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Course Descriptions
MUP121 Symphonic Choir
1 credit (2 lec-lab hrs/wk)
A large choral ensemble performing the works of major
composers, encompassing all musical periods and styles.
Instructor consent is not required, but students may be
asked to audition.
MUP123 Opera
1-3 credits (2-8 lec-lab hrs/wk)
Operas, opera selections, operatic arias or operettas
done in costumes, staging and concert style. Instructor
consent is not required, but students may be asked to
audition.
MUP125 Vocal Jazz (Southwesters)
2 credits (4 lec-lab hrs/wk)
Pop ballads, early rock and roll, traditional jazz, and
blues will be the material rehearsed and performed by
this ensemble. Emphasis will be placed upon the
dynamics of live performance.
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
MUP131 Chamber Choir
2 credits (4 lec-lab hrs/wk)
Small choral ensemble performing the major works and
the octavo literature of prominent composers of every
musical period. Instructor consent is not required, but the
student may be asked to audition.
MUP142 Orchestra
1 credit (2 lec-lab hrs/wk)
Strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion performing
the works of composers from every musical period.
Intermediate and advanced musicians admitted.
Instructor consent is not required, but the student may be
asked to audition.
MUP202A Concert Band
2 credits (4 lec-lab hrs/wk)
A performance ensemble which rehearses and
performs the appropriate musical literature chosen by the
instructor. Instruction will be given to individuals as well
as the ensemble as how to improve the overall musical
effect.
A college ensemble performing marches, traditional band
literature, classical literature arranged for concert band.
Intermediate and advanced musicians are admitted.
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
MUP202B Community Band
1 credit (2 lec-lab hrs/wk)
A performance ensemble which rehearses and
performs the appropriate musical literature chosen by the
instructor. Instruction will be given to individuals as well
as the ensemble as how to improve the overall musical
effect.
A college ensemble performing marches, traditional band
literature, classical literature arranged for concert band.
Intermediate and advanced musicians are admitted.
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
Individual lessons are based on request and instructor
availability. Student may be asked to audition, to
perform in recitals or college ensembles.
Individual Lessons
1-3 credits (2-6 lec-lab hrs/wk)
Individual lessons are arranged with the instructor,
based upon available time and space. Instructor
consent is required for all private lessons. All credits
for private lessons are transferable. Music majors
are expected to have a primary instrument of
performance and be enrolled for individual instruction.
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
Lessons are given for all levels of musicianship:
beginning, intermediate, and advanced.
MUP171/271 Piano MUP174/274 Voice
MUP175/275 Violin/Fiddle MUP178/278 Bass Guitar
MUP180/280 Guitar MUP 181/281 Flute
MUP183/283 Clarinet MUP184/284 Saxophone
MUP186/286 Trumpet MUP187/287 French Horn
MUP188/288 Trombone MUP191/291 Percussion
Lecture Courses
Many music courses can be used for Distribution and
Elective requirements for degree programs.
MUS101/102/103 Music Fundamentals
3 credits/term (3 lec hrs/wk)
A course to instruct in the fundamentals of music. A
preparatory course for private instruction, for ensemble
participation, and for a better understanding of music
and music history. Music fundamentals, scales, key
signatures, meter, notation, chords, non-harmonics,
introduction to piano, and sight-singing. Recommended
for music minors, beginning musicians, and preparatory
for some music majors. (Contact music advisor for proper
placement.)
Southwestern Oregon Community College 2006-07 Catalog www.socc.edu Course Descriptions 189