Music

MUS. 100 FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture.
Students will learn how to read music notes, rhythms, key signatures, scales and chords. Students will develop listening techniques and explore musical styles and aesthetics. Recital attendance may be required. Appropriate for the general student, this course partially fulfills General Education requirements for the Humanities. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C1).

MUS. 100 FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture.
Students will learn how to read music notes, rhythms, key signatures, scales and chords. Students will develop listening techniques and explore musical styles and aesthetics. Recital attendance may be required. Appropriate for the general student, this course partially fulfills General Education requirements for the Humanities. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C1).

MUS. 105 MUSIC THEORY I (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Prerequisite: MUS. 100, 301, 377 or 401, or equivalent. Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in MUS. 111.
Extended practice in and application of written music theory skills. Learn melodic, rhythmic and chord structures needed for performance, writing, understanding and developing strong musicianship. Projects may include composition, arrangements, transcriptions and/or orchestrations. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C1).

MUS. 105 MUSIC THEORY I (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Prerequisite: MUS. 100, 301, 377 or 401, or equivalent. Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in MUS. 111.
Extended practice in and application of written music theory skills. Learn melodic, rhythmic and chord structures needed for performance, writing, understanding and developing strong musicianship. Projects may include composition, arrangements, transcriptions and/or orchestrations. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C1).

MUS. 107 MUSIC THEORY III (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Prerequisite: MUS. 106 or equivalent.
Incorporates and builds on concepts introduced in MUS. 106. Through four-part chorale writing, analysis and music composition, students continue studies in functional tonal harmony. Topics include: introduction to chromatic harmony; secondary/applied chords; modulation; borrowed chords; introduction to Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 107 MUSIC THEORY III (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Prerequisite: MUS. 106 or equivalent.
Incorporates and builds on concepts introduced in MUS. 106. Through four-part chorale writing, analysis and music composition, students continue studies in functional tonal harmony. Topics include: introduction to chromatic harmony; secondary/applied chords; modulation; borrowed chords; introduction to Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 111 MUSICIANSHIP I (1)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: MUS. 100, 301, 377, or 401, or equivalent. Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in MUS. 105.
Extended practice and application of rhythmic, melodic and harmonic materials of Music Theory I through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation skills. Topics include: tonality, meter, rhythmic and pitch notation, intervals, triads. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C1).

MUS. 111 MUSICIANSHIP I (1)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: MUS. 100, 301, 377, or 401, or equivalent. Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in MUS. 105.
Extended practice and application of rhythmic, melodic and harmonic materials of Music Theory I through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation skills. Topics include: tonality, meter, rhythmic and pitch notation, intervals, triads. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C1).

MUS. 113 MUSICIANSHIP III (1)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: MUS. 112 or equivalent.
Incorporates and builds on concepts introduced in MUS. 112. Further development of ear training and sight singing skills. Topics include: triplets/duplets, syncopations, chromatic alterations, and modulation to closely-related keys. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 113 MUSICIANSHIP III (1)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: MUS. 112 or equivalent.
Incorporates and builds on concepts introduced in MUS. 112. Further development of ear training and sight singing skills. Topics include: triplets/duplets, syncopations, chromatic alterations, and modulation to closely-related keys. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 115 MUSIC, ART AND IDEAS (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or equivalent.
An integrated consideration of art and music as reflections of the philosophies and traditions of cultures. The understanding of the various elements common to the creative efforts of art and music are emphasized as a means to enhance and extend a student's recognition, involvement, and ultimately, appreciation of these efforts. Diverse media are examined to demonstrate the realizations of ideas into works of art and music. Also listed as ART 115. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C1).

MUS. 202 MUSIC APPRECIATION (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100, or equivalent.
Topics addressed include aesthetics, the variety of ensembles, musical form and design, analysis of the creative process, and criteria for the evaluation of musical performances. Lectures are illustrated by live and recorded examples. Recital attendance may be required. Appropriate for the general student, this course partially fulfills General Education requirements for the Humanities. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C1).

MUS. 202 MUSIC APPRECIATION (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100, or equivalent.
Topics addressed include aesthetics, the variety of ensembles, musical form and design, analysis of the creative process, and criteria for the evaluation of musical performances. Lectures are illustrated by live and recorded examples. Recital attendance may be required. Appropriate for the general student, this course partially fulfills General Education requirements for the Humanities. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C1).

