MUEN 1124 Wind Ensemble. CIP 5009035526
An instrumental ensemble which is open to members of the community. Rehearsal and performance of standard instrumental literature for winds and percussion. May be repeated for credit. (1 SCH, 0 lecture, 3 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
MUEN 1125 Jazz Band. CIP 5009035526
This course is designed to provide experience for the instrumental student in the American Jazz idiom. Jazz literature in a number of different styles is rehearsed and performed for various college and community functions. May be repeated for credit. (1 SCH, 0 lecture, 4 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
MUEN 1141 College Choir. CIP 5009035726
Choral literature from various periods and styles rehearsed and performed for campus and community functions. May be repeated for credit. (1 SCH, 0 lecture, 5 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
MUEN 1142 Grand Chorus. CIP 5009035726
A choral ensemble that is open to members of the community. Rehearsal and performance of choral literature. May be repeated for credit. (1 SCH, 0 lecture, 3 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
MUEN 1151 Jazz Ensemble. CIP 5009035826
An instrumental-vocal jazz ensemble. Brazosport College provides various instrumental and vocal ensembles to give outstanding students an opportunity to perform music written for these instruments and vocal combinations. Selections will be made from members of the college’s large musical ensembles. May be repeated for credit. (1 SCH, 0 lecture, 4 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
MUSI 1181 Class Piano I. CIP 5009075126
The development of keyboard skills for students who have experience reading musical notation. Two one-hour class periods per week. (1 SCH, 0 lecture, 2 lab)
Prerequisite: MUSI 1301 or approval of the division chair.
MUSI 1183 Class Voice I. CIP 5009085126
An introduction to correct vocal singing by class instruction. The principles of correct posture, breath control, and English diction are introduced through laboratory experiences. A minimum of two hours outside practice per week is required. (1 SCH, 0 lecture, 2 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
MUSI 1211 Music Theory I. CIP 5009045126
A review of the fundamentals of music; part-writing of figured bass exercises; melody harmonizations requiring all diatonic triads, the dominant seventh and non- harmonic tones. Keyboard experience using aural and written exercises. (2 SCH, 2 lecture, 1 lab)
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 1216 or approval of the division chair.
MUSI 1216 Ear Training and Sight-Singing I. CIP 5009045626
A first-year course which provides basic aural, visual, and vocal experience in dictation and sight-singing employing materials developed in MUSI 1211. (2 SCH, 1 lecture, 2 lab)
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 1211 or approval of the division chair.
MUSI 1263 Jazz Improvisation. CIP 5009036526
This course is designed to teach the basic tools of the improvisor’s art through actual playing experiences. The structures and styles of jazz are studied through the use of recorded music, and the student is taught to construct his own improvised solos. (2 SCH, 2 lecture, 1 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
Required skill level code: Reading, A; Writing, A.
MUSI 1301 Fundamentals of Music (Piano). CIP 5009045526
A study of the fundamentals of musical notation and an introduction to reading music at sight. Recommended for students who desire a basic course in musical skills. Required of music majors deficient in these basic skills. Students will be taught functional piano playing skills. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation. CIP 5009025126
A survey of music and musical styles in order to develop skills of musical perception. The basic structure of music is discussed, as well as how music relates to an individual’s cultural and social experiences. Certain sections, as designated on semester schedules of classes, will feature a study of American jazz or rock. (3 SCH, 3 lecture, 0 lab)
Prerequisite: None.
Required skill level code: Reading, A; Writing A.
MUSI 2181 Class Piano III. CIP 5009075126
The performance of all major and minor scales and cadences, as well as arpeggios. Literature that includes various left-hand accompaniment styles, and extension of the right hand range to include the whole octave, with instruction in chord inversions and scale and arpeggio patterns. Two one-hour class periods per week. A minimum of two hours outside practice per week is required. (1 SCH, 0 lecture, 2 lab)
Prerequisite: MUSI 1182 or approval of the division chair.
MUAP 11XX – 22XX Music-Applied. CIP 5009035426
Music-Applied courses are offered only for full time students (minimum of 12 semester hours) concurrently enrolled in an ensemble or for music majors officially designated by HEGIS code and who meet the prerequisite listed below. Exception: If the appropriate theory courses are not offered in a given semester, the music major student must be concurrently enrolled in an ensemble.
One-semester Hour Credit
Voice (1 SCH, 0.5 lecture, 0.5 lab) MUAP 1181, MUAP 1182, MUAP 2181, MUAP 2182
Piano (1 SCH, 0.5 lecture, 0.5 lab) MUAP 1169, MUAP 1170, MUAP 2169, MUAP 2170
Two-semester Hour Credit
Voice (2 SCH, 1 lecture, 1 lab) MUAP 1281, MUAP 1282, MUAP 2281, MUAP 2282
Piano (2 SCH, 1 lecture, 1 lab) MUAP 1269, MUAP 1270, MUAP 2269, MUAP 2270
Course numbers are listed for piano and voice only. Instruction in other instruments is available. Consult Music Department personnel or the division chair.
Prerequisite: For all Music-Applied courses - Auditions, successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in the appropriate freshman theory courses of harmony and ear training and/or approval of the division chair.