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MUS 263 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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MUS 264 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
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MUS 265 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
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MUS 266 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
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MUS 267 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
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MUS 268 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
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MUS 269 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
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MUS 270 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
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MUS 271 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
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MUS 272 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
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MUS 273 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
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MUS 274 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
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MUS 275 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
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MUS 276 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
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MUS 277 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
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MUS 278 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
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MUS 279 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
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MUS 350 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 choral music from many style periods.
1 credit hour
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MUS 351 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 choral music from many style periods.
1 credit hour
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MUS 352 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
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MUS 353 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
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MUS 354 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
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MUS 355 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
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MUS 356 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
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MUS 357 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
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MUS 358 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
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MUS 359 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
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MUS 360 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
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MUS 361 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
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MUS 362 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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MUS 363 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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MUS 364 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
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MUS 365 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
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MUS 366 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
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MUS 367 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
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MUS 368 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
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MUS 369 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
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MUS 370 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
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MUS 371 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
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MUS 372 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
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MUS 373 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
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MUS 374 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
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MUS 375 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
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MUS 376 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
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MUS 377 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
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MUS 378 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 which will be 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
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MUS 379 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 which will be 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
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MUS 388 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
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MUS 389 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
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MUS 450 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
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MUS 451 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
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MUS 452 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
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MUS 453 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
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MUS 454 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
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MUS 455 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
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MUS 456 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
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MUS 457 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
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MUS 458 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
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MUS 459 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
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MUS 460 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
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MUS 461 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
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MUS 462 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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MUS 463 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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MUS 464 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
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MUS 465 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
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MUS 466 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
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MUS 467 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
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MUS 468 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
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MUS 469 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
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MUS 470 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
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MUS 471 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
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MUS 472 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
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MUS 473 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
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MUS 474 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
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MUS 475 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
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MUS 476 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
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MUS 477 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
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MUS 478 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
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MUS 479 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
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MUS 488 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
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MUS 489 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
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Music: Historical and Theoretical Music Courses |
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MUS 181 Foundations of Music Theory and Musicianship Fall/Spring
This course serves as an introduction to the study of music theory and to the development of basic musicianship skills. Music notation, scales, intervals, chords, and rhythms are explored through seeing, sharing writing, singing, and playing. The course is open to all students, and it requires no prior knowledge of music theory. Students who are required to take MUS181 before enrolling in MUS 182 or MUS 184 must receive a 2.0 or higher in MUS181.
3 credit hours
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MUS 182 Music Theory I Spring
Music Theory I is a study of music notation, basic musicianship, figured-bass harmony, keyboard harmony, literature, style, form, and analysis. Prerequisite: MUS 181 or permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours
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MUS 183 Music Theory II Fall
Music Theory II is a continuation of MUS 182 , which is a prerequisite for this course. The course must be taken in the same semester as MUS 185 .
3 credit hours
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MUS 184 Aural Skills I Spring
SS&ET I provides the development of the skills of sight singing and melodic, harmonic, rhythmic dictation. The course must be taken in the same semester with MUS 182 .
1 credit hour
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MUS 185 Aural Skills II Fall
SS&ET II is a continuation of MUS 184 , which is a prerequisite for this course. The course must be taken in the same semester as MUS 183 .
1 credit hour
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MUS 186 Listening to Music Fall/Spring
This course is designed to guide students through methods of listening to music. The course will identify how one listens to music of all genres through its basic elements, construction and form. The emphasis will be on listening to music from many historical eras and how each era relates to music today resulting in a deeper understanding of the aural art form. Students will identify the basic building blocks of music and learn to create music using various forms of musical notation and improvisation.
3 credit hours
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MUS 187 Introduction to Music Technology Fall
Introduction to Music Technology is an introductory course to audio production recording. Students will receive instruction in studio/control room recording techniques: acoustics, audio mixing consoles, connectivity, microphone design/placement, and data storage. Students will also learn the process of live sound reinforcement.
3 credit hours
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MUS 244 Live Sound Reinforcement Spring
An introduction to the art and science of live sound reinforcement, this course will enable students to demonstrate an advanced understanding of the various processes involved in the technological support of live events and music groups. At the end of the semester, students will be expected to effectively produce a live event, employing skills obtained throughout the course of the semester. Prerequisite: MUS 187
3 credit hours
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MUS 245 Exploring Music in Film Fall/Spring
Exploring Music in Film will examine the role of original music in narrative films from the beginnings of cinema in the 1890s to the present. Explorations of the functions and aesthetics of music in various film genres of the American cinema will be the main focus, with consideration given to adapted scores, soundtracks and music used in foreign films. A prior knowledge of music and/or film history is not required.
3 credit hours
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MUS 246 Jazz and Popular Music Theory Spring
Jazz and Popular Music Theory is the study of melody, rhythm, harmony, chords, scales, and modes found in jazz and popular music. Students will learn to play and/or sing in jazz and popular styles, and will be expected to produce simple compositions and arrangements, using all of these elements as they relate to jazz and popular music. Prerequisite: MUS 183 .
3 credit hours
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MUS 247 Commercial Song Writing Fall
Commercial Song Writing is designed to provide music students with practical opportunities to compose and arrange commercial and popular music. Students will study and analyze the musical elements and concepts that make commercial and popular music successful, followed by the creation of their own original compositions and/or arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS 246 .
3 credit hours
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MUS 281 World Music Fall/Spring
This course examines diverse cultures through the window of music. It is a journey around the world, weaving a musical web through Africa, Spain, Greece, the Middle East, India, China, Japan, the Caribbean, Latin, and Native American cultures. The course is meant to broaden one’s view of the new global village through a unique study of world music.
3 credit hours
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MUS 282 Music Theory III Spring
Music Theory III is a continuation of MUS 183 , which is a prerequisite for this course. Emphasis is placed on the more complex chord structures developed in the 19th century.
3 credit hours
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MUS 283 Music Theory IV Fall
Music Theory IV is a continuation of MUS 282 , which is a prerequisite for this course. Emphasis is placed on the styles and developments found in the 20th century.
3 credit hours
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MUS 284 Aural Skills III Spring
SS&ET III is a continuation of MUS 185 , which is a prerequisite for this course. This course must be taken in the same semester as MUS 282 .
1 credit hour
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MUS 285 Aural Skills IV Fall
SS&ET IV is a continuation of MUS 284 , which is a prerequisite for this course. This course must be taken in the same semester as MUS 283 .
1 credit hour
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MUS 286 Jazz History Fall/Spring
This course traces the historical development of jazz from the end of the 19th century to the present.
3 credit hours
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MUS 287 American Popular Music Fall/Spring
American Popular Music explores the evolution and development of numerous American popular music genres in respect to historic aspects of American culture. The course content examines musical characteristics specific to each music style. The lectures focus on musical distinctions defining various music genres. Audio and video presentations highlight the major performers and composers of each style. While this course does not require music reading skills, it does explore American popular music at an advanced level.
3 credit hours
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MUS 288 History of Rock and Roll Fall/Spring
This course is a survey of the history and development of rock and roll and the entertainment industry that surrounds it. Emphasis is placed on a study of rock music from its origins to present. Lectures will focus on musical distinctions among the substyles present in the genre and will include audio and video presentations of major artists and stylesetters. Literary, sociological, and other cultural aspects of this music will be discussed. Current styles and trends relating to the recording industry will be explored.
3 credit hours
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