This course introduces the entry-level student to the basics of reading and writing music, including notes, the staff, clefs, scales, intervals, key and time signatures, and chords. The student will write music exercises of increasing complexity each week. Group exercises will include singing of selected melodies and learning to perform various rhythmic patterns.

This course, through guided composition and analysis, incorporates the following concepts: rhythm and meter; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; diatonic chords, basic cadential formulas, and phrase structure; dominant seventh; figured bass symbols; and non-harmonic tones. Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected.

This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory I through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation.

This course incorporates the concepts from Music Theory I. In addition, through guided composition and analysis, the course will include: an introduction to two-part counterpoint; voice leading involving four-part chorale writing; diatonic harmony; and an introduction to secondary/applied chords and modulation.

This course is a study of tonal music ear training through graded exercises in sight singing, note reading, and music dictation. Some basic keyboard experience and improvisation will be included.

This course is a study of chromaticism in tonal music harmony. Topics will include: ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth chords; chromatic chords, including augmented sixth chords; mixed modes; extended modulation; linear chords; elements of musical development; harmonizing melody; and, chromatic embellishment. Course requirements will include written exercises, keyboard exercises, analysis, composition, and the study of representative masterworks by composers from the 18th through the 19th centuries.

This course is a study of chromatic harmony through ear training in tonal music harmony. It will include ear training through graded exercise in sight singing, note reading, and music dictation. Some basic keyboard experience and improvisation will be included. Chromatic chords, including augmented 6th chords, mixed modes, and extended modulation will also be covered.

This course incorporates the concepts from Music Theory III. In addition, through writing and analysis, the course will include post-Romantic techniques such as borrowed chords and modal mixture; chromatic mediants; Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords; 9th, 11th, and 13th chords; altered chords; and dominants. The course will also address 20th century techniques including Impressionism, tone rows, set theory, pandiatonicism and polytonalism, meter, and rhythm.

This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory IV through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation.

This course provides an introductory survey of world music from the cultural traditions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, Indonesia, India, and Europe. The course will focus on the cultural sources of world musical practices, on characteristics of rhythm, melody and composition, and on musical instruments.

This course is a survey of rock music from the late 1940's to the present--its musical, socio-cultural, and historical development. Emphasis will be on the roots and early development of rock; its stylistic trends and influential artists throughout the years, including the politics of rock and the impact of technology.

This course surveys jazz history and examines both musical and cultural perspectives from the roots in ragtime, blues and American popular music, to the diverse styles of today. The focus will be on important individuals, groups, styles, and influences, as well as the impact of American society and world culture. Guest artists and lecturers and analyses of recordings may be included.

This course introduces the student to the main stylistic periods and developments in music, from ancient times to the present, with an emphasis on understanding and enjoyment in listening. It explores not only the music, composers, and traditions of Western culture, but examines some of the contributions of world music, popular music, blues, jazz, and rock as well.

This course is a survey of musical styles, form, and personalities from the Middle Ages (560) to the late Baroque era (1750). There will also be discussions about social and political influences in each era.

This course is a survey of musical styles, form, and personalities from the early Classical era (1750) to our current era. Discussions will also include social and political influences from each era.

This course is the study and performance of mixed choir music from the community, classic, and folk traditions.

This singing group provides an opportunity to learn choral music from all ages. College Singers appear in public concerts, inter-school festivals, and workshops. Some additional time is needed for special concerts and rehearsals.

Community choir is for singers from the college and community with a desire to learn the choral masterworks and develop their singing and music reading skills. The ensemble rehearses music to be performed in public.

This course develops singing ability, including correct posture, breathing techniques, voice placement and resonance, vowel production, diction, range extension, and performance. It includes familiar, traditional, art songs, and selections from musical theater. The course is designed for both majors and non-majors.

This course continues and expands the development of vocal potential to correct faulty singing and to lay foundation for proper vocal production. It emphasizes vocal exercises as well as material sung in English, Italian, and German. The course is designed for both majors and non-majors.

Continues development of proper vocal production. Emphasizes vocal exercises as well as English, Italian, German, French, and Spanish art songs and opera and oratorio literature. Designed for both majors and non-majors.

This course further expands vocal development through study and performance. It includes more challenging material emphasizing operatic and oratorio literature as well as more difficult art songs. This course is designed for both majors and non-majors.

This course is for string players who wish to experience playing in a larger ensemble. Rehearsals lead to a public performance, based upon the skill level of the group.

This course is for woodwind and brass players who wish to experience playing in an orchestra. Rehearsals lead to a public performance, based upon the level of the group.

This course is for percussion players who wish to experience playing in an orchestra. Rehearsals lead to a public performance, based upon the skill level of the group.

This course is intended for musicians who have experience playing in an orchestra. Students will become accustomed to score reading, how to mark scores, and will learn the history of the orchestra. The ensemble rehearses standard orchestra literature in preparation for public performance.

Jazz Band will focus on the rehearsal and performance of large ensemble jazz music. Students will learn about various jazz styles and performance techniques within the context of a larger ensemble, as well as the elements of tuning, phrasing, and the analysis of rhythmic notation. The course will also explore advanced improvisation techniques.

