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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
MUSC 187-First Year Percussion (1)
(formerly MU 187)
Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that
encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation,
and performance of selected literature. Additional
required repertoire and performance classes.
Specific dates for these classes are announced at
the beginning of the semester. A jury examination
is held at the end of the semester and is to be
regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor
fee:see fee schedule in credit schedule.
MUSC 201-Music Cultures of the World (3)
• Gen Ed Arts, Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75) OR (ESOL
72 and ESOL 73) OR Co-requisite: ENGL 75
(formerly MU 108)
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.
MUSC 206-Ear Training and Musicianship III (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 107; Co-requisite: MUSC 211
(formerly MU 206)
Continues skills from Ear Training and Musicianship
II, coordinating with Music Theory III, including
harmonic dictations in chorale style, melodic
dictations with wider intervallic leaps and
some chromaticism, and rhythmic dictations
of more complex patterns. Sight-singing and
keyboard activities are commensurate with each
student's experience and ability. Computers
available for use in and outside of class time.
MUSC 207-Ear Training and Musicianship IV (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 206; Co-requisite: MUSC 212
(formerly MU 207)
Continues skills from Ear Training and Musicianship
III, coordinating with Music Theory IV, emphasizing
modal melodies, chromaticism, changing meters,
and modulations. In-class dictations will alternate
with individual keyboard and singing assignments
during class time. Computer workstations
are available for use during class time.
MUSC 211-Music Theory III (3)
Prerequisite: MUSC 112; Co-requisite: MUSC 206
(formerly MU 211)
Continues Music Theory II, with further work
on modulations, dominant relationships,
cadential identifications, extended part-writing
procedures, altered chords, and analyses.
Includes characteristics of instrumental and
vocal writing, the Neapolitan six chord and
augmented sixth chords, and harmonizations with
all types of chords and figured bass symbols.
MUSC 212-Music Theory IV (3)
Prerequisite: MUSC 211; Co-requisite: MUSC 207
(formerly MU 212)
Continues Music Theory III. Includes a review of
extended chords and binary and ternary forms, and
a more extensive study of large-scale forms such as
fugues, theme and variation, sonata-allegro form,
and the rondo. Introduction to late Romanticism,
Impressionism, and 20th century compositional
techniques using complex harmonic progressions,
whole-tone and pentatonic scales, and atonality.
MUSC 217-Choral Ensemble II (1)
(formerly MU 217)
Presents a variety of choral literature for study
and performance. Open to all students, and
provides an ensemble option for the second year
of study for music majors. Students participate as
members of the Choral Arts Society of Frederick.
MUSC 218-Choral Ensemble II (1)
(formerly MU 218)
Presents a variety of choral literature for study
and performance. Open to all students, and
provides an ensemble option for the second year
of study for music majors. Students participate as
members of the Choral Arts Society of Frederick.
MUSC 219-Jazz Ensemble II (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 119 or MUSC 120
or permission of instructor
(formerly MU 219)
Studies advanced jazz songs and improvisation.
Discussion of complex theory, harmony, and rhythms
with practical application on chosen instrument.
Two lecture/rehearsal hours weekly culminating in
end of semester concert. Private lessons on chosen
instrument recommended concurrently. Open
to all students with permission of instructor and
provides an ensemble option for the second year
of study for music majors. Individual instruction on
chosen instrument recommended concurrently.
MUSC 220-Jazz Ensemble II (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 119 or MUSC 120
or permission of instructor
(formerly MU 220)
Studies advanced jazz songs and improvisation.
Discussion of complex theory, harmony, and rhythms
with practical application on chosen instrument.
Two lecture/rehearsal hours weekly culminating in
end of semester concert. Private lessons on chosen
instrument recommended concurrently. Open
to all students with permission of instructor and
provides an ensemble option for the second year
of study for music majors. Individual instruction on
chosen instrument recommended concurrently.
MUSC 221-Orchestral Ensemble II (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 121 or MUSC 122
or permission of instructor
(formerly MU 221)
Presents great orchestral music of the Baroque,
Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary musical eras
as the basis for study and performance. Open to
all students with permission of the instructor and
provides an ensemble option for the second year
of study for music majors. Individual instruction on
chosen instrument recommended concurrently.
MUSC 222-Orchestral Ensemble II (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 121 or MUSC 122
or permission of instructor
(formerly MU 222)
Presents great orchestral music of the Baroque,
Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary musical eras
as the basis for study and performance. Open to
all students with permission of the instructor and
provides an ensemble option for the second year
of study for music majors. Individual instruction on
chosen instrument recommended concurrently.
MUSC 223-Wind Ensemble II (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 123 or MUSC 124
or permission of instructor
(formerly MU 223)
Presents a variety of wind ensemble literature as
the basis for further study and performance. Open
to all students with permission of instructor and
provides an ensemble option for the second year
of study for music majors. Individual instruction on
chosen instrument recommended concurrently.
MUSC 224-Wind Ensemble II (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 123 or MUSC 124
or permission of instructor
(formerly MU 224)
Presents a variety of wind ensemble literature as
the basis for further study and performance. Open
to all students with permission of instructor and
provides an ensemble option for the second year
of study for music majors. Individual instruction on
chosen instrument recommended concurrently.
MUSC 230-Studio Recording Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: MUSC 135
(formerly MU 230)
Focuses on contemporary recording techniques
associated with popular music production.
Topics include multi-track recording,
overdubbing, MIDI, and project management.
