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MU 106 - Aural and Keyboard Skills I (1)
Prerequisite: MU 103
Converts theoretical knowledge into practical application through sight-singing, ear-training,
keyboard work and rhythmic exercises. Study concepts are derived from material introduced
in Music Theory I, including major and minor scales, intervals, sequential patterns and simple
melodies, rhythmic patterns, tempos, cadences, harmonization and figured bass.
1242 MU106-1 TuTh 2:30pm-3:20pm 15-week
MU 109 - History of American Popular Music (3)
Gen Ed Arts
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
OR Corequisite: EN 75
Surveys the development of American popular music in the 20th and 21st centuries, including
the origins of both pop/rock styles, significant artists, cross-pollination with other genres, and
impact on American culture. Selected pieces are examined in detail through directed listening.
Topical writing assignments are required. Music reading skills unnecessary.
2399 MU109-1 MW 12:30pm-1:45pm 15-week
1243 MU109-2 TuTh 9:30am-10:45am 15-week
1252 MU109-ONL1 Onli ne Course 15-week
MU 111 - Music Theory I (3)
Prerequisite: MU 103
Presents a study of diatonic harmony through four-part writing and analysis of music.
Includes sight-singing, rhythmic and melodic dictation. Private instruction is recommended
concurrently.
1244 MU111-1 TuTh 3:30pm-4:45pm 15-week
MU 117 - Choral Ensemble I (1)
Presents a variety of choral literature as the basis for study and presentation. Students
participate as members of the Choral Arts Society of Frederick. Three rehearsal hours weekly.
Open to all students.
1245 MU117-1C Tu 7:45pm-10pm 15-week
MU 119 - Jazz Ensemble I (1)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Presents great jazz literature as the basis for study and presentation. Three rehearsal hours
weekly. Applied music in chosen instrument recommended concurrently.
1246 MU119-1 M 5pm-7:15pm 15-week
1247 MU119-2C W 7:45pm-10pm 15-week
MU 121 - Orchestral Ensemble I (1)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Presents great orchestral music of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and/or Contemporary
musical eras. Applied music in chosen instrument recommended concurrently. Students
participate as members of the Frederick Orchestra. Two rehearsal hours weekly.
1248 MU121-1C Th 7:30pm-9:30pm 15-week
MU 123 - Wind Ensemble I (1)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Presents a variety of wind ensemble literature as the basis for further study and presentation.
Three rehearsal hours weekly. Applied music instruction in chosen instrument recommended
concurrently.
1249 MU123-1C W 6:30pm-9pm 15-week
MU 130 - Foundations of Audio Technology (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: EN 75 or EN 52 or ESL 99 or ESL 72
Introduces components of the recording process including a detailed analysis of the nature
of sound, human hearing, and basic principles of electricity. Students will learn basic digital
audio workstation operation and other skills required to work in the studio.
2340 MU130-1 MW 9:30am-10:45pm 13-week
Note: This web enhanced course requires completion of additional online assignments.
1301 MU130-2 TuTh 11am-12:15pm 15-week
MU 145 - Publishing, Licensing, and Copyrighting (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: EN 75 or EN 52 or ESL 99 or ESL 72
Examines music publishing, licensing, and copyright procedures used by the professional
musician, music administrator, and music producer.
1302 MU145-1 TuTh 1pm-2:15pm 15-week
MU 151 - Class Piano I (1)
Offers beginning piano study in a classroom-lab setting. An electronic piano is available for
class use. Introduces basic keyboard and musicianship skills, including selected elementary
pieces. Enrollment is limited to ten people.
1253 MU151-1C M 12:30pm-1:20pm 15-week
1254 MU151-2C W 12:30pm-1:20pm 15-week
MU 152 - Class Piano II (1)
Prerequisite: MU 151
A continuation of the material presented in Class Piano I. Explores elements of theory,
technique and improvisation. Topics include major and minor scale building, harmonizing
scale degrees, accompaniment patterns, cadences and more. Includes solo and ensemble
pieces and standard scale fingerings.
1255 MU152-1C M 12:30pm-1:20pm 15-week
1256 MU152-2C W 12:30pm-1:20pm 15-week
MU 171 - Class Strings I (1)
Offered first semester for beginning students. One hour weekly.
1257 MU171-1 Th 7:45pm-8:45pm 15-week
MU 206 - Aural and Keyboarding Skills III (1)
Prerequisite: MU 107; Corequisite: MU 211
A continuation of Aural and Keyboard Skills II, coordinated with material presented in Music
Theory III, including secondary dominants, Neapolitan sixth chords, augmented sixth chords,
ensemble work, conducting and more complex chord progressions.
1277 MU206-1 MW 3:30pm-4:20pm 15-week
MU 211 - Music Theory III (3)
Prerequisite: MU 112; Corequisite: MU 206
A continuation of Music Theory II, with further work on modulations, dominant relationships,
cadential identifications, extended part-writing procedures, four-part chorale analysis and
writing, leading tone triads and diatonic seventh chords. Includes binary and ternary forms,
characteristics of instrumental writing, the Neapolitan sixth chord and augmented sixth
chords, harmonizations with all types of chords and figured bass symbols.
1278 MU211-1 MW 2pm-3:15pm 15-week
MU 217 - Choral Ensemble II (1)
Continuation of MU 117-118. Three rehearsal hours weekly.
1279 MU217-1C Tu 7:45pm-10pm 15-week
MU 219 - Jazz Ensemble II (1)
Prerequisite: MU 119 or MU 120
Continuation of MU 119-120. Three rehearsal hours weekly.
1280 MU219-1 M 7:30pm-9:30pm 15-week
1281 MU219-2C W 7:45pm-10pm 15-week
MU 221 - Orchestral Ensemble II (1)
Prerequisite: MU 121 or MU 122
A continuation of MU 121-122. Three rehearsal hours weekly.
1282 MU221-1C Th 7:30pm-9:30pm 15-week
MU 223 - Wind Ensemble II (1)
Prerequisite: MU 123 or MU 124
A continuation of Wind Ensemble I. Three rehearsal hours weekly. Applied instruction in
chosen instrument recommended concurrently.
1283 MU223-1C W 6:30pm-9pm 15-week