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Fall 2025
| MTC101 | Introduction to Music Theory | 3 Credits | ||||
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Designed to develop written and aural skills necessary for advanced study of music theory and skills. Recommended for music majors. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: MTC101 is an introductory course designed for those with little or no previous musical knowledge. If you are unsure of where to begin, take the Music Theory Placement Recommendation Exam at www.mc.maricopa.edu/music. Bring score printout with you to advisement. Many programs of study that require MTC101 will also accept the more advanced MTC105 as a substitute. Check with your advisor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
22542 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
MoWeFr |
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM |
Open 13 of 22 |
22543 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Closed |
22544 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 14 of 22 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
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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| MTC105 | Music Theory I | 3 Credits | ||||
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The chronological study of music theory including: harmony, melody, texture, structure and timbre through analysis, original compositions and basic exercises to demonstrate musical concepts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC101 or permission of instructor. Corequisites: MTC106. |
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Course Notes: MTC105 requires the following competencies: Ability to read bass and treble clef notes, ability to draw all major and minor key signatures and scales, ability to identify all intervals, basic chord qualities and basic rhythmic patterns and meters. All music majors and others interested in MTC105 can take the Music Theory Placement Recommendation Exam at www.mc.maricopa.edu/music. Corequisite is MTC106. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
22589 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Open 9 of 25 |
| MTC205 | Music Theory III | 3 Credits | ||||
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The study of chromatic harmony and melody, modulation techniques and expanded chords. The analysis of formal structure. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC155. Corequisites: MTC206. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23397 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
MoWeFr |
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM |
Open 2 of 20 |
| MTC206 | Aural Perception III | 1 Credits | ||||
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A development of listening and performing skills, including an introduction of chromatic harmonic techniques and concepts of style. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC156. Corequisites: MTC205. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23801 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
TuTh |
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM |
Closed |
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