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  • MUS 212: Western Music History 2: The Baroque: From Monteverdi To Bach

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    An exploration of the music and culture of Western civilization from the late 16th century to the mid 18th century. Students will study both the sacred and secular music of the late renaissance and baroque periods, including (but not limited to) the late renaissance madrigal, the Venetian polychoral tradition, monody, opera, oratorio, cantata, suite, sonata, and concerto. Each musical genre will be examined on the basis of its intrinsic characteristics as well as in connection with the aesthetic, social, philosophical, political, and economic environment in which it was created. Students will be expected to have a basic understanding of standard musical notation.
    ShareMUS 212 - Western Music History 2: The Baroque: From Monteverdi To Bach

  • MUS 213: Western Music History 3: The Classical and Early Romantic Eras: From Bach to Beethoven and Beyond

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    An exploration of the music and culture of Western civilization from the mid 18th century to the early 19th century. Students will study both the sacred and secular music of the classical and early romantic eras, including (but not limited to) opera, church music, symphony, sonata, concerto, and chamber music. The music and careers of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Berlioz, and others will be examined in some detail. Each musical genre will be examined on the basis of its intrinsic characteristics as well as in connection with the aesthetic, social, philosophical, political, and economic environment in which it was created. Students will be expected to have a basic understanding of standard musical notation.
    ShareMUS 213 - Western Music History 3: The Classical and Early Romantic Eras: From Bach to Beethoven and Beyond

  • MUS 214: Western Music History 4: The Late 19th and the 20th Century

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    An exploration of the music and culture of Western civilization of the late 19th and 20th centuries. Students will study both the sacred and secular music of these periods, including the intersections between the Western classical tradition, World music and Popular music, especially jazz. Works will be examined on the basis of their intrinsic characteristics as well as in connection with the aesthetic, social, philosophical, political, and economic environment in which they were created. Students will be expected to have a basic understanding of standard musical notation.
    ShareMUS 214 - Western Music History 4: The Late 19th and the 20th Century

  • MUS 221: Music Theory I

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    For students with some musical background who wish to expand their understanding of music theory. Emphasis will be on the study of Western music harmonic practices of the 18th and 19th centuries. The course will concentrate on musical analysis (melodic, harmonic and formal) and creative application of the concepts studied. Throughout the course, both technical and aesthetic considerations will be given equal attention. Students will also research a composer of choice from the above mentioned time period and prepare a properly documented presentation on that composer's life and musical style. A working knowledge of musical symbols and notation is required.
    ShareMUS 221 - Music Theory I

  • MUS 222: Music Theory II

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    Directed to students with previous experience in musical analysis (phrase/chord identification) and harmony (four-voice/keyboard style), this course will focus on melody harmonization, form and analysis, modal harmony, and modulation. An introduction to instrumentation and composition will be included.
    ShareMUS 222 - Music Theory II

  • MUS 231: Aural Theory 1

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    Aural Theory 1 is for students with some musical background who wish to develop their ear training and musicianship skills. The course is designed to prepare students to be successful as music or music education majors, or to hone musicianship skills for non majors. Individual and group classroom activities and computer-assisted drills will be used to develop the student's aural skills with rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials. A working knowledge of musical symbols and notation is required. Students are encouraged to enroll simultaneously in MUS 221 (Music Theory 1).
    ShareMUS 231 - Aural Theory 1

  • MUS 232: Aural Theory 2

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    Aural Theory 2 is for students who wish to continue developing their ear training and musicianship skills. The course is designed to prepare students to be successful as music or music education majors, or to hone musicianship skills for non-majors. Individual and group classroom activities and computer-assisted drills will be used to develop the student's aural skills with rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials. Previous experience in sight singing and dictation is required.
    ShareMUS 232 - Aural Theory 2

  • MUS 240: The Art and Business of Songwriting

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    The Art and Business of Songwriting is an elective course which teaches the art of musical composition with an emphasis on the genre of contemporary song. It is designed for the student with some knowledge of or background in the basics of music who wishes to apply that knowledge to the creation of music in contemporary popular genres. Students will explore the various musical forms employed by songwriters and apply them to their own compositional projects. The course provides an overview of the historical development of the art of popular song in Western culture, exploring in particular the significant contributions made by America's immigrant and African-American populations. Students will also examine the business of songwriting and its place in the overall music industry.
    ShareMUS 240 - The Art and Business of Songwriting

  • MUS 241: The Business of Music

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    The Business of Music will provide students with an overview of the current state of the Music Industry. Students will also acquire set of skills needed to pursue a career in that industry. Topics covered will include music business career opportunities, marketing concepts, management skills and promotion. Throughout the semester, the students will explore various professions in the music field and receive an introduction to music publishing, concert production and touring, management, merchandising and recording, public relations, radio promotion, brick and mortar and internet distribution, merchandising, multimedia advertising, and budgeting.
    ShareMUS 241 - The Business of Music

  • NUR 107: Introduction to Professional Nursing: Concepts for Transitioning to Practice

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    This course introduces the licensed practical nurse (LPN) to the concepts of professional nursing practice building on previous knowledge and practice as the LPN transitions to the registered nurse role. The student identifies the wellness needs of the individual and community using clinical reasoning and judgement with integration of the nursing process needed for transitioning to the role of the registered nurse. Emphasis is placed on development of skills necessary for safe, client centered care that will prepare the student for success in the Nursing Program's curriculum. This course is subject to a course fee.
    ShareNUR 107 - Introduction to Professional Nursing: Concepts for Transitioning to Practice
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