MUSC 235-Advanced Audio Production (3)
Prerequisite: MUSC 130
(formerly MU 235)
Provides in-depth study and practical application
of the tools and techniques used in professional
audio recording in a variety of musical styles
at a professional level. Includes advanced
practical training in signal processing, mixing,
and mastering. Additional topics include
audio for video and product delivery.
Course Descriptions
MUSC 240-MIDI Music Production Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: MUSC 130; Prerequisite
or Co-requisite: MUSC 103
(formerly MU 240)
Explores electronic music production. Students
will produce electronic music using a variety
of software and techniques. Topics will include
notation, MIDI and controller programming,
sampling, sequencing, virtual instruments,
synthesizers, and production techniques.
MUSC 251-Class Piano III (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 152
(formerly MU 251)
Continues material presented in Class Piano II.
New keyboard skills include scales and chord
progressions in simple minor keys as well as more
complicated major keys. Students will learn and
perform two-hand repertoire featuring melody
and various types of chord accompaniments to a
basic standard. Elements of keyboard technique
will continue to be developed. Regular individual
practice on a keyboard/piano is expected.
MUSC 252-Class Piano IV (1)
Prerequisite: MUSC 2510
(formerly MU 252)
Continues material presented in Class Piano III.
New keyboard skills include arpeggios, greater
independence of hands in polyphonic repertoire, and
playing in a greater variety of styles (classical, blues,
folk, etc.). All major and minor scales will be learned,
hands together in one octave. Students will learn
and perform two-hand repertoire featuring melody
and various types of chord accompaniments to a
level consistent with a secondary keyboard major
in a four-year music program. Elements of keyboard
technique will continue to be developed. Regular
individual practice on a keyboard/piano is expected.
MUSC 272-Second Year Piano (1)
Prerequisite: permission of programmanager
(formerly MU 272)
Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that
encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation,
and performance of selected literature. Additional
required repertoire and performance classes.
Specific dates for these classes are announced at
the beginning of the semester. A jury examination
is held at the end of the semester and is to be
regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor
fee:see fee schedule in credit schedule.
MUSC 273-Second Year Piano (1)
Prerequisite: permission of programmanager
(formerly MU 273)
Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that
encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation,
and performance of selected literature. Additional
required repertoire and performance classes.
Specific dates for these classes are announced at
the beginning of the semester. A jury examination
is held at the end of the semester and is to be
regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor
fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.
MUSC 274-Second Year Voice (1)
Prerequisite: permission of programmanager
(formerly MU 274)
Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that
encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation,
and performance of selected literature. Additional
required repertoire and performance classes.
Specific dates for these classes are announced at
the beginning of the semester. A jury examination
is held at the end of the semester and is to be
regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor
fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.
MUSC 275-Second Year Voice (1)
Prerequisite: permission of programmanager
(formerly MU 275)
Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that
encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation,
and performance of selected literature. Additional
required repertoire and performance classes.
Specific dates for these classes are announced at
the beginning of the semester. A jury examination
is held at the end of the semester and is to be
regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor
fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.
MUSC 278-Second Year Brass (1)
Prerequisite: permission of programmanager
(formerly MU 278)
Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that
encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation,
and performance of selected literature. Additional
required repertoire and performance classes.
Specific dates for these classes are announced at
the beginning of the semester. A jury examination
is held at the end of the semester and is to be
regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor
fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.
MUSC 279-Second Year Brass (1)
Prerequisite: permission of programmanager
(formerly MU 279)
Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that
encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation,
and performance of selected literature. Additional
required repertoire and performance classes.
Specific dates for these classes are announced at
the beginning of the semester. A jury examination
is held at the end of the semester and is to be
regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor
fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.
MUSC 280-Second Year Woodwinds (1)
Prerequisite: permission of programmanager
(formerly MU 280)
Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that
encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation,
and performance of selected literature. Additional
required repertoire and performance classes.
Specific dates for these classes are announced at
the beginning of the semester. A jury examination
is held at the end of the semester and is to be
regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor
fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.
MUSC 281-Second Year Woodwinds (1)
Prerequisite: permission of programmanager
(formerly MU 281)
Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that
encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation,
and performance of selected literature. Additional
required repertoire and performance classes.
Specific dates for these classes are announced at
the beginning of the semester. A jury examination
is held at the end of the semester and is to be
regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor
fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.
MUSC 282-Second Year Strings (1)
Prerequisite: permission of programmanager
(formerly MU 282)
Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that
encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation,
and performance of selected literature. Additional
required repertoire and performance classes.
Specific dates for these classes are announced at
the beginning of the semester. A jury examination
is held at the end of the semester and is to be
regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor
fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.
MUSC 283-Second Year Strings (1)
Prerequisite: permission of programmanager
(formerly MU 283)
Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that
encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation,
and performance of selected literature. Additional
required repertoire and performance classes.
Specific dates for these classes are announced at
the beginning of the semester. A jury examination
is held at the end of the semester and is to be
regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor
fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.
MUSC 284-Second Year Guitar (1)
Prerequisite: permission of programmanager
(formerly MU 284)
Offers thirteen hour-long lessons of instruction that
encompass technique, theory, style, interpretation,
and performance of selected literature. Additional
required repertoire and performance classes.
Specific dates for these classes are announced at
the beginning of the semester. A jury examination
is held at the end of the semester and is to be
regarded as the final exam. Additional instructor
fee: see fee schedule in credit schedule.