Music Program - Courses

An introductory piano course for students with no prior experience with piano. Instruction covers basic keyboard skills, including music reading, transposition, harmonization, improvisation, and playing by ear. Also introduces basic features of the digital piano.

A continuation of material introduced in MUS 131. Instruction covers major scales, chord inversions, secondary triads, and seventh chords.
Prerequisite: MUS 131 or Instructor Permission

Survey of the development of music in Western civilization from medieval to classical times.

Survey of the development of music from classical European to contemporary American eras.

Survey of music from within the context of specific cultures around the world. Examples of music, social, historical, and geographical aspects of the cultures discussed are explored in the course.

Haskell Chorus is designed to help participants develop their vocal ability and enrich their lives through the practice and performance of music. Students will develop skills within the context of a choral ensemble in which they will perform a variety of styles of repertoire. This course is open to all students.