MUSIC 121: Fundamentals of Music
2 Credits
Notation of pitch, meter, rhythm, ear training and sight singing, structure of all
major and minor scales; key signatures, simple triad construction, and interpretation
of chord symbols. Application of these concepts at the keyboard. This course meets
General Education requirements: Cultural Enrichment.
Official Catalog Course Description
MUSIC 131: Music for the Elementary Teacher
1 Credit
An introduction to music designed to provide the elementary classroom teacher with
music terminology, fundamental music knowledge and the basic hands-on music skills
necessary to allow the incorporation of music into general classroom activities.
Elementary Education students only .
Official Catalog Course Description
MUSIC 201: Beginning Class Piano
3 Credits
The Piano Class objective is to provide basic music knowledge and basic hands on piano
keyboard skills to the beginning student. The student will be expected to understand,
read, and perform (using both hands together) printed piano music and chords. The
student will become a functional sightreader at the piano.
Official Catalog Course Description
MUSIC 221: Music Appreciation
3 Credits
Elements of music and historical developments of Western and non-Western music. Designed
to expand the music listening experience through awareness in technique of listening.
Listening and awareness of selected recordings, readings, and attending concerts.
No musical background necessary. This course meets General Education requirements:
Cultural Enrichment.
Official Catalog Course Description
MUSIC 228: American Pop Music Since 1900
3 Credits
Popular music styles and forms that have developed through world culture stressing
20th century American music with emphasis on ethnic diversity including New Orleans
Dixieland, Chicago Dixieland, the blues, ragtime, swing, small group and eclectic
jazz styles, country and western, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, rap/hip hop, folk,
the Broadway musical and the popular song. This course meets General Education requirements:
Cultural Enrichment.
Official Catalog Course Description
MUSIC 232: Music & Culture
3 Credits
Fundamentals of listening (terminology, melody line, texture, harmony, etc.); the
development of musical sound, historically; and listening to music of Western and
non-Western civilizations that relates to ideas in life's experiences (nature, love,
philosophy, etc.). This course meets General Education requirements: Cultural Enrichment:
Global Consciousness.
Official Catalog Course Description
MUSIC 301: Intermediate Piano
3 Credits
Intermediate and advanced level piano class. Designed for students who have taken
beginning piano or who have experience with piano. Provides advanced music knowledge.
The student will be expected to understand, read, and perform advanced printed piano
music and chords. Prerequisites: MUSI 201 Beginning Class Piano or permission of instructor.
Typically Offered Fall and Spring.
Official Catalog Course Description
MUSIC 458: Music Technology
3 Credits
A survey of the development of music technology. The class includes the study and
application of sound reinforcement, electric instruments including guitar, bass, keyboards
(synthesis), MIDI, recording techniques and equipment, and relevant psycho-acoustic
phenomena. This course meets General Education requirements: Cultural Enrichment.
Required for Music Industry Management majors.
Official Catalog Course Description
For more information on music courses, please contact:
Ferris State University
1030 Campus Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-2501
On Main Campus next to FLITE and the Carillon Bell Tower
