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MUSB 1305 SURVEY OF THE MUSIC BUSINESS (3-3-0). An overview of the music industry including songwriting, live performance, the record industry, music merchandising, contracts and licenses, and career opportunities. Discussion regarding Music Business on the Internet will be included. (CMM 1613)

MUSB 1341 CONCERT PROMOTION AND VENUE MANAGEMENT (3-3-0). A course in 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; American Society of Composers, Arrangers, and Producers (ASCAP/BMI) licenses; personnel management; and concert production and administration. (CMM 1653)

MUSB 1491 SPECIAL TOPICS: STUDENT INITIATED PROJECT (4-3-4). The primary objective of this course is to apply the skills learned in other Commercial Music courses. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Advanced work in areas of special interest with the approval of the instructor. May be repeated for credit with different emphasis. (CMM 2823)

MUSB 2301 MUSIC MARKETING AND MERCHANDISING (3-2-2). A study of the methods of distribution, retailing, and wholesaling. Topics include the basics of purchasing, inventory control, shipping and receiving, returns, pricing and cost analysis, merchandising, retail display, sales promotion, advertising, security and shrinkage, personnel management, and relationships between retailers and distributors. (CMM 2643)

MUSB 2305 MUSIC PUBLISHING (3-3-0). A study of the administrative and marketing aspects of music publishing including the application of current copyright law, developing songwriters, rights exploration, and royalty collection. (CMM 2623)

MUSB 2309 THE RECORD INDUSTRY (3-3-0). A study of the history of the record industry and the organization of large and small record companies. Topics include record company functions such as A & R, promotion, marketing, business affairs, and administration and distribution. (CMM 1633)

MUSB 2345 LIVE MUSIC AND TALENT MANAGEMENT (3-3-0). An examination of 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. (CMM 1623)

MUSB 2355 LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY (3-3-0). Copyright law and the various agreements used in the entertainment industry. Emphasizes contracts used by music publishers, record companies, artist managers, record producers, film and television producers, and booking agencies. (CMM 2613)

MUSB 2386 INTERNSHIP - MUSIC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND MERCHANDISING (3-0-15). An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Insurance fee required. Prerequisites: Department approval (CMM 2813)

MUSB 2450 COMMERCIAL MUSIC PROJECT (4-3-4). The primary objective of this course is to apply the 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. Artists and their music will be the focus. Each student must design and complete his/her own project with instructor approval.. May be repeated for credit with different emphasis.

MUSC 1211 COMMERCIAL MUSIC SIGHT SINGING AND EAR TRAINING I (2-1-2). 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. Must be taken concurrently wiht MUSC 1313. Prerequisites: MUSI 1301 or department Approval. Skills: E. (CMM 1312)

MUSC 1220 LIVE SOUND WORKSHOP (2-2-0). Operation of large and portable sound systems, live sound mixing boards, and microphones. Study of playback of prerecorded material such as tape and CD. Also involves proper monitoring levels and solving common feedback problems. Room use fee and Insurance fee required.

MUSC 1303 HISTORY OF POPULAR MUSIC (3-3-0). A study of 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. (CMM 1663)

MUSC 1313 COMMERCIAL MUSIC THEORY I (3-3-0). Introduction to chord progressions, song forms, and harmonic techniques used in commercial music. Topics include modern chord notation and chord voicings. Skills: E Prerequisites: MUSC 1301 or department approval. (CMM 1413)

MUSC 1321 SONGWRITING (3-3-0). 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. (CMM 2213)

MUSC 1325 ACOUSTICS (3-2-2). Presentation of general principles of sound in air, characteristics of sound in recording, and applications of sound reinforcement. Topics include acoustical properties of studios, live performance facilities, resonances, and electronic and acoustic control. ( )

MUSC 1327 AUDIO ENGINEERING I (3-2-2). An overview of the modern recording studio and related personnel. Topics include basic studio electronics and acoustic principles, wave form analysis, microphone concepts and miking techniques, studio set up and signal flow, recording console theory, signal processing concepts, tape machine principles and operation, and an overview of mixing and editing. ( )

MUSC 1331 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT DIGITAL INTERFACE I (MIDI I) (3-2-2). An overview of 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. (CMM 1713)

MUSC 1333 SYNTHESIS I (3-2-2). A study of sound synthesis including sound considerations, electronic sound sources, basic signal processing, and voltage control and modulation. Topics include additive, subtractive, and AM and FM synthesis types. The student will also receive an introductory overview of digital audio sampling and sample processing. (CMM 1733)

MUSC 1350 REMIXING (3-2-2). Using audio and MIDI "beats and loops," students will learn the basic techniques necessary to produce finished remixes of previously recorded musical compositions.

MUSC 1405 LIVE SOUND I (4-3-2). 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. Site Fee: $100. Insurance: $3.50Skills: E Prerequisites: MUSC 1327.