MUS. 202 MUSIC APPRECIATION (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100, or equivalent.
Topics addressed include aesthetics, the variety of ensembles, musical form and design, analysis of the creative process, and criteria for the evaluation of musical performances. Lectures are illustrated by live and recorded examples. Recital attendance may be required. Appropriate for the general student, this course partially fulfills General Education requirements for the Humanities. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C1).

An introductory exploration of piano and keyboard music in Western classical and popular music cultures, with a focus on historical context, music theory, and beginning piano literature. Students will develop critical thinking skills through exploration of cultural and historical contexts that influenced the creation of specific genres and/or pieces of keyboard music. In addition, students will learn beginning piano performance skills for a "hands on" experience of the traditions they explore, with an emphasis on creative problem solving skills. Concert attendance may be required.

An introductory exploration of piano and keyboard music in Western classical and popular music cultures, with a focus on historical context, music theory, and beginning piano literature. Students will develop critical thinking skills through exploration of cultural and historical contexts that influenced the creation of specific genres and/or pieces of keyboard music. In addition, students will learn beginning piano performance skills for a "hands on" experience of the traditions they explore, with an emphasis on creative problem solving skills. Concert attendance may be required.

An introductory exploration of piano and keyboard music in Western classical and popular music cultures, with a focus on historical context, music theory, and beginning piano literature. Students will develop critical thinking skills through exploration of cultural and historical contexts that influenced the creation of specific genres and/or pieces of keyboard music. In addition, students will learn beginning piano performance skills for a "hands on" experience of the traditions they explore, with an emphasis on creative problem solving skills. Concert attendance may be required.

An introduction to the broad spectrum of contemporary singing styles from diverse cultures with a focus on historical context, performance practice, and applied vocal technique. Students will learn a vocal technique based on scientific research of the vocal tract anatomy that enables the production of a wide variety of vocal qualities without aesthetic bias. In addition, students will develop critical thinking skills through analysis of cultural and historical contexts that influenced the evolution of specific singing styles and genres. Concert attendance may be required.

An introduction to the broad spectrum of contemporary singing styles from diverse cultures with a focus on historical context, performance practice, and applied vocal technique. Students will learn a vocal technique based on scientific research of the vocal tract anatomy that enables the production of a wide variety of vocal qualities without aesthetic bias. In addition, students will develop critical thinking skills through analysis of cultural and historical contexts that influenced the evolution of specific singing styles and genres. Concert attendance may be required.

An introduction to the broad spectrum of contemporary singing styles from diverse cultures with a focus on historical context, performance practice, and applied vocal technique. Students will learn a vocal technique based on scientific research of the vocal tract anatomy that enables the production of a wide variety of vocal qualities without aesthetic bias. In addition, students will develop critical thinking skills through analysis of cultural and historical contexts that influenced the evolution of specific singing styles and genres. Concert attendance may be required.

MUS. 250 WORLD MUSIC (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or equivalent.
Survey of selected listening and readings from the music of India, China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Pacific Islands, Americas, Africa, and the Middle East. A variety of media, guest speakers/performers will be included. Required attendance at a live performance. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C1).

MUS. 275 HISTORY OF JAZZ (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent.
Understanding and enjoying music by studying the historical development of jazz from a musical and sociological perspective. Topics include discussion of musical elements, vocal and instrumental ensembles, artistic values, and the role of jazz in our culture. Concert attendance may be required. Partially fulfills General Education requirements for the Humanities. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C1).

Explores the history, stylistic richness, and variety of African American music in the United States from the 17th century to the present. Examines the character and influence of traditional West African music on the development of American musical genres including: Spirituals, Blues, Jazz, R&B, Soul, Funk and Hip-Hop. Includes discussion and analyses of the critical issues, creative ideas and social events which informed and shaped its development and its impact and influence on contemporary American culture, race relations, and politics. Works of major black composers and performers will be studied including their influence on composers of other cultures.

Examines the terminology, equipment, techniques, and concepts related to music technology. The course will survey the principles and practices of sound, MIDI, synthesis, notation, and audio recording utilizing hardware and software platforms.

Examines the terminology, equipment, techniques, and concepts related to music technology. The course will survey the principles and practices of sound, MIDI, synthesis, notation, and audio recording utilizing hardware and software platforms.

