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MU103 - Fundamentals of Music (3)
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
Covers the basic elements of music for the interested student or prospective classroom
teacher. Includes study of musical notation, terminology, major and minor scales, simple
and compound meters, familiarity with the piano keyboard, intervals, triads, sight-singing,
ear-training and simple dictation.
3739 MU103-1
M,W 11am - 12:15pm 15-week
3740 MU103-2
Tu,Th
12:30pm - 1:45pm 15-week
3741 MU103-ONL1
ONLINE
15-week
MU106 - 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.
3742 MU106-1
Tu,Th
9:30am - 10:20am 15-week
MU107 - Aural and Keyboard Skills II (1)
Prerequisite: MU 106
A continuation of Aural and Keyboard Skills I, coordinated with material presented in Music
Theory II, including more difficult triad types and seventh chords, non-harmonic tones, part-
singing, syncopated rhythms, cadences, harmonic progressions and modulations.
3743 MU107-1
Tu,Th
2:30pm - 3:20pm 15-week
MU108 - Survey of World Music (3)
Gen Ed Arts; Cultural Competence; Gen Ed Multicultural Perspect
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
Provides an introduction to the indigenous musical expressions of countries around the
world, including African, Asian, Latin American, native North American and the Caribbean,
emphasizing a global perspective and artistic interaction of world cultures. Considers origins,
unique instruments, significant genres, notable artists, and cultural functions. Selected pieces
are examined in detail through directed listening. Topical writing assignments are required.
Music reading skills unnecessary.
3744 MU108-ONL1
ONLINE
15-week
MU109 - 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.
3746 MU109-1
M,W 2pm - 4:30pm
2nd 8-week
3745 MU109-2
Tu,Th
9:30am - 10:45am 15-week
MU111 - 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.
3747 MU111-1
Tu,Th
11am - 12:15pm 15-week
MU112 - Music Theory II (3)
Prerequisite: MU 111
A continuation of Theory I, with more advanced harmony. Introduces contrapuntal technique.
Offers more advanced dictation skills, beginning composition using course skills.
3748 MU112-1
Tu,Th
3:30pm - 4:45pm 15-week
MU118 - 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.
3749 MU118-1C
Tu
7:45pm - 10:20pm 15-week
MU120 - 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.
3750 MU120-1
M
7:30pm - 9:30pm 15-week
3751 MU120-2C
W 7:45pm - 10:10pm 15-week
MU122 - Orchestral Ensemble I (1)
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.
3752 MU122-1C
Th
7pm - 9:30pm
15-week
4432 MU122-2
Th
7pm - 9:30pm
15-week
MU124 - Wind Ensemble I (1)
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.
3753 MU124-1C
W 6:30pm - 9pm
15-week
MU130 - 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.
4440 MU130-1
M,W 9:30am - 10:45am 15-week
3754 MU130-2
Tu,Th
11am - 12:15pm 15-week
MU135 - Audio Recording Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: MU 130
Provides an in-depth exploration of microphone technology, analog and digital theory, and
recording systems. Students will explore techniques for recording in the tonmeister style of
engineering, particularly as it relates to microphone techniques and editing using a digital
audio workstation.
3755 MU135-1
Tu,Th
3:30pm - 4:45pm 15-week
4441 MU135-2
Tu,Th
12:30pm - 1:45pm 15-week
MU145 - 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.
4047 MU145-1
M,W 12:30pm - 1:45pm 15-week
MU151 - 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.
3756 MU151-1C
M
12:30pm - 1:20pm 15-week
3757 MU151-2C
W 12:30pm - 1:20pm 15-week
MU152 - 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.
3758 MU152-1C
M
12:30pm - 1:20pm 15-week
3759 MU152-2C
W 12:30pm - 1:20pm 15-week