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MUSIC
UC Transfer Credit Limit: A maximum of 12 units from the following courses will be accepted for UC transfer: Music 181, 182, 183, 184, 321, 322, 323, 324, 341, 411, 412, 413, 414, 561, 725, 775.
See UC information under Music heading.
101 Fundamentals of Music (3) UC:CSU
The rudiments of musical notation, scales, keys, intervals, common musical terms and elementary keyboard are studied.
111 Music Appreciation I (3) UC:CSU
Designed for non-Music majors, this course meets Humanities/Fine Arts requirements by surveying a wide variety of musical styles and periods past and present. The emphasis is on perceptive listening along with expository readings.
112 Music Appreciation II (3) UC:CSU
Designed for non-Music majors, this course meets Humanities/Fine Arts requirements by surveying a variety of twentieth century musical styles. The emphasis is on perceptive listening, along with expository readings. Music 112 differs from Music 111 in that the focus is on twentieth century composers and styles.
NOTE: Music Appreciation I is not a prerequisite to Music Appreciation II.
121 Music History and Literature I (3) UC:CSU
This course presents a survey of musical practices and styles from the earliest times to 1750, including the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. The artistic philosophy of each style period is explored.
122 Music History and Literature II (3) UC:CSU
Styles, techniques and forms of music from 1750 to the present are traced. Special emphasis is placed on the development of the orchestra and its forms. The artistic philosophy of each style period is examined.
NOTE: Music History and Literature I is not a prerequisite to Music History and Literature II.
133 Introduction to Asian Music (3) UC:CSU
This course consists of an introduction to Asian music and its place in history. Culture from the earliest period to the present will be explored.
137 Music As A Business (3)
This course provides instruction on the business of music: Students will examine the varied aspects of handling and packaging their own musical talents, and how to acquire and deal with agents and managers, how to read contracts, and keep records. Unions, marketing and taxation are also covered.
141 Jazz Appreciation (3) UC:CSU
Designed for non-Music majors, this course meets Humanities/Fine Arts requirements by surveying jazz styles of music from their beginnings to the present. The emphasis is on perceptive listening, along with expository readings.
161 Introduction to Electronic Music (3) CSU
This course explores electro-acoustic music by surveying contemporary music and by becoming familiar with the use of technology in today's musical practices and procedures. Computers, synthesizers and MIDI software are utilized.
180 Applied Music Laboratory (.5)
This course provides time on campus for the performing and theory music students, using the college facilities and/or accompanist. This will be an assigned time and place for students to practice required pieces assigned by various instructors in instruments, voice and theory classes.
181 Applied Music I (1) CSU
182 Applied Music II (1) CSU
183 Applied Music III (1) CSU
184 Applied Music IV (1) CSU
Prerequisite: Open to Music majors by audition.
These courses are designed for both vocal and instrumental students, and provide credit for independent study. Fifteen one-hour lessons and a minimum of five hours of weekly independent music practice are required for the semester. The development of vocal/instrumental technique is emphasized. Workshop and recital participation are required.
200 Introduction to Music Theory (4) UC:CSU
Required of all Music majors.
This course explores the elements of music and discovers how musicians use the elements to create compositions. Topics include musical notation, basic rhythms, scales, keys, sight singing, ear training, and an introduction to the keyboard.
201 Harmony I (3) UC:CSU
Required of all Music majors.
Prerequisite: Music 101.
Recommended: concurrent enrollment in Music 211.
This course deals with the fundamental harmonic principles of music including chord structure, diatonic harmony, inversions, harmonic progression, harmonic structure of the phrase, harmonization of a given part, and non-harmonic tones. Harmonic skill is developed through written exercises, analyses of classical examples and keyboard exercises. Students will be required to spend additional time in the Learning Resource Center with audio-visual and computer-assisted instructional materials, have some pianistic ability, and/or concurrent enrollment in an elementary piano course.
202 Harmony II (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Music 201.
Corequisite: Music 212.
While further developing the material presented in Harmony I, Harmony II expands the musical vocabulary by presenting seventh chords and an introduction to chromaticism and modulation. Students in this course will be required to spend additional time in the Learning Resource Center with audio-visual and computer-assisted instructional materials.
203 Harmony III (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Music 202.
Corequisite: Music 213.
This course extends principles developed in Music 202, including augmented sixth chords, the Neapolitan sixth, altered dominants, diminished seventh chords, chromatic third-relation harmony, modulation to foreign keys and extended chords such as ninths, elevenths and thirteenths. Students in this course will be required to spend additional time in the Learning Resource Center with audio-visual and computer-assisted instructional materials.
211 Musicianship I (2) UC:CSU
Required of all Music majors.
Prerequisite: Music 101 or equivalent.
Corequisite: Music 201.
Correlated with Harmony 1, this course consists of a study of sight reading, one-part melodic dictation, simple harmonic dictation, elementary theory, including scale structure, keys, intervals, musical terminology and notation, and the basic principles of musicianship.
212 Musicianship II (2) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Music 211.
Corequisite: Music 202.
This course consists of sight reading, ear training and keyboard application of the subject matter covered in Music 202.
213 Musicianship III (2) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Music 212.
Corequisite: Music 203.
This course consists of sight reading, ear training and keyboard application of the subject matter covered in Music 203.
251 Jazz Improvisation Workshop (.5) (RPT 3)
This class will cover basic jazz improvisation using the chordscale approach. Students will learn the seventh chords associated with jazz, and their attendant scales. This study also entails learning modes, diatonic and non-diatonic analyses of chord progressions, chord tensions, and the study and practice of specific jazz progressions that pertain to each principle covered.
