MUS 123 will be an introductory course for guitar playing as well as a study of the history and repertoire of the guitar. Included will be assigned reading on the different manifestations of the guitar through historical and cross-cultural studies.

This course fulfills 3 Arts and Creativity credit hours in the UK Core curricular framework. Through lectures, class discussions, and participation in ensemble rehearsals, students will be introduced to the musical traditions and performance practice of several world cultures. The class will also introduce elements of ethnomusicological study, and promote a better understanding of the way creativity and the arts (music, dance, theater) function within each society.

This course fulfills 3 Arts and Creativity credit hours in the UK Core curricular framework. Through lectures, class discussions, and participation in ensemble rehearsals, students will be introduced to the musical traditions and performance practice of several world cultures. The class will also introduce elements of ethnomusicological study, and promote a better understanding of the way creativity and the arts (music, dance, theater) function within each society.

This course fulfills 3 Arts and Creativity credit hours in the UK Core curricular framework. Through lectures, class discussions, and participation in ensemble rehearsals, students will be introduced to the musical traditions and performance practice of several world cultures. The class will also introduce elements of ethnomusicological study, and promote a better understanding of the way creativity and the arts (music, dance, theater) function within each society.

In this class you will investigate the basic principles relating to the nature and production of musical sound. An understanding of these principles will enable you to make meaningful comparisons among sounds, appreciate how the characteristics of sound are dependent on the way it is created, and apply your knowledge in making health conscious decisions concerning the sound environment in which you live. In addition, you will gain some understanding of the acoustical principles in the design of instruments and performance spaces.

In this class you will investigate the basic principles relating to the nature and production of musical sound. An understanding of these principles will enable you to make meaningful comparisons among sounds, appreciate how the characteristics of sound are dependent on the way it is created, and apply your knowledge in making health conscious decisions concerning the sound environment in which you live. In addition, you will gain some understanding of the acoustical principles in the design of instruments and performance spaces.

Development of aural responsiveness to all elements of music, and of sightsinging techniques as an aid to music comprehension and performance.

Development of aural responsiveness to all elements of music, and of sightsinging techniques as an aid to music comprehension and performance.

Development of aural responsiveness to all elements of music, and of sightsinging techniques as an aid to music comprehension and performance.

Development of aural responsiveness to all elements of music, and of sightsinging techniques as an aid to music comprehension and performance.