Course Sampler
Deepening an Appreciation for All Things Musical
Opera lessons and private cello instruction. The mixing essentials of sound engineering. The dynamic world of music theory, with a focus on the creative process. Accomplished ensembles that perform for the community. So many enriching options are available in the Music catalog at COCC — expand your enjoyment of music and grow or discover musical talents.
The following course group provides an example of the range of study students can discover in Music at COCC:
In Music Fundamentals, students discover the elements of song: notation of pitch, rhythm, terminology,
key signatures, intervals and chord spelling. Includes an overview of calculating
scales, such as chromatic, major and minor. No prior musical experience is required.
This is a recommended course for those who want to take Music Theory.
Using various music production tools in live sound engineering and mixing, Music Technology MIDI/Audio 1 provides hands-on instruction in current applications of music technology in a MIDI/audio
studio. From learning the physics of sound to collaborating on audio productions,
students will experience a well-rounded look at music technology.
Scoring Music for Media I covers terminology and skills for sound design and for analyzing and writing basic
music scores and spotting cues for film/video/game music. Learn to create unique sound
scores using industry standard software for various media through practical, hands-on
activities, including sound recording, editing and mixing, audio manipulation and
electronic synthesis.
The History of Rock Music takes students on the journey of rock: from its beginnings of popular music to the
present-day music scene. Content looks at the relationship of this genre to larger
cultural, political and economic formation. Students will become familiar with aspects
of musical structure that have been used in rock music, participating in discussion
groups and activities.
Encompassing the study of musical vocabulary, style, form and principal composers,
Introduction to Music: Antiquity-1800 surveys the history of Western fine-art music and its literature. Spans the development
of music from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical eras.
Explore these and other courses in the diverse world of Music at COCC.