MUS. 301 PIANO I (2)
Hours/Semester: 24-27 Lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Recommended MUS. 100 or equivalent.
Beginning piano with emphasis on development of music reading fluency, technical facility, and performance of beginning piano literature. Concert attendance may be required. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C1).

MUS. 301 PIANO I (2)
Hours/Semester: 24-27 Lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Recommended MUS. 100 or equivalent.
Beginning piano with emphasis on development of music reading fluency, technical facility, and performance of beginning piano literature. Concert attendance may be required. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C1).

MUS. 301 PIANO I (2)
Hours/Semester: 24-27 Lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Recommended MUS. 100 or equivalent.
Beginning piano with emphasis on development of music reading fluency, technical facility, and performance of beginning piano literature. Concert attendance may be required. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C1).

MUS. 301 PIANO I (2)
Hours/Semester: 24-27 Lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Recommended MUS. 100 or equivalent.
Beginning piano with emphasis on development of music reading fluency, technical facility, and performance of beginning piano literature. Concert attendance may be required. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C1).

MUS. 302 PIANO II (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 Lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 301 or equivalent.
Continuation of MUS. 301 with emphasis on music reading fluency, technical facility and performance of advanced-beginning piano literature. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 302 PIANO II (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 Lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 301 or equivalent.
Continuation of MUS. 301 with emphasis on music reading fluency, technical facility and performance of advanced-beginning piano literature. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 302 PIANO II (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 Lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 301 or equivalent.
Continuation of MUS. 301 with emphasis on music reading fluency, technical facility and performance of advanced-beginning piano literature. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 302 PIANO II (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 Lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 301 or equivalent.
Continuation of MUS. 301 with emphasis on music reading fluency, technical facility and performance of advanced-beginning piano literature. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 303 PIANO III (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 302 or equivalent.
Continuation of MUS. 302 with emphasis on music reading fluency, technical facility and performance of intermediate piano literature. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 303 PIANO III (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 302 or equivalent.
Continuation of MUS. 302 with emphasis on music reading fluency, technical facility and performance of intermediate piano literature. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 303 PIANO III (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 302 or equivalent.
Continuation of MUS. 302 with emphasis on music reading fluency, technical facility and performance of intermediate piano literature. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 303 PIANO III (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 302 or equivalent.
Continuation of MUS. 302 with emphasis on music reading fluency, technical facility and performance of intermediate piano literature. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 304 PIANO IV (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 303 or equivalent.
Continuation of MUS. 303 with emphasis on music reading fluency, technical facility and performance of advanced-intermediate piano literature. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 304 PIANO IV (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 303 or equivalent.
Continuation of MUS. 303 with emphasis on music reading fluency, technical facility and performance of advanced-intermediate piano literature. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 304 PIANO IV (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 303 or equivalent.
Continuation of MUS. 303 with emphasis on music reading fluency, technical facility and performance of advanced-intermediate piano literature. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 304 PIANO IV (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 303 or equivalent.
Continuation of MUS. 303 with emphasis on music reading fluency, technical facility and performance of advanced-intermediate piano literature. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 355 VIOLIN/VIOLA I (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Recommended: MUS. 100 or equivalent.
Introduction to the fundamentals of playing the violin or viola. Students will learn proper posture and basic playing techniques through the practice of exercises and short pieces. Elements of music notation and music theory will be introduced. Students must provide their own instrument. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 355 VIOLIN/VIOLA I (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Recommended: MUS. 100 or equivalent.
Introduction to the fundamentals of playing the violin or viola. Students will learn proper posture and basic playing techniques through the practice of exercises and short pieces. Elements of music notation and music theory will be introduced. Students must provide their own instrument. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 356 VIOLIN/VIOLA II (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 355 or equivalent, or by audition.
Continued development of basic playing skills appropriate for the advanced beginner. Students will expand upon and strengthen skills (bowing and left hand technique) learned in MUS. 355. Musical expression, sight-reading, and ensemble skills will be introduced. Skills will be developed through exercises and short pieces. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 356 VIOLIN/VIOLA II (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 355 or equivalent, or by audition.
