MUS 101A - Basics of Music
	An introduction to reading, performance, and basic theory (intervals, scales, key signatures, harmony, etc.) for students with little or no previous experience in music. Emphasis on application to the recorder. Fall. Credit: 3

	MUS 105A - Music from the Middle Ages through Mozart
	Students gain an appreciation and understanding of music through study, listening, and analysis of works from the Western classical repertoire. The emphasis will be on music written from the ninth through the eighteenth centuries. Students are required to attend concerts and other activities, and, in some semesters, music labs outside of class. Fall. CCP Credit: 3

	MUS 106A - Music from Beethoven to the Present
	Students gain an appreciation and understanding of music through study, listening, and analysis of works from the Western classical repertoire. The emphasis will be on music written in the last two centuries. Students are required to attend concerts and other activities, and, in some semesters, music labs outside of class. Spring. CCP Credit: 3

	MUS 110A - Chorus
	Singing ensemble open to all college students. Performance of compositions covering a wide range of styles and periods. Meets 2-1/2 hours weekly. Students may not enroll in Chorus (MUS 110) and Chamber Choir (MUS 210) in the same semester. May be repeated for up to a total of six credits. (Pass/Fail only.) Fall and Spring. Credit: 1.5

	MUS 111A - Concert Band I
	Rehearsal and performance of a variety of music for concert band. Open to all students who have experience playing a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument. Seating auditions are held during the first week of school in the fall. May be repeated up to a total of six credits. Prerequisite(s): Previous experience. Fall and Spring. Credit: 1.5

	MUS 119 - Ensemble Performance
	Rehearsal and performance of music for a special ensemble other than Community Chorus, Chamber Choir, Wind Ensemble, or Community Orchestra. Example ensembles might be a tour choir, women''s chorus, or madrigal group. May be repeated up to a total of 6 credits. (Pass/Fail option.) Credit: 1-3

MUS 120A - Beginning Applied Music

Beginning level private lessons in voice or on an instrument. One credit given for 12 half-hour lessons per semester, or two credits for 12 one-hour lessons per semester; may be repeated up to a total of four credits. Does not count toward music minor, except for the one-credit piano requirement. Prerequisite(s): permission of music faculty. Additional fee charged for the lessons. (Pass/Fail option.) Fall and Spring. Credit: 1-2

	MUS 121A - Piano Class I
	Piano lessons in a group setting using electronic keyboards. Students will develop the ability to read music and play simple pieces with proper technique, as well as learn basic music theory. A course fee will be charged in addition to tuition. Fall and Spring. Credit: 2

	MUS 122 - Piano Class II
	Piano lessons in a group setting using electronic keyboards. This course is a continuation of MUS 121. A course fee will be charged in addition to tuition. Prerequisite(s): MUS 121 or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring. Credit: 2

	MUS 123 - Group Instrumental Lessons
	Students study an instrument in twelve one-hour lessons over the semester. The group class usually consists of three to five students with the instructor. May be taken up to a total of four credits. Additional fee charged for the lessons. Prerequisite(s): Permission of music faculty. Fall and Spring. Credit: 2

	MUS 124 - Group Voice Lessons
	Students study voice in twelve one-hour lessons over the semester. The group class usually consists of three to five students with the instructor. May be taken up to a total of four credits. Additional fee charged for the lessons. Prerequisite(s): Permission of music faculty. Fall and Spring. Credit: 2

	MUS 186 - Music Research and Writing
	Through practice and application, students will develop skills in music research and writing. The course will also help students explore and identify areas of interest within the field of music. Open to all students taking MUS 105 or MUS 106 in the same semester. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in MUS 105 or MUS 106. Fall and Spring Credit: 1

	MUS 201A - Theory and Analysis I
	The study of diatonic harmony, voice leading, and formal principles through analysis of various musical examples, and exercises in writing simple counterpoint and four-part harmony. This course is designed for students who read music and have some background in instrumental performance or singing. Prerequisite(s): MUS 101 or permission of instructor. (Pass/Fail option.) Credit: 3

