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General transfer guide

Music courses are intended to be of interest to all students. For those who have no formal training in music but want to learn about it, general information courses are offered. These courses help students focus on their musical interests. Lower-division music courses are designed to fulfill the first two years of requirements for students who plan to major or minor in music at the upper-division level. The main areas of study are music theory and skills, music history and literature, group performance, and applied music. Our music curriculum mirrors courses required by four-year institutions. Students planning to transfer should consult the receiving institution regarding the specific transferability and application of course credit.

Music transfer students

Students planning on majoring in music at the upper-division level are recommended to take the following six-term music course sequence (In addition to other general studies requirements):

Term one

Term one list of courses
Course number Course description
MUS 111 Music Theory I (part one)*
MUS 111C Music Theory I: Sight Singing and Ear Training (part one)
MUS 191p Class Piano I
MUS 158 Chamber Ensemble**
MUP 171-192 Applied Music Lessons**

Term two

Term two list of courses
Course number Course description
MUS 112 Music Theory I (part two)
MUS 112C Music Theory I: Sight Singing and Ear Training (part two)
MUS 192p Class Piano II
MUS 170 Music and Computers***
MUS 158 Chamber Ensemble**
MUP 171-192 Applied Music Lessons**

Term three

Term three list of courses
Course number Course description
MUS 113 Music Theory I (part three)
MUS 113C Music Theory I: Sight Singing and Ear Training (part three)
MUS 193p Class Piano III
MUS 220 Chorus***
MUS 158 Chamber Ensemble**
MUP 171-192 Applied Music Lessons**

Term four

Term four list of courses
Course number Course description
MUS 211A Music Theory II (part one)
MUS 211B Music Theo II: Keyboard Harmony
MUS 158 Chamber Ensemble**
MUP 271-292 Applied Music Lessons**

Term five

Term five list of courses
Course number Course description
MUS 212A Music Theory II (part two)
MUS 212B Music Theo II: Keyboard Harmony
MUS 158 Chamber Ensemble**
MUP 271-292 Applied Music Lessons**

Term six

Term six list of courses
Course number Course description
MUS 213A Music Theory II (part three)
MUS 213B Music Theo II: Keyboard Harmony
MUS 204 Music of the Western World***
MUS 158 Chamber Ensemble**
MUP 271-292 Applied Music Lessons**

* Course has a prerequisite of MUS 110. Students may challenge this requirement through examination, contact the music program for more information. ** Course should be taken during each term of study for a total of six times. *** Course may be taken during any term.

Other courses that may be of interest to students planning to major in music

Other interesting classes for music majors
Course number Course description
MUS 108 Music Cultures of the World
MUS 191, 191, 193 Class Guitar
MUS 205 Introduction to Jazz History
MUS 206 Introduction to the History of Rock Music
MUS 207 Introduction to the History of Folk Music

General interest courses

The following courses fall into the category of general interest courses and are designed to acquaint the student with the many varieties and styles of music that have contributed to our vast musical heritage. They are especially recommended as humanities electives.

Music history and literature
Course number Course description
MUS 105 Music Appreciation
MUS 106 Opera Appreciation
MUS 108 Music Cultures of the World
MUS 201A, 202, 203 Introduction to Music and its Literature
MUS 205 Introduction to Jazz History
MUS 206 Introduction to the History of Rock Music
MUS 207 Introduction to the History of Folk Music
Music theory
Course number Course description
MUS 110 Fundamentals of Music (preparation for Music Theory I)
MUS 111 Music Theory I (part one)
MUS 112 Music Theory I (part two)
MUS 113 Music Theory I (part three)
MUS 211A Music Theory II (part one)
MUS 212A Music Theory II (part two)
MUS 213A Music Theory II (part three)
Music performance
Course number Course description
MUS 131 Group Vocal
MUS 158 Chamber Ensemble
MUS 220 Chorus
MUS 166A Jazz Ensemble
MUS 165A Vocal Jazz Ensemble
MUS 195A Symphonic Band

Please, seek advising on which ensemble is best for your track.

Music technology
Course number Course description
MUS 170 Music and Computers
Individual music instruction
Course number Course description
MUP 100 Applied Music (private instruction for non-music majors)

Course prerequisites

Prerequisites for each course may be found in the course descriptions section of the catalog.

Prerequisites
Course number Course description
MUP 100 Applied Music Lessons for Non-Music Majors
MUP 171-192 Applied Music Lessons
MUP 271-292 Applied Music Lessons
MUS 105 Music Appreciation
MUS 106 Opera Appreciation
MUS 108 Music Cultures of the World
MUS 111 Music Theory I (part one)*
MUS 111C Music Theory I: Sight Singing and Ear Training (part one)
MUS 112 Music Theory I (part two)
MUS 112C Music Theory I: Sight Singing and Ear Training (part two)
MUS 113 Music Theory I (part three)
MUS 113C Music Theory I: Sight Singing and Ear Training (part three)
MUS 131 Group Vocal
MUS 158 Chamber Ensemble
MUS 170 Music and Computers
MUS 191 Class Guitar I
MUS 192 Class Guitar II
MUS 193 Class Guitar III
MUS 191p Class Piano I
MUS 192p Class Piano II
MUS 193p Class Piano III
MUS 201A, 202, 203 Introduction to Music and its Literature
MUS 204 Music of the Western World
MUS 205 Introduction to Jazz History
MUS 206 Introduction to the History of Rock Music
MUS 207 Introduction to the History of Folk Music
MUS 211A Music Theory II (part one)
MUS 211B Keyboard Harmony
MUS 212A Music Theory II (part two)
MUS 212B Keyboard Harmony
MUS 213A Music Theory II (part three)
MUS 213B Keyboard Harmony
MUS 220 Chorus
MUS 221 Chorus: Chamber Choir