MUSC 2211 COMMERCIAL MUSIC SIGHT SINGING AND EAR TRAINING II (3-3-0). Continuation of Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training I with emphasis on chromatic tonalities and melodies. Skills: E Prerequisites: MUSC 1313 and MUSC 1211 or department approval. Corequisite: MUSC 2313. (CMM 2322)

MUSC 2313 COMMERCIAL MUSIC THEORY II (3-3-0). (Continuation of Commercial Music Theory I. Emphasizes harmonic and melodic analysis, extended chord theory, and modal and altered scales. Skills: E Prerequisites: MUSC 1313 and MUSC 1211 or department approval. (CMM 2423)

MUSC 2319 ORCHESTRATION (3-3-0). Exploration of writing for voices and instruments to include ranges, transposition, and idiosyncrasies of each instrument with emphasis on commercial music chord voicings. Also to include work with computer/MIDI based systems. Prerequisites: MUS 1413, MUS 1121 or Instructor Permission. (CMM 2713)

MUSC 2345 SYNTHESIS II (3-2-2). A continuation of Synthesis I including hybrid synthesis and digital sampling. Prerequisites: MUSC 1333 or instructor's permission (CMM 1743)

MUSC 2355 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT DIGITAL INTERFACE II (MIDI II) (3-2-2). Advanced study of and skill development in music notation software at a professional level, including large score notation. The class will also study sequencing technology, hybrid sequencing and audio/MIDI techniques. Prerequisites: MUSC 1311 or instructor's permission (CMM 1763)

MUSC 2427 AUDIO ENGINEERING II (4-3-2). A continuation of Audio Engineering I with emphasis on implementation of the techniques and theories of the recording process. Topics include applications of microphones, the audio console, the multitrack tape recorder, and signal processing devices in recording session environments. Prerequisites: MUSC 1327 or instructor's permission (CMM 1723)

MUSC 2447 AUDIO ENGINEERING III (4-3-2). Presentation of advanced procedures and techniques utilized in recording and manipulating audio information. Topics include advanced computer-based console automation, hard disk based digital audio editing, nonlinear digital multitrack recording, and advanced engineering project completions. Prerequisites: MUSC 1327, MUSC 2427 or instructor's permission (CMM 1773)

MUSC 2448 AUDIO ENGINEERING IV (4-3-2). Examination of the role of the producer including recording, mixing, arranging, analyzing projects, session planning, communication, budgeting, business aspects, technical considerations, and music markets. Insurance fee required. Room use fee and Insurance fee required. Prerequisites: MUSC 1327, MUSC 2427, MUSC 2447 or instructor's approval (CMM 1783)

MUSP 1142 SMALL COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE (1-0-4). Participation in a small commercial music ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles. The class will focus on rock and blues performance styles. Prerequisites: Instructor approval (CMM 2161)

MUSP 1146 SMALL COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE: COUNTRY (1-0-4). Participation in a country ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Department Approval (CMM 2171)

MUSP 1148 SMALL COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE: IMPROVISATION (1-0-4). Participation in a small ensemble concentrating on improvisation of commercial music performance styles. Jazz, blues and Latin music will be emphasized. Prerequisites: MUS 1413, MUS 1121 or Instructor approval. (CMM 2123)

MUSP 1150 SMALL COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE: JAZZ (1-0-4). Participation in a jazz ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Departmental approval (CMM 2181)

MUSP 1151 SMALL COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE: RECORDING (1-0-4). Participation in a small recording ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Departmental approval (CMM 2191)

MUSP 1329 LIVE PERFORMANCE PRESENTATION (3-2-2). A study of the presentation of music to the public including development of image and stagecraft, production elements, and effective presentation programming. (CMM 2633)

MUSP 1204 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: BASS GUITAR (2-1-0). Student must be concurrently enrolled in at least one NON-Applied Commercial Music or Music class. Call 223-4806 or 223-4780 for approval. ADDITIONAL Music fee - see ACC catalog.

MUSP 1223 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: SYNTHESIZER (2-1-0). Student must be concurrently enrolled in at least one NON-Applied Commercial Music or Music class. Call 223-4806 or 223-4780 for approval. ADDITIONAL Music fee - see ACC catalog

MUSP 1205 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: COMMERCIAL GUITAR (2-1-0). Student must be concurrently enrolled in at least one NON-Applied Commercial Music or Music class. Call 223-4806 or 223-4780 for approval. ADDITIONAL Music fee - see ACC catalog.

MUSP 1201 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: ARRANGING (2-1-0). Student must be concurrently enrolled in at least one NON-Applied Commercial Music or Music class. Call 223-4806 or 223-4780 for approval. ADDITIONAL Music fee - see ACC catalog.

MUSP 1217 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: PERCUSSION (2-1-0). Student must be concurrently enrolled in at least one NON-Applied Commercial Music or Music class. Call 223-4806 or 223-4780 for approval. ADDITIONAL Music fee - see ACC catalog.