Music (MUSC)

MUSC 101 Introduction to Music (Cr3)(3:0)
Survey of the music of Western Civilization (Western European and American) from 600 AD to the present; primary emphasis on developing listening skills through a better understanding of our cultural background and the progressive development of musical styles and structures. Also available through Online Learning.

MUSC 110 Fundamentals of Music (Cr3)(3:0)
The basic elements of music; exercises dealing with writing and interpreting various musical symbols, as well as constructing scales, intervals, and triads; training in the skills of basic musicianship: ear training, diction, and an introduction to composition.

MUSC 130 Chorus (Cr1)(0:2.5)
Study and performance of representative choral literature. May be taken four (4) times for credit.

MUSC 141 Applied Music I (Cr2)(1:3)
Private instrumental or vocal music lessons arranged with a private music teacher through the Northampton Community College faculty music advisor. The faculty advisor will assist the student in finding an appropriate teacher when necessary. The student will need to complete a minimum of one lesson per week with the private teacher and five practice hours per week during the semester. Student pays private tuition fees.

MUSC 191 Special Studies in Music (Cr1)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.

MUSC 192 Special Studies in Music (Cr2)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.

MUSC 193 Special Studies in Music (Cr3)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.

MUSC 242 Applied Music II (Cr2)(1:3)
Private instrumental or vocal music lessons arranged with a private music teacher through the Northampton Community College faculty music advisor. The faculty advisor will assist the student in finding an appropriate teacher when necessary. The student will need to complete a minimum of one lesson per week with the private teacher and five practice hours per week during the semester. Student pays private tuition fees. Prereq. - MUSC 141.

MUSC 243 Applied Music III (Cr2)(1:3)
Private instrumental or vocal music lessons arranged with a private music teacher through the Northampton Community College faculty music advisor. The faculty advisor will assist the student in finding an appropriate teacher when necessary. The student will need to complete a minimum of one lesson per week with the private teacher and five practice hours per week during the semester. Student pays private tuition fees. Prereq. - MUSC 242.

MUSC 244 Applied Music IV (Cr2)(1:3)
Private instrumental or vocal music lessons arranged with a private music teacher through the Northampton Community College faculty music advisor. The faculty advisor will assist the student in finding an appropriate teacher when necessary. The student will need to complete a minimum of one lesson per week with the private teacher and five practice hours per week during the semester. Student pays private tuition fees. Prereq. - MUSC 243.