MUS 161 - Applied Music Primary I - For Music Majors

Description
This level of applied music study is designed for the student that is majoring in music and who is working to complete the 4-semester applied music sequence. Enrollment in MUS 161 requires a successful MUS 153 Jury Performance.
The prerequisite course may be waived following a successful audition. Contact the department for more information.

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2

School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Music
Discipline: MUS

Major Course Revisions: Prerequisite, N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20230223T17:55:41
Course Review & Revision Year: 2027-2028

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Applied Music - 1:1

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:
Applied Music is independent study of a performance topic. Student Outcomes will be tailored to each student and applied topic.

1. Know and use active listening skills.

2. Manage time effectively.

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:
Each applied music course is structured as private lessons with specific learning objectives and outcomes that are tailored to the individual student’s assessed performance level.

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
One-on-one private lesson: 100%

Mandatory Course Components:
Each applied music course is structured as private lessons, with specific learning objectives and outcomes that are tailored to the individual student’s assessed performance level.

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: MUS 153 (B or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): MUS 105
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: IRW 97, IRW 98, IRW 99
Consent to Enroll in Course: Department Consent Required

Total Applied Music Hours Per Week: 2
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Other (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Applied faculty must have obtained a Master’s Degree in the specific applied area. Applicants without an earned Master’s, who demonstrate a significant amount of professional experience as a performer and pedagogue along with significant college level teaching experience may be considered.

General Room Request: Music Teaching Studio or Classroom with piano and workstation access.

Maximum Course Enrollment: 15
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit Accepted: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Associate of Music, A.M., Music, A.M. (Western Michigan University), Recording Technology, A.M.
Course Fees: $350.0
People Soft Course ID Number: 100272
Course CIP Code: 50.09

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Departments?: NA
Corporate Articulation Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Companies?: NA