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Courses Offered
MUS 103 American Popular Music from Jazz to Rock
3 hours, 3 credits
This course surveys the history of jazz and of the major 20th-century
and modern styles of American popular music, including blues,
gospel, rhythm ‘n’ blues, soul and hip-hop, exploring both stylistic
features as well as socio-cultural themes.
MUS 120 Piano
3 hours, 3 credits
The basics of playing the piano. Instruction in reading music for the
piano as well as the fundamentals of technique, including hand
positions and finger exercises. Daily practice required; practice
pianos available on campus. Exploration of the general history and
literature of the piano.
MUS 104 Music in World Culture
3 hours, 3 credits
This course explores the traditional and modern musics of selected world
cultures, examining both their styles and their socio-cultural backgrounds.
Areas to be studied may include Africa, India, Indonesia, and/or other
regions, as well as diasporic communities in New York City.
MUS 110 Popular Musics of the Caribbean
(Same course as LLS 110)
3 hours, 3 credits
A survey of the major popular music styles of the Caribbean, including
salsa, reggae, soca and other genres, exploring their social contexts,
historical origins, and relation to indigenous folk musics. The important
role of New York City as a center for Caribbean music will also be
examined.
MUS 115 Introduction to Vocal Technique, Style and
Song Literature
3 hours, 3 credits
A studio class introducing the principles of vocal technique and
developing the singing voice through study of classical methods.
Song literature studied ranges from 17 th - and 18 th -century art songs
through traditional folk music to contemporary classical and popular
songs.
Prerequisite: Ability to sing a simple song with correct rhythm and
pitch and a pleasant tonal quality
MUS 130 John Jay Chorus I
3 hours, 3 credits
The class constitutes a singing ensemble of men and women. Class
sessions operate as rehearsals and require regular attendance. The
music sung reflects a wide range of styles. Skills are developed in
the following areas: the ability to sing an independent part correctly
and in tune; basic vocal technique; sight-reading of musical notation;
diction; and general musicianship. Public performances may be
given. Prior experience is not required, though members are
expected to be able to sing a simple tune correctly.
MUS 131 John Jay Chorus II
3 hours, 3 credits
A continuation of Music 130. Class sessions operate as rehearsals,
and require regular attendance. The music sung reflects a wide range
of styles. Improved skills are developed in the following areas: the
ability to sing an independent part correctly, basic vocal technique,
sight reading, diction, general musicianship. Public performances
may be given.
Prerequisite: MUS 130
MUS 201 Musical Masterworks
3 hours, 3 credits
Representative masterworks of music from the opera, symphony,
chamber, concerto, solo instrument, vocal, jazz and popular
repertoires.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, MUS 101 or MUS 102
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