May 11, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music: Applied Courses

  
  • MUS 337 Percussion



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty.

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 338 Guitar



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 339 Guitar



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 340 Composition



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 341 Composition



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 342 Improvisation



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 343 Improvisation



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 401 Voice



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 402 Voice



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 403 Piano



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 404 Piano



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 405 Organ



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 406 Organ



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 407 Harpsichord



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 408 Violin



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 409 Violin



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 410 Viola



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 411 Viola



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 412 Cello



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 413 Cello



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 414 Double Bass or Electric Bass



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 415 Double Bass or Electric Bass



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 416 Trumpet



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 417 Trumpet



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 418 French Horn



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 419 French Horn



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 420 Trombone



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 421 Trombone



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 422 Euphonium



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 423 Euphonium



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 424 Tuba



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 425 Tuba



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 426 Flute



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 427 Flute



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 428 Clarinet



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 429 Clarinet



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 430 Saxophone



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 431 Saxophone



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 432 Oboe



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 433 Oboe



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 434 Bassoon



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 435 Bassoon



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 436 Percussion



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 437 Percussion



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 438 Guitar



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 439 Guitar



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 440 Composition



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 441 Composition



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 443 Improvisation



    Applied lessons reflect the individual study of an instrument or voice, relevant music literature, musical style, and performance.  Students meet individually with the instructor for 12 lessons at a regularly appointed time to be determined by the mutual agreement of student and instructor.  Extra fees apply.  For questions and instructor assignments, consult the music faculty. 

    .5-1 credit hour

Music: Performance Courses

  
  • MUS 140 Piano Class



    A series of four graduated piano classes (0.5 credits each) designed to prepare Music majors, Music minors, and other interested students to pass the Piano Proficiency Examination. Overall musicianship, scales, modes, chords, modulation, analytical skills, playing by ear, and the performance of a simple piece are stressed.

    0.5 credit hours
  
  • MUS 141 Piano Class



    A series of four graduated piano classes (0.5 credits each) designed to prepare Music majors, Music minors, and other interested students to pass the Piano Proficiency Examination. Overall musicianship, scales, modes, chords, modulation, analytical skills, playing by ear, and the performance of a simple piece are stressed.

    0.5 credit hours
  
  • MUS 148 Guitar Class

    Fall/Spring

    Guitar class includes the study of basic single note melody playing and chording accompaniment on the guitar through the use of tablature and standard notation. Basic music theory study is included. 1 class period.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 149 Guitar Class

    Fall/Spring

    Guitar class includes the study of basic single note melody playing and chording accompaniment on the guitar through the use of tablature and standard notation. Basic music theory study is included. 1 class period.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 150 York College Chorale

    Fall

    The York College Chorale is a mixed concert choir open to all Music majors and other experienced singers. The group is dedicated to the study and performance of choral music from many style periods.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 151 York College Chorale

    Spring

    The York College Chorale is a mixed concert choir open to all Music majors and other experienced singers. The group is dedicated to the study and performance of choral music from many style periods.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 152 Chamber Singers

    Fall

    The York College Chamber Singers is a select ensemble of 16-20 voices, and is open to all students by audition only. This ensemble specializes in a capella literature from all style periods, and performs frequently both on and off campus. Interested students must contact the Director of Choral Activities to arrange an audition.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 153 Chamber Singers

    Spring

    The York College Chamber Singers is a select ensemble of 16-20 voices, and is open to all students by audition only. This ensemble specializes in a capella literature from all style periods, and performs frequently both on and off campus. Interested students must contact the Director of Choral Activities to arrange an audition.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 154 Musical Theatre Workshop

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Musical Theatre Workshop is designed for performance of various styles of musical theatre repertoire, culminating in fully staged productions, workshops, and cabaret performances. This ensemble is open to students of any major. Depending on the selected performance material for a given semester, casting auditions may be required.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 155 Musical Theatre Workshop

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Musical Theatre Workshop is designed for performance of various styles of musical theatre repertoire, culminating in fully staged productions, workshops, and cabaret performances. This ensemble is open to students of any major. Depending on the selected performance material for a given semester, casting auditions may be required.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 156 Vocal Repertoire

    Fall/Spring

    This is a repertory-based course designed to augment the applied vocal student’s knowledge of vocal repertoire through group exposure to a wide variety of songs and arias from the Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and 20th-century periods.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 157 Vocal Repertoire

    Fall/Spring

    This is a repertory-based course designed to augment the applied vocal student’s knowledge of vocal repertoire through group exposure to a wide variety of songs and arias from the Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and 20th-century periods.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 158 Treble Voices

