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Course Listing for MUSIC - Fall 2026 (ALL: 09/08/2026 - 12/23/2026)
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No.		 Course ID Title Credits Type Instructor(s) Days:Times Location Permission
Required		 Dist Qtr
1022 MUSC-101-01 Understanding Music I 1.25 LEC Roman, Dan MWF: 10:00AM-10:50AM TBA ART  
  Enrollment limited to 39 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  NOTE: Music 101 students must register for one of the practicum sessions listed below.
  NOTE: 5 seats reserved for first-years, 2 seats for HMTCA students.
  An introduction to the melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic structure of tonal music, with the emphasis on the development of a chordal vocabulary equally adaptable to classical and popular music. A required weekly practicum will stress ear-training (recognition of intervals, chords, rhythms, etc.) and its practical applications at the keyboard. Prerequisite for Music 201, may not be counted toward the major in music.
1348 MUSC-101-20 Understanding Music I 1.25 LAB Staff, Trinity M: 1:30PM-2:20PM TBA ART  
  Enrollment limited to 13 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  An introduction to the melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic structure of tonal music, with the emphasis on the development of a chordal vocabulary equally adaptable to classical and popular music. A required weekly practicum will stress ear-training (recognition of intervals, chords, rhythms, etc.) and its practical applications at the keyboard. Prerequisite for Music 201, may not be counted toward the major in music.
1349 MUSC-101-21 Understanding Music I 1.25 LAB Staff, Trinity M: 2:40PM-3:30PM TBA ART  
  Enrollment limited to 13 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  An introduction to the melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic structure of tonal music, with the emphasis on the development of a chordal vocabulary equally adaptable to classical and popular music. A required weekly practicum will stress ear-training (recognition of intervals, chords, rhythms, etc.) and its practical applications at the keyboard. Prerequisite for Music 201, may not be counted toward the major in music.
3437 MUSC-101-23 Understanding Music I 1.25 LAB Staff, Trinity R: 1:40PM-2:30PM TBA ART  
  Enrollment limited to 13 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  An introduction to the melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic structure of tonal music, with the emphasis on the development of a chordal vocabulary equally adaptable to classical and popular music. A required weekly practicum will stress ear-training (recognition of intervals, chords, rhythms, etc.) and its practical applications at the keyboard. Prerequisite for Music 201, may not be counted toward the major in music.
1364 MUSC-105-01 Instrumental Ensemble 0.50 STU Curran, Nancy TBA TBA Y ARTW  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  NOTE: Auditions are held the first week of each semester. To enroll, please contact Nancy Curran at Nancy.Curran@trincoll.edu
  Coached by Hartford-area professionals, chamber music ensembles are formed as a result of placement auditions with the Coordinator. Every effort is made to group students with others at the same skill level. Ensembles perform at least once each semester. Ensembles repertoire includes works from Western art musical traditions as well as arrangements of popular music songs and world music traditions.
1365 MUSC-107-01 Lessons 0.50 STU Allen, Jennifer TBA TBA Y ART  
  Enrollment limited to 35 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Music 101, which may be taken concurrently, permission of the coordinator/instructor.
  NOTE: Please email Jennifer.Allen@trincoll.edu for "Questionnaire and Guidelines." Attendance at a pre-registration meeting is required during the first week of classes.
  Individual instruction in voice or an instrument is offered by teachers invited to the College campus; credit may also be granted for lessons taken from outside teachers who have been approved by the coordinator. Students must contact an instructor and schedule lessons before permission can be granted to register for the course. Lessons require an extra fee. Fees for Lessons are $600 for eleven one-hour lessons, payable directly to the instructor. Financial aid to cover instructors' fees is available on a limited basis to Trinity Grant students. Decisions on grant awards will be made on Friday of the first week of classes.
1636 MUSC-108-01 Steel Pan Ensemble 0.50 STU Greenidge, Curtis MW: 7:30PM-9:00PM TBA ARTW  
  Enrollment limited to 19 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with CLIC, WELL
  NOTE: Seat Reservations: 4 first-years, 4 music major/minor.
  Students will learn the history and social significance of steel pan music in Trinidad. Additionally, students will understand the musical roles of each instrument in the ensemble and learn the techniques associated with playing each of them. Students will be expected to learn and memorize arrangements of classical, popular, and traditional calypso music. The music will be taught aurally and by rote by an instructor from Trinidad.
1366 MUSC-109-01 Jazz Ensemble 0.50 STU Allen, Jennifer TR: 7:30PM-8:45PM TBA Y ARTW  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with CLIC, WELL
  NOTE: Membership is by audition. For permission, contact Jen Allen at Jennifer.Allen@trincoll.edu
  Jazz is America's own art form! The Jazz Ensemble studies and performs the compositions of Ellington, Monk, Coltrane, Hancock, and others, as well as original works by Professor Allen and the group members. Styles span the gamut of jazz history, from traditional swing to fusion and jam band funk. We will work hard on improving individually and as a group, with focus on creative improvising, group interplay, and solid grooves. There are usually two performances per semester at various venues on campus.
3347 MUSC-111-01 Samba Ensemble 0.50 STU Galm, Eric MW: 6:00PM-7:15PM TBA GLB1  
  Enrollment limited to 19 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with CLIC, WELL
  Emphasis is on the study and performance of the Brazilian samba drumming tradition. Related musical styles and musical genres are also included. Previous performance experience is not required, and students may take this course for more than one semester. Membership by permission of the instructor. Also listed under International Studies – Latin American and Caribbean.
