Music Courses

MUS 1510 SURVEY OF MUSIC IN WESTERN CIVILIZATION (3)
This course fulfills the general education requirement. Development of listening ability through historical survey of Western musical development. Musical examples from Medieval through present day are utilized. No prior knowledge of music is required.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: fall and spring

MUS 1520 JAZZ AND POPULAR CULTURE (3)
This course fulfills the general education requirement. A survey course which examines the major style eras of jazz in America as well as musical/societal trends in popular culture. Listening skills are highly emphasized.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: fall and spring

MUS 3280 CHORUS (1)
formerly Noblemen and Grace Notes
Provides training in vocal ensemble performance. Explores basics of music literacy and direct application in a public performance. The ensemble is open to all students and fulfills the General Education Fine Arts requirement when taken for three semesters.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: fall and spring

MUS 3900 ORCHESTRA (1)
formerly Chamber Music
This ensemble studies and performs chamber and orchestral music under the direction of the instructor. The ensemble is open to all students and fulfills the General Education Fine Arts requirement when taken for three semesters.
Offered: fall and spring