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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 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 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 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 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)

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 1203 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: ACOUSTIC BASS (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 1104 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: BASS GUITAR (1-1-0). 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 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 1123 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: SYNTHESIZER (1-1-0). 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 1105 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: COMMERCIAL GUITAR (1-1-0). 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 1101 APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: ARRANGING (1-1-0). 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.