Courses for Non-Music Majors
Course Offerings for Non-Majors (
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Music at MSU Denver offers a selection of courses specifically designed for non-musicians interested in developing their appreciation and enjoyment of music. The department's ensembles are open to non-majors on an audition basis.
Music Appreciation, History and Literature
- MUS 1000 - Introduction to Music*
- MUS 190B - History of Rock and Roll*
- MUS 3020 - Jazz Styles - America's Music*/**
- MUS 3000 - Musics of America*/**
- MUS 3050 - Musics of the World*/***
*This course meets the General Studies Arts and Humanities Requirement
**This course meets the Multicultural Requirement
***This course meets the Global Diversity Requirement
Music Reading and Group Lessons for Beginners
- MUS 1010 - Fundamentals of Music Theory (MUS 1011 recommended as co-requisite)
- MUS 1011 - Fundamentals of Music Theory Lab (co-requisite: MUS 1010)
- MUS 161A & 162A - Class Voice I & II
- MUS 161K & 162K - Class Guitar I & II
- MUS 160B - Class Piano for Non-Majors
Performance Opportunities
Music ensembles and the music theatre program are open to talented students from all departments - regardless of their major. These programs provide students from all areas of the college with opportunities for a change of pace from their regular activities by offering opportunities for personal artistic growth as participants.
