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2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College

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7111-<strong>Roane</strong>StCommColl 6/16/06 2:58 PM Page 236<br />

Course Descriptions<br />

236 ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE<br />

MUS 240—Introduction to Music Literature II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />

A continuation of MUS 230, Introduction to Music Literature I, covering the ClassIC era<br />

through 20th century. Offered for non-music majors who can read music; required for music<br />

majors. Offered only in alternate Spring semesters.<br />

MUS 250—Choral Conducting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />

Study of choral conducting techniques; and management of church, school and community<br />

choral groups both vocally and organizationally. Offered for both music majors and non-music<br />

majors. Students should be able to read music. Sp<br />

MUS 1030—Music Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />

Open to all students who desire a better understanding of music. In this one-semester course,<br />

traditional art music will be explored through class lecture as well as weekly listening assignments.<br />

Available in lecture, video, and WEB format. F, Sp, Su<br />

APPLIED MUSIC: ENSEMBLES<br />

Non-music majors are invited to participate in any of the music ensembles.<br />

Auditions are required only for MUS 113—Celebration; all other ensembles are open<br />

to all students. All ensembles may be repeated for credit but cannot be repeated to replace<br />

a failing grade.<br />

MUS 112—<strong>Roane</strong> <strong>State</strong> Concert Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />

Performs a variety of music, from pop to major choral works and selections from standard<br />

choral literature. Meets three hours per week. May be repeated for credit. Open to all students.<br />

MUS 113—Celebration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />

A contemporary show choir. Meets four hours per week and begins one week prior to the beginning<br />

of fall semester. Students accepted into Celebration are expected to participate in the<br />

class both fall and spring semester of the academic year. May be repeated for credit. Admission<br />

by audition only. (Auditions are held each spring for the following year.)<br />

MUS 114—Celebration Choreography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />

Meets two hours per week and begins one week prior to the beginning of fall semester. Student<br />

accepted into Celebration are expected to participate in the class both fall and spring semesters<br />

of the academic year.<br />

MUS 115—Small Instrumental Ensembles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />

String, brass, and woodwind ensembles will rehearse three hours per week and perform three<br />

times during a semester. Classical literature for standard instrumentations will be emphasized.<br />

Rehearsal times arranged according to students’ schedules. Assignment of groups to be determined<br />

by instructor. F, Sp<br />

MUS 116—Concert Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />

Performs traditional and contemporary wind ensemble literature. Open to all qualified students.<br />

Meets three hours per week. Open to all students who play band instruments. F, Sp<br />

MUS 117—Jazz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />

Performs arrangements for jazz in contemporary and jazz-rock styles. Performances regularly<br />

scheduled off-campus, as well as for student body. Meets two hours per week. No audition is<br />

required. May be repeated for credit.<br />

MUS 118—Gospel Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />

Perform traditional and contemporary gospel music designed for students who enjoy singing<br />

gospel music. Emphasis is placed upon public performances. Meets three hours per week. May<br />

be repeated for credit. Open to all students.<br />

MUS 119—Women’s Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />

Vocal ensemble consisting of female students. Performs a variety of choral literature specifically<br />

designed for the female voice. Ensemble will perform a minimum of three times per semester.<br />

May be repeated for credit but not to replace a failing grade. Meets on the Oak Ridge<br />

campus.

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