Music Program
ISLOs, PSLOs, CSLOs, Mapping, and Assessment Plan
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
F 2013 S 2014 F 2014 S 2015 F 2015 S 2016 F 2016 S 2017 F 2017 S 2018 F 2018 S 2019
INSTITUTIONAL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES - ISLOs
ISLO 1 COMMUNICATION
Read
1A
1B
Listen
1C
Write
1D
Dialogue
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ISLO 2 TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION COMPETENCY
2A
Demonstrate Technical Literacy
2B
Apply Technology
2C
Access Information
X
X
X
X
X
X
2D
Evaluate and Examine Information
X
X
X
X
X
X
ISLO 3 CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING
3A
Inquire
X
3B
Analyze
X
3C
Problem Solve
X
3D
Express
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
x
X
x
x
ISLO 4 CITIZENSHIP
4A
Ethics
4B
Diversity
4C
Sustainability/Global Awareness
4D
Personal Responsibility
MUSIC PROGRAM OUTCOMES - PSLOs
Acquiring Scale Playing Skills: Through the study of scale construction and key
signatures, students will be able to be functional in their scale playing of major
PSLO A
and minor scales in flat and sharp key signatures, playing scales in two
octaves with both hands at a steady tempo.
Acquiring Sight-singing: Apply solfege and/or counting techniques to an
PSLO B example of rhythmic notation in simple and compound meters in all keys and
modes.
X
X
Related
ISLOs
1B, 2C, 2D,
3B, 3C, 3D,
4D
1B, 2C, 2D,
3B, 3C, 3D,
4D
X
X
X
X
Enter "X" in boxes as appropriate
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Music Program
ISLOs, PSLOs, CSLOs, Mapping, and Assessment Plan
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
F 2013 S 2014 F 2014 S 2015 F 2015 S 2016 F 2016 S 2017 F 2017 S 2018 F 2018 S 2019
Take melodic and rhythmic dictation with diatonic melodies that have some
PSLO C altered notes in simple and compound meters.
Distinguish intervals, chords and their inversions: Identify various intervals for
their qualities (perfect, major, minor, augmented and diminished)in all major
PSLO D
and minor keys and modes in notational form as well as their aural form.
1B, 2C, 2D,
3A, 3B, 4B,
4D
x
x
Performance skills: Acquire physical, interpretive, technical skills to perform
PSLO G level appropriate repertoire.
MUSIC COURSE OUTCOMES - CSLOs
MUS 0002: Music Appreciation
To correctly identify and describe 4 main properties of musical sound: pitch,
CSLO 1
dynamics, tone color and duration (rhythm).
Analyze style characteristics of each musical era in terms of vocal music,
CSLO 2
instrumentation of the orchestra.
Identify at least one representave work from each of the four musical
CSLO 3
periods:Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century.
x
x
1A,1B;2D;3B,
3C,3D;4B,4D
x
Music Comparison: Compare and contrast instrumental and vocal music of the
major music periods from Ancient to 21st Century describing the historical
PSLO E
origins and developments, socio-economic influences and respresentative
instruments and musical ensembles.
Properties of musical sound: Students will be able to define and identify five
PSLO F properties of music sound: pitch, dynamics, timbre, meter and rhythm.
x
1A,1B,1C,1D;
3A,3B,3C,3D,
4B,4D
1B,1D;2C,2D;
3B,3C,3D;4D
1B,1D;2C,2D;
3B,3C,3D;4D
Related
PSLOs
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Enter "X" in boxes as appropriate
F
D, E
x
E
E
MUS 0003A:Ear Training I
CSLO 1 Categorize simple diatonic and chromatic intervals.
Translate audible compound rhythmic patterns using music notation (dictation).
CSLO 2
G
CSLO 3 Illustrate an audible melody using music notation (dictation).
G
C
x
x
x
x
x
x
Enter "X" in boxes as appropriate
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
MUS 0003B: Ear Training II
Perform by chant and count complex rhythms in simple meters and compound
CSLO 1
meters.
CSLO 2 Perform on sight, tonal melodies in treble and bass clef.
Generate and notate eight-measure tonal melodies that apply diatonic
CSLO 3
intervals.