Continued development of basic playing skills appropriate for the advanced beginner. Students will expand upon and strengthen skills (bowing and left hand technique) learned in MUS. 355. Musical expression, sight-reading, and ensemble skills will be introduced. Skills will be developed through exercises and short pieces. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 357 VIOLIN/VIOLA III (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 356 or equivalent, or by audition.
Refinement of basic playing skills, and development of technique appropriate for the intermediate player. Students will expand upon and strengthen skills (bowing and left hand technique) learned in MUS. 356. Technique, musical expression, sight-reading, ensemble skills, and third position will be developed through exercises and short pieces. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 357 VIOLIN/VIOLA III (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 356 or equivalent, or by audition.
Refinement of basic playing skills, and development of technique appropriate for the intermediate player. Students will expand upon and strengthen skills (bowing and left hand technique) learned in MUS. 356. Technique, musical expression, sight-reading, ensemble skills, and third position will be developed through exercises and short pieces. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 358 VIOLIN/VIOLA IV (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 357 or equivalent, or by audition.
Futher refinement of basic playing skills, and development of technique appropriate for the advanced intermediate player. Students will expand upon and strengthen skills (bowing and left hand technique) learned in MUS. 357. Musical expression, sight-reading, ensemble skills, and vibrato will be developed through exercises and short pieces. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 358 VIOLIN/VIOLA IV (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 357 or equivalent, or by audition.
Futher refinement of basic playing skills, and development of technique appropriate for the advanced intermediate player. Students will expand upon and strengthen skills (bowing and left hand technique) learned in MUS. 357. Musical expression, sight-reading, ensemble skills, and vibrato will be developed through exercises and short pieces. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 377 GUITAR I (2)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Recommended: MUS. 100 or equivalent.
Introduction to guitar technique and performance. Areas covered included stringing, tuning, fingering, playing techniques, notation, chords and chord progressions, reading guitar music, strum techniques, fingerpicking, playing simple melodies and accompaniment. Emphasis on popular and folk music literature. Introduction to music theory for the guitar. Students must provide their own instrument. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 377 GUITAR I (2)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Recommended: MUS. 100 or equivalent.
Introduction to guitar technique and performance. Areas covered included stringing, tuning, fingering, playing techniques, notation, chords and chord progressions, reading guitar music, strum techniques, fingerpicking, playing simple melodies and accompaniment. Emphasis on popular and folk music literature. Introduction to music theory for the guitar. Students must provide their own instrument. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 378 GUITAR II (2)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 377 or demonstrated equivalent skills.
Continuation of guitar technique and performance skills begun in MUS 377. Areas covered include barre-chords, CAGED chord/scale theory, blues scales, accompaniment techniques, and major and minor scale patterns. Emphasis on popular music literature. Advanced beginning music theory for the guitar. Students must provide their own instrument. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 378 GUITAR II (2)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 377 or demonstrated equivalent skills.
Continuation of guitar technique and performance skills begun in MUS 377. Areas covered include barre-chords, CAGED chord/scale theory, blues scales, accompaniment techniques, and major and minor scale patterns. Emphasis on popular music literature. Advanced beginning music theory for the guitar. Students must provide their own instrument. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 379 GUITAR III (2)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS 378 or demonstrated equivalent skills.
Refinement of intermediate guitar performance skills begun in MUS. 377 & 378. Areas covered include principles of moveable chord and scale structure (CAGED), advanced strumming and fingerpicking patterns, intermediate theory (scale, secondary dominants, and motif development), improvisation, arpeggios and reading music. Emphasis on American music literature. Students must provide their own instrument. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 379 GUITAR III (2)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS 378 or demonstrated equivalent skills.
Refinement of intermediate guitar performance skills begun in MUS. 377 & 378. Areas covered include principles of moveable chord and scale structure (CAGED), advanced strumming and fingerpicking patterns, intermediate theory (scale, secondary dominants, and motif development), improvisation, arpeggios and reading music. Emphasis on American music literature. Students must provide their own instrument. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 380 GUITAR IV (2)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 379 or equivalent.
Further refinement of advanced intermediate guitar technique and performance skills begun in MUS. 377, 378, and 379. Areas covered include motif development, improvising, three notes per string scales, blues techniques, counterpoint, walking bass, modern rhythmic techniques and other advanced intermediate guitar techniques. Additional techniques from Doo-Wop, Rhythm and Blues, and Rock in a small ensemble. Students must provide their own instrument. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 380 GUITAR IV (2)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 379 or equivalent.
