Music MUSC 101 – 3 Credits Music Fundamentals Introduces reading and performing music; explores how music is conceived and communicated. Corequisites: ENGL 051 (conc) or ESOL 042 (conc) and RDNG 051 or ESOL 044 and MATH 081 MUSC 102 – 3 Credits Music Appreciation Surveys the forms, media, history, and the social and aesthetic significance of music. Prerequisites: ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 MUSC 109 – 3 Credits Survey of World Music Explores traditional musics from many regions and cultures of the world. Topics include ideas about music, the social organization of music, the variety of musical sound, performance practices, and musical acculturation. Corequisites: ENGL 051 (conc) or ESOL 042 (conc) and RDNG 051 or ESOL 044 and MATH 081 MUSC 111 – 1 Credit Ear Training I Provides thorough training in "hearing" and "performing" the basic components of music. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MUSC 101 or qualifying exam or instructor authorization. MUSC 112 – 1 Credit Ear Training II Continues the training in "hearing" and "performing" the various components of music developed in MUSC 111. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MUSC 111 or qualifying exam or instructor authorization. MUSC 113 – 3 Credits Music Theory I Provides thorough training in rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic elements of music. Practical application includes analyzing and writing music. Prerequisite: MUSC 101 or qualifying exam or written permission of instructor. MUSC 114 – 3 Credits Music Theory II Continues the practical application of musical notation. Students analyze and write melodies, four-part chorales using chromatics, secondary dominants, diminished seventh chords, and modulation. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MUSC 113 or qualifying exam or written permission of instructor. MUSC 116 – 3 Credits Popular Music Theory and Musicianship Provides instruction in the fundamentals of music theory as applicable to commercial/popular music. Topics include musical notation, theoretical concepts, and analyses of popular songs. Basic performing skill on piano or guitar is recommended. Prerequisites: ENGL 051 (conc) or ESOL 042 (conc) and RDNG 051 (conc) or ESOL 044 (conc) and MATH 081 (conc); MUSC 101 or qualifying exam MUSC 123 – 3 Credits Opera Survey Examines the operatic literature from the early 17th century to the present, emphasizing the cultural significance and aesthetic values of major works in the repertoire. MUSC 124 – 3 Credits Intro to Music Literature MUSC 125 – 3 Credits The Jazz Experience Traces the development of jazz from its African and European origins to the present. Corequisites: ENGL 051 (conc) or ESOL 042 (conc) and RDNG 051 (conc) or ESOL 044 (conc) and MATH 081 (conc) MUSC 126 – 3 Credits Broadway Musical Theatre Examines the development of musical theater from its origins to the present, focusing on landmark musicals and their makers. NOTE: Same as THTR 126. Credit can be earned for one course only. Corequisites: ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 MUSC 128 – 3 Credits The Beatles in the Rock Generation Examines the development of the musical and lyrical artistry of the Beatles presented within the framework of aesthetic and social movement, 1957 to 1970. Corequisites: ENGL 051 (conc) or ESOL 042 (ocnc) and RDNG 051 (conc) or ESOL 044 (conc) MUSC 130 – 1 Credit Piano Class I Offers the beginning piano student elementary piano techniques and music reading skills. Open to all in the community. MUSC 131 – 1 Credit Piano Class II Continues piano techniques and music reading skills developed in MUSC 130. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MUSC 130 or written permission from instructor required MUSC 134 – 1 Credit Guitar Class Provides class instruction in basic guitar techniques for the beginning guitarist. Students must provide their own guitar. Open to all in the community. MUSC 135 – 1 Credit Voice Class Provides class instruction in singing, with emphasis on basic techniques and voice production. Classical and popular repertoire will be studied. Open to all in the community. MUSC 140 – 3 Credits Introduction to Audio Technology Provides basic instruction and hands-on experience with professional audio recording equipment. Students learn the basic principles of electricity and electronics, acoustical theory, and the basic operation of recording studio equipment. Prerequisites: ENGL 051 (conc) or ESOL 042 (conc) and RDNG 051 (conc) or ESOL 044 (conc) and MATH 081 (conc) MUSC 141 – 3 Credits Audio Recording Techniques I Provides basic instruction and hands-on experience with a wide variety of professional audio recording equipment, employing a variety of skills and techniques. Prerequisites: ENGL 051 (conc) or ESOL 051 (conc) and RDNG 051 or ESOL 053 (conc) and MATH 081 (conc) and MUSC 140 MUSC 142 – 3 Credits Audio Recording Techniques II Provides intermediate-level skill development in audio recording with an additional emphasis on the principles of project management. Prerequisites: ENGL 051 (conc) or ESOL 051 (conc) and RDNG 051 or ESOL 053 (conc) and MATH 081 (conc) and MUSC 141 MUSC 143 – 3 Credits The Music Business and Recording Industry Explores the business issues encountered in the music industry, including contracts, accounting, copyrights/publishing, artist management/booking, and record manufacturing. Prerequisites: ENGL 051 (conc) or ESOL 042 (conc) and RDNG 051 (conc) or ESOL 044 (conc) and MATH 081 (conc) MUSC 145 – 3 Credits Live Sound Reinforcement Provides instruction in the operation of sound reinforcement equipment and techniques for providing appropriate sound reinforcement in a variety of scenarios. Prerequisites: ENGL 051 (conc) or ESOL 051 (conc) and RDNG 051 or ESOL 053 (conc) and MATH 081 (conc) and MUSC 140 MUSC 146 – 3 Credits MIDI and Music Production Techniques Provides instruction in the theories and practical applications of the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) in music production. Prerequisites: ENGL 051 (conc) or ESOL 051 (conc) and RDNG 051 or ESOL 053 (conc) and MATH 081 (conc) and MUSC 140 or written permission from instructor required MUSC 160 – 1 Credit Community Chorus Provides an opportunity for students to join with others in studying and singing choral music, both classical and popular. Open to all in the college community. Prerequisite: Ability to match pitch accurately. MUSC 161 – 1 Credit Senior Star Showcase Offers senior adults the opportunity to perform Broadway-style productions in a variety of settings. Contact Arne Lindquist, Senior Star Showcase director, at 443-840-1535 for audition information. MUSC 163 – 1 Credit Chamber Singers Provides an opportunity for students to perform challenging vocal works composed for small choir. Prerequisite: Written permission from instructor required MUSC 164 – 1 Credit Musical Theatre Practicum I Offers a performance-oriented workshop experience in acting and stage movement as applied to musical theatre. Prerequisite: Audition by instructor MUSC 165 – 1 Credit Musical Theatre Practicum II Offers a performance-oriented workshop experience in acting and stage movement as applied to musical theatre. Prerequisite: Audition by instructor MUSC 171 – 1 Credit "Power House" Big Band Specializes in contemporary "concert" jazz. Contact the Essex campus Music Office at 443-840-1521 for information. MUSC 172 – 1 Credit Night Train Big Band Performs "standard" repertoire for big band. Open to students and members of the community. Contact the Essex campus Music Office at 410-780-6521 for information. MUSC 173 – 1 Credit Greater Balto Youth Orchestra Studies and performs literature from the symphonic repertoire. Open to instrumentalists under the age of 21. Contact the GBYO office at 410-780-6914 for audition information. MUSC 175 – 1 Credit Electric Guitar Ensemble Performs music in the jazz and rock styles. Contact the Essex campus Music Office at 443-840-1521 for information. MUSC 176 – 1 Credit Jazz Plus Elctrc Jazz Ensmbl Specializes in pop-jazz and smooth jazz. Contact the Essex campus Music Office at 443-840-1521 for information. Prerequisite: Written permission from instructor required MUSC 177 – 1 Credit Chamber Ensembles Provides an opportunity for students to participate in playing classical music in small groups of instrumentalists and pianists. Contact the Essex campus Music Office at 410-780-6521 for information. Prerequisite: Written permission from instructor required MUSC 178 – 1 Credit Baltimore Symphonic Band Provides a music ensemble experience for students who wish to perform great works from the concert band repertoire. Open to all members of the community. Contact Christopher Wolfe at 443-840-1521 for membership information. MUSC 211 – 1 Credit Ear Training III Continues advanced training in "hearing" and "performing" the various components of music, including rhythm, pitch, intervals, chords and melodies. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MUSC 112 or qualifying exam or written permission of instructor. MUSC 212 – 1 Credit Ear Training IV Offers a continuation of advanced training in "hearing" and "performing" the various components of music developed in MUSC 211, including rhythm, pitch, intervals, chords and melodies. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MUSC 211 or qualifying exam or written permission of instructor. MUSC 213 – 3 Credits Music Theory III Examines the music of the Baroque and Classical periods. Students study and write altered chords; write and perform figured bass, study musical forms including the fugue and the basics of instrumentation. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MUSC 114 or qualifying exam or written permisison of instructor. MUSC 214 – 3 Credits Music Theory IV Analyzes the music of the Romantic and Twentieth Century eras, the study of musical form, and the intermediate study of instrumentation. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MUSC 213 or qualifying exam or written permission of instructor. MUSC 232 – 2 Credits Piano Skills and Musicianship Provides instruction in practical piano skills and musicianship. Topics include reading music notation in treble, bass, and alto clefs music vocabulary and terminology, transposition, harmonization, improvisation, sight-reading, accompanying, and score reading, including lines for transposing instruments. This is the final level in the keyboard development series. Prerequisites: MUSC 131 and MUSC 213 or MUSC 214 (conc) or written permission from instructor required MUSC 241 – 3 Credits Advanced Audio Recording Techniques Provides students with opportunities to apply technical and aesthetic expertise in the theoretical and actual completion of professional recording scenarios, with additional emphasis on integrating audio and video and on developing a business plan with which to start a recording studio business. Prerequisites: ENGL 051 (conc) or ESOL 051 (conc) and RDNG 051 or ESOL 053 (conc) and MATH 081 (conc); MUSC 142, MUSC 143, and MUSC 145 (conc) MUSC 273 – 3 Credits Internship: Audio Engineering Provides a professional experience where students apply technical and aesthetic expertise acquired in the Music Production and Audio Recording Technology program during a minimum 60 hours internship in a professional audio production facility assisting with daily operations. Prerequisites: ENGL 051 (conc) or ESOL 051 (conc) and RDNG 051 or ESOL 053 (conc) and MATH 081 (conc); MUSC 116, MUSC 143, MUSC 145, MUSC 146, and MUSC 241 MUSC 284 – 4 Credits Cooperative Educatin II