	MUS 202A - Theory and Analysis II
	The study of chromatic harmony, voice leading, and formal principles through analysis of various musical examples, and exercises in writing counterpoint and four-part harmony. This course is designed as a continuation of MUS 201. Prerequisite(s): MUS 201 or permission of instructor. (Pass/Fail option.) Credit: 3

	MUS 203 - Aural Skills I
	Development of aural skills through ear-training and sight-singing activities. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in MUS 201. Once a year. Credit: 1

	MUS 204 - Aural Skills II
	Further development of the aural skills introduced in MUS 203. Prerequisite(s): MUS 203; concurrent enrollment in MUS 202 is required. Once a year. Credit: 1

MUS 210A - Chamber Choir

Rehearsal and performance of music from the chamber choral literature. Admission into the choir is through an audition during the first week of school in the fall and requires a commitment for the entire year. The chamber choir performs on and off campus and in some years will tour in the U.S. or abroad. Although previous choral experience is desirable, all interested students are encouraged to audition. Rehearses three hours weekly in addition to sectionals and voice classes at different times during the year. Because the Chamber Choir will be singing some of the same works as the Community Chorus, students may not enroll in both (MUS 110 and MUS 210) in the same semester. May be repeated up to a total of six credits, after which students may audition for MUS 310. Prerequisite(s): audition in the fall semester. Fall and Spring. Credit: 1.5

MUS 211 - Concert Band II

Students who have completed four semesters of MUS 111 (Concert Band I) and wish to continue participating will audition and enroll for MUS 211. It is the same group (see MUS 111 for course description), but MUS 211 students are expected to have attained a higher level of performance through their previous experience and will be held to this higher standard during their audition and throughout the semester. May be repeated up to a total of six credits. Prerequisite(s): Six credits of MUS 111 and successful completion of audition. Fall and Spring. Credit: 1.5

	MUS 212A - Community Orchestra
	Rehearsal and performance of a variety of music from the standard orchestral repertoire. At least one evening concert is given each semester. Because the music is often quite challenging, students are normally expected to have had several years of private lessons. Permission required. May be repeated up to a total of six credits. Prerequisite(s): permission required. Fall and Spring. Credit: 1.5

	MUS 220A - Intermediate Applied Music
	Intermediate level private lessons in voice or on an instrument. One credit given for 12 half-hour lessons per semester; or two credits for 12 one-hour lessons per semester; may be repeated up to a total of six credits. Prerequisite(s): successful completion of audition and permission of the music faculty. Additional fee charged for lessons. (Pass/Fail option.) Fall and Spring. Credit: 1-2

	MUS 230A - History of Jazz
	Jazz, one of the most important musical developments of the twentieth century, has a rich history that encompasses styles as diverse as Dixieland, bebop, and free jazz. The many styles of jazz in historical context. Even Spring. CCP Credit: 3

MUS 237A - Music: 1900 to 1930

The years 1900-1930 were a remarkable time. Rarely, within a few decades, has such a wide variety of musical styles coexisted. This diversity will be approached through a study of styles and works such as the primitivism of Stravinsky''s "Petrushka," the expressionism of Schoenberg''s "Pierrot Lunaire," the romanticism of Strauss''s "Der Rosenkavalier," not to mention ragtime, blues, and the birth of jazz. Studied works will be considered chronologically and within their socio-political context. As much as possible, the class will incorporate live performance by the instructor and guest artists. Prerequisite(s): College-level music history course or previous musical experience or permission of instructor. CCP Credit: 3

