Music

MUS 000 - Applied Music Master Class

Description: A weekly performance class. Specifics of solo and ensemble performance practice are discussed. Studio performances by students, faculty and visiting artists and ensemble experiences (if appropriate) are given. (1 hour). SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 0
Department: Art

MUS 037 - Preparatory Sight-Singing

Description: Required course for students who wish to major in music but do not meet the Department's requirements. Pitch matching, sight-singing of simple diatonic melodies, concentrated work on rhythm, beginning melodic and rhythmic dictation. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 041 - Preparatory Voice I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 042 - Preparatory Voice II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 043 - Preparatory Piano I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 044 - Preparatory Piano II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 045 - Preparatory Flute I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 046 - Preparatory Flute II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 047 - Preparatory Oboe I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 048 - Preparatory Oboe II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 049 - Preparatory Clarinet I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 050 - Preparatory Clarinet II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 051 - Preparatory Bassoon I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 052 - Preparatory Bassoon II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 053 - Preparatory Saxophone I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 054 - Preparatory Saxophone II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 055 - Preparatory French Horn I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 056 - Preparatory French Horn II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 057 - Preparatory Trumpet I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 058 - Preparatory Trumpet II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 059 - Preparatory Trombone I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 060 - Preparatory Trombone II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 061 - Preparatory Baritone I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 062 - Preparatory Baritone II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 063 - Preparatory Tuba I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 064 - Preparatory Tuba II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 065 - Preparatory Percussion I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 066 - Preparatory Percussion II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 067 - Preparatory Violin I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 068 - Preparatory Violin II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 069 - Preparatory Viola I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 070 - Preparatory Viola II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 071 - Preparatory Violoncello I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 072 - Preparatory Violoncello II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 073 - Preparatory String Bass I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 074 - Preparatory String Bass II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 075 - Preparatory Classical Guitar I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 076 - Preparatory Classical Guitar II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 077 - Preparatory Organ I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 078 - Preparatory Organ II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 079 - Preparatory Harp I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 080 - Preparatory Harp II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 081 - Preparatory Electric Bass I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 082 - Preparatory Electric Bass II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 100 - Listening to Music

Description: Basic concepts and development of listening perception. Compositions to be discussed include vocal and instrumental works of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries selected to show the development of Western musical art. A requirement for the course is that students must attend concerts, one of which must be at a major concert hall in the metropolitan area, during the semester. This course cannot be applied to a degree in music. SUNY GE-SHUM; SUNY GEN ED-GHUM; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH Offered: Fall, Winterim, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 101 - Rudiments of Music

Description: Notation, clefs, key signatures, major and minor scales, meter signatures, intervals. The course cannot be applied to a music degree. Required course for students who wish to major in music but do not meet the Department's entrance requirements. A grade of B or higher is required of prospective music majors. SUNY GE-SART; SUNY GND-GART; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 102 - Beginning Piano

Description: A course designed for beginners only. Classes have a maximum of 12 students using electronic pianos. Areas covered include piano technique, music reading, playing by ear, improvisation and harmonization. Owning a piano is desirable but not essential, since the Music Department offers practice facilities. (Students may be required to trim fingernails.) Students are required to provide headphones. SUNY GE-SART; SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-HUM, FAPA Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 103 - Beginning Guitar

Description: A course designed for beginners only. Classes have a maximum of 15 students. Obtaining an acoustic instrument is the student's responsibility, since the College does not provide guitars for student use. Areas covered include guitar technique, developing concepts of melody, harmony and rhythm particularly in providing accompaniments for folk singing. (Students may be required to trim fingernails.) SUNY GE-SART; SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 104 - Introduction to Music Literature

Prerequisites: Successful completion of music placement examination.

