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Course Number: MUEN 1121 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC

Course Title: Band

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: The band studies and performs a wide variety of music in all areas of band literature. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035526


Course Number: MUEN 1122 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Jazz Band

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: The jazz band rehearses and performs a variety of jazz styles. This course may be repeated for credit. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035526


Course Number: MUEN 1123 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Band

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: The band studies and performs a wide variety of music in all areas of band literature. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035526


Course Number: MUEN 1124 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
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Course Title: Symphonic String Orchestra

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: The Symphonic String Orchestra is designed for music majors on secondary instruments and non-music majors on primary instruments. The orchestra performs a wide variety of music. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035526


Course Number: MUEN 1125 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
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Course Title: Symphonic Wind Ensemble

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: In the symphonic wind ensemble, students study and perform stylistic literature of all periods. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626


Course Number: MUEN 1131 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Keyboard Ensemble

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: A group of keyboard instrumentalists read and perform literature for small ensembles. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626


Course Number: MUEN 1132 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Woodwind Ensemble

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: A group of woodwind instrumentalists read and perform literature for small ensembles. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626


Course Number: MUEN 1133 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Brass Ensemble

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: A group of brass instrumentalists read and perform literature for small ensembles. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626


Course Number: MUEN 1134 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Guitar Ensemble

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Music composed and arranged for a guitar ensemble is performed. Works for a guitar and a different instrument or for guitar and a voice are also included. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626


Course Number: MUEN 1135 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Percussion Ensemble

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: A group of percussion instrumentalists read and perform literature for small ensembles. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626


Course Number: MUEN 1136 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: String Ensemble

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: A group of string instrumentalists read and perform literature for small ensembles. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626


Course Number: MUEN 1138 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Harp Ensemble

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course is designed to improve the students' performance skills in an ensemble setting including performance preparation, sight reading, listening, music theory and improvisation techniques. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626


Course Number: MUEN 1139 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Jazz Combo

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Jazz Combo is a performance-oriented ensemble in which students will participate in small to medium size combo configurations to study the standard jazz repertoire. The ensemble will allow students to emphasize developing independence, musical leadership, and refining jazz improvisation skills. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626


Course Number: MUEN 1140 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Mariachi

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Mariachi is a group of chamber instrumentalists who read and perform literature from the Mariachi repertoire. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626


Course Number: MUEN 1151 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Vocal Ensemble

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: Activities include study and performance of specialized choral literature suitable for more advanced students. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035826


Course Number: MUEN 1152 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Chamber Vocal Ensemble

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: A group of vocalists read and perform literature for small ensembles. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035826


Course Number: MUEN 1153 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Madrigal Singers

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: A group of vocalists read and perform literature for small ensembles. Membership is by audition with the appropriate director. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035826


Course Number: MUEN 1154 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Jazz Singers

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Vocal Jazz Singers is a small ensemble of mixed voices, that performs literature with three to six vocal parts. Students will perform music from jazz, R&B, pop, and other contemporary genres. Rehearsals comprise of optimizing vocal blend, technical precision, and contemporary stylizations for a unified, musical performance. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035826


Course Number: MUEN 1155 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Audiation Ensemble

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This ensemble focuses on the development of sight-singing, memorization, and improvisation in solfege. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035826


Course Number: MUEN 1156 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Opera Singers

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Opera Singers is a small ensemble of mixed voices, that performs literature emblematic of operatic history. Rehearsals comprise of optimizing vocal expression, technical precision, and staging. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035826


Course Number: MUEN 2123 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Lab Band

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: Students study and perform various forms of commercial music, such as jazz, pop, avant-garde, and fusion. Student arranging, composing, and conducting are encouraged. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035526


Course Number: MUEN 2124 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
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Course Title: Philharmonic String Orchestra

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: The Philharmonic String Orchestra is designed for music majors on primary instruments. The orchestra performs works from the standard orchestral repertoire. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035526


Course Number: MUEN 2125 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Symphony Orchestra

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: The Symphony Orchestra includes strings, winds, and percussion instruments and performs works from the standard orchestra repertoire. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035526


Course Number: MUEN 2131 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Chamber Instrumental Ensemble

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This ensemble may include various combinations of wind, percussion, keyboard, and/or string instruments performing literature for small ensembles. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626


Course Number: MUEN 2132 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: New Music Ensemble

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This ensemble focuses on the study, performance, and advocacy of new music. Students are presented with opportunities to record, perform, and learn new ways of creating music through different styles of contemporary music notation and extended techniques on their instruments. The new music ensemble not only prepares students for careers in music performance, but also helps them become well-rounded educators and leaders in the field. All instruments are welcome. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626


Course Number: MUEN 2133 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Bassoon Ensemble

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This ensemble includes the study, rehearsal, and performance of standard chamber music repertoire transcribed as well as written for bassoon from various style periods in music history. The skills to be addressed include sight reading, rhythm, listening group balance, intonation, and performance preparation. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626


Course Number: MUEN 2134 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Saxophone Ensemble

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course is designed to improve the students' performance skills in an ensemble setting including sight reading, rhythm, listening group balance, intonation, and performance preparation. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626


Course Number: MUEN 2135 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Flute Ensemble

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course is designed to improve the student's performance skills in an ensemble setting including sight reading, rhythm, listening group balance, intonation, and performance preparation. Students will have the opportunity to learn a variety of instruments in the flute family, including the piccolo and alto flute. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626


Course Number: MUEN 2136 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Horn Ensemble

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This ensemble includes the study, rehearsal, and performance of standard chamber music repertoire transcribed as well as written for horn from various style periods in music history. The skills to be addressed include sight reading, rhythm, listening group balance, intonation, and performance preparation. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626


Course Number: MUEN 2137 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Handbell Ensemble

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This ensemble includes a comprehensive study and performance of handbell ringing techniques, score preparation, and pedagogy of ringing. Repertoire ranges from classical, sacred, and secular works to original transcriptions. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626


Course Number: MUEN 2138 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Steel Band

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This ensemble rehearses and performs music written for steel pan ensembles. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035626


Course Number: MUEN 2141 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Chorus

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: A wide variety of music representing the literature of the great eras of music history is studied and performed. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035726


Course Number: MUEN 2142 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
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Course Title: Treble Chorus

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor, and ability to sing soprano or alto.
Course Description: A wide variety of music representing the literature of the great eras of music history is studied and performed. Focus on choral music in the treble range. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035726


Course Number: MUEN 2143 (1 Credit Hours) New course added April 4, 2023
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Tenor Bass Chorus

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor, and ability to sing tenor or bass.
Course Description: A wide variety of music representing the literature of the great eras of music history is studied and performed. Focus on choral music in the tenor-bass range. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035726



ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses

Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.


WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses

Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.