Music

Survey course of music from the Medieval era to the present day. The goal of this course is to create students who are informed consumers of music. Focus will be placed on how to listen and understand music academically, as well as how to communicate musical concepts effectively. Music covered will include all eras of fine arts music. Popular and contemporary music may be covered if time permits.

Students will explore the development of rock ‘n roll, jazz, and American popular music and their subgenres through historical and theoretical analysis.

A study of a selected topic for which there is no regular course offering. Special Topics courses will appear in the published term schedule, and may be repeated as long as the topic is different.

A traditional choral ensemble open to all interested singers. The group performs numerous times each year on campus, in the MVC area, and on tour. While auditions are not required, you are encouraged to sing individually for the director prior to the course begins as a means of placement into the proper section. Selected members are strongly encouraged to make a commitment for the school year.

An instrumental ensemble open to anyone with performing ability on a band instrument. The group performs numerous times each year on campus, in the MVC area, and on tour.

An instrumental ensemble open to anyone with performing ability on a percussion instrument. The drumline appears at all home football games and at select home basketball games. The group also performs numerous times each year on campus. Students are strongly encouraged to commit to playing both semesters.

A traditional choral ensemble open to all interested singers. The group performs numerous times each year on campus, in the MVC area, and on tour. While auditions are not required, you are encouraged to sing individually for the director prior to the course begins as a means of placement into the proper section. Selected members are strongly encouraged to make a commitment for the school year.

Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.

An instrumental ensemble open to anyone with performing ability on a band instrument. The group performs numerous times each year on campus, in the MVC area, and on tour.

An instrumental ensemble open to anyone with performing ability on a percussion instrument. The drumline appears at all home football games and at select home basketball games. The group also performs numerous times each year on campus. Students are strongly encouraged to commit to playing both semesters.