MUSC-100 Concert Choir (1 Credit Hour)
Develops artistic choral singing through performance
of a wide range of choral literature including folk songs, spirituals, and popular materials, as well as the works of the great masters
from the Renaissance to contemporary classic. Audition or consent of instructor required. Ability to read music is helpful but not
required. Participation in routine practice sessions is necessary. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 semester hour credit.
MUSC-103 Orchestra (1 Credit Hour)
This course includes the study of and participation in orchestral techniques
and performances. May be repeated three times for a maximum of four semester hours applicable toward a degree.
MUSC-104 Community Chorale (1 Credit Hour)
Develops artistic choral singing through performance of a wide range of choral literature
including folk songs, spirituals, and popular materials, as well as the works of the great masters from the Renaissance to contemporary
classics. Audition or consent of instructor required. Ability to read music is helpful but not required. May be repeated for a maximum
of 4 semester hours credit. Offered as non-credit CMS 404 with no fee.
MUSC-105 Concert Band (1 Credit Hour)
This course includes the study of and participation in band techniques and performances. Out-of-class performances may be scheduled
at the discretion of the instructor and are an integral part of the course. Students are required to audition for the instructor.
May be repeated three times for a maximum of four semester hours applicable toward a degree.
MUSC-106 KC Blues (Jazz/Show
Choir) (1 Credit Hour)
Develops artistic choral singing through performance of vocal jazz, popular song, and Broadway
music. Some basic dance ability required. Open to any full-time Kaskaskia College student through audition or consent of instructor.
May be repeated for a maximum of 4 semester hours credit. Concurrent enrollment in Music 102 or 104 is required.
MUSC-117 Stage Band (1 Credit Hour)
This course includes the study of and participation in jazz ensemble techniques and performances.
Students are required to audition for the instructor. Out-of-class performances may be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor
and are an integral part of the course. May be repeated three times for a maximum of four semester hours applicable toward a degree.
MUSC-118 Jazz Ensemble (1 Credit Hour)
The jazz ensemble offers students opportunities to study and perform
jazz. The ensemble utilizes traditional small ensemble instrumentation and configuration. A primary goal of the course is to provide
an opportunity for students to develop an understanding of the skills required to teach and perform music in various jazz styles and
idioms.
MUSC-119 Instrumental Ensemble (1 Credit Hour)
Organized to offer further study in specialized types of instrumental
music. Students are required to audition for the instructor. May be repeated three times for a maximum of four semester hours applicable
toward a degree.
MUSC-113 String Ensemble (1 Credit Hour)
This course is organized to offer further study
in specialized types of string music. Students are required to audition for the instructor. May be repeated three times for a maximum
of four semester hours applicable toward a degree.
MUSC-114 Madrigal Singers (1 Credit Hour)
Develops
artistic choral singing through performance of madrigals and other early music. Open to any full-time Kaskaskia College student through
audition or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a miximum of 4 semester hours of credit. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 100
or 104 is required.
MUSC-121 Pep-Band (1 Credit Hour)
The ensemble utilizes traditional and non-traditional
pep-band instrumetnation to attain the highest possible performance standard through different styles of music. Members are an important
part of the community in regard to public performances at athletic competitions and on-campus events. Students may enroll for one
semester hour at a time for a maximum of four credit hours. This course also provides the needed group practice to complement individual
music instruction and the music theory courses.
MUSC-238 Percussion Ensemble (1 Credit Hour)
Weekly rehearsals
will be utilized for instruction in percussion techniques and
chamber percussion performance skills. Literature will cover standard
works, avante garde, commercial/jazz, transcriptions and arrangements. Membership and exact instrumentation will vary according to
the specifications of each work studied and/or performed. May be repeated three times for a maximum of four semester hours applicable
toward a degree.
GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSES
MUSC-101 Introduction to Music in America (3 Credit Hours)
Historical survey of the development and major cultural contributions
of American music and composers, including classical, jazz and popular forms, within the context of the American culture of the time.