1828 MUSC-113-01 Introduction to World Music 1.00 LEC Galm, Eric MW: 1:30PM-2:45PM TBA Y GLB1  
  Enrollment limited to 39 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with CLIC
  NOTE: Seat Reservations: 5 first-years, 5 music major/minor.
  A comprehensive survey of global musical traditions that encompasses rural and urban music from Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, India, Asia, and the Americas. This course is designed to highlight the central role of musical expression in human life, exploring musical sound and movement in sacred, secular, ritual, and non-ritual contexts. No previous musical knowledge is required. Students are expected to learn basic listening skills and identify musical styles. The course culminates in a final research project about a world music tradition, ensemble, performer, or other related topic. Also listed in International Studies-African studies, International Studies-Asian studies, and International Studies-Latin American and Caribbean studies.
1677 MUSC-175-01 Introduction to Recording Arts 1.00 STU Swist, Christopher MW: 10:00AM-11:15AM TBA Y ART  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
    Cross-listing: FILM-175-01
  NOTE: 5 seats reserved for music production minors and music majors/minors.
  This is a course in the basics of recording and producing music. Students learn to use the basic tools of the production studio, including an exploration of recording techniques and standard practices encountered at professional facilities. The course also incorporates connections between listening to professional recordings and making technical decisions when capturing a musical performance.
2777 MUSC-209-01 Organ Lessons 0.50 STU Houlihan, Christopher TBA TBA Y ART  
  Enrollment limited to 8 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Music 101, which may be taken concurrently, permission of the coordinator/instructor.
  Private, applied lessons in organ.
2471 MUSC-209-20 Organists' Lab 0.25 LAB Houlihan, Christopher R: 4:30PM-5:30PM TBA Y ART  
  Enrollment limited to 5 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  An optional lab for students concurrently enrolled in MUSC-209 (organ). Students meet weekly to perform repertoire they are currently studying, discussing issues related to performance, practice techniques, registration, and console management. Collaborative accompanying skills and some improvisation techniques will also be covered.
3348 MUSC-220-01 Music and Human Rights 1.00 LEC Galm, Eric MW: 2:55PM-4:10PM TBA Y ARIP  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with ANTH, HRST
  This course highlights the role of music in relation to human rights throughout the world. Material to be covered includes theoretical approaches towards the study of human rights and how music can serve as an important indicator of diverse social relationships in various contexts. It will also compare and contrast historical and cultural aspects of musical movements that were strongly connected to human rights in countries and regions such as Latin America, the Caribbean, the United States, South Korea, and South Africa.
3096 MUSC-250-01 Teaching Music Fundamentals 1.00 SEM Roman, Dan MWF: 11:00AM-11:50AM TBA ART  
  Enrollment limited to 12 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Music 101 or equivalent preparation.
  Students will explore strategies for teaching music fundamentals and design their own course plans. Activities include teaching mock classes, researching and selecting course materials, and drafting syllabi. The course combines seminar discussion with practical teaching exercises, balancing individual practice and group collaboration. Students will gain hands-on experience, observe peer approaches, and reflect on varied methods of fostering learning. Importantly, the course is designed to introduce and develop peer-teaching practices with the potential to be applied more broadly across the music curriculum.
2779 MUSC-260-01 Advanced Recording Arts 1.00 STU Swist, Christopher T: 1:30PM-4:15PM TBA ART  
  Enrollment limited to 8 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Music 175, or permission of instructor.
  Building on the knowledge and techniques learned in MUSC-175 Introduction to Recording Arts, students will engage in recording projects of multiple musical genres. This class will incorporate more advanced recording and mixing philosophies and will continue development of technical critical listening skills in a studio environment.
3346 MUSC-328-01 Organ Literature and History 1.00 SEM Houlihan, Christopher TBA TBA Y ART  
  Enrollment limited to 19 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Music 101 or equivalent preparation.
  Knighted "the king of instruments" by Mozart, the pipe organ is one of the oldest and most complex of all musical instruments. This course will provide an overview of the development of the instrument itself and its repertoire, ranging from the organ's medieval origins through the present day. We will listen to recordings of music from every major period and national school of organ literature, as well as attend live performances and visit historic instruments in Connecticut. The course will culminate in a final performance and research project.
1428 MUSC-399-01 Independent Study 0.50 - 2.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y ART  
  Enrollment limited to 5 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment.
2710 MUSC-418-01 Senior Project 1.00 IND TBA TBA TBA ART  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment.
1467 MUSC-466-01 Teaching Assistantship 0.50 - 1.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 5 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Submission of the special registration form, available online, and the approval of the instructor are required for enrollment. Guidelines are available in the College Bulletin. (0.5 - 1 course credit)
2398 MUSC-497-01 Senior Thesis 1.00 IND Staff, Trinity TBA TBA Y ART  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Submission of the special registration form and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment in this single-semester thesis.
2386 MUSC-498-01 Senior Thesis Part 1 1.00 IND Staff, Trinity TBA TBA Y ART  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  This course is the first part of a two semester, two credit thesis. Submission of the special registration form and the approval of the thesis adviser and the director are required for enrollment. The registration form is required for each semester of this year-long thesis.