MUC101 Contemporary Music Theory I

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Covers music theory as exhibited in contemporary musical styles such as jazz, blues, rock, hip hop, funk, electronic dance music, and folk. Includes notation, pitch, meter, tonality, intervals, chord construction, and harmony. Includes basic music analysis focusing on diatonic harmonies and lead sheet notation as well as written composition. This is the first course in a three-course sequence. Recommended: concurrent enrollment in MUC 120A, MUC 130A, and MUC 140A. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)

Credits: 3

List of classes for MUC101 Contemporary Music Theory I
CRNClass typeLocationDays & timeDatesSeats availableFacultyMore info
15630In-personCascade MAHB 104
Tuesday and Thursday
from 1 to 2:20pm

From January 6 through March 19, 2026
Sarah D GaskinsBooks for CRN 15630
Class details for CRN 15630

Class schedule definitions

Cost:
cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
Books:
$0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
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Class types:
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  • In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
  • Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
  • Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
  • In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
  • In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
  • Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.