Ron H. Marschall
Residential Faculty - Music Industry Studies
Program Director:
Office: MU 43 - Room: MU8
480-461-7389
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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By appointment |
Classes Taught
Fall 2026
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | 3 Credits | ||||
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Designed to provide an overview of content creation and copyright considerations within the Music Industry. Topics include songwriting and music creation, copyright, publishing and licensing, studio production, media applications of music, business ownership and operations, and emerging technologies. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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32070
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Open 11 of 20 |
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| MUC191 | Electronic Music I | 3 Credits | ||||
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An introduction to creating music with computers, utilizing the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) protocol, synthesizers, digital audio software/hardware, and MIDI controllers. Prerequisites: None. |
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15598
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Dobson Campus
ST28 104 |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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1:30 PM – 3:10 PM
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Open 5 of 15 |
| MUC192 | Electronic Music II | 3 Credits | ||||
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Continued study of creating music with computers, utilizing the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) configurations, audio editing, and music software/hardware at the intermediate level. Emphasis on more complex configurations and their applications in compositions. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC191. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16944
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Dobson Campus
ST28 104 |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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10:30 AM – 12:10 PM
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Open 2 of 15 |
| MUC281 | Electronic Music III | 3 Credits | ||||
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Continued study of the production of music using electronic processes. Emphasis on more complex configurations and their applications in live performance or studio use. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC192. |
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17197
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Dobson Campus
ST28 104 |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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10:30 AM – 12:10 PM
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Open 2 of 15 |
| MUC297AA | Audio Production Internship | 1 Credits | ||||
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Music Internship work experience in a business or industry. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16748
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Dobson Campus
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Independent Study
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 10 of 10 |
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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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| MUC298AA | Special Projects | 1 Credits | ||||
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Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16222
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Dobson Campus
TBA |
Independent Study
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 3 of 8 |
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Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. |
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Fall Flex Start 2026
| MUC296WA | Cooperative Education | 1 Credits | ||||
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Work-college experiences that involve the combined efforts of educators and employers to accomplish an outcome related to the career objectives of the students. Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16221
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Dobson Campus
INST OFF |
Field Based
Lab
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09/16/2026 – 10/16/2026
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Open 10 of 10 |
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Notes: Class 16221 For enrollment permission, please call the Music Department office at 480-461-7575. |
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