2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
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ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 235<br />
MUS 120—Music Theory II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />
This course includes the study of standard vocabulary of harmony, part writing, form and<br />
analysis of common practice music. Must be taken in sequence. (Prerequisites: MUS 110;<br />
MUS 111) Sp<br />
MUS 123—Ear Training II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />
This course covers development of proficiency in identifying and notating melodic, harmonic<br />
and rhythmic dictation. Must be taken in sequence. Should be taken concurrently with MUS<br />
120. (Prerequisites: MUS 110; MUS 111) Sp<br />
MUS 124—Ear Training III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />
This course is a continuation of MUS 123. Student continues to develop aural listening skills<br />
and proficiency in identifying intervals, compound intervals, modes and chords. Ability to vocalize<br />
and notate complex melodies, harmonies and rhythms. Should be taken concurrently<br />
with MUS 210. (Prerequisites: MUS 120; MUS 123) F<br />
MUS 125—Ear Training IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />
Content covers development of proficiency in identifying and notating complex, melodic, harmonic<br />
and rhythmic dictation. Must be taken in sequence. Should be taken concurrently with<br />
MUS 220. (Prerequisites: MUS 210; MUS 124) Sp<br />
MUS 131—Pop Music in America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
A survey of American music representative of the present day scene, focusing on the evolution<br />
of rock music. Open to all students. F, Sp<br />
MUS 140—Fundamentals of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
A beginning study of music, its terminology, and its elements such as notes, scales, intervals,<br />
keys, triads, meter and smaller forms. Designed to acquaint the student with notation, the keyboard,<br />
sight singing, and ear training. Open to all students.<br />
MUS 210—Music Theory III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />
This course includes a study of tonicization, modulation, chromatic harmony, chord progressions,<br />
part writing, form and analysis leading to an understanding of harmony and melody in<br />
19th century music. Must be taken in sequence. (Prerequisites: MUS 110, MUS 120) F<br />
MUS 213—Intro to Digital Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
Introduction to the use of computer technology in music notation, recording and editing.<br />
Course investigates MIDI technology, sequencing and audio recording. While some musical<br />
knowledge is a plus, creativity will suffice.<br />
MUS 214—Digital Music II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
This course is a continuation of Intro to Digital Music. Students will continue to learn the use<br />
of computer technology in music notation, recording and edition. This course further investigates<br />
MIDI technology, sequencing and audio recording. (Prerequisite: MUS 213)<br />
MUS 220—Music Theory IV (Spring only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />
Study of modulation, chromatic harmonies, 20th century harmonies, and other harmonic procedures<br />
since the common practice period. Must be taken in sequence. (Prerequisites: MUS<br />
110, 120, 210)<br />
MUS 221—Theory Practicum IV (Spring only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />
Development of proficiency in identifying and notating complex melodic, harmonic, and<br />
rhythmic dictation. Must be taken in sequence. Should be taken concurrently with MUS 220,<br />
Music Theory IV.<br />
MUS 230—Introduction to Music Literature I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
Study of music in Western civilization from antiquity through the Baroque era. Students learn<br />
through class lecture, listening assignments, concert attendance, and performance of representative<br />
literature. Offered for non-music majors who can read music; required for music majors.<br />
Offered only in alternate Fall semesters.<br />
MUS 231—Music History Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
Study of music in western civilization from antiquity through 20th century. Students learn<br />
through class lecture, listening assignments, concert attendance, and performance of representative<br />
literature. Offered for non-music majors who can read music; required for music majors.<br />
Course Descriptions