MUS 101: Elements of Musicianship (3 units)

Essential knowledge and skills in music reading and performing are emphasized in this class. Prospective elementary school teachers will find the material useful in preparation for classroom experience. Students with an interest in a music major, but with limited musical experience, will find it to be a valuable introduction to the major. Students with demonstrable skills equal to this course will enroll directly in Music 110L. This course fulfills the requirements for the liberal studies major.

MUS 102: Music Appreciation (3 units)

An introductory study of music history and literature in reference to other art forms, designed to create an understanding and appreciation of human artistic expression.

MUS 103: Introduction to American Popular Music (3 units)

A survey of the various types of music that have evolved into today's popular music styles, including influences from African, European, Latino, Brazilian and Caribbean cultures.

MUS 110L: Music Theory and Ear Training (4 units)

This course introduces the basic principles of musicianship and harmonic theory. Special attention will be devoted to ear training.

MUS 210L: Music Theory and Counterpoint (4 units)

This course includes continued study in musicianship and harmonic theory with the introduction of counterpoint. Special attention will be devoted to sight singing, ear training and melodic dictation.

MUS 350: Early Music History (3 units)

An overview of music history from antiquity until 1725.

MUS 351: Music History: 1725-1900 (3 units)

A study of the history of music in the Western European tradition from 1725 until 1900.

MUS 352: Music History and World Music Since 1900 (4 units)

A study of concert music, with emphasis on listening to the major works of the period. A significant portion of the class will be devoted to a study of music outside the concert traditions of the Western world.

MUS 400: Music in the Church (3 units)

The purpose of this course is to provide a scriptural basis on which to build a Christian life and work ethic, specifically in the field of music. Students study selected writings, Scripture and various types of Psalms to examine hymnody, as well as worship music. There is a significant final project for this course, integrating the semester's work into a thoughtful, personal experience relative to church music ministry. (Juniors or seniors only.)