2019-2020 BSC Catalog

204 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
MU 149 Class Guitar (½)
An introductory course to playing guitar in which students learn to read standard
notation, chord charts, and tablature in a variety of styles. The course is taught in a group
setting in which students learn how to play solo as well as within an ensemble.
MU 150 CE Fundamentals of Music (1)
An introduction to the fundamentals of music, including the identification and
construction of scales, intervals, chords, rhythms, and song forms used in classical and
popular styles. Students will learn how to sight sing and write basic musical compositions
using tools introduced in the course. Suitable for non-majors or music majors with no
previous experience in music theory or notation. A Creative Expression designated
course.
MU 151 Theory I (¾)
Harmonic and contrapuntal structures in diatonic tonal music, analysis of these structures,
and musical composition in four-voice chorale style. Topics include harmonic
progression, triads and their inversions, cadences, and two-voice first-, second-, and
fourth-species counterpoint. Corequisite: MU 153. Fall.
MU 152 Theory II (¾)
Continuation of harmonic and contrapuntal principles in basic chromatic music, musical
analysis of these structures, and musical composition in a variety of simple textures.
Topics include seventh chords, secondary functions, common-chord modulation,
embellishment, reduction, two-voice imitative counterpoint, and two-voice third- and
fifth-species counterpoint. Prerequisites: MU 151 and MU 153. Corequisite: MU 155.
Spring.
MU 153 Ear Training I (¼)
A course focusing on elementary aural, keyboard-harmony, and rhythmic skills. Meets
for two 80-minute sessions a week. Corequisite: MU 151.
MU 154 CE Introduction to Electronic Music (1)
A survey of electronic music in the academy and beyond. Topics include the history,
aesthetics, basic techniques, and composition of electronic music. Intended for nonmajors.
A Creative Expression designated course.
MU 155 Ear Training II (¼)
A course focusing on intermediate aural, keyboard-harmony, and rhythmic skills. Meets
for two 80-minute sessions a week. Prerequisites: MU 151 and MU 153. Corequisite: MU
152. Spring.
MU 156 Ear Training III (¼)
A course focusing on advanced aural, keyboard-harmony, and rhythmic skills. Meets for
two 80-minute sessions a week. Prerequisites: MU 152 and MU 155. Corequisite: MU
251. Fall.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2019-2020