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MUS 130 Chorale (SATB)
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Selected group of mixed voices for interpretation of a wide variety of styles of music in concerts throughout the academic
year. Includes progressive development of musical skills through interpretation of literature.
Information:
Students chosen by audition.
May be taken ten times for a maximum of thirty credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
MUS 131 College Singers (SATB)
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Small chorale ensemble. Includes repertory and performance throughout the academic year with the best literature from
all styles and periods. Also includes progressive development of musical skills through interpretation of literature.
Information:
Students chosen by audition.
May be taken ten times for a maximum of thirty credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
MUS 136 Voice Class I
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Practical training in basic skills and singing without specialization. Includes techniques, group singing, individual practice,
and individual performance.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
MUS 137 Voice Class II
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Continuation of MUS 136. Includes skills and techniques, individual voice lessons and demonstrations, and presentations
of assigned literature.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 136.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
MUS 141 Piano Class I
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Beginning instruction employing group and individual techniques in an electronic lab situation. Includes scales, chords,
repertoire, technique, practice habits, transposition of single-line melodies, and sight-reading.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
MUS 142 Piano Class II
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Continuation of MUS 141. Incorporates intermediate piano instruction utilizing group and individual practice with electronic
pianos. Includes scales, chords, harmonization of major and minor melodies with different accompaniment patterns, and
transposition of short major and minor pieces. Also includes repertoire, continued technique and practice habits, and sight
reading.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 141.
Offered: Spring, Summer.
MUS 143 Piano Class III
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Continuation of MUS 142. Incorporates intermediate piano instruction utilizing group and individual practice with electronic
pianos. Includes scales, chords, arpeggios, harmonizations of major and minor pieces, transposition of pieces, repertoire
pieces, technique and practice habits, sight reading, and score reading.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 142.
Offered: Fall.
MUS 144 Piano Class IV
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Continuation of MUS 143. Incorporates advanced piano instruction utilizing group and individual practice with electronic
pianos. Includes scales, arpeggios, learning methods, technique building exercises, memory method, and advanced
methods of practicing.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 143.
Offered: Spring.
MUS 148 Musical Theater Workshop
2 cr. hrs. 3 periods (1 lec., 2 lab)
Movement and singing to enhance projection and communication capabilities in musical theater. Includes exercise in stage
movement, staging and memorization of scenes, performance and musical theater, and reevaluation and practice.
Information:
May be taken four times for a maximum of eight credit hours.
Students chosen by audition.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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