271 Songwriters' Workshop I (3)
Composers, lyricists, book writers, actors and theater artists meet regularly to create new works for the musical theater. Introductory principles of the craft of creating new works for musical theater are presented.
272 Songwriters' Workshop II (3)
Prerequisite: Music 271.
Composers, lyricists, book writers, actors and theater artists meet regularly to create new works for the musical theater. Introductory principles of the craft of creating new works for musical theater are presented. This is a continuation of the principles begun in Music 271, with emphasis on longer works.
273 Songwriters' Workshop III (3)
Prerequisites: Music 271, 272.
Composers, lyricists, book writers, actors and theater artists meet regularly to create new works for the musical theater. Introductory principles of the craft of creating new works for musical theater are presented. A continuation of the principles studied in Music 272, with emphasis on performance and production.
274 Songwriters' Workshop IV (3)
Prerequisites: Music 271, 272, 273.
Composers, lyricists, book writers, actors and theater artists meet regularly to create new works for the musical theater. Introductory principles of the craft of creating new works for musical theater are presented. A continuation of the principles studied in Music 273, with emphasis on work suitable for submission to professional, regional and Broadway theater companies.
299 Music Honors (1) CSU (RPT 3)
Designed for the advanced Music major. This course provides the gifted Music student with an opportunity for concentrated independent study in selected areas under the direct supervision of an instructor.
NOTE: For UC transfer, Music 299 is considered the same as Directed Study.
321 Elementary Piano I (2) UC:CSU
This course begins a four-semester sequence covering music reading, basic keyboard technique, and principles of interpretation. Music majors are required to take four units of piano for the AA Degree. Anyone interested in learning to play the piano and in growing musically should find the piano sequence helpful.
NOTE: Students should have access to a piano, as daily practice is required.
322 Elementary Piano II (2) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Music 321 or equivalent.
Elementary Piano II is a continuation of Elementary Piano I (MUSIC 321) with emphasis on basic piano technique including major scales and arpeggios up to five sharps and flats in two octaves; along with the basic principles of sight-reading in simple and compound meters; melody harmonizations using I, IV, and V7 chords; transpositions and stylistic interpretation of early keyboard literature.
NOTE: Students should have access to a piano, as daily practice is required.
323 Elementary Piano III (2) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Music 322 or equivalent.
Continuation of Music 322 topics including repertoire on the level of Beethoven Sonata in G; Bach Minuet in G.
NOTE: Students should have access to a piano, as daily practice is required.
324 Elementary Piano IV (2) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Music 323 or equivalent.
Elementary Piano IV is a continuation of Elementary Piano III. The emphasis of this course is on exploring minor scale forms including the natural, harmonic and melodic forms; sight-reading minor melodies based on minor scale forms; constructing augmented and diminished triads; along with the basic principles of harmonization, sight-reading, transposition, improvisation, and accompaniment using Romantic and folk keyboard literature.
NOTE: Students should have access to a piano, as daily practice is required.
341 Intermediate Piano (2) UC:CSU (RPT 3)
Prerequisite: Music 324 or equivalent.
This course is a continuation of Elementary Piano IV (Music 324), offering essential keyboard facility designed for the piano major wishing to transfer to a major university or the amateur pianist seeking to play for individual enjoyment. Intermediate Piano covers an intense study in Modulating Chord Progressions, Greek Modes, Sixth Chords, Score Reading, Clef Transpositions, Improvisational Styles and intermediate to advanced piano literature.
411 Elementary Voice I (2) UC:CSU
Required of all Music majors.
This course is an introduction to the proper use of the voice through breath control and vocal placement, and includes posture, tone quality, diction, range, and stage presence. Repertoire includes simple art songs, folk songs and spirituals.
412 Elementary Voice II (2) UC:CSU
Recommended: Music 411.
An extension of principles introduced in Music 411 and includes interpretive qualities. Repertoire: an introduction to Italian art songs and simple Broadway songs.
413 Elementary Voice III (2) UC:CSU
Recommended: Music 411 and 412 or equivalent.
All aspects of solo singing are stressed, especially English, Italian, and German diction. Repertoire includes art songs in the original language and less vocally demanding arias from opera and oratorio.
414 Elementary Voice IV (2) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Music 413 or equivalent.
This course is a continuation of the principles and concepts presented in Music 413. An introduction to French art song and simple opera arias, the development of the student's ability to analyze and interpret the song repertoire are stressed.
501 College Choir (.5) UC:CSU (RPT 3)
Open to all students by audition.
This course consists of study and performance of selected choral literature for mixed voices, both accompanied and a cappella. The emphasis is placed on the development of reading skills, basic voice techniques and interpreting the score.
561 Chamber Chorale (.5) UC:CSU (RPT 3)
Open to all students by audition.
This course is for rehearsal and performance of choral music for small ensembles. The music is chosen from all stylistic periods. Emphasis is placed upon reading skills, interpreting the score and the development of a professional attitude toward public performance.
701 Instrumental Ensemble (.5) UC:CSU
This course provides students with the opportunity to study and perform a variety of music. The music selected will depend on the variety and mix of instruments being played each semester.
725 Community Orchestra (.5) UC:CSU (RPT 3)
Open by audition to all musicians who play orchestral instruments.
Standard orchestral literature is rehearsed and performed.
725A Community Orchestra (.25) UC:CSU (RPT 3)
Modularized Class.
725B Community Orchestra (.25) UC:CSU (RPT 3)
Modularized Class.
775 Jazz Ensemble (.5) UC:CSU (RPT 3)
Open to all instrumentalists by audition.
This course provides instrumentalists and vocalists with the opportunity to rehearse and perform music of the past in the "big band" tradition, as well as contemporary compositions written for this ensemble.
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