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A survey course covering the
history of music. Intended to broaden the student's understanding of music as an essential
component of culture. Course work is divided into three categories: study of elements and
fundamentals, study of music history and context in which major works were created, and
listening. Lecture, three hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the elements
and fundamentals of music theory. Intended to provide students with a general
understanding of the elements of music, e.g., rhythm, melody, harmony, notation, texture
and form. Training in the fundamentals of harmony. Lecture, two hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2
Introductory study of the basic
elements of music theory. Coursework is divided into two categories: study of music
theory, rhythm, triads, seventh chords and diatonic harmony and aural skills; the
development of proficiency in ear training and sight singing using the movable do solfege.
Lecture, three hours per week; lab two hours per week. NOTE: Music majors must be
concurrently enrolled in applied music lessons.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of music reading, including all scales, intervals and
key signatures.
Credit Hours: 4
Continuation of MUS 1002.
Continuation of diatonic harmony, part writing and analysis. Continuation of aural skills;
ear training, rhythmic dictation and sight singing using the movable do solfege. Lecture,
three hours per week; lab, two hours per week. NOTE: Music majors must be concurrently
enrolled in applied music lessons.
Prerequisite: MUS 1002
Credit Hours: 4
Continuation of MUS 1012.
Completion of diatonic harmony. Introduction to chromatic harmony. Emphasis on part
writing and analysis, continuation of aural skills; ear training, rhythmic and melodic
dictation, and sight singing using the movable do solfege. Lecture, three hours per week;
lab, two hours per week. NOTE: Music majors must be concurrently enrolled in applied music
lessons.
Prerequisite: MUS 1012
Credit Hours: 4
Continuation of MUS 2002.
Application of analytical techniques through the study of formal designs of the
common-practice period. Continuation of aural skills; ear training, dictation, sight
singing using the movable do solfege, and basic keyboard skills. NOTE: Music majors must
be concurrently enrolled in applied music lessons.
Prerequisite: MUS 2002
Credit Hours: 4
Individual music instruction
for students whose principal performing medium is one of the variety of instruments
classified as string (2013-2053), woodwind (2022-2072), brass (2014-2044) or percussion
(2005-2025). Piano, organ and guitar are also available. Emphasis is placed on technique,
literature and performance, proficiency requirements at each level. One hour per lesson
per week. This course may be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) semester hours.
Concurrent enrollment in one of the college instrumental groups is recommended.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2
Designed to provide a
performing ensemble for students and community members with high school string experience,
as well as an ensemble for IVCC students preparing for future collegiate or professional
music programs. Literature selected is written primarily for violin, viola, cello and
bass. The ensemble will appear in one formal concert each semester, with informal
appearances as activities will allow. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four
(4) semester hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 1