Description: An exploration into the expressive, formal and aesthetic qualities of music. A survey of the development of musical style through the study of representative works from each historical period. SUNY GE-SART, SHUM; SUNY GEN ED-GART, GHUM, GWEH; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 105 - Opera Appreciation

Description: Introduction to opera as an art form through the study of its musical, dramatic and stylistic development from 1600 to the present. Attendance at an opera performance required. Open to all students. SUNY EN ED-GHUM; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 106 - The Symphony

Description: Introduction to the symphony as an art form through the study of its musical and stylistic development from the 18th century to the present. Attendance at a symphony orchestra concert is required. Open to all students. SUNY GEN ED-GHUM; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 107 - Contemporary Music

Description: Introduction to 20th-century concert music. Important works will be studied and emphasis placed on the relationship between contemporary music and other aspects of the contemporary world. Concert attendance may be required. Open to all students. SUNY GE-SHUM; SUNY GEN ED-GHUM; NCC GEN ED-HUM, GLNW, WESH Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 108 - Folk Music

Description: This course explores folk music in Western culture, focusing on folk music performance styles; its dissemination and preservation; its role in articulating social, economic, and racial disparities; and its impact on and interaction with popular music. Open to all students. SUNY GE-SDES, SHUM; SUNY GEN ED-GHUM; NCC GEN ED-HUM, PLDI, WESH Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 109 - Orchestra I

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 109-MUS 110 sequence. Open to all students. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 110 - Orchestra II

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 109-MUS 110 sequence. Open to all students. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 111 - Freshman Chorus I

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 111-MUS 112 sequence. Open to all students. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 112 - Freshman Chorus II

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 111-MUS 112 sequence. Open to all students. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 113 - Band I

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 113-MUS 114 sequence. Open to all students. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 114 - Band II

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 113-MUS 114 sequence. Open to all students. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 115 - Jazz Ensemble I

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 115-MUS 116 sequence. Open to all students. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 116 - Jazz Ensemble II

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 115-MUS 116 sequence. Open to all students. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 117 - Elements of Music I

Prerequisites: MUS 101 - B or successful completion of Music Department placement.

Corequisites: MUS 127

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 117-MUS 118 sequence. Introduction to diatonic harmony and the concept of 4-part voice-leading using primary triads and inversions; non-harmonic tones. SUNY GE-SART; SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 118 - Elements of Music II

Prerequisites: MUS 117 - Minimum grade of C or successful completion of advanced theory placement examination.

Corequisites: MUS 128.

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 117-MUS 118 sequence. Continuation of diatonic harmony and voice-leading; inclusion of secondary triads and inversions, sequential harmonic patterns. Greater emphasis on melodic-contrapuntal development. Examination of basic principles of musical organization through analysis. SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 123 - Chamber Music I

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 123-MUS 124 sequence. Rehearsal and performance of music for small instrument ensembles (duos, trios, quartets, etc.) Open to all students by audition. Contact Music Department. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 124 - Chamber Music II

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 123-MUS 124 sequence. Rehearsal and performance of music for small instrument ensembles (duos, trios, quartets, etc.) Open to all students by audition. Contact Music Department. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 125 - Vocal Ensemble I

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 125-MUS 126 sequence. Open to all students by audition. Permission of instructor required. (3 hours) AUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 126 - Vocal Ensemble II

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 125-MUS 126 sequence. Open to all students by audition. Permission of instructor required. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 127 - Keyboard Harmony I

Corequisites: MUS 117.

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 127-MUS 128 sequence. Parallels MUS 117 with emphasis on keyboard and sight-singing skills. SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 128 - Keyboard Harmony II

Prerequisites: Completion of MUS 127. Minimum grade of C is required.

Corequisites: MUS 118.

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 127-MUS 128 sequence. Parallels MUS 118 with emphasis on keyboard skills. SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 129 - African American Ensemble I

Description: (Dual listed with AFR 150) This is the first course in the MUS 129-MUS 130 sequence. Participation in the production, rehearsal and performance of the African American Choral Ensemble productions. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 130 - African American Choral Ensemble II

Description: (Dual listed with AFR 151) This is the second course in the MUS 129-MUS 130 sequence. Participation in the production, rehearsal and performance of the African American Choral Ensemble productions. (3 hours) SUNY GE-SART; SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 132 - Music for Early Childhood Education

Prerequisites: Teacher Education Transfer Program students or permission of Chairperson.

Description: Previous music background unnecessary. Pitch notation, rhythmic and singing activities. Practical instruction on such instruments as autoharp, guitar, recorder, piano, melodic and rhythm instruments. Course cannot be applied to a degree in music. (3 hours) SUNY GE-SART; SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 133 - Intermediate Piano

Prerequisites: MUS 102 or permission of instructor.

Description: Course designed for the intermediate piano student. Continuation of MUS 102 with more advanced study of piano technique, selected repertoire, sight-reading, playing by ear, harmonization and improvisation. Owning a piano is desirable but not essential since the Music Department offers practice facilities. SUNY GE-SART; SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 134 - Intermediate Guitar

Prerequisites: MUS 103 or permission of instructor.

