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MUS 101 - Fundamentals of Music
IAI: None    1.1
Fundamentals of Music is a study of the basic principles (elements of music including pitch, notation, scales, key signatures and intervals) for students with little or no previous music experience.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

MUS 102 - Introduction to Music Literature
IAI: F1 900, FI 901    1.1
Introduction to Music Literature is a study of the masterpieces of musical literature through a survey of standard concert repertory and its historical development. This is a non-technical course for students who are not concentrating in music.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

MUS 104 - Introduction to American Music
IAI: F1 904     1.1
Introduction to American Music is a survey of 20th century American music with some attention given to historical developments that brought about this music. Serious, jazz, musical theater and popular styles will be discussed. Listening to representative examples will be an important part of the class. This is a non-technical course for students who are not concentrating in music.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours        
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

MUS 105 - Music for Elementary Teachers
IAI: None     1.1
Music for Elementary Teachers is a study of basic skills for teaching music in the elementary grades through activities in singing, listening, playing and moving to music. The course stresses understanding music fundamentals and using the piano and other basic instruments.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours        
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

MUS 106 - Introduction to Non-Western Music
IAI: F1 903N    1.1
Introduction to Non-Western music is a survey of music from Asia, the Middle East, Africa, South America, the Caribbean and Central America. Emphasis will be placed on exploring the cultural, social, religious and historical backgrounds that shaped the music of these regions. Musical instruments from these areas will also be examined. This is a non-technical course for students who are not concentrating in music.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

MUS 111 - Theory of Music I
IAI: MUS 901    1.1
Theory of Music I is a study of elementary music forms and the basic principles of chord structure and progression including four-part writing of diatonic harmony, sight-singing, dictation and rhythmic drills.
Prerequisite: MUS 101 or equivalent.
Credit: 4 semester hours        
Lecture: 3    Lab: 2

MUS 112 - Theory of Music II
IAI: MUS 902    1.1
Theory of Music II is a continuation of MUS 111.
Prerequisite: MUS 111 or equivalent.
Credit: 4 semester hours        
Lecture: 3    Lab: 2

MUS 121 - Basic Music Literature
IAI: MUS 905    1.1
Basic Music Literature is an introduction to music literature for music majors emphasizing music from the Baroque period to the present. Awareness of representative composers and styles from each period and familiarity with selected works will be stressed. Guidance will be given in the effective techniques of listening to music.
Prerequisite: Previous music study (another music course or private music instruction).
Credit: 3 semester hours        
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

MUS 122–130 - Applied Music for Non-Majors
IAI: MUS 909    1.1
Applied Music for Non-Majors is for students who intend to minor in music and/or participate in one or more of the college music ensembles and therefore, want to improve their musical skills. A weekly one-half hour lesson with the instructor and daily individual practice are required. In addition to the credit hour fee, a private lesson charge will be assessed. Each of the following applied music courses may be taken four times for credit. However, only eight credits in applied music can be counted toward an A.A. or A.S. degree.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor, and an RVC music instructor is required.
Credit: 1 semester hours        
Lecture: .5     Lab: 1

MUS 122 – Applied Jazz Guitar for Non Majors
IAI:  MUS 909

MUS 123 - Applied Piano for Non Majors
IAI: MUS 909

MUS 124 - Applied Voice for Non Majors
IAI: MUS 909

MUS 125 - Applied Strings for Non Majors
IAI: MUS 909

MUS 126 - Applied Brass for Non Majors
IAI: MUS 909

MUS 127 - Applied Woodwinds for Non Majors
IAI: MUS 909

MUS 128 - Applied Percussion for Non Majors
IAI: MUS 909

MUS 129 - Applied Classical Guitar for Non Majors
IAI: MUS 909

MUS 130 - Applied Music for Non Majors
IAI: MUS 909

MUS 131 - Class Piano I
IAI: MUS 901    1.1
Class Piano I is for the non-piano major and for those who need or desire basic keyboard skills.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 2 semester hours        
Lecture: 1    Lab: 2

MUS 132 - Class Piano II
IAI: MUS 902    1.1
Class Piano II is a continuation of MUS 131.
Prerequisite: MUS 131 or equivalent.
Credit: 2 semester hours        
Lecture: 1    Lab: 2

MUS 133 – Class Piano III
IAI:  MUS 903
Class Piano III is a continuation of Class Piano II/MUS 132.  
Prerequisite:  MUS 132
Credit: 2 semester hours        
Lecture: 1    Lab: 2



MUS 134 – Class Piano IV
IAI:  MUS 904        1.1
Class Piano IV is a continuation of Class Piano III/MUS 133.  
Prerequisite:  MUS 133
Credit: 2 semester hours        
Lecture: 1    Lab: 2



MUS 143 - Class Voice I
IAI: None    1.1
Class Voice I is a study of basic exercises and theory needed in developing technique in singing for the non-voice major and student with no previous training. Class discussion and drill are coupled with attention to individual problems and development.
Prerequisite: Previous choral experience is helpful and concurrent enrollment in MUS 191 or 291 is suggested.
Credit: 2 semester hours        
Lecture: 2    Lab: 1

