Courses at a Glance
The Music Department at Southwestern College provides a diverse range of music courses and performance ensembles. Classes are available to all students, whether they are music majors, non-music majors, or community members. Please note that participation in some performance ensembles may require an audition or placement exam.
Music Theory Courses
Work toward your music degree by taking Music Theory courses!
Fall Semester Course Offerings
MUS 101: Music Theory I
MUS 109: Music Theory III
MUS 111: Aural Skills I
MUS 114: Aural Skills III
MUS 131: Music Fundamentals
Spring Semester Course Offerings:
MUS 102: Music Theory II
MUS 110: Music Theory IV
MUS 112: Aural Skills II
MUS 115: Aural Skills IV
Instrument Courses and Performance Ensembles
Develop your musical talent by participating in an instrument course and/or performance ensemble!
Instrument Courses
MUS 119: Brass, Woodwind, Percussion
MUS 125-8: Applied Music
MUS 132: Piano
MUS 137: Beg. Guitar
MUS 140-2: Class Voice
MUS 193: String, Piano, Voice
Performance Ensembles
MUS 136: Jazz Vocal Ensemble
MUS 124: Intro to Mariachi
MUS 157: Mariachi Garibaldi
MUS 158-61: Concert Band
MUS 162: Intro to Improvisation
MUS 163: Guitar Ensemble
MUS 164: Jazz Performance Workshop
MUS 165: Latin Jazz
MUS 166-69: Big Band
MUS 171-74: Small Performing Ensemble(s)
MUS 175-78: Orchestra
MUS 180-83: Chamber Singers
MUS 185-88: Concert Choir
NC 3081: Gospel Choir
Music History, Business, Technology, and Education
We offer a variety of courses in music history, music business, and music technology!
Music History
MUS 105: Introduction to Music
MUS 106: Introduction to Jazz
MUS 107: American Popular Music
MUS 195: World Music
Music Business & Technology
MUS 100: Music Technology
MUS 150: Music Business
MUS 151: Recordings Techniques
MUS 155: Electronic Music Tech
Music Education
MUS 103: Musicianship for General Elementary Teachers
