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24 Saville Avenue
Quincy, MA 02169
617.984.1700 150 Newport Ave Ext.
Quincy, MA 02171
36 Cordage Park
Suite #228
Plymouth, MA 02360
508.747.0400
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Music
| MUS 101 |
Fundamentals of Music |
| This course introduces students to the basic
elements of music including music notation. Elements will be
introduced including; melody, rhythm, harmony,
texture, timbre, tempo, and dynamics. 3 credits |
| MUS 102 |
Class Keyboard |
| Introduces students to the playing of a keyboard
instrument including keyboard technique, repertoire,
musical notation, sight-reading, harmony, basic
instrumentation, and accompaniments. 3 credits |
| MUS 103 |
Music Theory I |
| This course presents students with the opportunity
to
learn the basics of developing melodies and harmony
through the study of chord constructions, chord
successions, harmonic analysis, and part-writing.
Emphasis is placed on melodic construction (form)
and the elements of successful melody-writing.
Students will also harmonize melodies and provide
their own interpretation of the harmony implied in a
melodic line. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Music or
permission of the Instructor. 3 credits |
| MUS 104 |
Music Theory II |
| This course is a continuation of Music Theory
I. Together
students cover the first year of a two year program in
the principles of music theory. Students learn about
diatonic harmony, dissonance treatments, secondary
dominant harmony, harmonic analysis and part writing.
The text further emphasizes the study of
melody, including the form of melodic construction
and the elements of melodic composition. Theory II will emphasize the creation
of harmony, especially the
student’s interpretation of harmonies implied by
specific melodic lines. Prerequisites: Music Theory I or
permission of the instructor. 3 credits |
| MUS 107 |
Music Appreciation |
| This course is designed to increase the enjoyment
of
music through broadened understanding. It includes
music theory and history and guided listening to
recorded performances by individuals and groups. 3 credits |
| MUS 108 |
Development of American Jazz |
| A jazz appreciation course which stresses the
importance of listening and analyzing the given music
for style and form. It focuses on the major performers,
composers and arrangers who have significantly
contributed to the development of this unique
American art form. No musical ability is needed to
enjoy this course. 3 credits |
| MUS 109 |
History of Rock |
| This course introduces students to the musical
styles
present in the rock music genre and to historical and
social aspects affecting its evolution over the past fifty
years. Explore the form, texture, melody, rhythm, lyrics,
and instrumentation of selected examples from the
historical periods of Rock. Through critical listening,
students will analyze music from various Rock periods:
Blues Rock, Country Rock, Gospel Rock, Early Sixties
Rock, The Beatles, The British Invasion, Folk Rock, Soul
Music/Motown, Rock in the 70s, 80s and 90s, and Jazz
Rock. 3 credits |
| MUS 110 |
Music Across Cultures |
| This course explores music across national boundaries
in its cultural context. At the same time, it enhances
the students’ listening, critical, and analytical skills
along with their aesthetic ability. It is an excursion in
non-western music with an emphasis on the cultures in
which it flourished such as the selected music of
China, Japan, India, Middle East, Latin America, Ethnic
North America, Africa, and Eastern Europe. This course
is open to music and non-music majors. 3 credits |
| MUS 220 |
Band Management & the Music Business |
| This course will present students with the opportunity
to
learn about the many facets of the music business
including: managing a band, recording and record
deals, touring, writing and publishing music,
merchandising, knowing pertinent laws, selecting a
manager/advisor or attorney, selling music on the
internet, and entering the motion –picture music field.
The course will prepare students to make
knowledgeable, practical decisions while pursuing a
career in music. 3 credits |
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