Music

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Leon Bernardyn, M.M., G.P.D., Chairperson

Core Courses: For information about department courses that fulfill core curriculum requirements, consult the Core Curriculum Guide .

Programs

• Music History Minor (SJC Brooklyn)
• Music History Minor (SJC Long Island)
• Music Minor (SJC Long Island)

• Fine Arts: Art/Music, Area of Concentration for Child Study (SJC Long Island)
• Music, Area of Concentration for Child Study (SJC Long Island)

Courses

CO-CURRICULAR WORKSHOP IN MUSIC may be offered for academic credit in accordance with the policy that students may earn 1/2 credit per semester for a total of two credits toward the degree for participation in co-curricular activities approved for credit by the faculty. Consult the Moderator of the Choral Society, Jazz Ensemble or the Music Performance Club.

• MUS 100 - The Understanding And Enjoyment Of Music
• MUS 101 - Theory I
• MUS 106 - North American Roots Music
• MUS 113 - Great Figures In Music
• MUS 115 - Survey Of European Classical Music
• MUS 201 - Theory II
• MUS 205 - Jazz
• MUS 206 - The Opera
• MUS 207 - Twentieth Century Music
• MUS 208 - The Classical Era (1750-1820)
• MUS 209 - The Baroque Era (1600-1750)
• MUS 210 - The Romantic Era
• MUS 211 - Development of Music in Motion Pictures
• MUS 212 - Latin American Music
• MUS 213 - Development Of Music In Motion Pictures II
• MUS 214 - Postmodern Music
• MUS 215 - History of the Symphony
• MUS 216 - Latin American Music II
• MUS 217 - Music in Paris
• MUS 218 - Music of China
• MUS 308 - Mozart
• MUS 310 - Beethoven

The emphasis of studio courses is to guide the students in discovering and expressing their creative musical potential. Exposure to varied techniques and approaches offers the beginning as well as the advanced student, a broad scope for individual growth and expression.

• MUS 120 - Vocal Technique, Choral Literature and Performance
• MUS 121 - Vocal Technique, Choral Literature and Performance
• MUS 122 - Vocal Technique, Choral Literature and Performance
• MUS 123 - Vocal Technique, Choral Literature and Performance
• MUS 222 - The Chamber Choir
• MUS 224 - Chamber Choir
• MUS 227 - Instrumental Ensemble
• MUS 228 - Instrumental Ensemble

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