MUSC-102 Introduction to Jazz (3 Credit Hours)
The course will be a study of the origins, evolution and emergence
of jazz as one of American's significant contributions to the world of music. The course will emphasize the study of representative
works illustration principle styles in the development of jazz as an accepted form of musical expression in American culture.
MUSC-107 Music Appreciation (3 Credit Hours)
Introduction to representative music masterpieces through perceptive
listening. Emphasis on the elements of music, various musical forms and periods, and great composers and performers.
MUSC-116 Music Fundamentals (3 Credit Hours)
A course for the student who desires a knowledge of the basic concepts of rhythm,
notation, music reading with related keyboard experiences. Required for students who do not pass the theory proficiency.
APPLIED
MUSIC CLASS INSTRUCTION
MUSC-110 Applied Music Class Strings (1 Credit Hour)
These are one-hour courses designed
for music majors or persons with previous formal training and performance experience. Enrollment in one-hour Applied Private Music
course requires the consent of the music coordinator. Students are expected to complete 15 half-hour lessons per semester covering
the standard repertoire and have performance opportunities available on student recital programs. Private teachers approved by the
college are to be contracted by the student to administer instruction. May be repeated three times for a maximum of four semester
hours applicable toward a degree.
MUSC-120 Applied Music Class Woodwinds (1 Credit Hour)
These are one-hour
courses designed for music majors or persons with previous formal training and performance experience. Enrollment in one-hour Applied
Private Music course requires the consent of the music coordinator. Students are expected to complete 15 half-hour lessons per semester
covering the standard repertoire and have performance opportunities available on student recital programs. Private teachers approved
by the college are to be contracted by the student to administer instruction. May be repeated three times for a maximum of four semester
hours applicable toward a degree.
MUSC-130 Applied Music Class Percussion (1 Credit Hour)
These are one-hour
courses designed for music majors or persons with previous formal training and performance experience. Enrollment in one-hour Applied
Private Music course requires the consent of the music coordinator. Students are expected to complete 15 half-hour lessons per semester
covering the standard repertoire and have performance opportunities available on student recital programs. Private teachers approved
by the college are to be contracted by the student to administer instruction. May be repeated three times for a maximum of four semester
hours applicable toward a degree.
MUSC-150 Applied Music Class Brass (1 Credit Hour)
These are one-hour courses
designed for music majors or persons with previous formal training and performance experience. Enrollment in one-hour Applied Private
Music course requires the consent of the music coordinator. Students are expected to complete 15 half-hour lessons per semester covering
the standard repertoire and have performance opportunities available on student recital programs. Private teachers approved by the
college are to be contracted by the student to administer instruction. May be repeated three times for a maximum of four semester
hours applicable toward a degree.
MUSC-160 Applied Music Class Voice (1 Credit Hour)
These are one-hour courses designed for music majors or persons with previous formal training and performance experience. Enrollment
in one-hour Applied Private Music course requires the consent of the music coordinator. Students are expected to complete 15 half-hour
lessons per semester covering the standard repertoire and have performance opportunities available on student recital programs. Private
teachers approved by the college are to be contracted by the student to administer instruction. May be repeated three times for a
maximum of four semester hours applicable toward a degree.
MUSC-170 Applied Music Class Organ (1 Credit Hour)
These are one-hour courses designed for music majors or persons with previous formal training and performance experience. Enrollment
in one-hour Applied Private Music course requires the consent of the music coordinator. Students are expected to complete 15 half-hour
lessons per semester covering the standard repertoire and have performance opportunities available on student recital programs. Private
teachers approved by the college are to be contracted by the student to administer instruction. May be repeated three times for a
maximum of four semester hours applicable toward a degree.
MUSC-180 Class Guitar I (1 Credit Hour)
Designed
for the child care worker and teacher aide to learn the methods of accompanying simple songs in the day care center or elementary
classroom.
