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• MUS 126: Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 1

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course entails the development of ensemble repertoire and performance technique. It covers a diversity of styles and instrumental configurations. Classroom activities focus on music reading, improvisation and ensemble technique as well as the application of self-evaluation and critical listening skills.
  ShareMUS 126 - Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 1

• MUS 127: Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 2

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course entails the development of ensemble repertoire and performance technique. It covers a diversity of styles and instrumental configurations. Classroom activites focus on music reading, improvisation and ensemble technique as well as the application of self-evaluation and critical listening skills. Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 2 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 1. Prerequisite:    MUS 126   
  ShareMUS 127 - Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 2

• MUS 128: Music Theory and Analysis 1

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This is an introductory course designed to develop students' written music theory skills. It covers music notation, scales, keys, intervals, triads, rhythm and meter. Coursework includes application of these concepts through analysis of music repertoire. Corequisite:    MUS 137 recommended
  ShareMUS 128 - Music Theory and Analysis 1

• MUS 129: Music Theory and Analysis 2

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course builds upon the written music theory skills developed in Music Theory and Analysis 1. It covers the fundamentals of diatonic harmony through part writing and analysis of music from the Baroque, Classical and Romantics eras. The relationship between harmonic and melodic content is emphasized. Prerequisite:    MUS 128  Corequisite:    MUS 138 recommended
  ShareMUS 129 - Music Theory and Analysis 2

• MUS 130: Class Voice 1

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This is an introductory course designed to develop students' singing skills. It addresses basic techniques of vocal production with a focus on the Bel Canto technique of singing. Lectures and activities include exercises designed to develop students' vocal skills; solo and ensemble rehearsals; and vocal performances.
  ShareMUS 130 - Class Voice 1

• MUS 131: Class Voice 2

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course builds on the singing skills developed in Class Voice 1. Students rehearse and perform more advanced vocal repertoire from the Western art tradition as they refine their application of the Bel Canto technique of singing. In addition, this course addresses vocal techniques common in musical theatre. Lectures and activities include more advanced exercises designed to develop students' vocal skills; solo and ensemble rehearsals; and vocal performances representing both classical and musical theatre styles. Prerequisite:    MUS 130   
  ShareMUS 131 - Class Voice 2

• MUS 137: Musicianship Skills 1

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This is an introductory course designed to develop students' aural music theory skills. It includes identification of scales, intervals, triads and rhythmic patterns; sight singing in treble and bass clefs; and melodic and rhythmic dictation. The course material covers major and minor modes, as well as rhythm patterns in simple meters. Corequisite:    MUS 128 recommended
  ShareMUS 137 - Musicianship Skills 1

• MUS 138: Musicianship Skills 2

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course builds upon the aural music theory skills developed in Musicianship Skills 1. It includes identification of intervals, triads and seventh chords; sight singing in treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs; and melodic and rhythmic dictation in simple and compound meters. The course material covers major and minor modes, as well as simple and compound meters. Prerequisite:    MUS 137  Corequisite:    MUS 129 recommended
  ShareMUS 138 - Musicianship Skills 2

• MUS 140: Class Guitar 1

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is an introduction to the guitar for beginners. It covers fundamental guitar skills such as music reading, accompaniment and repertoire development. Coursework integrates general music theory with basic fretboard technique.
  ShareMUS 140 - Class Guitar 1

• MUS 141: Class Guitar 2

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course builds upon the skills covered in Class Guitar 1. Students explore various methods for lead and rhythm guitar. Coursework integrates general music theory with basic fretboard technique. Prerequisite:    MUS 140   
  ShareMUS 141 - Class Guitar 2