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Treble Voices is a vocal ensemble open to all college treble singers.  While some singing experience is expected, it is not required. The ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance of treble choral literature from many traditions and style periods.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 159 Treble Voices

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Treble Voices is a vocal ensemble open to all college treble singers.  While some singing experience is expected, it is not required. The ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance of treble choral literature from many traditions and style periods.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 160 Wind Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Wind Ensemble provides training in the interpretation and performance of traditional and modern concert band literature. The band performs concerts open to the public. Membership is open to all students who have had prior band experience. Students must audition for acceptance and placement.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 161 Wind Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Wind Ensemble provides training in the interpretation and performance of traditional and modern concert band literature. The band performs concerts open to the public. Membership is open to all students who have had prior band experience. Students must audition for acceptance and placement.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 162 Jazz Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The Jazz Ensemble is open to all students with concert and/or stage band experience. Students in the group study the art of improvisation and learn to perform in all jazz styles, including swing, bop, cool, blues, and rock. Acceptance by audition.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 163 Jazz Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The Jazz Ensemble is open to all students with concert and/or stage band experience. Students in the group study the art of improvisation and learn to perform in all jazz styles, including swing, bop, cool, blues, and rock. Acceptance by audition.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 164 Symphony Orchestra

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Symphony Orchestra is open to all music majors and other qualified musicians.  The Symphony Orchestra studies and performs the standard orchestral repertoire and selected contemporary compositions.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 165 Symphony Orchestra

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Symphony Orchestra is open to all music majors and other qualified musicians.  The Symphony Orchestra studies and performs the standard orchestral repertoire and selected contemporary compositions.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 166 String Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The York College String Ensemble is open to all students with performance experience on a string instrument. Membership is limited in an effort to create a balanced string quartet (first and second violins, viola and cello) that will allow rehearsal and performance of traditional string quartet literature. Other instruments may be added at the discretion of the instructors.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 167 String Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The York College String Ensemble is open to all students with performance experience on a string instrument. Membership is limited in an effort to create a balanced string quartet (first and second violins, viola and cello) that will allow rehearsal and performance of traditional string quartet literature. Other instruments may be added at the discretion of the instructors.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 168 Brass Choir

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Brass Choir is open to all students with performance experience on a brass instrument. Membership is limited in an effort to create a balanced instrumentation that will allow rehearsal and performance of traditional brass choir literature.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 169 Brass Choir

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Brass Choir is open to all students with performance experience on a brass instrument. Membership is limited in an effort to create a balanced instrumentation that will allow rehearsal and performance of traditional brass choir literature.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 170 Woodwind Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Woodwind Ensemble is open to all students with performance experience on a woodwind instrument. Membership is limited in an effort to create a balanced instrumentation that will allow rehearsal and performance of traditional woodwind ensemble literature.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 171 Woodwind Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Woodwind Ensemble is open to all students with performance experience on a woodwind instrument. Membership is limited in an effort to create a balanced instrumentation that will allow rehearsal and performance of traditional woodwind ensemble literature.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 172 Percussion Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Percussion Ensemble provides percussionists with an opportunity to play challenging music written specifically for their instruments. The Percussion Ensemble requires its members to be trained in all areas of percussion.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 173 Percussion Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Percussion Ensemble provides percussionists with an opportunity to play challenging music written specifically for their instruments. The Percussion Ensemble requires its members to be trained in all areas of percussion.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 174 Keyboard Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The Keyboard Ensemble is open to all students with performance experience at the piano. Membership is limited by the instructor and may include two or more pianists who will rehearse and perform traditional piano ensemble literature.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 175 Keyboard Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The Keyboard Ensemble is open to all students with performance experience at the piano. Membership is limited by the instructor and may include two or more pianists who will rehearse and perform traditional piano ensemble literature.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 176 Guitar Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The York Guitar Ensemble provides ensemble performance experience, incorporating works for two or more guitars in combination with other instruments and voice. Literature ranges from the Renaissance to contemporary.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 177 Guitar Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The York Guitar Ensemble provides ensemble performance experience, incorporating works for two or more guitars in combination with other instruments and voice. Literature ranges from the Renaissance to contemporary.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 178 Rock Band

    Fall/Spring

    This experiential learning class is dedicated to performing standard repertoire of the classic rock and pop genres.  Students will be placed in small groups and expected to learn a number of standard cover songs to perform for an audience.  Members of the group are expected to meet outside of class to rehearse assigned material, which will be performed and assessed in class, culminating in a final public performance at the end of the semester.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 179 Rock Band

