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• MUSB 1305 - Survey of Music Business

  Introduces overview of the music industry including songwriting, live performance, the record industry, music merchandising, contracts and licenses, and career opportunities. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• MUSB 1341 - Concert Promotion & Venue Mgt

  Introduces the basics of concert promotion and venue management, including considerations in purchasing a club, concert promotion and advertising, talent buying, city codes, insurance, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Regulation, Performance Rights Organizations licenses, personnel management, and concert production and administration. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• MUSB 2345 - Live Music & Talent Mgmt

  Examines the role, scope, and activities of the talent manager, including establishing the artist/manager relationship, planning the artist's career, and developing goals, strategies, and tactics with an overall view of the live music business. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• MUSB 2350 - Commercial Music Project

  Addresses the application of skills learned in other Commercial Music courses. This is a hands-on, project-oriented course aimed at helping students create a portfolio of their work. Each student must design and complete his/her own project with instructor approval. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/lab) view syllabus

• MUSB 2586 - Music Bus Mgmt & Merch Intern

  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. Prerequisites: MUSB 1305 and approved internship site. Semester Hours 5 (1 lec/20 lab) view syllabus

• MUSC 1213 - Commerical Music Theory I

  Learn to apply chord progressions, song forms, and harmonic techniques used in commercial music. Topics include modern chord notation and chord voicings. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• MUSC 1303 - History of Popular Music

  Introduces commercial music industry trends and developments through historical analysis. Topics include the evolution of the music industry with emphasis on the development of popular musical styles and the impact of culture and technology on industry growth. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• MUSC 1311 - Si-Sing & Ear Training I

  Introduction to basic aural, visual, and vocal experiences in dictation and singing at sight with emphasis on identification of chord progression, motion, and melody/harmony relationship of popular music. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/lab) view syllabus

• MUSC 1321 - Songwriting

  Introduction to the techniques of writing marketable songs, including the writing of lyrics and melodies, setting lyrics to music, developing lyrical and musical "hooks," analyzing the marketplace, and developing a production plan for a song demo. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/lab) view syllabus

• MUSC 1327 - Audio Engineering I

  Overview of the recording studio. Includes basic studio electronics and acoustic principles, waveform properties, microphone concepts and miking techniques, studio setup and signal flow, recording console theory, signal processing concepts, recorder principles and operation, and an overview of mixing and editing. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSC 1331 - Musical Instrument Digital Interface I

  Introduces Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) systems and applications. Topics include the history and evolution of MIDI, the MIDI language, and typical implementation of MIDI applications in the studio environment using software-based sequencing programs. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• MUSC 1335 - Commercial Music Software

  Specialized training in commercial music software applications. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/lab) view syllabus

• MUSC 1405 - Live Sound I

  An overview of the field of live sound. Includes principles of live sound and the theory and interconnection of the components of a sound reinforcement system. Semester Hours 4 (2 lec/6 lab) view syllabus

• MUSC 2131 - Si-Sing & Ear Training III

  Continuation of MUSC 2311. Semester Hours 1 (3 lec/lab) view syllabus

• MUSC 2132 - Si-Sing & Ear Training IV

  Continuation of MUSC 2131 with emphasis on advanced rhythms and melodies and multivoice chord progression. Prerequisite MUSC 2131. Semester Hours 1 (3 lec/lab) view syllabus

• MUSC 2141 - Forum/Recital

  Teaches the student to analyze performances by students, faculty, and guest artists critically with emphasis on improving observation and listening skills and to develop interpersonal skills to participate in seminar discussions about music industry topics. Semester Hours 1 (3 lec/lab) view syllabus

• MUSC 2213 - Commerical Music Theory II

  Continuation of MUSC 1213. Emphasizes harmonic and melodic analysis, extended chord theory, and modal and altered scales. Prerequisite: MUSC 2311. Semester Hours 1 (3 lec/lab) view syllabus

• MUSC 2214 - Improvisation Theory I

  Introduces the scale chord relationships for triads, major 7 chords, dominant 7 chords, and minor 7 chords; compose an appropriate solo line over selected harmonic progressions; and perform appropriate extemporaneous solos over ii-V7-I progressions and minor and dominant blues. Prerequisites: MUSC 2213 and MUSC 2313. Semester Hours 2 (3 lec/lab) view syllabus

• MUSC 2234 - Improvisation Theory II

  A continuation of the study of chordal structures of commercial music genres. Emphasizes extemporaneous performance. Students will learn the skill/chord relationships of extended chords (9, 11, 13) and altered chords, to analyze and transcribe appropriate improvised solos, and to perform appropriate extemporaneous solos over altered ii-V7-I progressions, 32-bar song forms, and selected harmonic progressions. Prerequisites: MUSC 2214 and concurrent enrollment in MUSC 2447 or MUSC 2448. Semester Hours 2 (3 lec/lab) view syllabus

• MUSC 2286 - Internship Recording Arts Technician

  Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Presents the theory, concepts, and skills involving the tools, materials, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, and legal systems associated with the workplace. Students will demonstrate ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, appropriate verbal and written communications in the workplace. This course will emphasize the audio recording industry. Prerequisite: MUSC 2427. Semester Hours 2 (15 lab) view syllabus

• MUSC 2311 - Si-Sing & Ear Training II

  Continuation of MUSC 1311 with emphasis on chromatic tonalities and melodies. Teaches the student to sight sing selected melodies in chromatic tonalities; and transcribe dictation of selected rhythmic patterns, chromatic melodies, and intermediate chord progressions. Prerequisites: MUSC 1213 and MUSC 1311. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/lab) view syllabus

