Clarkie Catalog

MUSC098

FOUNDATIONS OF MUSIC & PROD

Clark Core AP Aesthetic Perspective
Offered in a current or upcoming term. Official schedule
Department
Music
Terms offered
6
Data refreshed
Jun 27, 2026

Description

Foundations of Music Production introduces music theory's essential elements, including scales, intervals, keys, triads, elementary ear training, notation, meter, and rhythm. Students explore the essential aspects of music theory by completing music production projects in various popular styles. Students will gain experience usingmusical instrument digital interface (MIDI) systems, digital audio workstations, software-based samplers, synthesizers, drum machines, and sequencers by completing their productions. Outcomes include the completion of original compositions that demonstrate the student's ability to apply the essential elements of music theory in music production.

Syllabi

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Offerings and forecast 2021–2026

2021
2026
Sections by year and season
YearFallSpringSummerIntersession
2030 2030 Fall: 52% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 6 fall terms since 2021. 2030 Spring: not enough history to forecast. 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029 2029 Fall: 64% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 6 fall terms since 2021. Section count rising about 41% per year over 2 terms. 2029 Spring: not enough history to forecast. 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028 2028 Fall: 67% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 6 fall terms since 2021. Section count rising about 5% per year over 3 terms. 2028 Spring: not enough history to forecast. 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027 2027 Fall: 70% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 6 fall terms since 2021. Section count rising about 9% per year over 4 terms. 2027 Spring: not enough history to forecast. 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2026 2 sections Not offered Not offered No data
2025 1 section 1 section Not offered Not offered
2024 2 sections Not offered Not offered Not offered
2023 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2022 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2021 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data

Meeting times

Recent first
  • Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM MACD117 2026-12025
  • Wed, 1:30 PM–2:20 PM MACD003 2026-22024-4
  • Tue, Fri, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM Estabrook Hall FMC 2026-3
  • Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM Estabrook Hall FMC 2025
  • Mon, Thu, 2:50 PM–4:05 PM MACD017 2024-12024-22023-12023-2
  • Mon, Thu, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM MACD003 2024-3
  • Tue, Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM TC306 2021-12021-2
  • Mon, 6:00 PM–6:50 PM TC111 2021-3
Credit-bearing sections of MUSC098
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2026John E. FreyermuthLecture1 18 of 18 enrolled22338
Fall 2026Cooper McGuireLecture1 20 of 20 enrolled24847
Fall 2025John E. FreyermuthLecture1 20 of 18 enrolled22338
Spring 2025Brent A. WettersLecture1 23 of 25 enrolled33966
Fall 2024John E. FreyermuthLecture1 20 of 20 enrolled22338
Fall 2024John E. FreyermuthLecture1 19 of 18 enrolled23218
Fall 2023John E. FreyermuthLecture1 21 of 20 enrolled22338
Fall 2021John E. FreyermuthLecture1 16 of 16 enrolled28312