, hands-on course that covers midi sequencing, code synchronization, sound reinforcement, microphone construction and application, signal processing equipment, analog multi-track recording and digital multi-track recording. |
MUSC126 - Beginning Class Guitar   |
Beginning Class Guitar
A performance course designed for the beginning guitarist. No prior experience expected. Students must furnish their own guitar. |
MUSC127 - Intermediate Class Guitar    |
Intermediate Class Guitar
A performance course designed for the intermediate guitarist. MUSC 126 or the equivalent required. Students must furnish their own guitar. |
MUSC&141 - Music Theory I   |
Music Theory I
Music literacy and aural skills including: key and time signatures, intervals, triad construction, counterpoint and voice leading. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 181 is strongly recommended. |
MUSC&142 - Music Theory II    |
Music Theory II
Intended to follow Music Theory I in sequence, this course includes triads, chord progressions, figured bass, four-part writing, melodic construction, and aural skills. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 182 or the is strongly recommended. |
MUSC&143 - Music Theory III    |
Music Theory III
Intended to follow Music Theory II, this course includes more advanced principles regarding chords, chord progressions, figured-bass, melodic construction, part-writing, and aural skills. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 183 is strongly recommended. |
MUSC181 - Beginning Class Piano   |
Beginning Class Piano
Basic introduction to playing piano by establishing good reading habits, rhythmic competency and learning the basic fundamentals of music theory. |
MUSC182 - Intermediate Class Piano    |
Intermediate Class Piano
A continuation of MUSC 181 by establishing better reading habits and rhythmic orientation. Building a stronger technical background and learning more fundamentals of music theory. |
MUSC183 - Advanced Class Piano    |
Advanced Class Piano
To increase music reading ability and keyboard technical skills. Prepare students for the piano proficiency test required for a music degree in a four-year institution. |
MUSC&241 - Music Theory IV    |
Music Theory IV
Intended to follow Music Theory III, includes advanced study of harmony, including chromatic harmony, formal analysis and related aural skills. Piano skills equal to or above the intermediate level (MUSC 182) are highly recommended. |
MUSC&242 - Music Theory V    |
Music Theory V
Intended to follow Music Theory IV, this course continues the study of advanced chromatic harmony, more advanced formal analysis and related aural skills. Piano skills equal to or above intermediate level piano (MUS182) are highly recommended. |
MUSC&243 - Music Theory VI    |
Music Theory VI
Includes the study of 20th century harmony including pandiatonic, atonal, serial and other systems of composoition and analysis. Includes aural skills. Piano skills equal to or above the intermediate level (MUSC 182) are highly recommended. |
MUSC244 - Concert Choir   |
Concert Choir
Non-auditioned choir for both beginning and experienced singers. Rehearses and performs choral literature. Quarterly concerts required. Non-music major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times. |
MUSC247 - Chamber Choir    |
Chamber Choir
An smaller auditioned choir intended for more experienced singers. Rehearses and performs advanced choral literature. Quarterly concerts and occasional touring are required. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC250 - College Band   |
College Band
A large performance group open to all students with experience reading and performing instrumental band literature. Non-music major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC254 - College Orchestra   |
College Orchestra
A large performance group open to all students with experience reading and performing orchestra literature. Non-music major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC257 - Jazz Band   |
Jazz Band
A jazz ensemble intended to provide the experienced instrumentalist an opportunity to rehearse and perform selected jazz literature. Non-major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC161 - Private Instruction: Improvisation   |
Private Instruction: Improvisation
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in improvisation. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC162 - Private Instruction: Brass   |
Private Instruction: Brass
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in brass. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC160 - Private Instruction: Arranging    |
Private Instruction: Arranging
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing beginning levels of arranging. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC163 - Private Instruction: Woodwinds   |
Private Instruction: Woodwinds
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in woodwinds. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC164 - Private Instruction: Percussion  |
Private Instruction: Percussion
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in percussion. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC165 - Private Instruction: Voice   |
Private Instruction: Voice
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in voice. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC166 - Private Instruction: Orchestral Strings   |
Private Instruction: Orchestral Strings
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in orchestral strings. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC167 - Private Instruction: Keyboard   |
Private Instruction: Keyboard
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in keyboard. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC168 - Private Instruction: Plectrum Strings   |
Private Instruction: Plectrum Strings
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in plectrum. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC260 - Private Instruction: Arranging    |
Private Instruction: Arranging
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing beginning levels of arranging. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC261 - Private Instruction: Improvisation   |
Private Instruction: Improvisation
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in improvisation. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC262 - Private Instruction: Brass   |
Private Instruction: Brass
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in brass. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC263 - Private Instruction: Woodwind   |
Private Instruction: Woodwind
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in woodwinds. |
MUSC264 - Private Instruction: Percussion   |
Private Instruction: Percussion
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in percussion. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC265 - Private Instruction: Voice   |
Private Instruction: Voice
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in voice. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC266 - Private Instruction: Orchestral Strings   |
Private Instruction: Orchestral Strings
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in orchestral strings. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC267 - Private Instruction: Keyboard   |
Private Instruction: Keyboard
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in keyboard. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC268 - Private Instruction: Plectrum Strings   |
Private Instruction: Plectrum Strings
An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in plectrum. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC270 - Brass Ensemble    |
Brass Ensemble
Small brass ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC271 - Woodwind Ensemble    |
Woodwind Ensemble
Small woodwind ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC272 - Percussion Ensemble    |
Percussion Ensemble
Small percussion ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC273 - String Ensemble    |
String Ensemble
A small performance group open to all students with experience in reading and performing string ensemble literature (i.e., string quartet). Outside performances required. Student self-initiative is a vital component of success in this class. |
MUSC274 - Vocal Ensemble    |
Vocal Ensemble
A small performance group open to all students with experience in reading and performing vocal ensemble literature (i.e., madrigals). Outside performances required. Student self-initiative is a vital component of success in this class. |
MUSC170 - Brass Ensemble    |
Brass Ensemble
Small brass ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC171 - Woodwind Ensemble    |
Woodwind Ensemble
Small woodwind ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC172 - Percussion Ensemble    |
Percussion Ensemble
A small performance group open to all students with experience in reading and performing percussion ensemble literature. Outside performances required. Student self-initiative is a vital component of success in this class. |
MUSC173 - String Ensemble    |
String Ensemble
Small instrument ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC174 - Vocal Ensemble    |
Vocal Ensemble
Small vocal ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC144 - Concert Choir   |
Concert Choir
Non-auditioned choir for both beginning and experienced singers. Rehearses and performs choral literature. Quarterly concerts required. Non-music major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times. |
MUSC147 - Chamber Choir    |
Chamber Choir
An smaller auditioned choir intended for more experienced singers. Rehearses and performs advanced choral literature. Quarterly concerts and occasional touring are required. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC150 - College Band   |
College Band
A large performance group open to all students with experience reading and performing instrumental band literature. Non-music major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC154 - College Orchestra   |
College Orchestra
A large performance group open to all students with experience reading and performing orchestra literature. Non-music major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC157 - Jazz Band   |
Jazz Band
A jazz ensemble intended to provide the experienced instrumentalist an opportunity to rehearse and perform selected jazz literature. Non-major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree. |
MUSC205 - Music for Teachers   |
Music for Teachers
A general introduction to music as applied to the developmental foundation of learning in young children. Explores theories, techniques, cultural influences, and curriculum design. |