    Fall/Spring

    This experiential learning class is dedicated to performing standard repertoire of the classic rock and pop genres.  Students will be placed in small groups and expected to learn a number of standard cover songs to perform for an audience.  Members of the group are expected to meet outside of class to rehearse assigned material, which will be performed and assessed in class, culminating in a final public performance at the end of the semester.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 188 Groove Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The Groove Ensemble is open to all students on campus and performs eclectic repertoire, including African, Latin, Jazz, World Music, Rock and Minimalist styles.  The ensemble is primarily comprised of percussionists, guitarists, keyboard players but includes all other instruments.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 189 Groove Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The Groove Ensemble is open to all students on campus and performs eclectic repertoire, including African, Latin, Jazz, World Music, Rock and Minimalist styles.  The ensemble is primarily comprised of percussionists, guitarists, keyboard players but includes all other instruments.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 240 Piano Class



    A series of four graduated piano classes (0.5 credits each) designed to prepare Music majors, Music minors, and other interested students to pass the Piano Proficiency Examination. Overall musicianship, scales, modes, chords, modulation, analytical skills, playing by ear, and the performance of a simple piece are stressed.

    0.5 credit hours
  
  • MUS 241 Piano Class



    A series of four graduated piano classes (0.5 credits each) designed to prepare Music majors, Music minors, and other interested students to pass the Piano Proficiency Examination. Overall musicianship, scales, modes, chords, modulation, analytical skills, playing by ear, and the performance of a simple piece are stressed.

    0.5 credit hours
  
  • MUS 250 York College Chorale

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Chorale is a mixed concert choir open to all Music majors and other experienced singers. The group is dedicated to the study and performance of serious choral music from many style periods.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 251 York College Chorale

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Chorale is a mixed concert choir open to all Music majors and other experienced singers. The group is dedicated to the study and performance of serious choral music from many style periods.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 252 Chamber Singers

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Chamber Singers is a select ensemble of 16-20 voices, and is open to all students by audition only. This ensemble specializes in a capella literature from all style periods, and performs frequently both on and off campus. Interested students must contact the Director of Choral Activities to arrange an audition.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 253 Chamber Singers

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Chamber Singers is a select ensemble of 16-20 voices, and is open to all students by audition only. This ensemble specializes in a capella literature from all style periods, and performs frequently both on and off campus. Interested students must contact the Director of Choral Activities to arrange an audition.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 254 Musical Theatre Workshop

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Musical Theatre Workshop is designed for performance of various styles of musical theatre repertoire, culminating in fully staged productions, workshops, and cabaret performances. This ensemble is open to students of any major. Depending on the selected performance material for a given semester, casting auditions may be required.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 255 Musical Theatre Workshop

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Musical Theatre Workshop is designed for performance of various styles of musical theatre repertoire, culminating in fully staged productions, workshops, and cabaret performances. This ensemble is open to students of any major. Depending on the selected performance material for a given semester, casting auditions may be required.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 256 Groove Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The Groove Ensemble is open to all students on campus and performs eclectic repertoire, including African, Latin, Jazz, World Music, Rock and Minimalist styles.  The ensemble is primarily comprised of percussionists, guitarists, keyboard players but includes all other instruments.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 257 Groove Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The Groove Ensemble is open to all students on campus and performs eclectic repertoire, including African, Latin, Jazz, World Music, Rock and Minimalist styles.  The ensemble is primarily comprised of percussionists, guitarists, keyboard players but includes all other instruments.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 258 Treble Voices

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Treble Voices is a vocal ensemble open to all college treble singers.  While some singing experience is expected, it is not required. The ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance of treble choral literature from many traditions and style periods.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 259 Treble Voices

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Treble Voices is a vocal ensemble open to all college treble singers.  While some singing experience is expected, it is not required. The ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance of treble choral literature from many traditions and style periods.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 260 Wind Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Wind Ensemble provides training in the interpretation and performance of traditional and modern concert band literature. The band performs concerts open to the public. Membership is open to all students who have had prior band experience. Students must audition for acceptance and placement.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 261 Wind Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The York College Wind Ensemble provides training in the interpretation and performance of traditional and modern concert band literature. The band performs concerts open to the public. Membership is open to all students who have had prior band experience. Students must audition for acceptance and placement.

    1 credit hour
  
  • MUS 262 Jazz Ensemble

    Fall/Spring

    The Jazz Ensemble is open to all students with concert and/or stage band experience. Students in the group study the art of improvisation and learn to perform in all jazz styles, including swing, bop, cool, blues, and rock. Acceptance by audition.

    1 credit hour
 

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