John H. Davenport III

Residential Faculty - Director of Instrumental Studies

Music and Dance

Office: PAC 57 - Room: PA 324

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM11:00 AM - 2:00 PM11:00 AM - 2:00 PM11:00 AM - 2:00 PM11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
By appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy appointment

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

MHL204 Hip-Hop Music and Culture 3 Credits

A history of Hip-Hop's musical and artistic elements and how cultural, social, political, and economic conditions have shaped its evolution.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107, or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27695

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

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.

Class 27695 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

MUP161 Community Band 1 Credits

Emphasis on college/community participation and the preparation of band literature for public performance. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28168
Dobson Campus

Performing Arts Center Instrum

In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/16/2025 – 05/09/2025
Th
7:10 PM – 9:50 PM

Closed

MUP162 Band 1 Credits

Designed to emphasize instrumental techniques and the preparation of all styles of band literature for ensemble performance. Includes public performances. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26692
Dobson Campus

Performing Arts Center Instrum

In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
2:30 PM – 4:25 PM

Closed

Spring Flex Start 2025

MHL145 American Jazz and Popular Music 3 Credits

The study of cultural and social contributions to the evolution of American jazz and popular music from the mid-1800's to present. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26722

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

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.

Class 26722 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

MHL155 Survey of American Music 3 Credits

History of the music of North America from the earliest American Indian music to the present. Introduction to the musical trends, composers, socioeconomic developments and trends, musical forms and styles that influence our modern American musical sense. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33432

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

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.

Honors Program Only

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

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