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
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: MUS 153 (B or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): MUS 105
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Course Fees: $350.0
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Associate of Music, A.M., Music, A.M. (Western Michigan University), Recording Technology, A.M.

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.
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.

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
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.
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: IRW 97, IRW 98, IRW 99

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Applied Music - 1:1
Total Applied Music Hours Per Week: 2
People Soft Course ID Number: 100272
Course CIP Code: 50.09
Maximum Course Enrollment: 15
General Room Request: Music Teaching Studio or Classroom with piano and workstation access.

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

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

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