B,E
B,C,E
B,E,G
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
MUS 0004A: Advanced Ear Training I
Construct and evaluate in music notation an aural example featuring two parts
CSLO 1
heard simultaneously.
A,B,G
x
x
x
x
x
Music Program
ISLOs, PSLOs, CSLOs, Mapping, and Assessment Plan
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
F 2013 S 2014 F 2014 S 2015 F 2015 S 2016 F 2016 S 2017 F 2017 S 2018 F 2018 S 2019
Perform a song at sight using sol-feg syllables, chromatic sol-feg syllables,
scale degree numbers, or note frames.
Analyze and evaluate chords in a chorale through identification of typical
CSLO 3
cadence formulas and common harmonic function.
CSLO 2
A,B,C,E,F,G
A,B,C,D,F
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
MUS 0004B: Advanced Ear Training II
CSLO 1
CSLO 2
CSLO 3
CSLO 4
CSLO 5
Identify orchestral instrumentation upon hearing various audio recorded
examples.
Notate selected melodic examples from audio recordings.
Sing at sight songs in major or minor tonalities that may also feature examples
of modulation or modality.
Perform melodic examples that feature atonal pods.
Sing one melodic line of music while playing another melodic line on the piano
at the same time.
E
x
x
x
B, C, D, E
B, C, D
x
x
B, C, D
B, C, D
x
MUS 0006A : Music Theory I
Distinguish major, minor, diminished and augmented simple intervals and their
CSLO 1
inversions.
CSLO 2 Revise rhythmic notation to conform to standard rules of music notation.
Illustrate the Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian and Mixolydian modes on manuscript
CSLO 3
paper and by playing them on the piano.
D
C, D
x
x
x
x
x
A, D
MUS 0006B : Music Theory II
CSLO 1 Identify stylistic voice leading practices of the Baroque era.
CSLO 2 Illustrate the four resolutions of a fully diminished seventh chord.
CSLO 3 List keys which are closely related to a given tonality.
x
x
x
x
x
Enter "X" in boxes as appropriate
x
D
C
A
x
x
x
x
MUS 0009A : Music Theory III
Compare and contrast the three types of augmented sixth chords and the
CSLO 1
Neapolitan 6th chord.
Analyze the use and development of motives in Bach inventions and fugues.
CSLO 2
Identify characteristic Classical harmonic structures in binary and ternary
CSLO 3
forms.
C
C, E
C, D, E
x
x
x
x
x
x
MUS 0009B:Music Theory IV
Evaluate the function of tonal members and determine if they are "available
CSLO 1 tensions" such as 9th, 11th and 13ths, or non-harmonic tones.
C, D
x
Construct an example of modulation using the technique of chromatic
CSLO 2
mediants.
C, D
x
x
Music Program
ISLOs, PSLOs, CSLOs, Mapping, and Assessment Plan
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
F 2013 S 2014 F 2014 S 2015 F 2015 S 2016 F 2016 S 2017 F 2017 S 2018 F 2018 S 2019
Create a 12-tone row and assemble a complete matrix for that row; label
CSLO 3 transpositions of the row plus inversions, retrograde and retrograde inversions.
C, D
x
x
MUS 0010 : Music Fundamentals
CSLO 1 Sight-sing various melodies with solfege syllables.
Create and/or identify major, minor augmented and diminished intervals.
CSLO 2
Analyze a musical example for the chord tones and non-chord tones in the
CSLO 3
melody.
B
C, D
x
x
x
x
x
A
x
x
x
x
MUS 0011 Introduction and History of Jazz
Demonstrate the ability to articulate an understanding of the socio-economic
CSLO 1 factors that helped contribute to the creation and development of jazz in the
United States in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Analyze the influence of social, political, and ethnic issues on Jazz, and
CSLO 2
conversely, discuss the influences of Jazz artists on these issues.
Distinguish and analyze the influences of various world cultures including AfroCSLO 3 Caribbean, South American, Middle Eastern, African, and European on Jazz
and discuss how Jazz influenced music in these cultures
E,F
x
E,F
x
x
x
Enter "X" in boxes as appropriate
x
D, E
D, E
Critique and evaluate a recitative with an aria in Baroque opera, cantata and/or
CSLO 3
oratio.
x
E,F
MUS 0012A Survey of Music History and Literature to 1750
Analyze the Doctrine of Ethos as it relates to music in the culture of ancient
CSLO 1
Greece.