MUS 238A - Men, Women, and Pianos

This course will focus on the piano repertoire and its composers from Mozart through the present with particular emphasis on the great piano tradition of the romantic and early twentieth century eras. In the same spirit as the book Men, Women and Pianos by Arthur Loesser, the music, composers, and performers studied will be considered within a socio-political perspective. As much as possible, there will be live performances by the instructor or quest artists. Students will be expected to attend concerts outside of class, including, in some semesters, a trip to Portland or Boston. Prerequisite(s): MUS 105 or MUS 106 strongly recommended. The ability to play the piano is not required. CCP Credit: 3

	MUS 277 - Selected Topics in Music
	Intensive study of a specific musical topic, such as a composer, a genre, a period in music history, etc. Prerequisite(s): as appropriate. (Pass/Fail option.) Credit: 1-3

	MUS 285 - Analysis and Discussion of Music
	This is a companion lab to upper-level music history courses. Students will analyze works selected from the same period as the companion course in addition to addressing relevant issues through discussion. Open to all students. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in the designated music history course. Fall and Spring. Credit: 1

MUS 301 - Theory and Analysis III

An introduction to the theoretical aspects of classical music since 1900. Some of the topics to be covered include serial composition and atonality; pentatonic, whole-tone, octatonic, and other alternative scales; twentieth century developments in rhythmic complexity; and new approaches to musical structure. Selected twentieth century compositions will be analyzed in detail. Prerequisite(s): MUS 202 or permission of instructor. Once every two years. Credit: 3

MUS 310 - Advanced Chamber Choir

Chamber Choir (MUS 210) and Advanced Chamber Choir (MUS 310) are the same ensemble. (See MUS 210 for the course description.) Students who have taken MUS 210 for four semesters and wish to continue participation in Chamber Choir will audition for the course under MUS 310. MUS 310 students are expected to build on their previous experience in the chamber choir and will be held to a higher standard during the audition and in their participation. Students may not enroll in MUS 110 and MUS 310 in the same semester. May be repeated up to a total of six credits. Prerequisite(s): 6 credits of MUS 210. Fall and Spring. Credit: 1.5

	MUS 312 - Chamber Music
	Intensive rehearsal and performance of music for small ensembles. Reserved for instrumentalists and singers with a solid background in music, including several years of private lessons. Permission required. May be repeated up to a total of six credits. Prerequisite(s): permission required. Fall and Spring. Credit: 1.5

	MUS 320 - Advanced Applied Music
	Advanced level private lessons in voice or on an instrument; two credits given for 12 one-hour lessons per semester. Students required to perform a full or partial recital such as a brown bag concert. Prerequisite(s): permission of faculty and at least three credits of MUS 220. Additional fee charged for the lessons. May be taken up to eight credits. Fall and Spring. Credit: 2

	MUS 325 - Composition
	Study of the principles of composition for instruments and voices through weekly private lessons. Students will be encouraged to develop compositional projects that reflect their own interests. May be repeated up to a total of six credits. Prerequisite(s): MUS 202 and intermediate proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. (Pass/Fail option.) Fall and Spring. Credit: 2

	MUS 335A - Computer Music Composition
	Creating musical compositions using a MIDI-based computer music studio. The course includes an introduction to the principles of digital sound synthesis, instruction in the use of sequencing software and a variety of synthesizers, and examination of electronic works by major composers. Students should have some musical background. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. Odd Fall. Credit: 3

	MUS 377 - Advanced Topics in Music
	Intensive study of a specific musical topic, such as a composer, a genre, a period of time in music history, etc. Students will be expected to have some background in music theory; part of the course will involve analysis of scores and the incorporation of that score study into papers, presentations, and exams. Prerequisite(s): MUS 201, Theory and Analysis 1. (Pass/Fail option.) Credit: 1-3

MUS 397 - Independent Study in Music

Independent work on a special project of the student''s choice under the supervision of a member of the music faculty. This may include a major composition, a recital, or a study of some historical or theoretical topic. Acceptance of the proposal by the faculty member must precede registration. Prerequisite(s): At least 6 credits in other music courses. (Pass/Fail Option) Fall and Spring. Credit: 1-3