MUS. 100 Fundamentals of Music
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- MUS. 100 Fundamentals of Music
- MUS. 111 Musicianship I
- MUS. 112 Musicianship II
- MUS. 113 Musicianship III
- MUS. 114 Musicianship IV
- MUS. 120 Songwriting
- MUS. 124 Jazz Improvisation I
- MUS. 125 Jazz Improvisation II
- MUS. 130 Songwriting II
- MUS. 131 Harmony I
- MUS. 132 Harmony II
- MUS. 133 Harmony III
- MUS. 134 Harmony IV
- MUS. 202 Music Appreciation
- MUS. 210 From Blues to Hip Hop: A History of American Popular Music
- MUS. 222 Live Sound and Streaming
- MUS. 231 Afro-Latin Percussion Ensemble I
- MUS. 232 Afro-Latin Percussion Ensemble II
- MUS. 233 Afro-Latin Percussion Ensemble III
- MUS. 234 Afro-Latin Percussion Ensemble IV
- MUS. 250 World Music
- MUS. 275 History of Jazz
- MUS. 280 History of Electronic Music
- MUS. 286 Music Business
- MUS. 289 Recording for Musical Applications
- MUS. 290 Electronic Music I
- MUS. 291 Electronic Music II
- MUS. 292 Sound Creation: Sampling and Synthesis
- MUS. 293 Audio for Visual Media
- MUS. 296 Electronic Music Composition Portfolio I
- MUS. 297 Electronic Music Composition Portfolio II
- MUS. 298 New Interfaces for Making Music
- MUS. 301 Piano I
- MUS. 302 Piano II
- MUS. 303 Piano III
- MUS. 304 Piano IV
- MUS. 314 Piano Literature & Performance - The Baroque Era
- MUS. 315 Piano Literature & Performance: The Classical Era
- MUS. 316 Piano Literature & Performance: The Romantic Era
- MUS. 317 Piano Literature & Performance: The 20th Century & Beyond
- MUS. 371 Guitar I
- MUS. 372 Guitar II
- MUS. 373 Guitar III
- MUS. 374 Guitar IV
- MUS. 389 Recording for Musical Applications II
- MUS. 398 New Interfaces for Making Music II
- MUS. 401 Voice I
- MUS. 402 Voice II
- MUS. 403 Voice III
- MUS. 404 Voice IV
- MUS. 423 Small Ensembles
- MUS. 424 Small Jazz Ensembles
- MUS. 425 Contemporary Jazz Combo
- MUS. 429 Wind Ensemble
- MUS. 430 Symphonic Band
- MUS. 452 Repertory Jazz Band
- MUS. 454 Jazz Workshop Big Band
- MUS. 470 Concert Choir
- MUS. 501 Studio Lessons I (Applied Music I)
- MUS. 502 Studio Lessons II (Applied Music II)
- MUS. 503 Studio Lessons III (Applied Music III)
- MUS. 504 Studio Lessons IV (Applied Music IV)
- MUS. 884 Review of Fundamentals
Additional Content
Minimum Grade for Prerequisites
Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Course Description
Introduction to the notation and fundamental theoretical elements of Western music cultures demonstrated through a variety of styles and periods, from classical to pop. Includes pitch and rhythm concepts, melodic and harmonic structures, and fundamental musicianship. Application of the basic principles of music theory to important musical works of different styles and periods. This course deepens students' appreciation of the broad historical and cultural contexts of music as an aesthetic and creative endeavor.
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
