Course Catalog Music (MUSIC)


MUSIC  115 - Ear Training and Sight Singing I
Concentrated drill in all aspects of musicianship. Emphasis on sight singing and aural perception in intervals, melodies, chords and rhythms.
P: conc enr in Music 151.
Typically offered in Fall
1 units min / 1 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  116 - Ear Training and Sight Singing II
Concentrated drill in all aspects of musicianship. Emphasis on sight singing and aural perception in intervals, melodies, chords and rhythms.
P: Music 115;and 152 or Music 153 or concurrent enrollment.
Typically offered in Spring
1 units min / 1 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  151 - Music Theory I
The materials of which Western music is made are viewed not only in structural terms, but also in psychological, aesthetic and social perspective.
P: conc enr in Music 115; and conc enr in Mus App 011 or 021 or 031 or 013.
Typically offered in Fall
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  152 - Music Theory II
The materials of which Western music is made are viewed not only in structural terms, but also in psychological, aesthetic and social perspective.
P: Music 151.
Typically offered in Spring
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  153 - Materials and Values in Music: Intensive
The materials of which Western music is made are viewed not only in structural terms, but also psychological, aesthetic and social perspective.
P: Concurrent enrollment in Music 115 & Mus App 11, 21, 31, 41 or 13.
Typically offered in Fall
4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  220 - Introduction to Jazz Theory and Improvisation
An introduction to jazz theory and improvisation through lecture and classroom performance on instrument and voice. Emphasis will be placed on scales, modes and harmonic progressions which are common to the jazz repertoire.
P: Music 151 or conc enrl. Rec: ability to read music.
Typically offered in Spring Even
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  242 - Jazz and Pop Literature
Open to singers or instrumentalists. Students memorize and perform standard pop and jazz literature.
P: Music 151.
Typically offered in Spring Odd
General Education: Fine Arts
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  251 - Literature and Styles in Music I
Musical literature and style from antiquity to the 18th century. Views music and musical attitudes in the perspective of other arts and in relation to their social and cultural milieu; development of related ear training, sight singing and some "composing" in period styles.
P: Music 116 and 152 OR Music 153 with a grade of 'C' or better; AND completion of Mus App 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130 or 138.
Typically offered in Fall
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  252 - Literature and Styles in Music II
Musical literature and style from antiquity to the 18th century. Views music and musical attitudes in the perspective of other arts and in relation to their social and cultural milieu; development of related ear training, sight singing and some "composing" in period styles.
P: Music 251.
Typically offered in Spring
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  305 - Diction for Singers I
Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet and a specialized approach to diction study for American English and French.
No Prerequisites
Typically offered in Fall Even
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  306 - Diction for Singers II
Specialized approach to diction study of Italian and German using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
P: Music 305.
Typically offered in Spring Odd
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  311 - Jazz Improvisation
Development of skills in musical improvisation: notation and function of chords, chord symbols, scales and rhythms; selected record listening and playing sessions.
P: Music 252.
Typically offered in Fall Even
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  319 - Choral/Vocal Techniques
This course will provide instruction in: 1) a basic method of teaching vocal production at all levels of public school instruction; 2) basic skills in arranging, adapting, and creating scores for small and large choral ensembles; and 3) basic techniques for choosing high quality choral literature from the Renaissance to the present, suitable for performance at all levels of public school instruction.
P: Music 252 and Mus App 011; and Music 306 or conc enr.
Typically offered in Spring Odd
Course is repeatable to 3 credits.
1 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  333 - Basic Conducting
Detailed study of conducting techniques: practical application to choral and instrumental ensembles.
P: Music 152 or 153 and one of the following; Mus App 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130 or 138.
Typically offered in Fall
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  341 - Woodwind Techniques
Experience in the performance, pedagogy and critical evaluation of woodwind instruments, including flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone. Experience arranging and adapting music for woodwind players in school ensembles.
P: Music 152 or 153 and one of the following; Mus App 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130 or 138.
Typically offered in Fall Even
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  342 - Brass Techniques
Experience in the performance, pedagogy and critical evaluation of brass instruments, including trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. Experience arranging and adapting music for brass instruments in student ensembles.
P: Music 152 or 153 and one of the following; Mus App 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130 or 138.
Typically offered in Fall Odd
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  343 - String Techniques
Experience in the performance, pedagogy and critical evaluation of string instruments, including violin, viola, violoncello and string bass. Experience arranging and adapting music for string players inn school ensembles.
P: Music 152 or 153 and one of the following; Mus App 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130 or 138.
Typically offered in Spring Odd
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  344 - Choral Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques
Advanced study of conducting and rehearsal techniques for school vocal ensembles, including principles, techniques and methods of choral tone, diction and score study.
P: Music 333; REC: jr st.
Typically offered in Spring Even
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  345 - Percussion Techniques
Experience in the performance, pedagogy and critical evaluation of percussion instruments, including snare drum, timpani, keyboards, and accessories. Experience arranging for percussionists in school ensembles.
P: Music 152 or 153 and one of the following; Mus App 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130 or 138.
Typically offered in Spring Even
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  348 - Instrumental Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques
Advanced study of conducting and rehearsing school instrumental ensembles, including score preparation, analysis and musical error detection with specific assignments for marching band and jazz ensemble directing.
P: Music 333; REC: Music 341 or 342 or 343 or 345.
Typically offered in Spring Odd
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  351 - Literature and Styles in Music III
Historical and theoretical examination of musical literature and style in the 19th and 20th centuries. Views music and musical attitudes in the perspective of others arts and in relation to their social and cultural milieu; development of related ear training and sight singing. Some "composing" in the Romantic style in III and 20th century styles in IV.
P: Music 252.
Typically offered in Fall
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  352 - Literature and Styles in Music IV
Historical and theoretical examination of musical literature and style in the 19th and 20th centuries. Views music and musical attitudes in the perspective of others arts and in relation to their social and cultural milieu; development of related ear training and sight singing. Some "composing" in the Romantic style in III and 20th century styles in IV.
P: Music 351.
Typically offered in Spring
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  411 - Applied Composition
Exercises and original compositions in media from solo to quintet, depending on the needs of the individual students.
P: Music 351 or conc enrl.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable to 6 credits.
1 units min / 3 units max, Independent Study


MUSIC  417 - Jazz Arranging
Provides students with the knowledge necessary to write jazz arrangements for small and large ensembles.
P: Music 252. REC: Music 220.
Typically offered in Fall Odd
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  423 - Seminar in Music Literature
Studies in selected areas of music literature for specific media, such as chamber music, opera, music for keyboard, etc., or on works of a single composer.
P: Music 252.
Typically offered in Spring
Course is repeatable to 6 credits.
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


MUSIC  497 - Internship
Supervised practical experience in an organization or activity appropriate to a student's career and educational interests. Internships are supervised by faculty members and require periodic student/faculty meetings.
P: jr st.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
1 units min / 12 units max, Field Experience


MUSIC  498 - Independent Study
Independent study is offered on an individual basis at the student's request and consists of a program of learning activities planned in consultation with a faculty member. A student wishing to study or conduct research in an area not represented in available scheduled courses should develop a preliminary proposal and seek the sponsorship of a faculty member. The student's advisor can direct him or her to instructors with appropriate interests. A written report or equivalent is required for evaluation, and a short title describing the program must be sent early inthe semester to the registrar for entry on the student's transcript.
P: fr or so st with cum gpa > or = 2.50; or jr or sr st with cum gpa > or = 2.00.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
1 units min / 4 units max, Independent Study