Lone Star College-University Park offers music courses for majors and non-majors, including audition-based performance ensembles, private lessons (in voice, instruments, or composition), and academic and workforce music classes.

You can download a degree planning worksheet here:

Degree Planning Worksheet

Scroll down for a list of courses we offer or visit. If you have questions, visit the Frequently Asked Questions section at the bottom of the page or email the department chair, Dr. Aaron Alon, at Aaron.Alon@LoneStar.edu.

Core Courses

These courses may be used to satisfy the Creative Arts requirement for the AA or AS degrees. Only MUSI 1307 also counts toward the AA in music degree.

MUSI 1306 Appreciating Music (including a special section focusing on K-Pop)
MUSI 1307 Music Literature
MUSI 1310 American Music
 

Group Lessons for Beginners

Introductory level courses. No audition required! Not all courses are offered each semester.
MUSI 1181 Class Piano I 
MUSI 1183 Class Voice
MUSI 1188 Percussion Class
MUSI 1192 Class Guitar
MUSI 1303 Music Fundamentals

Performance Ensembles

Audition-based performance ensembles. Not all ensembles are offered each semester.
MUEN 1123 Symphony Orchestra
MUEN 1127 Jazz Ensemble
MUEN 1134 Percussion Ensemble
MUEN 1141.6001 Concert Choir
MUEN 1141.6201 Concert Choir: UP Chorale (a special Tuesday evening section)
MUEN 1151 Chamber Singers

An Audition is required for all performance ensembles.
Learn More: Music Ensembles  |  Set up an Audition

Nonmajors' Weekly Private Lessons

14-week next start lessons for non-music majors. Audition and concurrent enrollment in an MUSI or MUEN class at LSC-UP required. Nonmajors' lessons do not include a weekly studio class.

MUAP 1101/2101 String Lessons
MUAP 1121/2121 Woodwind Lessons
MUAP 1141/2141 Brass Lessons
MUAP 1157/2157 Percussion Lessons
MUAP 1161/2161 Guitar Lessons
MUAP 1169/2169 Piano Lessons 
MUAP 1181/2181 Voice Lessons 
MUAP 1191/2191 Composition Lessons

Learn More: Private Lessons  |  Set up an Audition

Majors' Weekly Private Lessons

14-week next start lessons for music majors or more advanced nonmajors. Audition and concurrent enrollment in an MUSI or MUEN class at LSC-UP required. Majors' lessons include a weekly studio class.

MUAP 1202/2202 String Lessons 
MUAP 1222/2222 Woodwind Lessons
MUAP 1242/2242 Brass Lessons
MUAP 1258/2258 Percussion Lessons
MUAP 1262/2262 Guitar Lessons
MUAP 1270/2270 Piano Lessons 
MUAP 1282/2282 Voice Lessons 
MUAP 1292/2292 Composition Lessons

Learn More: Private Lessons  |  Set up an Audition

Classes for Music Majors 

MUSI 1116/1117/2116/2117 Ear Training & Sight Singing I - IV
MUSI 1161 IPA for Singers
MUSI 1162 Diction I
MUSI 1181/1182/2181/2182 Class Piano I - IV 
MUSI 1307 Music Literature
MUSI 1311/1312/2311/2312 Music Theory I - IV

Workforce Course

MUSC 1191 Professional Development for Musicians

This course is offered only to students planning careers in music. It covers legal, financial, auditioning, interviewing, networking and marketing skills they need to survive and thrive in the music industry.

Audition Information

Continuing Education Courses

If a course listed below is being offered in a given semester for credit, but not as a Continuing Education (CE) course, it may be possible for a CE section to be created so that you may enroll. Email Aaron.Alon@LoneStar.edu to request to have a CE section added so that you may enroll.

MUENC 3103401 Percussion Ensemble*
MUENC 3105101 Chamber Singers*
MUENC 3112301 Symphony Orchestra*
MUENC 3930001 Concert Choir or UP Chorale*
MUENC 3930002 Jazz Ensemble*
MUSCC 3109101 Professional Development for Musicians*
MUSIC 3101001 American Music
MUSIC 3101101 Music Theory I
MUSIC 3101201 Music Theory II
MUSIC 3101601 Sight Singing & Ear Training I
MUSIC 3101701 Sight Singing & Ear Training II
MUSIC 3118101 Piano Class I
MUSIC 3118201 Piano Class II
MUSIC 3118302 Class Voice
MUSIC 3119201 Class Guitar
MUSIC 3130601 Music Appreciation (including a special section on Music at the Movies)
MUSIC 3218101 Piano Class III
MUSIC 3218201 Piano Class IV

*Audition required prior to enrollment. Set up an Audition

Courses Required to Earn an AA in Music

Degree Planning Worksheet

• 4 Semesters of Large Ensembles (MUEN 1123 Symphony Orchestra or MUEN 1141 Concert Choir; Guitar and bass majors may also use MUEN 1127 Jazz Ensemble)
• 4 Semesters of One-Hour Private Lessons (MUAP x2xx)
• 4 Semesters of Music Theory (MUSI 1311, 1312, 2311, and 2312) and Ear Training & Sight Singing (MUSI 1116, 1117, 2116, and 2117)
• 1 Semester of Music Literature (MUSI 1307)
• Piano Proficiency Exam (You must pass the piano proficiency exam or take Class Piano I-IV until you do.)
• 1 Credit Music Elective (Any additional MUAP/MUEN/MUSI course not used elsewhere in your degree plan)
• Core Courses: 
  • MATH 1314 (or 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 1342, 1350, 1351, 2318, 2412, 2413, or 2414)
  • EDUC 1300 or SPCH 1315
  • ENGL 1301 & 1302
  • HIST 1301 & 1302
  • GOVT 2305 & 2306
     

FAQ

Who can I contact with questions?
Email the department chair, Dr. Aaron Alon, at Aaron.Alon@LoneStar.edu.

How do I major in music?
Declare your major (AA in Music at LSC-University Park) by visiting an academic advisor on the second floor of building 13 or by emailing UP-Advising@LoneStar.edu. Then, email Dr. Aaron Alon at Aaron.Alon@LoneStar.edu to plan your degree or discuss educational/career goals

I don’t know if I want to major in music or not. What should I take? 
Take MUSI 1307 Music Literature. It’s the only course to count toward the AA in music and the general AA degree. You may be able to take additional music courses as electives toward your degree too, so sign up for an audition to get started on private lessons and ensembles.

I want to learn to read music, sing, or play an instrument. What should I take?
Take one of our elective classes for beginners: MUSI 1181 Class Piano I, MUSI 1183 Class Voice, MUSI 1188 Percussion Class, MUSI 1192 Class Guitar, or MUSI 1303 Music Fundamentals.

Do I need to major in music to take music classes?
No! Anyone is eligible to take music classes, and most music courses can even count toward many degrees for elective credits. Below is a chart explaining which core and elective music classes might count toward your degree plan. Degree requirements may change over time. Please consult with an academic advisor before enrolling.