This course introduces the study of the music industry. It emphasizes and examines the various areas of the music business, the functions of each area, and the relationships between areas. The course includes the following topics: music publishing, copyright and intellectual property, music licensing, unions and guilds, performance rights organizations, personal and business financial management, artists and management, and the recording industry.

This course will provide students an opportunity to rehearse and perform in small woodwind ensembles. Emphasis will be on ensemble balance, musical phrasing, dynamics, and interpretation. Repertoire will be taken from standard classical literature for woodwind ensembles.

This course will provide students an opportunity to rehearse and perform in small brass or mixed ensembles. Emphasis will be on ensemble balance, musical phrasing, dynamics, and interpretation. Repertoire will be taken from standard classical literature for brass or mixed ensembles.

This course will provide students an opportunity to rehearse and perform in small string, keyboard, or mixed ensembles. Emphasis will be on ensemble balance, musical phrasing, dynamics, and interpretation. Repertoire will be taken from standard classical literature for strings, keyboards, and/or mixed ensembles.

This course will provide students an opportunity to rehearse and perform in advanced small woodwind or mixed ensembles. Emphasis will be on ensemble balance, musical phrasing, dynamics, and interpretation. Repertoire will be taken from standard classical literature for woodwind or mixed ensembles, including 20th century and contemporary repertoire.

This course will provide students an opportunity to rehearse and perform in advanced small brass or mixed ensembles. Emphasis will be on ensemble balance, musical phrasing, dynamics, and interpretation. Repertoire will be taken from standard classical literature for brass or mixed ensembles, including 20th century and contemporary repertoire.

This course will provide students an opportunity to rehearse and perform in advanced small string, keyboard, or mixed ensembles. Emphasis will be on ensemble balance, musical phrasing, dynamics, and interpretation. Repertoire will be taken from standard classical literature for string, keyboard, or mixed ensembles, including 20th century and contemporary repertoire.

This course introduces the fundamentals of keyboard playing, music reading, technique, scales, transposition, simple keyboard harmonization, and simple keyboard literature. It is designed for the student with little or no prior keyboard experience. Designed for both majors and non-majors.

This course continues the study of the fundamentals of keyboard playing, including music reading, technique, scales, transposition, keyboard harmonization, and simple keyboard literature. Designed for both majors and non-majors.

This intermediate-level keyboard course focuses on music reading, technique, major and minor scales, transposition, keyboard harmonization, and intermediate-level keyboard literature.

This is an advanced course in keyboard playing, focusing on music reading, technique, major and minor scales, transposition, keyboard harmonization, and advanced keyboard literature.

This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance.

This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance.

This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance.

This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance.

This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance.

This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance.

This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance.

This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance.

Symphony Orchestra is for experienced orchestral musicians. The orchestra will concentrate on masterworks from the standard repertoire from all periods of music. The goal is to meet the highest performance standards. Members will play alongside professional musicians, who will act as their mentors. Performances may include strictly orchestra concerts, but also soloists in concertos, chorus and ballet.

This course is designed for the beginning student in guitar and focuses on the study of standard guitar techniques and on the development of musical skills, performance skills, and a knowledge of repertoire.

This course reinforces the fundamentals of guitar playing, such as music reading, improvisation, technique, and fretboard logic. Students will continue to develop their understanding of guitar notation systems, including standard notation beyond the first position, chord symbols, and tablature.

This course introduces intermediate level repertoire, technique, improvisation, and theory. It requires familiarity and the ability to read all common guitar-related notation systems.

This course introduces intermediate to advanced level repertoire, technique, improvisation, and theory. It requires familiarity and the ability to read all common guitar-related notation systems.

This course is an introduction to the many uses of the computer in today's music. Areas covered include: music notation and printing software (Finale and Sibelius); the basics of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and MIDI sequencing; sound synthesis and sampling; and, digital audio recording, editing, and mixing with software such as ProTools or Digital Performer. Students will get hands-on experience through several class projects. An overview of the complete spectrum of technology in music is included.

This is an in-depth study of the skills necessary for the performer in a live opera/musical theatre production. Emphasis will be on script/score analysis, role preparation, theatre and rehearsal etiquette and technique, and singing technique, culminating in a live scene or full-length, fully produced opera or musical.

This is an in-depth study of the skills necessary at the intermediate level, for the performer in a live opera/musical theatre production. Emphasis will be on the script/score analysis, role preparation, theatre and rehearsal etiquette and technique, and singing technique, culminating in a live scene or full-length, fully produced opera or musical. Students will review and expand upon concepts learned in beginning opera/musical theatre workshop.

This is an in-depth study of the skills necessary at the advanced level for the performer in a live opera/musical theatre production. Emphasis will be on the script/score analysis, role preparation, theatre and rehearsal etiquette and technique, and singing technique, culminating in a live scene or full-length, fully produced opera or musical.

This course offers specialized study opportunities for students who wish to pursue projects not included in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by a written project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.