Compare and contrast examples of musical instrumentation used in A) ancient
CSLO 2 Greece; B) the middle ages; C) the Renaissance; D) the Baroque era.
x
x
x
x
x
D, E
MUS 0012B Survey of Music History and Literature from 1750 to
Present
Identify, analyze and critique the musical forms used by Mozart, Haydn and
Beethoven.
Compare and contrast the operas of Mozart with the "Music Dramas" of
CSLO 2
Wagner and the grand operas of Verdi.
Compare and contrast the early 20th century music of Copland, Elgar, and
CSLO 3 Satie with their contemporary experimental composers Stravinsky, Berg,
Stockhausen and Cage.
CSLO 1
MUS 0013 Introduction to Music: History of Rock and Roll
Demonstrate the ability to articulate an understanding of the socio-economic
CSLO 1 factors and music history that contributed to the creation and development of
Rock and Roll in the United States in the 20th century
D, E
D, E
x
x
x
x
D, E
x
E
x
x
Music Program
ISLOs, PSLOs, CSLOs, Mapping, and Assessment Plan
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
F 2013 S 2014 F 2014 S 2015 F 2015 S 2016 F 2016 S 2017 F 2017 S 2018 F 2018 S 2019
Analyze the influences of social, political, ethnic, and gender issues on Rock
and Roll and Rock and Roll's influence on those issues.
Recognize and distinguish the influence of the world cultures (i.e., Britain,
CSLO 3 Africa, Middle East, the Caribbean, and Central and South America) on Rock
and Roll and how Rock and Roll influence music in those cultures.
CSLO 2
E
x
x
E
x
MUS 0014 Introduction to Commercial Music Production
Demonstrate the ability ti differentiate between different acoustic and electric
CSLO 1 audio signal levels and determine appropriate audio capture devices (DI
interface, microphones, etc.) for different scenarios.
Recognize different types of electrical signal path interference and specify
CSLO 2
viable abatement techniques.
Demonstrate awareness of currently available choices for equipping an
CSLO 3 independent recording facility or small venue sound reinforcement system.
x
F
x
x
E
x
D
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
MUS 0015 Audio Recording
Demonstrate the ability to implement appropriate audio capture devices (DI
CSLO 1
interface, microphones, etc.) for different input sources.
Demonstrate the ability to capture, route, and combine audio signals on a multiCSLO 2
input recording system.
Formulate a plan addressing the needs of a musical act to be implemented in a
CSLO 3
multitrack recording session.
F
x
x
E
x
x
E
0025 Introduction to Music Business
Perform critucal analysis of a music publishing contract and create a
CSLO 1
hypothetical music publishing contract.
CSLO 2 Construct a basic hypothetical live performance schedule and contract.
CSLO 3 Demonstrate an awareness of the basic fundamentals of copyright law.
MUS 0039A Beginning Voice (Formerly MUS 39)
Breath Management: Demonstrate free, coordinated tone supported by
CSLO 1
efficient diaphragmatic-costal breath management.
Phonation: Demonstrate a coordinated tone, pure vowels and accurate
CSLO 2
intonation by singing a slow scale.
Diction: Perform a set of vocalizations demonstrating relaxed articulation of
CSLO 3
pure Italian vowels and selected consonants.
x
E
E
E
x
x
x
x
x
Enter "X" in boxes as appropriate
x
F, G
F, G
F, G
x
x
x
x
x
MUS 0039B Intermediate Voice
Breath Management: Demonstrate a free, coordinated tone and dynamic range
CSLO 1
supported by efficient -costal breath management.
F, G
x
x
Music Program
ISLOs, PSLOs, CSLOs, Mapping, and Assessment Plan
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
F 2013 S 2014 F 2014 S 2015 F 2015 S 2016 F 2016 S 2017 F 2017 S 2018 F 2018 S 2019
Phonation: Demonstrate a coordinated tone and legato vocal technique
CSLO 2 utilizing proper attack and release of pure tones, correct intonation, changing
pitch, volume, and timbre by singing a simple song.
