Music Courses for Non-Majors

Music at MSU Denver offers a variety of music courses for non-majors. Our general studies courses are designed for non-musicians interested in developing an appreciation and deeper understanding of music.

We also offer beginning instruction on select instruments, and invite all students at MSU Denver to join a music ensemble!

MUS 1000 Introduction to Music +/* (3 credit hours)
MUS 1030 Composing Music for Non-Majors (3 credit hours)
MUS 160B Class Piano for Non-Majors (1 credit hour)
MUS 161A Class Voice I (1 credit hour)
MUS 162A Class Voice II (Pre-requisite: MUS 161A) (1 credit hour)
MUS 161K Class Guitar I (1 credit hour)
MUS 162K Class Guitar II (Pre-requisite: MUS 161K) (1 credit hour)
MUS 1050 History of Rock and Roll +/* (3 credit hours)
MUS 3000 Musics of America +/*/** (3 credit hours)
MUS 3015 Global Pop Music */*** (3 credit hours)
MUS 3020 Jazz Styles – America’s Music +/*/** (3 credit hours)
MUS 3050 Musics of the World +/*/*** (3 credit hours)
MUS 3099 The Beatles: Music and Culture * (3 credit hours)
MUS 3240 Songwriting (3 credit hours)
MUS 4000 Musics of Latin America*/*** (3 credit hours)
MUS 4010 From Blues to Hip Hop */** (3 credit hours)

+ Course also offered in the summer semester, but subject to change
* Course satisfies General Studies Arts and Humanities credit requirement
** Course satisfies General Studies Ethnic Studies and Social Justice credit requirement
*** Course satisfies General Studies Global Diversity credit requirement

Of all the music courses for non-majors, perhaps the most rewarding is to join an ensemble! Our ensembles are open to all students of MSU Denver. Whether you are exploring a new instrument, or have years of experience playing or singing, MSU Denver has an ensemble for you.

All students registered for an ensemble are granted access to the Music Department practice rooms in AR-171 and KC-206, and may use an instrument locker in the Arts Building.

Some ensembles require an audition; to audition, please contact the ensemble director.

Ensembles: No Audition Required

MUS 3816 Early Music Ensemble (not offered every semester)
MUS 3818 Mariachi Ensemble
MUS 3821 University Treble Choir
MUS 3822 University Basso Choir
MUS 3824 Symphonic Band
MUS 3831 Percussion Chamber Ensemble
MUS 3834 Gamelan Ensemble
MUS 3835 African Drum and Dance Ensemble

Ensembles: Audition Required

MUS 3819 Chamber Music: Contact Michael Hengst
MUS 3820 Chorale (mixed choir): Sign up online or contact MB Krueger
MUS 3825 Wind Ensemble: Contact David Kish
MUS 3827 Symphony Orchestra: Submit audition video online, or contact Brandon Matthews
MUS 3828 Jazz Ensemble: Contact Dawn Clement
MUS 3829 Jazz Combo: Contact Dawn Clement
MUS 3830 Guitar Ensemble: Contact Alex Komodore
MUS 3832 Collaborative Piano: Contact Jooeun Pak
MUS 3833 Opera: Contact Gene Roberts
MSU Denver Pep Band: Basketball season only, non-credit, paying gig! Contact Michael Hengst