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• MUS 160: American Popular Music

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course surveys American popular music from 19th-century folk songs to the present day. It addresses the forms, styles, performance practices and socio-cultural aspects of various genres of American popular music. Lectures are designed to synthesize popular music with American culture through analytical listening and source study.
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• MUS 170: Audio Recording 1

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides an introduction to audio recording principles and techniques. It covers the physics of sound, analog/digital recording principles and the basic operation of recording studio equipment. Coursework includes the study of microphone selection and placement, recording consoles, signal processing and mixing. Instruction is combined with practical application in a recording studio.
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• MUS 171: Audio Recording 2

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course builds upon the recording principles and techniques developed in MUS 170, Audio Recording 1. It covers advanced signal processing, mixing and mastering techniques. Instruction is combined with practical application in both live and studio recording environments. Prerequisite:    MUS 170   
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• MUS 172: The Business of Music

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides an overview of the business issues encountered in the music industry. It covers music publishing, marketing and distribution; royalties, copyrights and licensing; recording contracts and artist representation; and entrepreneurship. Coursework includes discussion of the various career opportunities within the music industry.
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• MUS 205: Applied Music 3

  1.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course combines private music instruction with rehearsal and performance. The instruction consists of 15 30-minute private music lessons in voice or an instrument of the student's choosing. An additional eight hours are devoted to rehearsing and performing in a recital. Lessons focus on music reading, repertoire development and vocal or instrumental technique. Students are responsible for private lesson fees, which are not included in tuition. Students may be required to travel off campus for private lessons. Choice of vocal/instrumental study may be limited based on private instructor availability. Applied Music 3 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Applied Music 2. Prerequisite:      MUS 106   
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• MUS 206: Applied Music 4

  1.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course combines private music instruction with rehearsal and performance. The instruction consists of 15 30-minute private music lessons in voice or an instrument of the student's choosing. An additional eight hours are devoted to rehearsing and performing in a recital. Lessons focus on music reading, repertoire development and vocal or instrumental technique. Students are responsible for private lesson fees, which are not included in tuition. Students may be required to travel off campus for private lessons. Choice of vocal/instrumental study may be limited based on private instructor availability. Applied Music 4 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Applied Music 3. Prerequisite:    MUS 205   
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• MUS 209: College Choir 3

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course involves the development of choral repertoire and performance technique. It covers a diversity of styles from traditional and contemporary choral literature. Classroom activities focus on music reading, vocal production and ensemble technique as well as the application of self-evaluation and critical listening skills. College Choir 3 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in College Choir 2. Prerequisite:    MUS 110   
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• MUS 210: College Choir 4

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course involves the development of choral repertoire and performance technique. It covers a diversity of styles from traditional and contemporary choral literature. Classroom activities focus on music reading, vocal production and ensemble technique as well as the application of self-evaluation and critical listening skills. College Choir 4 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in College Choir 3. Prerequisite:    MUS 209   
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• MUS 221: Class Piano 1

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is an introduction to the piano for beginners. It covers fundamental concepts and skills of piano playing including playing technique, music reading, scales, chords and repertoire development. Coursework integrates general music theory with basic piano keyboard technique.
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• MUS 222: Class Piano 2

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course builds upon the piano skills and concepts covered in Class Piano 1. It covers major and minor scales, chord inversions, dominant seventh chords and cadences. Coursework integrates these music theory concepts with piano keyboard technique. Prerequisite:    MUS 221   
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