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  • MUS 140: Introduction to Digital Music Technology

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    Introduction to Digital Music Technology is an entry-level course in modern music production. Students will study the nature of musical sound and the relationship between digital and analog sound processing. Students will also receive an introduction to the basics of MIDI, the fundamental computer music language. Through hands-on projects, students will learn about the various tools of modern audio production with an emphasis on digital tools including synthesizers, midi controllers, sequencers, mixers, effects generators and more. The students will prepare a final project that will demonstrate familiarity with these devices and an understanding of aesthetic choices associated with their use.
    ShareMUS 140 - Introduction to Digital Music Technology

  • MUS 141: Intermediate Digital Music Technology

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    This course is a continuation of studies begun in MUS 140 and will focus on Music Technology, Music Composition, and their application to video production, film scoring and sound-tracking. Students learn how to score for film and digital images, synchronize multimedia and create a resulting DVD or Streaming Files of their own design.
    ShareMUS 141 - Intermediate Digital Music Technology

  • MUS 150: Guitar Class I

    1.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    Guitar Class is a course designed to establish a basic understanding of the guitar as an accompanying and solo instrument. Student is responsible for providing their own Classical (nylon string) or Acoustic (steel string) guitar. Electric guitars are not acceptable. Students may choose to purchase or rent the appropriate instrument. This course will enhance pre-existing skills on the guitar, while providing essential rudiments for those who enroll as beginners. Students will learn or improve their knowledge of standard musical notation as it applies to guitar repertory. Students will be introduced to the fundamental techniques of guitar playing, including strumming and finger-style techniques. Through repertory study students will also learn about the history and repertory of the guitar within both western and other cultures. This course is subject to a course fee.
    ShareMUS 150 - Guitar Class I

  • MUS 151: Guitar Class 2

    1.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    Guitar Class 2 is a course designed to continue to develop skills introduced in Guitar Class 1. The course is also open to students who can demonstrate fluency with the guitar comparable to that achieved in Guitar Class 1. Students will expand their knowledge of standard musical notation as it applies to guitar repertory. Students will be introduced to the more advanced techniques of guitar playing, including strumming and finger-style techniques. Through repertory study students will also learn about the history and repertory of the guitar within both western and other cultures. This course is subject to a course fee.
    ShareMUS 151 - Guitar Class 2

  • MUS 160: Jazz Lab Band I

    1.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    Jazz Lab Band I is an entry-level course in jazz performance open to players of woodwinds, brass, piano, guitar, bass, and percussion. Students will develop basic foundation skills as jazz soloists and ensemble players. Repertoire will vary each semester based on the strengths, weaknesses, and pedagogical needs of the ensemble. Students will be required to provide their own instrument (a standard drum set, bass and guitar amplifier, keyboard, and keyboard amplifier will be provided). This course is open to all students who possess a basic ability to play their instrument. The ability to read music is required. Students will be evaluated in the first class, and those who are not prepared for ensemble work will be advised to withdraw. This course is subject to a course fee.
    ShareMUS 160 - Jazz Lab Band I

  • MUS 161: Jazz Lab Band II

    1.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    Jazz Lab Band II is an entry-level course in jazz performance open to players of woodwinds, brass, piano, guitar, bass, and percussion. Students will develop basic foundation skills as jazz soloists and ensemble players. Repertoire will vary each semester based on the strengths, weaknesses, and pedagogical needs of the ensemble. Students will be required to provide their own instrument (a standard drum set, bass and guitar amplifier, keyboard, and keyboard amplifier will be provided). This course is open to all students who possess a basic ability to play their instrument. The ability to read music is required. Students will be evaluated in the first class, and those who are not prepared for ensemble work will be advised to withdraw. This course is subject to a course fee.
    ShareMUS 161 - Jazz Lab Band II

  • MUS 162: Jazz Lab Band III

    1.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    Jazz Lab Band III is an entry-level course in jazz performance open to players of woodwinds, brass, piano, guitar, bass, and percussion. Students will develop basic foundation skills as jazz soloists and ensemble players. Repertoire will vary each semester based on the strengths, weaknesses, and pedagogical needs of the ensemble. Students will be required to provide their own instrument (a standard drum set, bass and guitar amplifier, keyboard, and keyboard amplifier will be provided). This course is open to all students who possess a basic ability to play their instrument. The ability to read music is required. Students will be evaluated in the first class, and those who are not prepared for ensemble work will be advised to withdraw. This course is subject to a course fee.
    ShareMUS 162 - Jazz Lab Band III

  • MUS 163: Jazz Lab Band IV

    1.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    Jazz Lab Band IV is an entry-level course in jazz performance open to players of woodwinds, brass, piano, guitar, bass, and percussion. Students will develop basic foundation skills as jazz soloists and ensemble players. Repertoire will vary each semester based on the strengths, weaknesses, and pedagogical needs of the ensemble. Students will be required to provide their own instrument (a standard drum set, bass and guitar amplifier, keyboard, and keyboard amplifier will be provided). This course is open to all students who possess a basic ability to play their instrument. The ability to read music is required. Students will be evaluated in the first class, and those who are not prepared for ensemble work will be advised to withdraw. This course is subject to a course fee.
    ShareMUS 163 - Jazz Lab Band IV

  • MUS 170: Piano Class I

    1.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    The first in a series of four classes designed to give students a complete orientation to keyboard skills. Piano Class 1 is ideal for those with little or no previous piano study. Students may begin their studies in higher level classes if they pass the prescribed proficiency test. To provide for the proper level of individual attention, the class size will be limited to 16. This course is subject to a course fee.
    ShareMUS 170 - Piano Class I

  • MUS 171: Piano Class II

    1.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    The second in a series of four classes designed to give students a complete orientation to keyboard skills. Piano Class 2 continues the studies begun in Piano Class 1. Students can begin with Piano Class 2 if they pass the level 1 piano proficiency exam. To provide for the proper level of individual attention, the class size will be limited to 16. This course is subject to a course fee.
    ShareMUS 171 - Piano Class II
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