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Course Descriptions for Music

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Course Number: MUAP 1101-1181 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Minor

Course Description: These courses are open to students enrolled in music theory, ensembles, and other music major and minor courses. They provide private instruction in the student's secondary area and consist of a one-half hour lesson a week. Private music may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)

Course Number: MUAP 1101 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Violin

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1105 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Viola

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1109 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Cello

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1113 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Double Bass

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1115 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Electric Bass

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1117 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Flute

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1121 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Oboe

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1125 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Bassoon

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1129 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Clarinet

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1133 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Saxophone

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1137 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Trumpet

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1141 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-French Horn

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1145 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Trombone

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1149 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Baritone

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1153 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Tuba

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1157 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Percussion

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1158 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Drum Set

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1161 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Guitar

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1165 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Organ

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1169 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Piano

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1177 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Harp

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 1181 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Voice

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2201- 2281 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Concentration

Course Description: These courses are open to students enrolled in music theory, ensembles, or other music major and minor courses. They provide private instruction in the area of the student's concentration and consist of one hour of instruction per week. Private music may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)

Course Number: MUAP 2201 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Violin

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2205 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Viola

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2209 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Cello

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2213 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Double Bass

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2215 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Electric Bass

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2217 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Flute

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2221 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Oboe

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2225 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Bassoon

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2229 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Clarinet

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2233 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Saxophone

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2237 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Trumpet

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2241 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-French Horn

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2245 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Trombone

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2249 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Baritone

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2253 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Tuba

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2257 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Percussion

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2258 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Drum Set

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2261 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Guitar

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2265 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC, MVC, NLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Organ

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2269 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Piano

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2277 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, NLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Harp

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2281 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Applied Music-Voice

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUEN 1121 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at 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)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Jazz Ensemble

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

Course Number: MUEN 1123 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, 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 1131 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC

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)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC

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)
Offered at BHC, EFC, NLC

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)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, 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)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, MVC, 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)
Offered at BHC, 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 1137 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, RLC

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 1151 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at 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)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Chamber Ensemble

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: A group of chamber instrumentalists or 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)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, 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 2123 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, 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 2141 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, 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: MUSB 1305 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, RLC
(Single-Course Delivery for RLC. Single-Course Delivery courses do not qualify for Financial Aid at this college.)

Course Title: Survey of the Music Business

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An overview of the music industry including songwriting, live performances, the record industry, music merchandising, contracts and licenses, and career opportunities. (3 Lec.)

Course Number: MUSB 1380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Course Title: Cooperative Education - Music Management

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the students' area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)

Course Number: MUSB 1381 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Course Title: Cooperative Education - Music Management

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)

Course Number: MUSC 1193 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Course Title: Special Topics in Music Theory and Composition

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.)

Course Number: MUSC 1327 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, RLC
(Single-Course Delivery for RLC. Single-Course Delivery courses do not qualify for Financial Aid at this college.)

Course Title: Audio Engineering I

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Overview of the recording studio. Includes basic studio electronics and acoustic principles, waveform properties, microphone concepts and placement techniques, studio set up and signal flow, console theory, signal processing concepts, multi-track principles and operation, and an overview of mixing and editing. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

Course Number: MUSC 1331 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Course Title: Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Exploration of the history and evolution of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) systems and applications. Includes the MIDI language and applications in the studio environment using software-based sequencing programs. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

Course Number: MUSC 1333 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Course Title: Synthesis I

This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Completion of a Music Fundamentals, Music Theory, Private Piano, Class Piano course, or MIDI I.
Course Description: Introduction to the use of Digital Audio Workstations (DAW's), computers, synthesis, multi-track recording and other MIDI (Music Instrument Digital Interface) devices in the production, arrangement, composition and performance of music. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

Course Number: MUSC 2141 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Course Title: Forum/Recital

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Stylistic analysis of commercial music performances presented by students, faculty, and guest artists. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lab.)

Course Number: MUSC 2186 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Course Title: Internship - Recording Arts Technology/Technician

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (3 Ext.)

Course Number: MUSC 2314 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Course Title: Improvisation Theory I

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of the chordal structures of jazz, rock, country, and fusion with emphasis on extemporaneous performance. (3 Lec.)

Course Number: MUSC 2319 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Course Title: Commercial Orchestration

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Exploration of writing for voices and instruments to include ranges, transposition, and idiosyncrasies of each instrument with emphasis on commercial music chord voicings. (3 Lec.)

