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MUSI 1116 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Musicianship I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course. Prerequisite: MUSI 1300, MUSI 1304 or consent of the instructor.
Course Description: Keyboard skills and aural skills (including sight-singing and ear training) are developed. It is recommended that students enrolled in Music 1311 enroll in this course. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045626
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MUSI 1117 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Musicianship II
This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: MUSI 1116.
Course Description: This course is a continuation of Music 1116. It is recommended that students enrolled in Music 1312 enroll in this course. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045626
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MUSI 1181 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Piano Class I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
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
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MUSI 1182 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Piano Class II
This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: 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
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MUSI 1183 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Voice Class I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
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
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MUSI 1184 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Voice Class II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course is a continuation of Music 1183. It is open to all non-voice majors. Emphasis is on solo singing, appearance in studio recital, stage deportment, and personality development. Two group lessons are given a week. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009085126
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MUSI 1192 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Guitar Class I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
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
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MUSI 1193 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Guitar Class II
This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: MUSI 1192 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: This course is a continuation of Music 1192. Emphasis is on classical guitar techniques and music reading skills. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009115126
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MUSI 1301 (3 Credit Hours) New course added November 22, 2011
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Fundamentals of Music I
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Introduction to the basic elements of music theory for non-music majors: scales, intervals, keys, triads, elementary ear training, keyboard harmony, notation, meter, and rhythm. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045526
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MUSI 1302 (3 Credit Hours) New course added November 22, 2011
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Fundamentals of Music II
This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: MUSI 1301 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: Continuation of the study of the basic elements of music theory for non-music majors: scales, intervals, keys, triads, elementary ear training, keyboard harmony, notation, meter, and rhythm. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045526
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MUSI 1306 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Music Appreciation
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course. Prerequisite: DREA 0093 or English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or have met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standard in Reading.
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
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MUSI 1310 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC
History of Jazz/Rock Music
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course.
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
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MUSI 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Music Theory I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: MUSI 1301 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
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
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MUSI 1312 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Music Theory II
This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: 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
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MUSI 2116 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Musicianship III
This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: 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 Music 2311 enroll in this course. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045726
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MUSI 2117 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Musicianship IV
This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: MUSI 2116 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: This course is a continuation of Music 2116. It is recommended that students enrolled in Music 2312 enroll in this course. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009045726
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MUSI 2181 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Piano Class III
This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: 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
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MUSI 2182 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Piano Class IV
This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: 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
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MUSI 2311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Music Theory III
This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: 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
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MUSI 2312 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Music Theory IV
This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: 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
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MUSI 9176 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC
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.)
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM 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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