Further refinement of advanced intermediate guitar technique and performance skills begun in MUS. 377, 378, and 379. Areas covered include motif development, improvising, three notes per string scales, blues techniques, counterpoint, walking bass, modern rhythmic techniques and other advanced intermediate guitar techniques. Additional techniques from Doo-Wop, Rhythm and Blues, and Rock in a small ensemble. Students must provide their own instrument. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 383.1 GUITAR ENSEMBLE I (1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab.
A course for guitarists in techniques from Doo-Wop, Rhythm and Blues, to Rock in a small ensemble at the beginning level. Students work extensively on these styles and within the application with the intention of public performance. Public performance required. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 383.2 GUITAR ENSEMBLE II (1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: MUS. 383.1 or equivalent.
A course for guitarists in techniques from Doo-Wop, Rhythm and Blues, to Rock in a small ensemble at the advanced beginning level. Students work extensively on these styles and within the application with the intention of public performance. Public performance required. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 383.3 GUITAR ENSEMBLE III (1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: MUS. 383.2 or equivalent.
A course for guitarists in techniques from Doo-Wop, Rhythm and Blues, to Rock in a small ensemble at the intermediate level. Students work extensively on these styles and within the application with the intention of public performance. Public performance required. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 383.4 GUITAR ENSEMBLE IV (1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: MUS. 383.3 or equivalent.
A course for guitarists in techniques from Doo-Wop, Rhythm and Blues, to Rock in a small ensemble at the advanced intermediate level. Students work extensively on these styles and within the application with the intention of public performance. Public performance required. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 401 VOICE I (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Recommended: MUS. 100 or equivalent.
Basic training in vocal technique and performance skills for the beginning singer. Course content includes introductions to vocal technique (posture, initiating tone), singing anatomy (vocal tract), song preparation (practicing), music theory fundamentals (basic pitch and rhythm notation), and English diction (primary vowels). Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 401 VOICE I (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Recommended: MUS. 100 or equivalent.
Basic training in vocal technique and performance skills for the beginning singer. Course content includes introductions to vocal technique (posture, initiating tone), singing anatomy (vocal tract), song preparation (practicing), music theory fundamentals (basic pitch and rhythm notation), and English diction (primary vowels). Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 401 VOICE I (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Recommended: MUS. 100 or equivalent.
Basic training in vocal technique and performance skills for the beginning singer. Course content includes introductions to vocal technique (posture, initiating tone), singing anatomy (vocal tract), song preparation (practicing), music theory fundamentals (basic pitch and rhythm notation), and English diction (primary vowels). Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 401 VOICE I (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Recommended: MUS. 100 or equivalent.
Basic training in vocal technique and performance skills for the beginning singer. Course content includes introductions to vocal technique (posture, initiating tone), singing anatomy (vocal tract), song preparation (practicing), music theory fundamentals (basic pitch and rhythm notation), and English diction (primary vowels). Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 402 VOICE II (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 401 or equivalent.
Continuation of training in vocal technique and performance skills begun in Music 401. Course content includes vocal technique (breathing techniques), singing anatomy (breathing musculature), song preparation and interpretation (text, emotional expression), music theory fundamentals (major scales/keys, 16th notes), and English diction (secondary vowels). Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 402 VOICE II (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 401 or equivalent.
Continuation of training in vocal technique and performance skills begun in Music 401. Course content includes vocal technique (breathing techniques), singing anatomy (breathing musculature), song preparation and interpretation (text, emotional expression), music theory fundamentals (major scales/keys, 16th notes), and English diction (secondary vowels). Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 402 VOICE II (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 401 or equivalent.
Continuation of training in vocal technique and performance skills begun in Music 401. Course content includes vocal technique (breathing techniques), singing anatomy (breathing musculature), song preparation and interpretation (text, emotional expression), music theory fundamentals (major scales/keys, 16th notes), and English diction (secondary vowels). Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 402 VOICE II (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 401 or equivalent.
Continuation of training in vocal technique and performance skills begun in Music 401. Course content includes vocal technique (breathing techniques), singing anatomy (breathing musculature), song preparation and interpretation (text, emotional expression), music theory fundamentals (major scales/keys, 16th notes), and English diction (secondary vowels). Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 403 VOICE III (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 402 or equivalent.
Refinement of vocal technique and performance skills begun in Music 401 & 402. Course content includes vocal technique (more breathing methods), singing anatomy (larynx), song preparation and interpretation (facial expression, gesture), music theory fundamentals (intervals, triads), and English diction (diphthongs, consonants).

