Core Music Courses

These classes are designed for high school students, adults and seniors to develop fundamentals of musicianship.

*Co-Seat College Courses offer high school students, adults and seniors the opportunity to participate in college music courses taught by DCC Performing Arts faculty without receiving college credit. Seniors over 60 who reside in Dutchess County have the option to audit these courses with no tuition charge. Please visit the DCC website or call (845) 431-8010 for more information on how you can apply for an audit.

Academic Classes

Music Appreciation

This course is designed for musicians and non-musicians. It develops a basic music theory vocabulary and ability to actively listen to engage in a historical overview of musical styles through recorded and visual materials. The aim is to stimulate a discriminating understanding and enjoyment of music. *Co-seat college course

11 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.	(MWF) 1/22 - 5/13	D 205	TBA	$299
Asynchronous	(Asynchronous) 1/22 - 5/13	REMOTE	Howell	$299

Intro to Music Theory

This course is designed for both musicians and non-musicians. It is a preparatory course for students with little or no prior training in music theory or music literacy. The class provides students with a solid foundation in the rudiments of music notation and aural awareness including pitch, accidentals, rhythm, clefs, major and minor scales, and key signatures. The Circle of Fifths, triad types, simple and compound meters, and elementary ear training exercises are incorporated. Pre-requisite: None. *Co-seat college course

1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.	(MWF) 1/22 - 5/13	D 205	Cody	$299

Music Theory I

This course is designed for musicians and requires prior knowledge and ability to read music. Material covered includes a review of notation, meter, rhythm, scales, and key signatures, and continues with a study of intervals, triads, figured bass, Roman Numeral analysis, melodic analysis, part writing, and nonchord tones. *Co-seat college course

1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.	(MWF) 1/22 - 5/13	D 214	Park	$299

Electronic Music Workshop

Basic techniques of creating electronic music will be explored beginning with found sound recordings and audio editing, and gradually moving through to more modern musical structures, idioms and advanced production techniques.. A basic music course (such as MUS 101 or 104) or some basic knowledge of the notes on a keyboard (MUS 145/146 or MUS 141/142) and ability to play an instrument is helpful. More serious music study is useful but not required. Students unsure of whether they possess an appropriate musical background should consult with the instructor. *Co-seat college course

1/22 - 5/13	MW	3:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.	CBI 127	Ljungquist	$299

 

College Credit Registration

High school students seeking college credit should register through the College, not the Academy. Students interested in college credit will be considered part of the College's Bridge Program and would receive tuition at a discount.

Read more information here on the Performing Arts credit programs. Students interested in declaring a music major should email John Howell at john.howell@sunydutchess.edu.

For community members who would like to receive college credit, please enroll through the DCC Registrar’s office by calling (845) 431-8020.

For college credit registration information, see this page.