2012-2013 TMCC College Catalog
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MUSIC
Sight-Singing and Dictation I
MUS 211
1.00
Prerequisite: MUS 101 or instructor approval.
This course will teach the techniques of sight-singing, ear training and music dictation. This will include learning solfege,
rhythmic-reading, melodic and harmonic dictation.
Sight-Singing and Dictation II
MUS 212
1.00
Prerequisite: MUS 211.
This course will teach the techniques of sight-singing, ear training and music dictation. This will include utilizing solfege, complex
rhythm-reading, melodic and harmonic dictation.
Fundamentals of Music Composition II
MUS 213
2.00
Prerequisite: MUS 113.
Techniques and principles of music composition. Each level may be repeated to a maximum of four credits.
Introduction to Music History I
MUS 225
3.00
Prerequisite: None
Chronological study of the composers and their work from the beginning through the Baroque period. Satisfies the UNR Fine Arts core
curriculum.
Introduction to Music History II
MUS 226
3.00
Prerequisite: None
Chronological study of the composers and their work from the classical through romantic periods. Satisfies the UNR Fine Arts core
curriculum.
Finale: An Introduction
MUS 235
1.00
Prerequisite: MUS 101 or instructor approval.
Introduction to computerized methods of music notation. Students use Finale to produce parts and scores according to professional
standards in all fields of music. May be repeated to a maximum of two credits.
Internship in Music
MUS 290
1.00 - 8.00
Prerequisite: None
A course wherein students will apply knowledge to real on-the-job situations in a program designed by a company official and a faculty
advisor to maximize learning experiences. Available to students who have completed all core and major requirements and have a 2.5 GPA.
Contact the appropriate chairperson for the application, screening and required skills evaluation. Up to eight semester hour credits may be
earned on the basis of 100 hours of internship for one credit. May be repeated for up to eight credits. This course may not transfer to a
baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Special Topics in Music
MUS 299
0.50 - 6.00
Prerequisite: None
Various short courses and experimental classes covering a variety of subjects. The course will be a variable credit of one-half to six credits
depending on the course content and number of hours required. The course may be repeated for up to six credits. This course may not
transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Bass-Lower Division
MUSA 101
1.00 - 2.00
Corequisite: Must also be enrolled in a music ensemble class (MUSE).
Private instruction in bass. Students will participate in seven hours of instruction per credit per semester. Maximum of eight lower-division
credits.
Bassoon-Lower Division
MUSA 103
1.00 - 2.00
Corequisite: Must also be enrolled in a music ensemble class (MUSE).
Private instruction in bassoon. Students will participate in seven hours of instruction per credit per semester. Maximum of eight
lower-division credits.
Cello-Lower Division
MUSA 105
1.00 - 2.00
Corequisite: Must also be enrolled in a music ensemble class (MUSE).
Private instruction in cello. Students will participate in seven hours of instruction per credit per semester. Maximum of eight
lower-division credits.
Clarinet-Lower Division
MUSA 107
1.00 - 2.00
Corequisite: Must also be enrolled in a music ensemble class (MUSE).
Private instruction in clarinet. Students will participate in seven hours of instruction per credit per semester. Maximum of eight
lower-division credits.
Drum Set-Lower Division
MUSA 109
1.00 - 2.00
Corequisite: Must also be enrolled in a music ensemble class (MUSE).
Private instruction in drum set. Students will participate in seven hours of instruction per credit per semester. Maximum of eight
lower-division credits.
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TMCC College Catalog 2012-2013
* This course might not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE). If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, check with the institution where you intend to transfer to learn whether this course will count
toward the degree you intend to seek.