Diction: Perform a simple melody demonstrating relaxed articulation and
CSLO 3
modification of Italian and English vowels and selected consonants.
x
F, G
x
x
x
F, G
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
MUS 0039C Advanced Voice I
Breath Management: Demonstrate progress in development of a free,
CSLO 1 coordinated tone, dynamic and vocal range and increased resonance
supported by efficient diaphragmatic-costal breath management.
Phonation: Demonstrate continued progress in the elements of legato vocal
CSLO 2 technique utilizing proper attack and release of pure tones, correct intonation,
changing pitch, volume, and timbre by performing an art song.
Diction: Perform a solo classical or Broadway song demonstrating relaxed
CSLO 3 articulation and modification of Italian and/or English vowels and consonants.
F, G
x
x
x
x
F, G
x
x
F, G
MUS 0039D Advanced Voice II
Breath Management: Demonstrate proficiency in the development of a free,
coordinated tone, dynamic and vocal range, resonance and phrasing
CSLO 1
supported by efficient diaphragmatic-costal breath management.
x
F, G
Phonation: Demonstrate continued progress in the elements of legato vocal
technique utilizing proper attack and release of pure tones, correct intonation,
CSLO 2
changing pitch, volume, and timbre and flexibility and agility by performing
varied styles of music.
Diction: Apply the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to translate
CSLO 3 and correctly pronaounce lyrics of an Italian art song in solo performance.
x
x
F, G
x
x
x
F, G
MUS 0040A Beginning Piano I
Students will be able to accurately read musical notation at the beginning level
CSLO 1 and perform simple pieces with correct notes and rhythms.
A
Apply thumb-underscales: C, G, F majors two octaves both hands with proper
CSLO 2
hand position.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills through reflection and discussion on
CSLO 3
progress in practicing and performing scales and repertoire.
A
x
x
x
x
x
A
MUS 0040B Beginning Piano II
CSLO 1 Select appropriate primary chords to harmonize a diatonic melody.
x
A
Enter "X" in boxes as appropriate
x
x
x
Music Program
ISLOs, PSLOs, CSLOs, Mapping, and Assessment Plan
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
F 2013 S 2014 F 2014 S 2015 F 2015 S 2016 F 2016 S 2017 F 2017 S 2018 F 2018 S 2019
Perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F, scales with appropriate fingerings, two octaves
with both hands.
CSLO 3 Analyze the inversions of primary triads in a given piece.
CSLO 2
A
C
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
MUS 0040C Intermediate Piano I
Students will be able to accurately read musical notation at the intermediate
CSLO 1 level and perform simple pieces with correct notes and rhythms.
A
Apply thumb-under scales: C, G, D, A, E, B, F majors and relative harmonic
CSLO 2
minors two octaves both hands with proper hand position .
Demonstrate critical thinking skills through reflection and discussion on
CSLO 3
progress in practicing and performing scales and repertoire.
x
A
x
x
C
MUS 0040D Intermediate Piano II
Play major and minor scales in all keys hands together for three octaves at a
CSLO 1 steady tempo; demonstrate knowledge of primary chords in these keys.
x
Identify meters and demonstrate rhythm patterns including syncopation, doubleCSLO 2
dotted notes, sixteenths, and dotted eighth-sixteenth pattern.
CSLO 3 Sight-reading two-part and four-part texture.
x
MUS 0042 Chamber Singers
Evaluate various musical styles in order to interpret a specific part while
CSLO 1
blending with other singers.
Demonstrate the issue of vocal projection as it relates to the differences
CSLO 2 between solo singing and ensemble singing, emphasizing the variables of tone
production and holding pitch at various tempi as the music requires.
Research and analyze one of the songs or composers being studied and share
CSLO 3
findings with the class in an oral presentation.
x
x
x
x
Enter "X" in boxes as appropriate
D,E,F, G
x
x
x
x
D,E,F,G
x
x
D,E,F,G
MUS 0046 Jazz Ensemble
Identify, assess and distinguish various rhythmic figures associated with the
CSLO 1
jazz idiom and perform them correctly on their instrument.
Apply knowledge of appropriate stylistic performance practices as it relates to
CSLO 2
jazz ensemble literature.