MUSC-181 Class Guitar II (1 Credit Hour)
Continuation of MUSC 180. Designed for the child
care worker and teacher aide to learn the methods of accompanying simple songs in the day care center or elementary classroom.
APPLIED MUSIC PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
MUSC-115 Applied Music: Private
Strings (1 Credit Hour)
These are one-hour courses designed for music majors or persons with previous formal training
and performance experience. Enrollment in one-hour Applied Private Music course requires the consent of the music coordinator. Students
are expected to complete 15 half-hour lessons per semester covering the standard repertoire and have performance opportunities available
on student recital programs. Private teachers approved by the college are to be contracted by the student to administer instruction.
May be repeated three times for a maximum of four semester hours applicable toward a degree.
MUSC-124 Applied Music: Private
Woodwinds I (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons
should incorporate representative solo and study materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop performance
skills, including public performance. See a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements. Private instruction
is in selected area.
MUSC-125 Applied Music: Private Woodwinds (1 Credit Hour)
These are one-hour courses
designed for music majors or persons with previous formal training and performance experience. Enrollment in one-hour Applied Private
Music course requires the consent of the music coordinator. Students are expected to complete 15 half-hour lessons per semester covering
the standard repertoire and have performance opportunities available on student recital programs. Private teachers approved by the
college are to be contracted by the student to administer instruction. May be repeated three times for a maximum of four semester
hours applicable toward a degree.
MUSC-126 Applied Music: Private Woodwinds II (2 Credit Hours)
Music
majors need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons should incorporate representative solo and study
materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop performance skills, including public performance. See
a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements. Private instruction is in selected area.
MUSC-134 Applied Music: Private Percussion I (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment.
Private lessons should incorporate representative solo and study materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should
develop performance skills, including public performance. See a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements.
Private instruction is in selected area.
MUSC-135 Applied Music: Private Percussion (1 Credit
Hour)
These are one-hour courses designed for music majors or persons with previous formal training and performance experience.
Enrollment in one-hour Applied Private Music course requires the consent of the music coordinator. Students are expected to complete
15 half-hour lessons per semester covering the standard repertoire and have performance opportunities available on student recital
programs. Private teachers approved by the college are to be contracted by the student to administer instruction. May be repeated
three times for a maximum of four semester hours applicable toward a degree.
MUSC-136 Applied Music: Private Percussion
II (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons should incorporate
representative solo and study materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop performance skills, including
public performance. See a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements. Private instruction is in selected area.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MUSC 134 with a grade of B or better, concurrent enrollment in a major ensemble.
MUSC-144 Applied Music: Private Piano I (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment.
Private lessons should incorporate representative solo and study materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should
develop performance skills, including public performance. See a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements.
Private instruction is in selected area.
MUSC-145 Applied Music: Private Piano (1 Credit Hour)
These
are one-hour courses designed for music majors or persons with previous formal training and performance experience. Enrollment in
one-hour Applied Private Music course requires the consent of the music coordinator. Students are expected to complete 15 half-hour
lessons per semester covering the standard repertoire and have performance opportunities available on student recital programs. Private
teachers approved by the college are to be contracted by the student to administer instruction. May be repeated three times for a
maximum of four semester hours applicable toward a degree.
MUSC-146 Applied Music: Private Piano II (2 Credit
Hours)
Music majors need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons should incorporate representative
solo and study materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop performance skills, including public performance.
See a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements. Private instruction is in selected area. Prerequisite: Successful
completion of MUSC 144 with a grade of B or better, concurrent enrollment in a major ensemble.
MUSC-154 Applied Music: Private Brass I (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment,
wi Private lessons should incorporate representative solo and study materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and
should develop performance skills, including public performance. See a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements.
Private instruction is in selected area.
MUSC-155 Applied Music: Private Brass (1 Credit Hour)
These are one-hour
courses designed for music majors or persons with previous formal training and performance experience. Enrollment in one-hour Applied
Private Music course requires the consent of the music coordinator. Students are expected to complete 15 half-hour lessons per semester
covering the standard repertoire and have performance opportunities available on student recital programs. Private teachers approved
by the college are to be contracted by the student to administer instruction. May be repeated three times for a maximum of four semester
hours applicable toward a degree.