Description: Guitar technique, transposition, finger picking, accompaniment styles. Obtaining an acoustic instrument is the student's responsibility. SUNY GE-SART; SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 135 - Rock Music: Mirror of Change

Description: A study of cultural changes in American and English postwar society as expressed in the development of rock music. SUNY GE-SART, SDES, SHUM; SUNY GEN ED-GHUM, GART; NCC GEN ED-PLDI, HUM, WESH Offered: Fall, Winterim, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 136 - Beginning Voice Class

Description: Basics of voice technique, song preparation, repertoire and stage deportment. Areas to be covered include breathing, vocal support and placement, diction, rudiments of note reading, memorization techniques, and aspects of style and stage presence. Open to all students. SUNY GE-SART; SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 137 - Sight-Singing I

Prerequisites: MUS 037 or successful completion of Music Department placement examination.

Description: Sight-singing and dictation skills I. The singing at sight of simple diatonic melodies with correct pitch, rhythm and solfege syllables; simple melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation. SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 138 - Sight-Singing II

Prerequisites: MUS 137. Minimum grade of C required. Sight singing and dictation skills II.

Description: Continuation of MUS 137. Sight-singing of diatonic melodies with introduction of chromatic tones; dictation including 2-part counterpoint and simple chorale-style diatonic progressions. SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 141 - Voice I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 142 - Voice II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 143 - Piano I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 144 - Piano II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 145 - Flute I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 146 - Flute II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 147 - Oboe I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 148 - Oboe II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 149 - Clarinet I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 150 - Clarinet II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 151 - Bassoon I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 152 - Bassoon II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 153 - Saxophone I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 154 - Saxophone II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 155 - French Horn I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 156 - French Horn II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 157 - Trumpet I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 158 - Trumpet II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 159 - Trombone I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 160 - Trombone II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 161 - Baritone I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 162 - Baritone II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 163 - Tuba I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 164 - Tuba II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 165 - Percussion and Drum Set I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 166 - Percussion and Drum Set II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 167 - Violin I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 168 - Violin II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 169 - Viola I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 170 - Viola II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 171 - Violoncello I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 172 - Violoncello II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 173 - String Bass I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 174 - String Bass II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 175 - Classical Guitar I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 176 - Classical Guitar II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 177 - Organ I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 178 - Organ II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 179 - Harp I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 180 - Harp II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 181 - Electric Bass I

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 182 - Electric Bass II

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 183 - Percussion Ensemble I

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 183-MUS 184 sequence. Rehearsal and performance of works for percussion ensemble. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 184 - Percussion Ensemble II

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 183-MUS 184 sequence. Rehearsal and performance of works for percussion ensemble. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 185 - Guitar Ensemble I

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 185-MUS 186 sequence. Rehearsal and performance of duos, trios and larger ensemble works for multiple guitars. Limited to classical guitar students in music degree program. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 186 - Guitar Ensemble II

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 185-MUS 186 sequence. Rehearsal and performance of duos, trios and larger ensemble works for multiple guitars. Limited to classical guitar students in music degree program. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 187 - Jazz Improvisation Ensemble I

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 187-MUS 188 sequence. Rehearsal and performance of works for small jazz ensembles with an emphasis on improvisatory techniques and skills. Open to all students. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 188 - Jazz Improvisation Ensemble II

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 187-MUS 188 sequence. Rehearsal and performance of works for small jazz ensembles with an emphasis on improvisatory techniques and skills. Open to all students. (3 hours) SNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 189 - Opera Workshop I

Prerequisites: MUS 141 or permission of instructor.

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 189-MUS 190 sequence. Audition required. Rehearsal and performance of scenes (arias, duets and larger ensemble pieces) from operas, operettas and other works for the musical stage. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 190 - Opera Workshop II

Prerequisites: MUS 141 or permission of instructor.

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 189-MUS 190 sequence. Audition required. Rehearsal and performance of scenes (arias, duets and larger ensemble pieces) from operas, operettas and other works for the musical stage. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 201 - History of Western Music I

Prerequisites: ENG 100 or ENG 101, MUS 104 (C) or better or permission of Chairperson.

