Music (MUS)
The Music Department offers courses in music and performance opportunities; however, music is not a major.
The Applied Music courses, listed below, may be repeated for up to eight credit hours - whether in the same course or in a combination of courses. The only exception is MUS 260 Music Laboratory. The maximum allowable number of credit hours for MUS 260 is two.
| MUS 100 | Men's Glee Club | 1 |
| MUS 101 | Wofford Singers | 1 |
| MUS 102 | Women's Choir | 1 |
| MUS 103 | Group Classical Guitar | 1 |
| MUS 150 | Concert Band | 1 |
| MUS 151 | String Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 260 | Music Laboratory | 1 |
| MUS 301 | Chamber Singers | 1 |
| MUS 302 | Instrumental Chamber Music | 1 |
MUS 100. Men's Glee Club. 1 Hour.
The study and performance of selected choral literature for men's voices from the
Renaissance to the contemporary period. Requirements may include performance
at convocations throughout the semester, a family weekend concert, a Christmas
concert, and a spring concert.
MUS 101. Wofford Singers. 1 Hour.
The study and performance of selected choral literature for mixed voices from the
Renaissance to the contemporary period. Requirements may include performance
at convocations throughout the semester, a family weekend concert, a Christmas
concert, and a spring concert.
MUS 102. Women's Choir. 1 Hour.
The study and performance of selected choral literature for women's voices from the Renaissance to the contemporary period. Requirements may include performance at convocations throughout the semester, a family weekend concert, a Christmas concert, and a spring concert.
MUS 103. Group Classical Guitar. 1 Hour.
The study and performance of selected guitar music from the Renaissance to the
contemporary period. Requirements may include performance at the end of the
semester, either as soloist or in ensemble.
MUS 150. Concert Band. 1 Hour.
The study and performance of selected band literature with emphasis on stage and
band training. Requirements may include performance in a family weekend concert, a Christmas concert, and a spring concert.
MUS 151. String Ensemble. 1 Hour.
The study and performance of selected string literature from the Renaissance to the contemporary period. Requirements include several performances on campus and in the community.
MUS 201. The Understanding of Music. 3 Hours.
An introduction to the art of perceptive listening through a general survey of music
from the Renaissance to the present time.
MUS 202. The Elements of Music. 3 Hours.
The development of aural recognition and identification of musical patterns. The
development of proficiency in recognizing and responding to the symbols of music
notation.
MUS 203. History of American Music. 3 Hours.
The study of American music from 1620 to the present focusing on elements of
various musical cultures (Western and Eastern Europe, Africa, Latin America) that
have influenced the American style of music, along with genres, rhythms, and musical styles which are characteristic of the United States.
MUS 220. The Classical Guitar. 3 Hours.
An introduction to the history of the classical guitar with emphasis on its cultural
context in Europe and the Americas. In- and out-of-class listening, recital attendance, fundamentals of guitar construction, videos of great performances, and online research will focus on the development of the guitar in particular cultural settings. Does not fulfill General Education requirement.
MUS 260. Music Laboratory. 1 Hour.
Applied music in the form of vocal/instrumental instruction for students simultaneously enrolled in a music ensemble. A student may earn no more than two hours in Music 260.
MUS 280. Special Topics in Music. 1 to 4 Hours.
Selected topics in music at the introductory or intermediate level.
MUS 285. Jazz Ensemble. 1 Hour.
The study and performance of selected jazz ensemble literature with emphasis in the styles of blues, swing, latin, rock, jazz fusion and improvisation. Requirements include performances at campus/community events and participation in the Wofford College Athletic Band (commonly known as Pep Band). Students not enrolled in Jazz Ensemble may be allowed to participate in the Athletic Band without course credit. Instructor permission required.
MUS 301. Chamber Singers. 1 Hour.
Chamber Choir promotes the quality performance of exquisite choral music in an artistic setting. The repertory of this ensemble ranges from Medieval Carols and secular pieces to more contemporary settings of liturgical and secular choral music.
The Chamber Singers course integrates advanced elements of auditory, vocal, kinesthetic, and aesthetic dimensions of choral music through analysis, rehearsal and performance. Particular attention will be paid to ensemble participation in the context of rehearsal and performance.
MUS 302. Instrumental Chamber Music. 1 Hour.
Provides weekly rehearsals and instruction for small ensembles. Ensembles can be duos, trios, quartets, etc., based on the student's availablity and schedule. This is an advanced course for instrumentalists who wish to continue their playing at a more challenging level. Instructor permission required.
MUS 480. Advanced Topics in Music. 1 to 4 Hours.
Selected topics in music at the advanced level.