MUSC-156 Applied Music: Private Brass II (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors
need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons should incorporate representative solo and study materials
and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop performance skills, including public performance. See a music advisor
for specific choices and registration requirements. Private instruction is in selected area. Prerequisite: Successful completion of
MUSC 154 with a grade of B or better, concurrent enrollment in a major ensemble.
MUSC-164 Applied Music: Private
Voice I (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons should
incorporate representative solo and study materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop performance
skills, including public performance. See a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements. Private instruction
is in selected area.
MUSC-165 Applied Music: Private Voice (1 Credit Hour)
These are one-hour courses
designed for music majors or persons with previous formal training and performance experience. Enrollment in one-hour Applied Private
Music course requires the consent of the music coordinator. Students are expected to complete 15 half-hour lessons per semester covering
the standard repertoire and have performance opportunities available on student recital programs. Private teachers approved by the
college are to be contracted by the student to administer instruction. May be repeated three times for a maximum of four semester
hours applicable toward a degree.
MUSC-166 Applied Music: Private Voice II (2 Credit
Hours)
Music majors need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons should incorporate representative
solo and study materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop performance skills, including public performance.
See a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements. Private instruction is in selected area. Prerequisites: Successful
completion of MUSC 164 with a grade of B or better, concurrent enrollment in a major ensemble.
MUSC-174 Applied
Music: Private Organ I (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private
lessons should incorporate representative solo and study materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop
performance skills, including public performance. See a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements. Private
instruction is in selected area.
MUSC-175 Applied Music: Private Organ (1 Credit Hour)
These are one-hour
courses designed for music majors or persons with previous formal training and performance experience. Enrollment in one-hour Applied
Private Music course requires the consent of the music coordinator. Students are expected to complete 15 half-hour lessons per semester
covering the standard repertoire and have performance opportunities available on student recital programs. Private teachers approved
by the college are to be contracted by the student to administer instruction. May be repeated three times for a maximum of four semester
hours applicable toward a degree.
MUSC-176 Applied Music: Private Organ II (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors
need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons should incorporate representative solo and study materials
and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop performance skills, including public performance. See a music advisor
for specific choices and registration requirements. Private instruction is in selected area. Prerequisite: Successful completion of
MUSC 174 with a grade of B or better, concurrent enrollment in a major ensemble.
MUSC-185 Applied Music: Private Strings
I (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons should incorporate
representative solo and study materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop performance skills, including
public performance. See a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements. Private instruction is in selected area.
MUSC-186 Applied Music: Private Strings II (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to take private
music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons should incorporate representative solo and study materials and a basic knowledge
of appropriate literature and should develop performance skills, including public performance. See a music advisor for specific choices
and registration requirements. Private instruction is in selected area. Successful completion of MUSC 184 with a grade of B or better,
concurrent enrollment in a major ensemble.
MUSC-225 Applied Music: Private Woodwinds III (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons should incorporate representative solo and
study materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop performance skills, including public performance.
See a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements. Private instruction is in selected area. Prerequisite: Successful
completion of MUSC 126 with a grade of B or better, concurrent enrollment in a major ensemble.
MUSC-226 Applied Music:
Private Woodwinds IV (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private
lessons should incorporate representative solo and study materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop
performance skills, including public performance. See a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements. Private
instruction is in selected area. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MUSC 225 with a grade of B or better, concurrent enrollment
in a major ensemble.
MUSC-235 Applied Music: Private Percussion III (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need
to take private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons should incorporate representative solo and study materials
and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop performance skills, including public performance. See a music advisor
for specific choices and registration requirements. Private instruction is in selected area. Prerequisite: Successful completion of
MUSC 136 with a grade of B or better, concurrent enrollment in a major ensemble.
