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Examines the development of Western European music throughout history, beginning with the Fall of the Roman Empire through present day. Students will become acquainted with the musical characteristics/styles, composers and music linked to each of the historical time periods, and explore the evolution of music through such elements. This course will transfer to four-year institutions as a Humanities or Elective.
Prerequisites: None.
Introduces the discipline of music theory. Focuses on the fundamentals of musical notation such as pitches, clefs, accidentals, rhythmic values, key signatures, time signatures, and dynamic markings. Introduces intervals, transposition, triads and their inversions, Roman numeral analysis, macro analysis, figured bass notation, cadences, and elements of melodic organization.
Prerequisites: The ability to read music and/or play an instrument Co-requisite: MUSC 111 (Ear Training I)
Continues studies in the discipline of music theory. Focuses on musical texture and textural reduction, species counterpoint, voice leading in the 4-part chorale, harmonic progressions, harmonic rhythm, and the dominant 7th chord.
Prerequisites: MUSC& 141 Co-requisites: MUSC 112 (Ear Training II)
Furthers studies in the discipline of music theory. Focuses on leading-tone 7th chords, non-dominant 7th chords, secondary dominant and secondary leading-tone chords, modulation, basic two-part (binary) form, and basic three part (ternary) form.
Prerequisites: MUSC& 142 Co-requisites: MUSC 113 (Ear Training III)
Introduces the language of music through performance, music reading, and music writing. Introduces basic keyboard and guitar skills. No prior musical background, skills, or prerequisites are required. Enrolled students may check out a guitar and a portable keyboard from the LCC Library.
Prerequisite: None
Introduces basic piano skills in a lab setting comprising group instruction, one-on-one instruction, individual practice, and performance. 'Keyboard skills' courses are intended for music majors, while 'Group Piano Instruction' is intended for non-majors. Lab hours are required for this course.
Prerequisite: None
Reinforces basic piano skills in a lab setting comprising group instruction, one-on-one instruction, individual practice, and performance. 'Keyboard skills' courses are intended for music majors, while 'Group Piano Instruction' is intended for non-majors. Lab hours are required for this course.
Prerequisite: MUSC 106
Further reinforces basic piano skills in a lab setting comprising group instruction, one-on-one instruction, individual practice, and performance. 'Keyboard skills' courses are intended for music majors, while 'Group Piano Instruction' is intended for non-majors. Lab hours are required for this course.
Prerequisite: MUSC 107
Introduces the major solfege system and the art of sight singing in general, focusing on step-wise melodies with simple meters in major keys. Introduces the art of music dictation, or the ability to notate music upon hearing it, by focusing on intervals (pitch pairs), as well as rhythms and melodies in simple meters.
Prerequisite: The ability to read music and play an instrument and/or sing Co-requisite: MUSC& 141
Reinforces the major solfege system and introduces sight singing melodies with skips on the tonic triad in compound meters. Broadens music dictation skills by focusing on increasingly wider intervals (pitch pairs), as well as more complex melodies and rhythms in simple meter with beamed 8th notes and dotted notes.
Prerequisite: MUSC 111 Concurrent requirement: MUSC& 142
Introduces the minor solfege system and explores sight singing melodies with skips on the dominant triad in a variety of meters. Explores increasingly advanced music dictation by focusing on sets of intervals (pitch groups) and the notation of rhythms and melodies in compound meters with beamed 8th and 16th notes.
Prerequisite: MUSC 112 Concurrent requirement: MUSC& 143
Introduces the skills of piano performance and music reading in a lab setting comprising group instruction, one-on-one instruction, individual practice, and performance. No prior musical background, skills, or prerequisites are required. 'Keyboard Skills' courses are intended for music majors, while 'Group Piano Instruction' is intended for non-majors. Lab hours are required for this course.
Prerequisite: None
Preparation and performance of literature from the jazz idiom appropriate from small to large jazz ensemble for required on and off campus concerts. Jazz literature from the swing era to the present will include bebop, rock, funk, fusion and blues. Prior knowledge of jazz improvisation not required. Open to trumpet, trombone, all saxophone, drum, bass, and guitar players with strong musical skills and good music reading abilities. This course may be repeated for credit up to seven quarters.
Prerequisite: Audition or approval by instructor.
Introduces the art of singing, with focus on the development of healthy, efficient vocal production (breath support, vowel alignment, range extension, tone color), diction, song interpretation and performance etiquette. Students will become familiar with the structure and mechanics of the voice through study, discussion, practice and solo performances. Provides students with the skills needed to prepare and perform vocal literature.
Prerequisite: None
Rehearsal and performance of symphonic band literature. Participants receive weekly instruction in musicianship and large ensemble performance. Activities of this course may include performance in concerts, commencement, other campus events, and events in the community. Course may be repeated up to seven times for credit.
Prerequisites: None
Provides instrumental / vocal / composition instruction to acquire and refine musical techniques using skill level appropriate repertoire and materials.
Prerequisite: None
Provides instrumental / vocal / composition instruction to acquire and refine musical techniques using skill level appropriate repertoire and materials.
Prerequisite: MUSC 176
Provides instrumental / vocal / composition instruction to acquire and refine musical techniques using developmentally appropriate repertoire and materials.
Prerequisite: MUSC 177
Provides instrumental / vocal / composition instruction to acquire and refine musical techniques using developmentally appropriate repertoire and materials.
Prerequisite: MUSC 178
Provides instrumental / vocal / composition instruction to acquire and refine musical techniques using developmentally appropriate repertoire and materials.
Prerequisite: MUSC 276
Provides instrumental / vocal / composition instruction to acquire and refine musical techniques using developmentally appropriate repertoire and materials.
Prerequisite: MUSC 277