Description: An in-depth history of Western art music from its Greco-Roman origins through the Renaissance. Study of important musical genres and changes in musical style. Analysis of representative works of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Study of the development of music notation and musical instruments. SUNY GEN ED-GHUM, GART; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 203 - Song Writing

Description: Student acquires enough skills to write 32-bar song with text. SUNY GE-SART; SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 204 - History of Western Music II

Prerequisites: ENG 100 or ENG 101, MUS 104 (C) or permission of Chairperson.

Description: An in-depth history of Western art music from the Baroque period through the Classical era. Study of important musical genres and changes in musical style. Analysis of representative works by major 17th- and 18th-century composers. SUNY GE-SART; SUNY GEN ED-GHUM, GART; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 205 - African American Music

Description: (Dual listed with AFR 155) In addition to an evaluation study of the basic musical materials of Black music and its effects on other music forms, an historical/ philosophical/ political analysis and survey will be included. SUNY GE-SART, SDES, SHUM; SUNY GEN ED-GART, GHUM; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH, PLDI Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 206 - Modern Arranging

Description: Pre or Concurrent Requisites: MUS 217. Investigates the various arranging techniques and styles used in modern jazz writing. Included are the study of ranges, scores, harmony, voicings, textures, forms, jazz orchestration and idiomatic writing. SUNY GEN ED-GART; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 207 - Perspective on Jazz

Description: (Dual listed with AFR 152) This course is designed to explore the inception and evolution of jazz, its styles and influence on other musical types. Directed listening activities required. SUNY GE-SART, SDES, SHUM; SUNY GEN ED-GART, GHUM; NCC GEN ED-PLDI, HUM, WESH Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 208 - History of Western Music III

Prerequisites: ENG 100 or ENG 101, MUS 104 (C) or permission of Chairperson.

Description: An in-depth history of Western art music from the Romantic period through the contemporary era. Study of important musical genres and changes in musical style. Analysis of representative works by major 19th- through 21st-century composers. SUNY GE-SHUM; SUNY GEN ED-GHUM, GART; NCC GEN ED-HUM, WESH Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 209 - Orchestra III

Prerequisites: MUS 110 (3 hours).

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 209-MUS 210 sequence. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 210 - Orchestra IV

Prerequisites: MUS 110. (3 hours)

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 209-MUS 210 sequence. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 211 - Chorus III

Prerequisites: MUS 112.

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 211-MUS 212 sequence. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 212 - Chorus IV

Prerequisites: MUS 112.

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 211-MUS 212 sequence. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 213 - Band III

Prerequisites: MUS 114. (3 hours)

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 213-MUS 214 sequence. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 214 - Band IV

Prerequisites: MUS 114. (3 hours)

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 213-MUS 214 sequence. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 215 - Jazz Ensemble III

Prerequisites: MUS 116.

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 215-MUS 216 sequence. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 216 - Jazz Ensemble IV

Prerequisites: MUS 227.

Corequisites: MUS 218.

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 215-MUS 216 sequence. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 217 - Elements of Music III

Prerequisites: MUS 118. Minimum grade of C required.

Corequisites: MUS 227.

Description: Analysis of Bach 371 Chorale harmonizations with writing and musical dictation; voice leading, secondary seventh chords, secondary dominants and modulations to closely related keys. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 218 - Elements of Music IV

Prerequisites: MUS 217. Minimum grade of C required.

Corequisites: MUS 228.

Description: Chromatic harmony: analysis of 19th-century harmonic style correlated with writing and musical dictation. Voice-leading, expanded tonality, and chromatic and enharmonic modulation. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 223 - Chamber Music III

Prerequisites: MUS 124.

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 223-MUS 224 sequence. Rehearsal and performance of music for small instrumental ensembles (duos, trios, quartets, etc.). (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 224 - Chamber of Music IV

Prerequisites: MUS 124.

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 223-MUS 224 sequence. Rehearsal and performance of music for small instrumental ensembles (duos, trios, quartets, etc.). (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 225 - Vocal Ensemble III

Prerequisites: MUS 126.

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 225-MUS 226 sequence. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 226 - Vocal Ensemble IV

Prerequisites: MUS 126.

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 225-MUS 226 sequence. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 227 - Keyboard Harmony III

Prerequisites: MUS 128. Minimum grade of C required.

Corequisites: MUS 217.

Description: Parallels MUS 217 with emphasis on keyboard skills. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 228 - Keyboard Harmony IV

Prerequisites: MUS 227.