MUS 144 - Class Voice II
IAI: None    1.1
Class Voice II is a continuation of MUS 143.
Prerequisite: MUS 143 or equivalent. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 191 or 291 is suggested.
Credit: 2 semester hours
Lecture: 2    Lab: 1

MUS 145 – Diction for Singers
IAI:  None    1.1
 Diction for Singers provides the fundamental tools for pronouncing, reading, and singing vocal music in the following languages:  English, classical Latin, Italian, German, French.  Students will learn the sounds of phonemes and their representation in the International Phonemic Alphabet (IPA), rules governing pronunciation in several languages, and transcription skills for phonemic interpretation of other unfamiliar languages in singing.
Prerequisite:  MUS 191-Chorus I or MUS 192-Chamber Singers I with a grade of C or better.
Credit: 3 semester hours        
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0



MUS 191 - Chorus I
IAI: MUS 908    1.1
Chorus I is open to students who wish to sing standard and contemporary choral literature. Chorus members are expected to perform at concerts and certain other scheduled events. This course may be taken four times for credit.
Prerequisite: Previous singing experience.
Credit: 1 semester hour        
Lecture: 0    Lab: 3

MUS 192 - Chamber Singers I
IAI: MUS 908    1.1
Chamber Singers I is open by audition to students who wish to perform in a select vocal chamber ensemble. The ensemble sings standard and contemporary vocal chamber music. Members are expected to perform at concerts and certain other scheduled events. This course may be taken four times for credit.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory vocal audition. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 191 or 291 is suggested.
Credit: 1 semester hour
Lecture: 0    Lab: 3


MUS 193 – Women’s Choir I
IAI: MUS 908    1.1
Women’s Choir I is open by audition to (female) students who wish to perform in a select women’s vocal chamber ensemble. The ensemble sings standard contemporary choral literature written exclusively for women’s voices. Members are expected to perform at concerts and certain other scheduled events. May be repeated three times for credit.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory vocal audition. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 191 or 291 is suggested.
Credit: 1 semester hour        
Lecture: 0    Lab: 3

MUS 194 - Instrumental Ensemble I
IAI: MUS 908    1.1
Instrumental Ensemble I is open to students who wish to perform in Jazz Ensemble or other small instrumental groups. Members are expected to perform at concerts and certain other scheduled events. This course may be taken four times for credit.
Prerequisite: Previous playing experience. For Jazz Ensemble, concurrent enrollment in MUS 195 or 295 by woodwind, brass and percussion players is suggested.
Credit: 1 semester hour        
Lecture: 0    Lab: 3

MUS 195 - Band I
IAI: MUS 908    1.1
Band I is open to students who play brass, woodwind, or percussion instruments. The band plays standard and contemporary band literature. Band members are expected to perform at concerts and certain other scheduled events. This course may be taken four times for credit.
Prerequisite: Previous instrument playing experience.
Credit: 1 semester hour
Lecture: 0    Lab: 3

MUS 198 - Orchestra I
IAI: MUS 908    1.1
Orchestra I is open to students who play orchestral instruments. The orchestra plays standard and contemporary orchestra literature. Orchestra members are expected to perform at concerts and certain other scheduled events. This course may be taken four times for credit.
Prerequisite: Previous instrument playing experience.
Credit: 1 semester hour        Lecture: 0    Lab: 3

MUS 211 - Theory of Music III
IAI: MUS 903    1.1
Theory of Music III is a study of advanced theory of music including chromatic harmony. Stylistic differences between 18th century and 19th century practice will be studied. Sight-singing and ear-training work will be continued. Original composition may be encouraged.
Prerequisite: MUS 112 or equivalent.
Credit: 4 semester hours        
Lecture: 3    Lab: 2

MUS 212 - Theory of Music IV
IAI: MUS 904    1.1
Theory of Music IV is a continuation of MUS 211. Original composition and/or arranging may be required.
Prerequisite: MUS 211 or equivalent.
Credit: 4 semester hours        
Lecture: 3    Lab: 2


MUS 222-230 – Applied Music for Music Majors
IAI:  MUS 909        1.1
Applied Music for Music Majors is for students who intend to major or minor in music.  A weekly one hour lesson with the instructor and daily individual practice are required.  In addition to the credit hour fee, a private lesson charge will be assessed.  Each of the following applied music courses may be repeated for additional credit; music majors should have a minimum of eight credit hours of collegiate-level applied music study to ensure transfer credit status; a total of eight credits in applied music can be counted toward an A.A. or A.S. degree.
PREREQUISITE:  Consent of a RVC music instructor is required.  
Note:  

• Students studying Applied Piano should have taken MUS 131 and 132- Class Piano I and II or its equivalent in private study.

• Students studying Applied Voice should have taken MUS 143-Class Voice I or its equivalent in private study.