MUS. 403 VOICE III (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 402 or equivalent.
Refinement of vocal technique and performance skills begun in Music 401 & 402. Course content includes vocal technique (more breathing methods), singing anatomy (larynx), song preparation and interpretation (facial expression, gesture), music theory fundamentals (intervals, triads), and English diction (diphthongs, consonants).

MUS. 403 VOICE III (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 402 or equivalent.
Refinement of vocal technique and performance skills begun in Music 401 & 402. Course content includes vocal technique (more breathing methods), singing anatomy (larynx), song preparation and interpretation (facial expression, gesture), music theory fundamentals (intervals, triads), and English diction (diphthongs, consonants).

MUS. 403 VOICE III (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 402 or equivalent.
Refinement of vocal technique and performance skills begun in Music 401 & 402. Course content includes vocal technique (more breathing methods), singing anatomy (larynx), song preparation and interpretation (facial expression, gesture), music theory fundamentals (intervals, triads), and English diction (diphthongs, consonants).

MUS. 404 VOICE IV (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 403 or equivalent.
Further refinement of vocal technique and performance skills begun in Music 401, 402 & 403. Content includes vocal technique (resonance), singing anatomy (resonating spaces), song preparation and interpretation (style elements), music theory fundamentals (minor scales/keys, triplets), and English diction (glides, more work with consonants).

MUS. 404 VOICE IV (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 403 or equivalent.
Further refinement of vocal technique and performance skills begun in Music 401, 402 & 403. Content includes vocal technique (resonance), singing anatomy (resonating spaces), song preparation and interpretation (style elements), music theory fundamentals (minor scales/keys, triplets), and English diction (glides, more work with consonants).

MUS. 404 VOICE IV (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 403 or equivalent.
Further refinement of vocal technique and performance skills begun in Music 401, 402 & 403. Content includes vocal technique (resonance), singing anatomy (resonating spaces), song preparation and interpretation (style elements), music theory fundamentals (minor scales/keys, triplets), and English diction (glides, more work with consonants).

MUS. 404 VOICE IV (2)
Hours/semester: 24-27 lecture/24-27 lab/48-54 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 403 or equivalent.
Further refinement of vocal technique and performance skills begun in Music 401, 402 & 403. Content includes vocal technique (resonance), singing anatomy (resonating spaces), song preparation and interpretation (style elements), music theory fundamentals (minor scales/keys, triplets), and English diction (glides, more work with consonants).

Beginning level theory and practice in vocal ensemble performance and theatrical production, designed to prepare students to perform in a musical theater production. Activities include learning vocal technique, acting technique, and vocal music repertoire that will be utilized in performance. Subjects include the historical context of the libretto and the musical style and song structure specific to the production. Audition and culminating public performances required.

Beginning level theory and practice in vocal ensemble performance and theatrical production, designed to prepare students to perform in a musical theater production. Activities include learning vocal technique, acting technique, and vocal music repertoire that will be utilized in performance. Subjects include the historical context of the libretto and the musical style and song structure specific to the production. Audition and culminating public performances required.

Intermediate level theory and practice in vocal ensemble performance and theatrical production, designed to prepare students to perform in a musical theater production. Activities include learning vocal technique, acting technique, and vocal music repertoire that will be utilized in performance. Subjects include the historical context of the libretto and the musical style and song structure specific to the production. Audition and culminating public performances required.

Intermediate level theory and practice in vocal ensemble performance and theatrical production, designed to prepare students to perform in a musical theater production. Activities include learning vocal technique, acting technique, and vocal music repertoire that will be utilized in performance. Subjects include the historical context of the libretto and the musical style and song structure specific to the production. Audition and culminating public performances required.

Advanced intermediate level theory and practice in vocal ensemble performance and theatrical production, designed to prepare students to perform in a musical theater production. Activities include learning vocal technique, acting technique, and vocal music repertoire that will be utilized in performance. Subjects include the historical context of the libretto and the musical style and song structure specific to the production. Audition and culminating public performances required.

Advanced intermediate level theory and practice in vocal ensemble performance and theatrical production, designed to prepare students to perform in a musical theater production. Activities include learning vocal technique, acting technique, and vocal music repertoire that will be utilized in performance. Subjects include the historical context of the libretto and the musical style and song structure specific to the production. Audition and culminating public performances required.

