Liberal Arts Division
Music
Jessica Hall Kaufhold
Instructor of Music; Director of Choirs
(205) 856-7900
Jeffeson Campus BDH 219
jkaufhold@jeffstateonline.com
Web Site
Music Courses
MUS 101 - Music Appreciation
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None
This course, offered each semester on multiple campuses, is designed for
non-music majors and requires no previous musical experience. It is a survey
course that incorporates several modes of instruction including lecture,
guided listening, and concert attendance. The course will cover the
different stylistic periods of western music, provide a multi-cultural
perspective, and include both vocal and instrumental genres. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of music
fundamentals, the aesthetic/stylistic characteristics of historical periods,
and an aural perception of style and structure in music.
MUS 110 - Basic Musicianship
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None
This course, taught each fall and spring on the Jefferson campus, is
designed to provide rudimentary music knowledge and skills for the student
with a limited music background. Topics include a study of notation, rhythm,
scales, keys, intervals, chords, and basic sight-singing and ear-training
skills. Upon completion, students should be able to read and understand
musical scores and demonstrate basic sight-singing and ear-training skills
for rhythm, melody, and harmony. Whether you want to learn these skills for
the first time or brush-up skills you have forgotten, this class can help!
MUS 111s - Music Theory I
4 semester hours
Prerequisite: MUS 110, suitable placement score, or permission of instructor
This class, taught each fall on the Jefferson campus, is designed to
introduce students to more detailed analysis of music fundamentals. Students
interested in pursuing a music degree, as well as those who want a more
in-depth understanding of music fundamentals, are encouraged to take this
course. The class includes lecture, visual and aural demonstrations,
analysis, as well as an ear-training lab. Topics include a brief review of
music fundamentals (pitch and rhythm notation, scales, intervals, diatonic
harmonies, etc.), voice leading, musical analysis, cadences, non-chord
tones, ear training, and sight-singing.
MUS 112s - Music Theory II
4 semester hours
Prerequisite: MUS 111
This class is offered each spring on the Jefferson campus and serves as the
continuation of MUS 111. Similar styles of lecture and lab are used, though
the study is more in-depth. Topics include chorale writing and analysis,
diatonic seventh chords, borrowed chords, modulation, and further
development of ear training and sight-singing skills.
Performance Opportunities
MUL 180 and 181 - Chorus
2 semester hours
Prerequisite: None
This choir, which requires no audition or previous musical experience, meets
twice a week on the Jefferson campus. This is a great opportunity to
experience music in a fun and exciting environment. The choir sings music
representing a variety of styles, languages, historical periods, and topics,
and performs at least two main concerts each semester. Regular attendance at
rehearsals is expected.
MUL 182 and 183 - Jefferson State Singers
1 semester hour
Prerequisite: Successful audition and permission of instructor required
The Jefferson State Singers is a 32-voice ensemble selected by audition. All
students are welcome to audition, regardless of age or major course of
study. This choir meets twice a week on the Jefferson campus and performs
regularly throughout the community. Auditions are held each spring for the
upcoming year, and scholarships are available. For more information on our
choirs, visit our
website.
MUL 198, 199, 298, 299 - Marching Band
1-2 semester hours
This course is offered through the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB)
and requires participation in UAB's marching band. Please contact the UAB
School of Music for more information