Corequisites: MUS 218

Description: Parallels MUS 218 with emphasis on keyboard skills. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 229 - African American Choral Ensemble III

Description: (Dual listed with AFR 153) This is the first course in the MUS 229-MUS 230 sequence. Participation in the production, rehearsal and performance of the African American Choral Ensemble productions. (3 hours) SUNY GE-SART; SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 230 - African American Choral Ensemble IV

Description: (Dual listed with AFR 154) This is the second course in the MUS 229-MUS 230 sequence. Participation in the production, rehearsal and performance of the African American choral ensemble performances. (3 hours) SUNY GE-SART; SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 237 - Sight-Singing III

Prerequisites: MUS 138. Minimum grade of C required.

Description: Sight-singing and dictation III. Continuation of MUS 138. More difficult sight-singing, including melodies which modulate to closely related keys. More difficult dictation, including secondary sevenths, secondary dominants and modulations to closely related keys. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 238 - Sight-Singing IV

Prerequisites: MUS 237. Minimum grade of C required.

Description: Sight-singing and dictation IV. Continuation of MUS 237. More difficult sight-singing and dictation including 20th-century idioms; music from a variety of mediums including vocal, instrumental, chamber and orchestral works. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 241 - Voice III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 242 - Voice IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 243 - Piano III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 244 - Piano IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 245 - Flute III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 246 - Flute IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 247 - Oboe III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 248 - Oboe IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 249 - Clarinet III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 250 - Clarinet IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 251 - Bassoon III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 252 - Bassoon IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 253 - Saxophone III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 254 - Saxophone IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 255 - French Horn III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 256 - French Horn IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 257 - Trumpet III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 258 - Trumpet IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 259 - Trombone III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 260 - Trombone IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 261 - Baritone III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 262 - Baritone IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 263 - Tuba III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 264 - Tuba IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 265 - Percussion and Drum Set III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 266 - Percussion and Drum Set IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 267 - Violin III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 268 - Violin IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 269 - Viola III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 270 - Viola IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 271 - Violoncello III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 272 - Violoncello IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 273 - String Bass III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 274 - String Bass IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 275 - Classical Guitar III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 276 - Classical Guitar IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 277 - Organ III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 278 - Organ IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 279 - Harp III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 280 - Harp IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 281 - Electric Bass III

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 282 - Electric Bass IV

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Art

MUS 283 - Percussion Ensemble III

Prerequisites: MUS 184.

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 283-MUS 284 sequence. Rehearsal and performance of works for percussion ensemble. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 284 - Percussion Ensemble IV

Prerequisites: MUS 184.

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 283-MUS 284 sequence. Rehearsal and performance of works for percussion ensemble. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 285 - Guitar Ensemble III

Prerequisites: MUS 186.

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 285-MUS 286 sequence. Rehearsal and performance of duos, trios, larger ensemble works for multiple guitars. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 286 - Guitar Ensemble IV

Prerequisites: MUS 186.

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 285-MUS 286 sequence. Rehearsal and performance of duos, trios, larger ensemble works for multiple guitars. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 287 - Jazz Improvisation Ensemble III

Prerequisites: MUS 186.

Description: This is the first course in the MUS 287-MUS 288 sequence. Rehearsal and performance of works for small jazz ensembles with an emphasis on improvisatory techniques and skills. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 288 - Jazz Improvisation Ensemble IV

Prerequisites: MUS 188.

Description: This is the second course in the MUS 287-MUS 288 sequence. Rehearsal and performance of works for small jazz ensembles with an emphasis on improvisatory techniques and skills. (3 hours) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-FAPA, HUM Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Art

MUS 295 - Independent Study-Music

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-HUM. Formery MUS 699. Students who have completed MUS 699 will not receive credit for MUS 295.

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art

MUS 297 - Introduction to Reggae Music

Prerequisites: ENG 100, or ENG

Description: Prerequisites: ENG 100, or ENG 101 or ENG 108 This course traces the roots of Jamaican music, popularly known as Reggae, examining its cultural-historical influences from Africa and its diaspora, analyzing the works of key performers, musicians, producers, as well as considering the key cultural and social-political events that helped shaped the music. When possible, audio-video clips and other media will be used to tell the story of this music that has become popular in influencing more than listening tastes the world-over. NCC GEN ED- PLDI, GLNW Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Art