Advanced level theory and practice in vocal ensemble performance and theatrical production, designed to prepare students to perform in a musical theater production. Activities include learning vocal technique, acting technique, and vocal music repertoire that will be utilized in performance. Lecture subjects include the historical context of the libretto and the musical style and song structure specific to the production. Audition and culminating public performances required.

Advanced level theory and practice in vocal ensemble performance and theatrical production, designed to prepare students to perform in a musical theater production. Activities include learning vocal technique, acting technique, and vocal music repertoire that will be utilized in performance. Lecture subjects include the historical context of the libretto and the musical style and song structure specific to the production. Audition and culminating public performances required.

MUS. 430.1 CONCERT BAND I (1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: Audition for placement. Recommended: MUS. 100 or equivalent.
Study and performance of music for concert band at the beginning level. Performance is required. Open to all students of the College. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 430.2 CONCERT BAND II (1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: MUS. 430.1 or equivalent.
Study and performance of music for concert band at the advanced beginning level. Performance is required. Open to all students of the College. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 430.3 CONCERT BAND II (1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: MUS. 430.2 or equivalent.
Study and performance of music for concert band at the advanced beginning level. Performance is required. Open to all students of the College. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 430.4 CONCERT BAND II (1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: MUS. 430.3 or equivalent.
Study and performance of music for concert band at the advanced beginning level. Performance is required. Open to all students of the College. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 450.1 JAZZ BAND I (1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Recommended: MUS. 100 or equivalent.
Study, performance, organization, arranging, vocals, and other phases of dance band work at the beginning level. Performance is required. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 450.2 JAZZ BAND II (1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: MUS. 450.1 or equivalent.
Study, performance, organization, arranging, vocals, and other phases of dance band work at the advanced beginning level. Performance is required. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 450.3 JAZZ BAND III (1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: MUS. 450.2 or equivalent.
Study, performance, organization, arranging, vocals, and other phases of dance band work at the intermediate level. Performance is required. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 450.4 JAZZ BAND IV (1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: MUS. 450.3 or equivalent.
Study, performance, organization, arranging, vocals, and other phases of dance band work at the advanced intermediate level. Performance is required. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS 470.1 CONCERT CHOIR I (1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: Audition for placement. Recommended: MUS. 100 or equivalent.
Performance of choral music for accompanied and/or unaccompanied choir at the beginning level. The choir may perform alone or in conjunction with other musical organizations on and off campus. Performance is required. Open to all students of the College. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 470.2 CONCERT CHOIR II (1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: MUS. 470.1 or equivalent.
Performance of choral music for accompanied and/or unaccompanied choir at the advanced beginning level. The choir may perform alone or in conjunction with other musical organizations on and off campus. Performance is required. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 470.3 CONCERT CHOIR III (1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: MUS. 470.2 or equivalent.
Performance of choral music for accompanied and/or unaccompanied choir at the intermediate level. The choir may perform alone or in conjunction with other musical organizations on and off campus. Performance is required. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 470.4 CONCERT CHOIR IV (1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: MUS. 470.3 or equivalent.
Performance of choral music for accompanied and/or unaccompanied choir at the advanced intermediate level. The choir may perform alone or in conjunction with other musical organizations on and off campus. Performance is required. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 485.1 VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE I (1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Recommended: MUS. 100, or equivalent.
Performance of a wide range of vocal jazz and popular music repertoire for accompanied and/or a cappella jazz choir at the beginning level with an emphasis on ensemble singing, vocal improvisation, and traditional swing styles. The choir may perform alone or in conjunction with other musical organizations on and off campus. Performance is required. Transfer credit: CSU.

MUS. 485.2 VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE II (1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: MUS. 485.1 or equivalent, or instructor approval. Recommended: MUS. 100, or equivalent.
Performance of a wide range of vocal jazz and popular music repertoire for accompanied and/or a cappella jazz choir at the advanced-beginning level with an emphasis on ensemble singing, vocal improvisation, and Brazilian jazz styles. The choir may perform alone or in conjunction with other musical organizations on and off campus. Performance is required. Transfer credit: CSU.

MUS. 485.3 VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE III (1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lab. Prerequisite: MUS. 485.2 or equivalent, or instructor approval. Recommended: MUS. 100, or equivalent.
Performance of a wide range of vocal jazz and popular music repertoire for accompanied and/or a cappella jazz choir at the intermediate level with an emphasis on ensemble singing, vocal improvisation and jazz ballad interpretation. The choir may perform alone or in conjunction with other musical organizations on and off campus. Performance is required. Transfer credit: CSU.

