Course Descriptions       ¤ Lewis-Clark State College Catalog   2009-2011

MUSIC
(HUMANITIES DIVISION)

Subject Number Min.
Cr.
Max.
Cr.
Description
MUS-101 SURVEY OF MUSIC 3   A study of the major contributions to world music
      including an historical survey of stylistic and
      formal developments. Emphasis on appreciative
      skills.
 
MUS-103 CONCERT CHOIR 1   Experience in singing traditional choral
      literature, vocal jazz, and contemporary music.
      Enrollment subject to instructor's approval. May
      be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits at each
      level.
 
MUS-106 JAZZ BAND 1   Performance of standard literature and musical
      styles. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits
      at each level. Membership is determined by the
      instructor.
 
MUS-110 APPLIED MUSIC 1 2 Individual instruction in voice, piano, band and
      orchestral instruments. Each course may be
      repeated for credit.
      Note: Enrollment in this course is subject to
      instructor's approval.  Students who do not obtain
      the instructor's approval may be dis-enrolled.
MUS-145 BEGINNING PIANO AND KEYBOARD THEORY 1   Fundamentals of keyboard technique and basic
      keyboard theory.  Repeatable for total of 2
      credits.
 
MUS-146 INTERMEDIATE PIANO 2   Class instruction for non-beginners. Repeatable
      for total of 4 credits.
      Recommended pre-requisite: MUS 145 or permission
      of instructor.
 
MUS-147 ADVANCED PIANO 2   Class instruction for advanced students.
      Repeatable for total of 2 credits.
      Recommended pre-requisite: MUS 146 or permission
      of instructor.
MUS-190 DIRECTED STUDY IN MUSIC 1 12  
MUS-210 APPLIED MUSIC 1 2 Individual instruction in voice, piano, band and
      orchestral instruments. Each course may be
      repeated for credit.
      Note: Enrollment in this course is subject to
      instructor's approval.  Students who do not obtain
      the instructor's approval may be dis-enrolled.
MUS-221 MUSIC OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION 3   History of music from antiquity through the 20th
      Century. Emphasis is on stylistic developments.
      Recommended pre-requisite: MUS 101.
 
MUS-241 MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS I 4   An introduction to the techniques and materials of
      diatonic and chromatic tonal music. Includes
      composition, ear-training, and formal analysis.
      Recommended pre-requisite: MUS 145.
 
MUS-242 MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS II 4   A continuation of MUS 241 emphasizing traditional
      form analysis, 20th century techniques and forms,
      and creative composition.
      Recommended pre-requisite: MUS 241.
 
MUS-265 VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1   Traditional four-part a cappella music as well as
      contemporary jazz. Repeatable for total of 2
      credits each.
      Pre-requisite: instructor's approval.
 
MUS-266 INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE 1   Performance of a variety of ensembles. May be
      repeated at each level.
      Pre-requisite: instructor's approval.
 
MUS-267 GUITAR ENSEMBLE 1   Performance of guitar ensemble literature and
      musical styles. Repeatable for total of 2 credits
      each.
      Pre-requisite: instructor's approval.
 
MUS-268 CHAMBER SINGERS 2   A chamber vocal group (8 to 12 singers) which
      sings Madrigals - renaissance through
      contemporary. Performances vary. Community
      programs, campus, concert, private functions
      (minimum of two to four per semester).
      Pre-requisite: instructor's approval.
 
MUS-290 DIRECTED STUDY IN MUSIC 3   Pre-requisite: Permission of the department and
      senior standing.
MUS-291 WORKSHOP IN MUSIC 1 3  
MUS-292 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC 1 3  
MUS-295 PRACTICUM IN MUSIC 1 12  
MUS-296 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN MUSIC 1 12 This course combines instruction with on-the-job
      experience and thus adds a new dimension and
      relevance to the student's education. Contact the
      division chairperson for further information.
MUS-299 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP 1 12  
MUS-303 CONCERT CHOIR 1   Experience in singing traditional choral
      literature, vocal jazz, and contemporary music.
      Enrollment subject to instructor's approval. May
      be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits at each
      level.
 
MUS-306 JAZZ BAND 1   Performance of standard literature and musical
      styles. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits
      at each level. Membership is determined by the
      instructor.
 
MUS-310 APPLIED MUSIC: 1 2 Individual instruction in voice, piano, band and
      orchestral instruments. Each course may be
      repeated for credit.
      Note: Enrollment in this course is subject to
      instructor's approval.  Students who do not obtain
      the instructor's approval may be dis-enrolled.
 
MUS-331 CONDUCTING 3  

Fundamentals of baton techniques, score preparation, rehearsal techniques, and general musicianship. Pre-requisites: MUS 241 and permission of the instructor.

 

MUS-365 VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1   Traditional four-part a cappella music as well as
      contemporary jazz. Repeatable for total of 2
      credits each.
      Pre-requisite: instructor's approval.
 
MUS-366 INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE 1   Performance of a variety of ensembles. May be
      repeated at each level.
      Pre-requisite: instructor's approval.
 
MUS-367 GUITAR ENSEMBLE 1   Performance of guitar ensemble literature and
      musical styles. Repeatable for total of 2 credits
      each.
      Pre-requisite: instructor's approval.
 
MUS-368 CHAMBER SINGERS 2   A chamber vocal group (8 to 12 singers) which
      sings Madrigals - renaissance through
      contemporary. Performances vary. Community
      programs, campus, concert, private functions
      (minimum of two to four per semester).
      Pre-requisite: instructor's approval.
 
MUS-381 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MUSIC 3   Teaching music in the elementary classroom.
      Emphasis is on materials and methods, instrumental
      accompaniment and vocal participation.  Includes
      classroom observations and/or practicum
      experiences.
MUS-390 DIRECTED STUDY IN MUSIC 3   Pre-requisite: Permission of the department and
      senior standing.
MUS-392 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC 1 3  
MUS-410 APPLIED MUSIC: 1 2 Individual instruction in voice, piano, band and
      orchestral instruments. Each course may be
      repeated for credit.
      Note: Enrollment in this course is subject to
      instructor's approval.  Students who do not obtain
      the instructor's approval may be dis-enrolled.
MUS-490 DIRECTED STUDY IN MUSIC 3   Pre-requisite: Permission of the department and
      senior standing.
MUS-491 WORKSHOP IN MUSIC 1 3  
MUS-492 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC 1 3  
MUS-495 PRACTICUM IN MUSIC 1 12  
MUS-496 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN MUSIC 1 12 This course combines instruction with on-the-job
      experience and thus adds a new dimension and
      relevance to the student's education. Contact the
      division chairperson for further information.