Music Courses

MUS 100 EXPERIENCING MUSIC
A course designed to introduce students to the essentials of music appreciation, comprehension, and enjoyment. The course focuses on major musical genres, aiding the student in developing skills needed for critical evaluation and better enjoyment of music as an integral creative art form. Three credit hours. Offered Spring semester (d); offered Fall semester (e).

MUS 255 EXPLORING MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS
An introduction to music, enabling the student to learn standard musical notation and other significant structural elements; emphasis is on group participation, including work in composition and performance. Computer software is used to enhance instruction. Three credit hours. Offered as needed.

MUS 298 SPECIAL TOPIC IN MUSIC
(Topic to be specified each semester course offered.)

MUS 340 CONCERT SERIES
An in-depth study with professionals of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and/or other major orchestras. Prior to each concert in the series, at least one member of the music community presents specialized information to help the student understand the music, the instruments, and the performance. Concerts are given at times other than regular class hours. Students will be notified of concert times in advance of registration. A fee, paying for reduced-price tickets and other expenses, is charged. Three credit hours. Offered Fall semester in even numbered years (d); offered Spring semester (e).

MUS 398 SPECIAL TOPIC IN MUSIC
(Topic to be specified each semester course offered.)

MUS 430 CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
A survey of the major musical developments in Western Europe and the Americas from 1900 to the present. Three credit hours. Offered Fall semester in odd numbered years (e).

MUS 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MUSIC