Community Music Engagement Course Sequence

Fundamentals of Music introduces the foundations of music theory. Students will study elements of rhythm, melody, and harmony, as well as learn basic keyboard skills. This course is designed for students with little or no prior musical experience and serves as a preparatory class for other music courses, including MUSC 1101.

MnTC (Goals 6/HU and 2/CT); (3 Cr - 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course is an overview of music and musical style from antiquity through the present. It includes a brief introduction to musical elements and is suitable for the student who has little or no training in music as well as for those interested in learning more about the development of music. It combines instruction in musical terminology with extensive, critical listening along with an overview of the historical and sociological impacts of music of the Western hemisphere.

• MnTC (Goal 6/HU and 8/GP); (3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

In this course, students will learn basic keyboard skills, receive an introduction to the fundamental building blocks of music, and then apply those to create music using a Digital Audio Workstation. This course is designed for the student who has little or no training in piano playing and music reading. It will also include instruction in the areas of composition and improvisation.

• (2 Cr – 2 lect, 0 lab)

This course is the first semester of music theory and aural skills designed for music students, elementary education students, or anyone desiring to develop and improve skills in reading, writing, and understanding music. Students engage in interactive musicianship development including aural, improvisation, and composition skills. Those with little or no music reading background are encouraged to take MUSC 1100 prior to enrolling in 1101.

MnTC (Goals 6/HU and 2/CT); (4 Cr – 3 lect, 1 lab)

Students desiring to impact society through music are guided through the design and execution of their own unique music engagement plan. Possibilities include a field experience working with youth, elderly, special needs, or immigrant communities; designing performances; creating online or other distribution strategies for self-created music; and collaborating with others on unique projects.

• (1 Cr – 0 lect, 1 lab)

This course is a study of popular music in America from around 1750 to the present. Subjects studied are musical elements, historical and social perspectives, and genres and styles of popular music including the music of the slaves, music of early white America, music of the Civil War, post-Civil War, black music, Tin Pan Alley, Dixieland, Big Band, Blues, Pop, Jazz, Rock 'n Roll, Rock, and contemporary styles.

• MnTC (Goals 6/HU and 7A/HD);

• (3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)