Credit:  2 semester hours
Lecture:  1    Lab:  2

MUS 222 – Applied Jazz Guitar for Music Majors
IAI:  MUS 909

MUS 223 - Applied Piano for Music Majors
IAI: MUS 909

MUS 224 - Applied Voice for Music Majors
IAI: MUS 909

MUS 225 - Applied Strings for Music Majors
IAI: MUS 909

MUS 226 - Applied Brass for Music Majors
IAI: MUS 909

MUS 227 - Applied Woodwinds for Music Majors
IAI: MUS 909

MUS 228 - Applied Percussion for Music Majors
IAI: MUS 909

MUS 229 - Applied Classical Guitar for Music Majors
IAI: MUS 909

MUS 230 - Applied Music for Music Majors
IAI: MUS 909

MUS 251 - Music Literature I
IAI: F1 901    1.1
Music Literature I is a study of the music literature of Western Civilization from its origin to 1600. Emphasis will be on representative works of each period using videos, recording, scores, and live performances. Stylistic difference and comparisons are stressed. The music will be considered in relation to the other fine arts and to the general historical background. The course is designed for students who intend to major in music.
Prerequisite: MUS 121 or equivalent.
Credit: 3 semester hours        
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

MUS 252 - Music Literature II
IAI: F1 902     1.1
Music Literature II is a continuation of MUS 221 from 1600 to the Late 19th Century.
Prerequisite: MUS 251 or equivalent.
Credit: 3 semester hours        
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

MUS 253 – Music Literature III
IAI:  F1 902   1.1
Music Literature III is a continuation of MUS 252 from 1870 to the present.  Emphasis will be placed on representative works and composers by the use of  texts and recordings.  
Prerequisite: MUS 252, its equivalent or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours        
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0


MUS 254 – Choral Conducting
IAI:  MUS 909        1.1
Choral Conducting I provides the experiential and technical basis for successful choral rehearsals and concerts.  This course emphasizes communicating through basic conducting gestures, creating and managing a solid choral timbre, and preparing scores for rehearsal and performance.    
Required Prerequisite: MUS 111.
Credit: 3 semester hours        
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0



MUS 291 - Chorus II
IAI: MUS 908    1.1
Chorus II is a continuation of MUS 191 and is open to students who wish to sing. The chorus sings standard and contemporary choral literature. Chorus members are expected to perform at concerts and certain other scheduled events. This course may be taken four times for credit.
Prerequisite: Previous singing experience and satisfactory completion of four semesters of MUS 191.
Credit: 1 semester hour
Lecture: 0    Lab: 3

MUS 292 - Chamber Singers II
IAI: MUS 908    1.1
Chamber Singers II is a continuation of MUS 192 and is open by audition to students who wish to perform in a select vocal chamber ensemble. The ensemble sings standard and contemporary vocal chamber music. Members are expected to perform at concerts and certain other scheduled events. This course may be taken four times for credit.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory vocal audition and satisfactory completion of four semesters of MUS 192. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 191 or 291 is suggested.
Credit: 1 semester hour        
Lecture: 0    Lab: 3


MUS 293 - Women’s Choir II
IAI: MUS 908    1.1
Women’s Choir II is open by audition to (female) students who wish to peform in a select women’s vocal chamber ensemble. The ensemble sings standard contemporary choral literature written exclusively for women’s voices. Members are expected to perform at concerts and certain other scheduled events. May be repeated three times for credit.
Prerequisite: Four semesters of successful achievement in MUS 193. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 191 or 291 is suggested.
Credit: 1 semester hour        
Lecture: 0    Lab: 3

MUS 294 - Instrumental Ensemble II
IAI: MUS 908    1.1
Instrumental Ensemble II is a continuation of MUS 194 and is open to students who wish to perform in Jazz Ensemble or other small instrumental groups. Members are expected to perform at concerts and certain other scheduled events. This course may be taken four times for credit.
Prerequisite: Previous playing experience and satisfactory completion of four semesters of MUS 194. For Jazz Ensemble, concurrent enrollment in MUS 195 or 295 by woodwind, brass and percussion players is suggested.
Credit: 1 semester hour        
Lecture: 0    Lab: 3

MUS 295 - Band II
IAI: MUS 908    1.1
Band II is a continuation of MUS 195 and is open to students who play brass, woodwind, or percussion instruments. The band plays standard and contemporary band literature. Band members are expected to perform at concerts and certain other scheduled events. This course may be taken four times for credit.
Prerequisite: Previous playing experience and satisfactory completion of four semesters of MUS 195.
Credit: 1 semester hour        
Lecture: 0    Lab: 3

MUS 298 - Orchestra II
IAI: MUS 908    1.1
Orchestra II is open to students who play orchestral instruments. The orchestra plays standard and contemporary orchestra literature. Orchestra members are expected to perform at concerts and certain other scheduled events. This course may be taken four times for credit.
Prerequisite: Previous playing experience and satisfactory completion of four semesters of MUS 198.
Credit: 1 semester hours        
Lecture: 0    Lab: 3