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Music Ensembles Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence using diatonic harmony through
MUL 180-181; 280-281. CHORUS I, II, III, IV. (The Southern Union Chorus). analysis, writing, sight singing, dictation and keyboard skills.
1-2 hrs. each MUS 203. MUSIC HISTORY I. 3 hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor. This course provides a study of the development of music from ancient times through the Baroque
Chorus I-II should be taken by freshmen students. Period. Emphasis is placed on period style characteristics, representative composers and their works,
and socio-cultural influences. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge,
MUL 182-183; 282-283. Vocal Ensemble I, II, III, IV. (The Southern Union Gospel Choir). 1-2 understanding and an aural perception of period style characteristics, forms, composers, and repre-
hrs. each sentative works.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor. MUS 204. MUSIC HISTORY II. 3 hrs.
MUL 184–185; 284-285. SHOW CHOIR I, II, III, IV. (The Southern Union Singers Show Choir). This course provides a study of the development of music from the Classical Period to the present. Descriptions Course
1-2 hrs. each Emphasis is placed on period style characteristics, representative composers and their works, and socio-
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor. cultural influences. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge, understanding,
These courses provide an opportunity for students to participate in a performing ensemble. Emphasis and an aural perception of period style characteristics, forms, composers, and representative works.
is placed on rehearsing and performing literature appropriate to the mission and goals of the group. MUS 211. MUSIC THEORY III. 1-4 hrs.
Upon completion, students should be able to effectively participate in performances presented by the PREREQUISITE: MUS 112.
ensemble. This course introduces the student to the chromatic harmonic practices in the Common Practice Pe-
riod. Topics include secondary functions, modulatory techniques, and binary and ternary forms. Upon
MUSIC (MUP) completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence using chromatic harmony through
Individual Performance Instruction analysis, writing, sight singing, dictation and keyboard skills.
MUP 101-102; 201-202. PRIVATE PIANO I, II, III, IV. 1-2 hrs. each MUS 212. MUSIC THEORY IV. 1-4 hrs.
MUP 111-112; 211-212. PRIVATE VOICE I, II, III, IV. 1-2 hrs. each PREREQUISITE: MUS 211.
PREREQUISITE: As required by program, with concent of Instructor. This course completes the study of chromatic harmonic practices in the Common Practice Period and
Individual performance instruction is available in piano and voice. Emphasis is placed on develop- introduces the student to twentieth-century practices. Topics include the Neapolitan and augmented
ing technique, repertoire and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. sixth chords, sonata form, late nineteenth-century tonal harmony and twentieth-century practices
Students are required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon and forms. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence using chromatic
completion, students should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies harmony and basic twentieth century techniques through analysis, writing, sight singing, dictation
in an appropriate performance evaluation setting. and keyboard skills.

MUSIC (MUS) NURSING ASSISTING/ HOME HEALTH AIDE (NAS/HHA)

*MUS 101. MUSIC APPRECIATION. 3 hrs. NAS 100. LONG TERM CARE NURSING ASSISTANT. 4 hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None. PREREQUISITE: Determined by instructor.
This course is designed for non-music majors and requires no previous musical experience. It is a This course fulfills the seventy-five (75) hour Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) require-
survey course that incorporates several modes of instruction including lecture, guided listening, and ments for training of long-term care nursing assistants in preparation for certification through com-
similar experiences involving music. The course will cover a minimum of three (3) stylist periods, petency evaluation. Emphasis is placed on the development of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills
provide a multi-cultural perspective, and include both vocal and instrumental genres. Upon comple- required of the long-term care nursing assistant. Upon completion of this course, the student should
tion, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of music fundamentals, the aesthetic/stylistic demonstrate satisfactory performance on written examinations and clinical skills.
characteristics of historical periods, and an aural perception of style and structure in music. NAS/HHA 120. FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING ASSISTANT/HOME HEALTH AIDE. 7 hrs.
MUS 111. MUSIC THEORY I. 4 hrs. PREREQUISITE: Admission to program. It is required that student complete all developmental re-
PREREQUISITE: As required by program. quirements prior to enrolling in this class.
This course introduces the student to the diatonic harmonic practices in the Common Practice Period. COREQUISITE: NAS/HHA 121.
Topics include fundamental musical materials (rhythm, pitch, scales, intervals, diatonic harmonies) This course provides the student with the necessary theory and laboratory experiences for the develop-
and an introduction to the principles of voice leading and harmonic progression. Upon completion, ment of skills required to qualify as a long-term care Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide. Emphasis
students should be able to demonstrate a basic competency using diatonic harmony through analysis, is placed on the acquisition of skills in communication, observation, safety, mobility/body mechanics,
writing, sight singing, dictation and keyboard skills. personal and restorative care, and infection control necessary to care for patients and clients of all ages.
MUS 112. MUSIC THEORY II. 4 hrs. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to apply concepts and skills in areas required
PREREQUISITE: MUS 111. by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) and the National Association of Home Care.
This course completes the study of diatonic harmonic practices in the Common Practice Period and
introduces simple musical forms. Topics include principles of voice leading used in three- and four-
part triadic harmony and diatonic seventh chords, non-chord tones, cadences, phrases and periods.