MUS. 501 STUDIO LESSONS I (APPLIED MUSIC I) (1)
Hours/semester: 16-18 lecture/7.5-8 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 304 or 358 or 380 or 404, or equivalent. Beginning undergraduate transfer-level performance ability (and equivalency) will be confirmed through placement audition. Corequisite: MUS. 105 or 106 or 107 or 108, and MUS. 111 or 112 or 113 or 114, or equivalent.
This course is individualized study of the appropriate beginning undergraduate transfer-level techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Each week students will take a 30-minute individual lesson and complete appropriate practice hours. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Designed for Music majors who are able to perform at college level. Enrollment eligibility determined by audition. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 501 STUDIO LESSONS I (APPLIED MUSIC I) (1)
Hours/semester: 16-18 lecture/7.5-8 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 304 or 358 or 380 or 404, or equivalent. Beginning undergraduate transfer-level performance ability (and equivalency) will be confirmed through placement audition. Corequisite: MUS. 105 or 106 or 107 or 108, and MUS. 111 or 112 or 113 or 114, or equivalent.
This course is individualized study of the appropriate beginning undergraduate transfer-level techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Each week students will take a 30-minute individual lesson and complete appropriate practice hours. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Designed for Music majors who are able to perform at college level. Enrollment eligibility determined by audition. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 502 STUDIO LESSONS II (APPLIED MUSIC II) (1)
Hours/semester: 16-18 lecture/7.5-8 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 501 or equivalent. Corequisite: MUS. 105 or 106 or 107 or 108, and MUS. 111 or 112 or 113 or 114, or equivalent.
This course is individualized study of the appropriate advanced-beginning undergraduate transfer-level techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Each week students will take a 30-minute individual lesson and complete appropriate practice hours. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Designed for Music majors who are able to perform at college level. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 502 STUDIO LESSONS II (APPLIED MUSIC II) (1)
Hours/semester: 16-18 lecture/7.5-8 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 501 or equivalent. Corequisite: MUS. 105 or 106 or 107 or 108, and MUS. 111 or 112 or 113 or 114, or equivalent.
This course is individualized study of the appropriate advanced-beginning undergraduate transfer-level techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Each week students will take a 30-minute individual lesson and complete appropriate practice hours. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Designed for Music majors who are able to perform at college level. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 503 STUDIO LESSONS III (APPLIED MUSIC III) (1)
Hours/semester: 16-18 lecture/7.5-8 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 502 or equivalent. Corequisite: MUS. 105 or 106 or 107 or 108, and MUS. 111 or 112 or 113 or 114, or equivalent.
This course is individualized study of the appropriate intermediate undergraduate transfer-level techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Each week students will take a 30-minute individual lesson and complete appropriate practice hours. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Designed for Music majors who are able to perform at college level. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 503 STUDIO LESSONS III (APPLIED MUSIC III) (1)
Hours/semester: 16-18 lecture/7.5-8 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 502 or equivalent. Corequisite: MUS. 105 or 106 or 107 or 108, and MUS. 111 or 112 or 113 or 114, or equivalent.
This course is individualized study of the appropriate intermediate undergraduate transfer-level techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Each week students will take a 30-minute individual lesson and complete appropriate practice hours. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Designed for Music majors who are able to perform at college level. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 504 STUDIO LESSONS IV (APPLIED MUSIC IV) (1)
Hours/semester: 16-18 lecture/7.5-8 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 503 or equivalent. Corequisite: MUS. 105 or 106 or 107 or 108, and MUS. 111 or 112 or 113 or 114, or equivalent.
This course is individualized study of the appropriate advanced-intermediate undergraduate transfer-level techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Each week students will take a 30-minute individual lesson and complete appropriate practice hours. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Designed for Music majors who are able to perform at college level. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.

MUS. 504 STUDIO LESSONS IV (APPLIED MUSIC IV) (1)
Hours/semester: 16-18 lecture/7.5-8 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: MUS. 503 or equivalent. Corequisite: MUS. 105 or 106 or 107 or 108, and MUS. 111 or 112 or 113 or 114, or equivalent.
This course is individualized study of the appropriate advanced-intermediate undergraduate transfer-level techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Each week students will take a 30-minute individual lesson and complete appropriate practice hours. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Designed for Music majors who are able to perform at college level. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.