MUSIC
MUSI 101 - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC AND ART
An overview of the stylistic and cultural elements of the great epochs of western civilization as expressed through its art and music.
3 credits* (3 lecture hours), fall semester
This course satisfies the Liberal Arts and Sciences requirement and the SUNY General Education Requirement for The Arts.
MUSI 102 - HISTORY OF JAZZ
A study of styles, backgrounds, playing and techniques in the different eras of jazz history from the 1890s to the present.
3 credits* (3 lecture hours), spring semester
This course satisfies the Liberal Arts and Sciences requirement and the SUNY General Education Requirement for The Arts and the SUNY General Education Requirement for Humanities.
MUSI 105 EXPERIENCING MUSIC
An introduction to the appreciation of music as an art form, this course assumes no prior experience with the subject. Students will learn basic vocabulary and notation of music, along with concepts of pitch, melody, rhythm, musical forms, genres and instrumentation. They will develop basic knowledge, supported by listening, discussion and participation. History and culture will be related to the various musical attributes studied. Live music will be incorporated as much as possible into the musical experience.
3 credits* (3 lecture hours), fall or spring
This course satisfies the Liberal Arts and Sciences requirement and the SUNY General Education Requirement for The Arts.
MUSI 150 - ENSEMBLE
Credit for successful participation in pep band, jazz lab, jazz singers or concert band. Tryout may be required. Courses below are for subsequent semesters.
1 credit, fall or spring semester
This course satisfies the Liberal Arts and Sciences requirement and the SUNY General Education Requirement for The Arts. Note: At least three credits from the following courses will satisfy the SUNY General Education requirement for “The Arts.”
MUSI 155 - ENSEMBLE
1 credit, fall or spring semester
MUSI 160 - ENSEMBLE
1 credit, fall or spring semester
MUSI 165 - ENSEMBLE
1 credit, fall or spring semester