Course Number: MUSC 2330 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Course Title: Commercial Music Arranging and Composition

This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Completion of a Music Fundamentals, Music Theory, Private Piano, Class Piano course, MIDI I, or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: Presentation of arranging and composition for projects in industry recognized genres including songwriting, show writing and studio orchestra. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

Course Number: MUSC 2345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Course Title: Synthesis II

This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: MUSC 1333.
Course Description: Advanced sound synthesis. Includes hybrid synthesis and digital sampling. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

Course Number: MUSC 2355 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Course Title: Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) II

This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: MUSC 1331 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: A continuation of MIDI I with emphasis on advanced sequencer operation, and SMPTE-based synchronization in the interaction of multiple recording and playback systems. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

Course Number: MUSC 2427 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Course Title: Audio Engineering II

This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite Required: MUSC 1327.
Course Description: Implementation of the recording process, microphones, audio console, multi-track recorder, and signal processing devices. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)

Course Number: MUSC 2447 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Course Title: Audio Engineering III

This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite Required: MUSC 2427.
Course Description: Advanced practice of procedures and techniques and manipulating audio. Includes digital audio editing, advanced recording techniques, and advanced engineering projects. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)

Course Number: MUSC 2448 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Course Title: Audio Engineering IV

This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite Required: MUSC 2447.
Course Description: Advanced recording, mixing, arranging, and editing. Includes the role of the producer in session planning, communication, budgeting, business aspects, technical considerations, and music markets. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)

Course Number: MUSI 1116 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Sight Singing and Ear Training I

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 1301, MUSI 1304 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Corequisite/Concurrent: MUSI 1311.
Course Description: Keyboard skills and aural skills (including sight-singing and ear training) are developed. It is recommended that students enrolled in MUSI 1311 enroll in this course. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045626

Course Number: MUSI 1117 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Sight Singing and Ear Training II

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 1116.
Corequisite/Concurrent: MUSI 1312.
Course Description: This course is a continuation of MUSI 1116. It is recommended that students enrolled in Music 1312 enroll in this course. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045626

Course Number: MUSI 1160 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, RLC

Course Title: Italian Diction

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: The phonetic sounds of the Italian language are studied. Included is selected vocabulary. This course is primarily for voice majors. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009085326

Course Number: MUSI 1161 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, RLC

Course Title: English Diction

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: The phonetic sounds of the English language are studied. Included is selected vocabulary. This course is primarily for voice majors. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009085326

Course Number: MUSI 1181 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Piano Class I

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course is primarily for students with no piano background. It develops basic musicianship and piano skills. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009075126

Course Number: MUSI 1182 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Piano Class II

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 1181 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: The study of piano is continued. Included are technique, harmonization, transposition, improvisation, accompanying, sight reading, and performing various styles of repertoire. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009075126

Course Number: MUSI 1183 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Voice Class I

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course is for non-voice majors. It presents the principles of breathing, voice production, tone control, enunciation, and phrasing in two group lessons a week. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009085126

Course Number: MUSI 1188 (1 Credit Hours) New course added March 31, 2019
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Percussion Class

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Class instruction in the fundamental techniques of playing percussion instruments. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035126

Course Number: MUSI 1192 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Guitar Class I

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: An introductory course in acoustic guitar playing based on acoustic and classical guitar technique. Music reading of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic exercises are learned to gain initial mastery of the fundamental techniques of guitar playing. Introductory elements about the history and culture of the guitar are included in this course. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009115126

Course Number: MUSI 1303 (3 Credit Hours) New course added March 31, 2019
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Fundamentals of Music

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Introduction to the basic elements of music theory, including scales, intervals, keys, triads, elementary ear training, notation, meter, and rhythm. Course does not apply to a music major degree. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045526

Course Number: MUSI 1306 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Music Appreciation

This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
Course Description: The basic elements of music are surveyed and examined in the music literature of western civilization, particularly from the Baroque Period to the present. Cultural influences on the music of each era are observed. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009025126

Course Number: MUSI 1307 (3 Credit Hours) New course added March 31, 2019
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Music Literature

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: A survey of the styles and forms of music as it developed from the middle ages to the present. This course will familiarize the student with cultural context, terminology, genres, and notation. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009025226

Course Number: MUSI 1310 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: American Music

This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
Course Description: The study of social and musical influences on Jazz/Rock music and the influence of Jazz/Rock Music on society and the music industry. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009025326

Course Number: MUSI 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Music Theory

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 1301, 1304 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Corequisite/Concurrent: MUSI 1116.
Course Description: This course is designed for music majors and minors. Emphasis is on notation, cadences, classification of diatonic triads, scales, and modes. It is recommended that students enrolled in Music 1116 enroll in this course. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045126