MUSC-236 Applied Music:private
Percussion IV (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons
should incorporate representative solo and study materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop performance
skills, including public performance. See a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements. Private instruction
is in selected area. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MUSC 235 with a grade of B or better, concurrent enrollment in a major
ensemble.
MUSC-245 Applied Music: Private Piano III (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to
take private music lessons every term of enrollment, with 2 semester credits granted for a one-hour lesson per week. Private lessons
should incorporate representative solo and study materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop performance
skills, including public performance. See a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements. Private instruction
is in selected area.
MUSC-246 Applied Music: Private Piano IV (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to take private
music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons should incorporate representative solo and study materials and a basic knowledge
of appropriate literature and should develop performance skills, including public performance. See a music advisor for specific choices
and registration requirements. Private instruction is in selected area. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MUSC 245 with a grade
of B or better, concurrent enrollment in a major ensemble.
MUSC-255 Applied Music: Private Brass III (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons should incorporate representative solo and
study materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop performance skills, including public performance.
See a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements. Private instruction is in selected area. Prerequisite: Successful
completion of MUSC 156 with a grade of B or better, concurrent enrollment in a major ensemble.
MUSC-256 Applied
Music: Private Brass IV (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private
lessons should incorporate representative solo and study materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop
performance skills, including public performance. See a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements. Private
instruction is in selected area.
MUSC-265 Applied Music: Private Voice III (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors
need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons should incorporate representative solo and study materials
and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop performance skills, including public performance. See a music advisor
for specific choices and registration requirements. Private instruction is in selected area. Prerequisite: Successful completion of
MUSC 166 with a grade of B or better, concurrent enrollment in a major ensemble.
MUSC-266 Applied Music: Private Voice IV (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment.
Private lessons should incorporate representative solo and study materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should
develop performance skills, including public performance. See a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements.
Private instruction is in selected area. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MUSC 265 with a grade of B or better, concurrent enrollment
in a major ensemble.
MUSC-275 Applied Music: Private Organ (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to take
private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons should incorporate representative solo and study materials and a basic
knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop performance skills, including public performance. See a music advisor for specific
choices and registration requirements. Private instruction is in selected area.
MUSC-276 Applied Music: Private
Organ IV (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons should
incorporate representative solo and study materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop performance
skills, including public performance. See a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements. Private instruction
is in selected area. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MUSC 275 with a grade of B or better, concurrent enrollment in a major
ensemble.
MUSC-285 Applied Music: Private Strings III (2 Credit Hours)
Music majors need to take private
music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons should incorporate representative solo and study materials and a basic knowledge
of appropriate literature and should develop performance skills, including public performance. See a music advisor for specific choices
and registration requirements. Private instruction is in selected area. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MUSC 186 with a grade
of B or better, concurrent enrollment in a major ensemble.
MUSC-286 Applied Music: Private Strings IV (2 Credit
Hours)
Music majors need to take private music lessons every term of enrollment. Private lessons should incorporate representative
solo and study materials and a basic knowledge of appropriate literature and should develop performance skills, including public performance.
See a music advisor for specific choices and registration requirements. Private instruction is in selected area.
MUSIC
TECHNOLOGY COURSES
MUSC-127 Introduction to Recording Techniques (3 Credit Hours)
This course is an examination
of the art of audio recording. The curriculum will cover signal flow of the mixing console as it applies to both recording and sound
reinforcement; microphones and techniques of application; use of sonic effects; recording devices (Analog, Digital, and Hard Disk);
synchronization formats; etc.
MUSC-128 Recording Techniques II (3 Credit Hours)
Theory and techniques
of digital recording and editing with an overview of analog tape recording. Studio construction, synchronization methods, CD production
and magento-optical media will be studied. Formats of digital storage will be presented with an emphasis on surround sound and high
definition audio. Prerequisite: MUSC 127 with a grade of C of better.
