“Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other, because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul” – Plato
Faculty
Michael J. Krajewski, DMA – Music (MUSC) and Music Business and Entrepreneurship (MUBE) Instructor
Please contact an advisor or counselor with any questions you may have.
Courses
MUSC 1010 Influence of Pop/Rock Music
This course explores the influence of popular music from its inception to the present: its musical processes and styles; and how recording technology has had an impact on accompanying social, political and cultural identities. (Prereq: Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921) (BP/EP) 3 cr MnTC Goal Area 6
MUSC 1015 World Music – coming summer 2022!
The purpose of this course is to gain a broader understanding of the music of the world's cultures through examining a survey of traditional musical cultures from around the globe. This course will concentrate on the development and historical background of the music, the introduction of typical musical instruments and most well-known musicians of each region, and the relationship between music and the society. The focus is on learning how musicians around the world understand their own music, and on exposure, appreciation and understanding of basic musical and cultural elements from the selected regions. (Prereq: Recommended: Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921) (BP/EP) 3 cr
Class Guitar – coming summer 2022!
The purpose of this course is to develop a foundational understanding of beginning guitar techniques as well as an understanding of music notation, improvisation, and functional music theory. This course provides an opportunity for students to explore their musical aspirations through various styles of popular music including Folk, Rock, and Blues guitar. No previous musical experience is necessary. Students are required to provide their own functioning guitar. (Prereq: Recommended: Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921)
