MATC 2023-24 Catalog

MUSIC

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

study of theoretical concepts as well as practice and performance on one’s chosen instrument. Prerequisite(s): Complete MUSIC-151. MUSIC-168 Credits:1 Improvisation 2 A continuation of MUSIC-167, the intent of this course is to provide students with more advanced training in jazz improvisation through the study of scale/chord relationships and jazz solo vocabulary. The course involves both the study of theoretical concepts as well as practice and performance on one’s chosen instrument. Prerequisite(s): Complete MUSIC-167. MUSIC-173 Credits:1 Music Reading This course is designed to provide the student with the ability to read standard music notation and play music on their primary instrument. Instruction begins with the fundamental tools and terminology of music notation. It moves through simple melodies in simple rhythms and meters and progresses to longer and more di ffi cult melodies in more di ffi cult rhythms and compound meters. MUSIC-174 Credits:2 Ear Training 1 This class will emphasize the ability to accurately recognize melodic, harmonic and rhythmic musical sounds. This will be done through sight singing, dictation and transcription, and incorporation of theory fundamentals. Prerequisite(s): Complete MUSIC-151. MUSIC-177 Credits:1 PianoLab1 A beginning piano class designed to develop skills in music reading and proper keyboard technique as well as the functional use of scales, chords, transposition and other elements of music theory. Taught in a group class setting on Roland digital pianos. Elementary to late elementary level. MUSIC-178 Credits:1 PianoLab2 A continuation of MUSIC-177, this class is designed to improve skills in music reading and proper keyboard technique as well as the functional use of scales, chords, transposition and other elements of music theory. Prerequisite(s): Complete MUSIC-177. MUSIC-181 Credits:1 Conducting This course will develop basic conducting skills. It will explore and develop techniques associated with historically classical instrumental and vocal conducting as well as contemporary genres and conducting/ leading a group while also playing in the group. Prerequisite(s): Complete MUSIC-151.

MUSIC-152

Credits:3

MUSIC-182

Credits:3

Composition 1 Students learn to write original compositions for commercial and artistic purposes ( fi lm, radio, concert, etc.). Compositional styles covered include classical, jazz, pop, Latin and serial composition, radio and television. Prerequisite(s): Complete MUSIC-151. MUSIC-153 Credits:3 Composition 2 Students compose, orchestrate and record in various musical styles using computers, digital keyboards, sequencing and music notation software. Prerequisite(s): Complete MUSIC-152. MUSIC-158 Credits:1 Orchestration 1 Students will learn the fundamentals of orchestration (arranging) for small ensembles from jazz combo to small chamber orchestra. Students will orchestrate original works and classic examples from the literature for live players or digital orchestra. Students will learn instrumental ranges, transpositions and characteristics for maximum e ff ect. Prerequisite(s): Complete MUSIC-151. MUSIC-159 Credits:1 Orchestration 2 A continuation of Orchestration 1, students will study and develop intermediate and advanced orchestration concepts through writing for larger ensembles from sextets to full orchestra. Students will apply skills to the orchestration of original works and classic literature, contemporary genres and fi lm scores. Prerequisite(s): Complete MUSIC-158. MUSIC-162 Credits:1 Music Ensemble 1 Students have the opportunity to learn the various styles of music and how to reproduce them. Participation in this class will give the student valuable practical experience in reading music notation, reading chord charts and lead sheets, improvisation, learning music in the con fi nes of a musical ensemble, thus better equipping them to perform professionally. MUSIC-163 Credits:1 Music Ensemble 2 A continuation of Ensemble 1 with continued study and performance of reading music notation, reading chord charts, improvisation and learning music in the con fi nes of a musical ensemble. Performance is on the intermediate to advanced level. Prerequisite(s): Complete MUSIC-162. MUSIC-167 Credits:1 Improvisation 1 The objective of this course is to begin to develop abilities in jazz improvisation through the study of scale/chord relationships and jazz solo vocabulary. The course involves both the

Composition for Advertising Is a class that applies music composition skills to the area of broadcast advertising music for radio and television commercials, in house instructional videos, convention theme songs, and variations on a melodic theme for multi-commercial campaigns, all within the con fi nes of the predetermined guidelines of the client’s speci fi c direction. The details of running a commercial production company will also be emphasized including establishing a client base, demo writing, producing a fi nal production, keeping good books, fee structures and pitching skills. Prerequisite(s): MUSIC-151. MUSIC-183 Credits:3 Library Licensed Music Library Licensed Music introduces the concepts and techniques of composing, mixing and editing original pieces of music for the purposes of licensing for the world of radio, television and advertising. Prerequisite(s): Complete MUSIC-152. MUSIC-184 Credits:2 Ear Training 2 This course is a continuation of MUSIC-174 Ear Training. This class will emphasize the ability to accurately recognize melodic, harmonic and rhythmic musical sounds. This will be done through sight singing, dictation and transcription and incorporation of theory fundamentals. Prerequisite(s): Complete MUSIC-174. MUSIC-185 Credits:1 BassLab1 Bass Lab is designed to meet the needs of the beginning bass guitar player. The course will acquaint the student with tuning, parts of the bass guitar and proper playing techniques. Course will also cover the basic skills of reading music in the bass clef. The student will perform simple music examples in class on their instrument. MUSIC-187 Credits:1 Guitar Lab 1 Group lessons instruction for beginners or guitarists who want to learn to read standard notation, including basic technique, music reading, chording, fundamentals of music theory, e ff ective practice habits, lead sheets and tablature. Students must provide their own guitar. MUSIC-188 Credits:1 Guitar Lab 2 A continuation of MUSIC-187. Group lesson instruction to improve music reading skills, expand chord vocabulary, scales, understanding chord progressions, fi nger style guitar basics and bare chords. Students must provide their own guitar. Prerequisite(s): Complete MUSIC-187.

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