2005-07 Catalog - Tacoma Community College

2005-2007 CatalogCredit Course Descriptions 121MusicMUS 100 (varies)Fundamentals of Music (5)For students with very limited, or no musicbackground. An introductory class coveringmusic notation, terminology, the keyboard,intervals and scales.MUS 101 (F)Music Theory I (5)Recommended for all music majors andminors, but open to all students who havesome music experience. Introduction to thematerials of music, including notation, scales,intervals, diatonic triads, and rhythm.Includes development of elementary eartraining,sight-singing, and keyboard skills.MUS 102 (W)Music Theory II (5)Introduction to the study of diatonicharmony. Analysis of 18th and 19th centuryharmonic usage; composition exercisesstressing correct voice-leading and chordsuccession. Further development of auralskills through ear-training, sight-singing andkeyboard practice.Prerequisite: MUS 101 or instructor permission.MUS 103 (Sp)Music Theory III (5)Continuation and completion of study ofdiatonic harmony through analysis andcomposition exercises. Further developmentof aural skills through ear-training, sightsingingand keyboard practice. Supplementaltopics dealing with diatonic modes and thesmaller formal archetypes.Prerequisite: MUS 102 or instructor permission.MUS 106 (F)World Music (5)Introduction to music of various cultures ofthe world. Music as an expression of humanvalues, identity, and way of life. (multiculturalcontent)MUS 107 (F, W, Sp)Introduction to Music (5)(For the general college student; recommendedfor education majors.) A nontechnicalbasis for enjoyable listening to music withunderstanding; illustrated lectures with supplementaryreading and listening experiences tofoster understanding of common musicalforms, idioms, periods and styles.MUS 108 (varies)Style Periods I: The Baroque-Bach and Handel (3)Aspects of the Baroque style in musichistory (1600-1750). Emphasis oncomposers from Italy, England, France andGermany.MUS 112 (varies)Opera Literature (3)Opera through the ages from the Baroqueera to 20th century. Focus on operas in thetext.MUS 120Music for Elementary Education (5)Designed to educate elementary educationmajors in practices with which they mightimplement music into their classroom, thiscourse will encompass individual musiclesson plans as well as techniques to utilizemusic within other classroom subjects.Students will lead songs, lessons andexercises which will require performancebefore the class.MUS 121 (F, W, Sp)Class Applied Music: Voice (1)Designed to help students who enjoy singing.Course covers vocal exercises, breathingtechniques and how to apply these in specificsongs.MUS 123 (F, W, Sp)Class Applied Music: Guitar (1)Class instruction in performance.Beginning and Intermediate sectionsoffered each quarter.MUS 124 (F, W, Sp)Class Applied Music: Piano I (1)Class instruction for the beginning pianostudent. Development of physical skillsrequired for performance on keyboardinstruments as well as an emphasis onreading music and an understanding of basicmusic theory.MUS 125 (F, W, Sp)Class Applied Music: Piano II (1)Class instruction in beginning piano; thesecond course in a series of three.Prerequisite: MUS 124 or instructor permission.MUS 126 (F, W, Sp)Class Applied Music: Piano III (1)Class instruction in beginning piano; thethird course in a series of three.Prerequisite: MUS 125 or instructor permission.MusicMUS 130 (F, W, Sp)Private Vocal or Instrumental Instruction (1)Additional variable fee ($150-$200).Private instruction for credit. Students areexpected to pay a variable fee to the privateinstructor over and above the cost of coursecredit. May be taken three times on sameinstrument.Prerequisite: Music Dept. Chair permission.MUS 150 (F, W, Sp)Special Topics in Music (5)Study of the important contributions of aselected music genre, time period or cultureto the world's music. Sample topics:American Music, Scandinavian Music,History of Jazz, The Symphony, History ofRock and Roll, etc. May be repeated twice(different topics).MUS 160 (F, W, Sp)MUS 260 (F, W, Sp)Chamber Orchestra (2) (2)Preparation and performance of chamberorchestral literature. This group plays fourconcerts annually on campus.Prerequisite: Audition or instructor permission.Three quarters of MUS 160 for 260.MUS 165Independent Orchestra (3)This three-credit course is intended forstring students who join an approved offcampuscommunity orchestra such as TheEvergreen Music Festival (see Music chairfor other approved groups) that holdsregular rehearsals, works on standardorchestral literature, and performs in a publicconcert at least once per quarter. Graded ‘S’or ‘U.’ May be repeated three times.MUS 166Independent Choral (3)This three-credit course is intended for vocalstudents who join an approved off-campuscommunity choir (see Music Chair for otherapproved groups) that holds regularrehearsals, works on standard choirliterature, and performs in a public concert atleast once per quarter.MUS 170 (F, W, Sp)MUS 270 (F, W, Sp)TCC Singers (1-3)Mixed chorus which rehearses and performsa broad variety of both sacred and secularchoral music. One concert on-campus eachquarter. Open to all singers; previous choralexperience helpful but not essential.Prerequisite: Three quarters of MUS 170 for 270.