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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
hours of practice a week and attendance at performance and repertoire courses.
Additional fee. May be repeated for credit. Instructor consent required. Fall, Spring.
MS 450 Woodwind, Brass, or Percussion (1)
One hour weekly of private instruction. Requirements include a minimum of twenty
hours of practice a week and attendance at performance and repertoire courses.
Additional fee. May be repeated for credit. Instructor consent required. Fall, Spring.
MS 460 Classical Guitar (1)
One hour weekly of private instruction. Requirements include a minimum of twenty
hours of practice a week and attendance at performance and repertoire courses.
Additional fee. May be repeated for credit. Instructor consent required. Fall, Spring.
MU - Music
MU 112 Southern Chorale (¼)
A mixed-voice chorus that performs publicly near the end of each term. May be repeated
for credit. Fall, Spring.
MU 113 Chamber Orchestra (¼)
An orchestral ensemble performance opportunity. Students rehearse and perform with the
Red Mountain Chamber Orchestra (in residence at the College) or other approved
orchestral ensembles. May be repeated for credit.
MU 115 Campus Band (¼)
A mixed instrumentation ensemble that aims to increase musical skills and knowledge.
Prior musical training is helpful, but not necessary. May be repeated for credit. Fall,
Spring.
MU 121 Introduction to Music (1)
An introductory-level survey of music literature intended for non-majors. This course
introduces fundamental musical concepts and offers a survey of American vernacular
music, music of selected world cultures, and standard repertory of western art music.
Development of listening skills is emphasized. Fall, Spring.
MU 123 Literature and Language of Music (1)
A historical and stylistic survey designed for the music major to be taken during the first
year. Definition and use of musical terms, basic elements of form, and an introduction to
the philosophy of music are the primary focus. Prerequisite: MU 151.
MU 126 Music of the World’s People (1)
An introductory-level survey of cultures and music outside the tradition of Western
European art music. Fall, Spring.