CSLO 3 Perform at sight in an appropriate jazz style.
x
A,D,E, F, G
x
x
x
E, F, G
E, F, G
x
MUS 0047 Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Demonstrate and evaluate theoretical and conceptual understanding of vocal
CSLO 1
jazz literature through rehearsal and performance.
E, F, G
x
x
x
x
Music Program
ISLOs, PSLOs, CSLOs, Mapping, and Assessment Plan
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
F 2013 S 2014 F 2014 S 2015 F 2015 S 2016 F 2016 S 2017 F 2017 S 2018 F 2018 S 2019
Differentiate and demonstrate a basic understanding of dynamic shading,
accidentals, tempos, note names and values, key and time signatures,
CSLO 2
intervallic relationships, and expressive markings through rehearsal and
performance.
Demonstrate and support appropriate stylistic approach in the performance of
time keeping, interpretation of rhythmic figures, phrasing, and articulation in
CSLO 3
swing and various Afro-Caribbean vocal jazz idioms.
x
C,E,F, G
x
x
D,E,F, G
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
MUS 0048 Concert Choir
CSLO 1 Evaluate the basic notational elements of choral music.
Analyze and assess choral literature from at least two periods of music history
per semester, increasing in ability to differentiate stylistic characteristics of
CSLO 2
these periods with each successive repetition of the course.
CSLO 3 Practice and create the basic notational elements of choral music.
B,F, G
x
x
x
C,D,E,F
F
MUS 0049 Jazz Improvisation and Performance Practice
Assemble and define a basic vocabulary for the study and understanding of
CSLO 1
jazz improvisation.
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of typical harmonic forms in standard jazz
CSLO 2
literature.
Identify, distinguish and perform various rhythmic figures associated with the
CSLO 3
jazz idiom and perform them correctly on their instrument.
x
x
x
Enter "X" in boxes as appropriate
x
A,F
x
x
x
F
x
x
E,F
MUS 0050 Wind Ensemble
Demonstrate a basic level of competence in skills required to perform with
CSLO 1 other musicians in a small ensemble setting, including matched tone and style,
intonation, balance, and blend.
Demonstrate on a band instrument the ability to perform grade three literature
CSLO 2
at sight.
Analyze and distinguish technique appropriate to the style of selected wind
CSLO 3
ensemble literature.
E
x
x
x
x
E
E,F
x
x
x
MUS 0054 Symphonic Band
Demonstrate a basic level of competence in skills required to perform with
CSLO 1 other musicians in a large ensemble setting, including matched tone and style,
intonation, balance and blend.
Demonstrate the ability to respond to non-verbal performance instruction from
CSLO 2
the conductor.
Analyze and distinguish technique appropriate to selected symphonic band
CSLO 3
literature.
MUS 0057A Beginning Guitar
x
E
E
E,F
x
x
x
x
x
Music Program
ISLOs, PSLOs, CSLOs, Mapping, and Assessment Plan
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
F 2013 S 2014 F 2014 S 2015 F 2015 S 2016 F 2016 S 2017 F 2017 S 2018 F 2018 S 2019
Demonstrate critical thinking skills through reflection on progress in practicing
note reading.
CSLO 2 Prepare and perform various strumming and finger picking styles.
CSLO 3 Critique student performances.
CSLO 1
E
F
F
x
A
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
MUS 0057B Beginning Guitar
CSLO 1 Identify the difference between major and minor scales construction.
Understand chord playing and note reading in first through fourth position.
CSLO 2
CSLO 3 Identify various chord inversions and chord simplifications in music.
x
x
x
A,C
A,C
x
x
MUS 0058A Intermediate Guitar
Demonstrate left hand techniques (vibrato, portamento, slide in different
CSLO 1
styles).
Identify various chord extensions (9th, 11th, 13th) in reading lead sheets.
CSLO 2
CSLO 3 Play standard chord progressions in all major and minor keys.
F
x
x
x
x
A,E
A,G
x
x
MUS 0058B Intermediate Guitar
Demonstrate left hand techniques (vibrato, portamento, slide in different
CSLO 1
styles).
Identify various chord extensions (9th, 11th, 14th) in reading lead sheets.
CSLO 2
CSLO 3 Distinguish the difference between portamento, slide and vibrato.
x
F
C,E,F
F
x
x
x
x
x