• MUSC 2319 - Orchestration

  Prepares the student to write for voices and instruments to include ranges, transposition, and idiosyncrasies of each instrument with emphasis on commercial music chord voicings. Prerequisites: MUSC 1213 and MUSC 1311. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• MUSC 2330 - Arranging & Composition

  Presentation of arranging and composition for projects in industry recognized genres including songwriting, show writing, video, and film. Prerequisite: MUSC 1321. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• MUSC 2427 - Audio Engineering II

  Implementation of the recording process, microphones, audio console, multitrack recorder, and signal processing devices. Prerequisite: MUSC 1327. Semester Hours 4 (2 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSC 2447 - Audio Engineering III

  Advanced practice of procedures and techniques in recording and manipulating audio. Includes digital audio editing, advanced recording techniques, and advanced engineering projects. Prerequisite: MUSC 2427. Semester Hours 4 (2 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• MUSC 2448 - Audio Engineering IV

  Covers advanced technologies in recording, mixing, and editing. Introduces the role of the producer, including recording, mixing, arranging, analyzing projects, session planning, communication, budgeting, business aspects, technical considerations, and music markets. Capstone course for Commercial Music Audio Technology A.A.S. Degree. Prerequisite: MUSC 2447. Semester Hours 4 (2 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• MUSCL 1327 - Laboratory

  Overview of the recording studio. Includes basic studio electronics and acoustic principles, waveform properties, microphone concepts and miking techniques, studio set up and signal flow, recording console theory, signal processing concepts, recorder principles and operation, and an overview of mixing and editing. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/ 3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSCL 1331 - Laboratory

  Introduces Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) systems and applications. Topics include the history and evolution of MIDI, hardware requirements, computer numbering systems, channels and modes, the MIDI language, and typical implementation of MIDI applications in the studio environment using software-based sequencing programs. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• MUSCL 2427 - Laboratory

  Implementation of the recording process, microphones, audio console, multitrack recorder, and signal processing devices. Prerequisite: MUSC 1327. Semester Hours 4 (2 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 1101 - App Comm Music: Arrang & Comp

  Provides private instruction in arranging and composition with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 1103 - App Comm Music: Acoustic Bass

  Provides private instruction in acoustic bass with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 1104 - App Comm Music: Bass Guitar

  Provides private instruction in bass guitar with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, desciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 1105 - App Comm Music: Comm Guitar

  Provides private instruction in commercial guitar with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 1110 - Applied Commercial Music: Comm Piano

  Provides private instruction in piano with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 1111 - Applied Comm Music: Fiddle

  Provides private instruction in fiddle with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 1115 - App Comm Music: Mandolin

  Provides private instruction in mandolin with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 1117 - Applied Comm Music: Percussion

  Provides private instruction in percussion with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 1121 - App Comm Music: Steel Guitar

  Provides private instruction in steel guitar with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 1123 - App Comm Music: Synthesizer

  Provides private instruction in the synthesizer with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 1127 - App Comm Music: Comm Voice

  Provides private instruction in voice with goals related to commercial music. The student will demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried performance for faculty. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 1143 - Class Strings

  Provides for the study of guitar, fiddle and bass guitar performance in a master class. Students will achieve mastery of fret nomenclature and the five forms used in performances. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Applied guitar, fiddle and/or bass guitar course. Semester Hours 1 (3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 1146 - Small CM Ensemble: Country

  Participation in a country ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles. Semester Hours 1 (4 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 1148 - Small CM Ensemble: Improvisation

  Participation in a small ensemble concentrating on improvisation of commercial music performance styles. Ensemble sections offered include: electric guitar, gospel choir, Tejano/marichi, and vocal jazz, among others. Semester Hours 1 (4 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 1150 - Small CM Ensemble: Jazz

  Participation in a jazz ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles. Semester Hours 1 (4 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 1153 - Small CM Ensemble: Rock

  Participation in a rock ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles. Semester Hours 1 (4 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 2101 - String Doubling

  Study of basic doubling techniques on the guitar, bass guitar, acoustic bass, fiddle, steel guitar, and banjo. Semester Hours 1 (3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 2103 - Commerical Music Class Piano

  Introduces keyboard skills for commercial music majors, including selected chord progressions and scales, modal, harmony, and extensive use of the ii-V7-I progression with appropriate keyboard voicing. Prerequisite: MUSI 1182. Semester Hours 1 (3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 2130 - Adv App Comm Music: Voice

  Provides advanced private instruction in voice with goals related to commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 2131 - Adv App Comm Music:acoustic Bass

  Provides advanced private instruction in electric guitar with goals related to commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 2133 - Adv App Comm Music: Bass Guitar

  Provides advanced private instruction in bass guitar with goals related to commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 2135 - Advanced Applied Commercial: Piano

  Provides advanced private instruction in piano with goals related to commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 2141 - Adv App Comm Music: Guitar

  Provides advanced private instruction in electric guitar with goals related to commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 2143 - Adv App Comm Music: Fiddle

  Provides advanced private instruction in fiddle with goals related to commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 2147 - Adv App Comm Music: Mandolin

  Provides advanced private instruction in mandolin with goals related to commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 2149 - Adv App Comm Music: Percussion

  Provides advanced private instruction in percussion with goals related to commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 2152 - Adv Applied Comm Music:Steel Guitar

  Provides advanced private instruction in steel guitar with goals related to commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• MUSP 2159 - Advanced Applied Comm Music: Arrang/Comp

  Provides advanced private instruction in arranging/composition with goals related to jazz or commercial music. Demonstrate proficiency in commercial music repertoire and technique; develop a professional, disciplined approach to performance skills; and present a juried public performance or recital. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Commercial Music Ensemble - exceptions must be approved by program director. Semester Hour 1 (1 lec/3 lab) view syllabus