Daniel W. Davis

Adjunct Faculty

Music and Dance

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

MUP102AM Private Instruction: Guitar 2 Credits

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13869
Dobson Campus

TBA

Private Instruction
Lecture/Lab
08/17/2024 – 12/13/2024

Class Started

Notes: Class 13869 Registration is by department permission only. To register please visit: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/music/private-instruction

MUP127 Class Guitar I 1 Credits

Emphasis on note-reading and folk-style harmonic accompaniment. Includes finger-style playing. Stresses development of efficient practice techniques and proper sitting and hand positions. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14032
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

15414
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

MUP128 Class Guitar II 1 Credits

Note-reading range including second position and parts of higher positions. Classical, popular, Latin, and other styles of music. Theory including scales, keys, and chord construction. Technical exercises of both hands.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP127 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13889
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

15415
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

MUP227 Class Guitar III 1 Credits

Additional fingerboard positions. Ensemble techniques and performance.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP128 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13890
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

15416
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

MUP228 Class Guitar IV 1 Credits

Advanced fingerboard positions. Duet and trio performances. Advanced ensemble techniques.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP227 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13891
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

15417
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

Fall Flex Start 2024

MUP181 Chamber Music Ensembles 1 Credits

Practical and performance experience in instrumental, vocal, and mixed ensembles. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13940
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
09/04/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM

Class Started

Notes: Class 13940 Guitar

Spring 2025

MUP127 Class Guitar I 1 Credits

Emphasis on note-reading and folk-style harmonic accompaniment. Includes finger-style playing. Stresses development of efficient practice techniques and proper sitting and hand positions. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27280
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Open

11 of 16
Seats Available

26732
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

17 of 20
Seats Available

MUP128 Class Guitar II 1 Credits

Note-reading range including second position and parts of higher positions. Classical, popular, Latin, and other styles of music. Theory including scales, keys, and chord construction. Technical exercises of both hands.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP127 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27281
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Open

11 of 16
Seats Available

26747
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

17 of 20
Seats Available

MUP181 Chamber Music Ensembles 1 Credits

Practical and performance experience in instrumental, vocal, and mixed ensembles. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26741
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM

Open

9 of 10
Seats Available

Notes: Class 26741 Guitar ensemble

MUP227 Class Guitar III 1 Credits

Additional fingerboard positions. Ensemble techniques and performance.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP128 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27282
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Open

11 of 16
Seats Available

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

26733
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

17 of 20
Seats Available

MUP228 Class Guitar IV 1 Credits

Advanced fingerboard positions. Duet and trio performances. Advanced ensemble techniques.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP227 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27283
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Open

11 of 16
Seats Available

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

26734
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

17 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

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