Course Number: MUSI 1312 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Music Theory II

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 1311 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: This course focuses on part-writing and harmonization with triads and their inversions. Also included is a chord vocabulary expanded to include materials from the common practice period as well as contemporary periods. It is recommended that students enrolled in Music 1117 enroll in this course. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045126

Course Number: MUSI 2116 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Sight Singing and Ear Training III

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 1116 and 1117 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: Keyboard and aural skills (including sight-singing and ear training) are developed. It is recommended that students enrolled in MUSI 2311 enroll in this course. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045726

Course Number: MUSI 2117 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Sight Singing and Ear Training IV

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 2116 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: This course is a continuation of MUSI 2116. It is recommended that students enrolled in MUSI 2312 enroll in this course. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045726

Course Number: MUSI 2160 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, RLC

Course Title: German Diction

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: The phonetic sounds of the German language are studied. Included is selected vocabulary. This course is primarily for voice majors. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009085326

Course Number: MUSI 2161 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, RLC

Course Title: French Diction

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: The phonetic sounds of the French language are studied. Included is selected vocabulary. This course is primarily for voice majors. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009085326

Course Number: MUSI 2181 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Piano Class III

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 1181 and 1182 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: This course is a continuation of functional keyboard skills, including harmonization, sight-reading, accompanying styles, improvisation, and technical exercises. It is designed for the music major preparing for the piano proficiency exam, but is also open to any interested student. It is recommended that music majors also study privately. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009075126

Course Number: MUSI 2182 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Piano Class IV

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 2181 or demonstrated competence of the instructor.
Course Description: This course is a continuation of functional keyboard skills in Music 2181 with greater emphasis on advanced harmonization and appropriate technical skills. It is designed as a preparation for the piano proficiency exam for the music major, but is also open to any interested student. It is recommended that music majors also study privately. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009075126

Course Number: MUSI 2311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Music Theory III

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 1311 and 1312 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: This course is a continuation of the study of music theory. It includes the materials of modulation, larger forms, and thematic development, and more advanced analysis. It is recommended that students enrolled in Music 2116 enroll in this course. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045226

Course Number: MUSI 2312 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Music Theory IV

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: MUSI 2311 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: This course is a continuation of the topics developed in Music 2311. The preceding materials are expanded to include melody, harmony, tonality, and the formal processes of 20th century music. It is recommended that students enrolled in Music 2117 enroll in this course. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045226

Course Number: MUSI 9176 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC

Course Title: Recital

Course Description: This is an on-campus concert/seminar series designed to provide a laboratory and listening experience as an extension of classroom music studies. Concerts, seminars and workshops are presented by guest artists and lecturers, faculty members and students. This is a one-hour credit course and may be repeated for credit. (2 Lab.)

Course Number: MUSP 1242 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Course Title: Small Commercial Music Ensemble

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Participation in a small commercial music ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.)

Course Number: MUSP 1380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Course Title: Cooperative Education - Music Performance, General

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)

Course Number: MUSP 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Course Title: Special Topics in Music - General Performance

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)

Course Number: MUAP 2301 - 2381 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC

Course Title: Applied Music-Major

Course Description: These courses are primarily for music performance majors and are open to students enrolled in music theory, ensembles, or other music major and minor courses. They provide private instruction in the area of the student's major instrument and consist of one hour of instruction per week. These courses may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)

Course Number: MUAP 2301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC

Course Title: Applied Music-Violin

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2305 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC

Course Title: Applied Music-Viola

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2309 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC

Course Title: Applied Music-Cello

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2313 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC

Course Title: Applied Music-Double Bass

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2317 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC

Course Title: Applied Music-Flute

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2321 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC

Course Title: Applied Music-Oboe

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2325 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC

Course Title: Applied Music-Bassoon

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2329 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC

Course Title: Applied Music-Clarinet

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2333 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC

Course Title: Applied Music-Saxophone

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2337 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC

Course Title: Applied Music-Trumpet

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC

Course Title: Applied Music-French Horn

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC

Course Title: Applied Music-Trombone

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2349 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC

Course Title: Applied Music-Baritone

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2353 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC

Course Title: Applied Music-Tuba

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2357 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC

Course Title: Applied Music-Percussion

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2361 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC

Course Title: Applied Music-Guitar

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2365 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC

Course Title: Applied Music-Organ

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2369 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC

Course Title: Applied Music-Piano

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2377 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC

Course Title: Applied Music-Harp

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

Course Number: MUAP 2381 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC

Course Title: Applied Music-Voice

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009035426

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.

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