Course

Teaching Music to Young Children

Description: Instruction in teaching music to young children. Emphasis will be on music for early childhood ages 3-8. Musical elements and theory will be introduced through activities appropriate for children. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • CSU

Fundamentals of Music

Description: Through guided music notation and analysis, Fundamentals of Music incorporates the following concepts: Rhythm and meter; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; diatonic chords; basic cadential formulas and phrase structure; dominant seventh; figured bass symbols; and non-harmonic tones. Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected. Laboratory includes sight singing and ear training activities that incorporate melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation. Keyboard activities require the playing of major and minor scales, modes, triads, and seventh chords. 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option). (Letter grade only)

  • 4.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Advisory: MUS-32A or concurrent enrollment in another class piano course.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 110 MUS 125)

Music Theory I

Description: Through guided composition and analysis, Music Theory I incorporates the following concepts: Rhythm and meter; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales, triads, and seventh chords; basic cadential formulas and phrase structures; figured bass; non-harmonic tones; first-species counterpoint; and voice leading involving 4-part chorale writing. Development of skills in handwritten music notation is expected. Laboratory includes sight singing and ear training activities that incorporate melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation. Keyboard activities require the playing of chord progressions, modes, and scales in all major and minor keys. 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 4.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: MUS-3 or the equivalent.
  • Advisory: MUS-32B or concurrent enrollment in another class piano course.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 130 MUS 135)

Music Theory II

Description: Continued study and application of techniques acquired during Music Theory I. In addition, through guided composition and analysis, Music Theory II includes: Common Practice period voice leading involving four-part chorale writing; diatonic harmony; chromatic harmony; secondary/applied chords; modulation; borrowed chords; the Neapolitan chord; augmented sixth chords; and an introduction to binary and ternary forms. Laboratory includes chromatic sight singing and ear training activities that incorporate melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation. Keyboard activities require the playing of chromatic chord progressions. 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 4.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: MUS-4 or the equivalent.
  • Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in an appropriate level piano class.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 140 MUS 145)

Music Theory III

Description: Continued study and application of techniques acquired during Music Theory II. In addition, through writing and analysis, Music Theory III includes Common Practice period and 20th Century techniques such as: Borrowed chords and modal mixture; chromatic mediants; Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords; 9th, 11th and 13th chords; extended tertian harmony; polyharmony; quartal and secundal harmony; pandiatonicism; serialism; and aleatoric music. Laboratory includes post-Romantic and post-tonal sight singing and ear training activities that incorporate melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation. Keyboard activities require the playing of post-Romantic and post-tonal materials. 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 4.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: MUS-5 or the equivalent.
  • Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in an appropriate level piano class.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 150 MUS 155)

Music Technology I

Description: This course is an introduction to recording, editing, mixing and mastering MIDI and digital audio using a computer-based MIDI/Digital Audio Workstation. Students who complete the course are eligible to take the Avid Pro Tools 101 exam which is the first step towards Avid Pro Tools user certification. 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • CSU

Music Technology II

Description: A continuation of concepts introduced in Music Technology I, including intermediate techniques for sequencing, editing, recording, and mixing MIDI and digital audio using a computer-based Digital Audio Workstation. Students who complete this course are given the opportunity to take Avid's Pro Tools 110 exam, leading to Pro Tools User Certification. 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: MUS-8A.
  • CSU

MIDI/Digital Audio Composition and Film Scoring

Description: This course provides practical experience in creating original music compositions and film scores using a computer-based MIDI/Digital Audio Workstation. 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: MUS-8B.
  • CSU

MIDI/Digital Audio Music Production

Description: This course provides practical experience in recording, editing, mixing and mastering music using a computer-based MIDI/Digital Audio Workstation. 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: MUS-8B.
  • CSU

Studio Recording Techniques

Description: Introduction to and practical experience in studio recording through the use of microphones, cables, mixing boards, signal processors, computers and digital-audio software. Emphasis on small-group lecture and demonstration with hands on practice and experience. Students work with others in theater, television, and music to record audio in a recording studio setting. 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory (TBA option). (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: MUS-8A or FTV-73
  • CSU

Applied Piano II

Description: Advanced individual piano instruction for students preparing to audition, transfer, or for those who wish to perform in a recital or study at an advanced level. Each student must complete a minimum of 10.125 hours per week in a combination of individualized practice, lessons, concert attendance and individual performance. Enrollment in subsequent semesters ensures uninterrupted study for students preparing to transfer as music majors. May be taken a total of four times. 162 hours laboratory. (TBA option)(Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • Corequisite: MUS-P36 or MUS-P76 or enrollment in another one or two unit large ensemble course.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 160)

Music Appreciation

Description: A broad survey of music in the Western world, including terminology for describing musical elements, forms, and styles. Organized to acquaint students with the roles of music and musicians in society and with representative musical selections through listening, reading, writing, and live performance. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 100)

Great Composers and Music Masterpieces Before 1820

Description: Emphasis on biography, history, and masterpieces of classical in European music from its inception to 1820 with an emphasis on writing about music and research. Focus on writing about great composers and listening to their music in the historical context, from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classic periods. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Advisory: ENG-1A or ENG-1AH.
  • UC, CSU

Great Composers and Music Masterpieces After 1820

Description: Emphasis on biography, history, and masterpieces of classical music from 1820 to the present with an emphasis on writing about music and research. Focus on major composers and composed music from Beethoven through the 21st century. Begins with Beethoven's late period and continues with European traditions throughout the 19th century. Music in the Americas and in Europe is included in the study of the 20th and 21st centuries. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Advisory: ENG-1A or ENG-1AH.
  • UC, CSU

Survey of Music Literature

Description: Survey of the major style periods and composers in the history of Western music including the study and analysis of musical scores. Designed as a survey of music literature for students who have a working knowledge of musical notation and can follow an open score including the analysis of motives, themes, harmony and form of a composition. 54 hours lecture. (Letter Grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: MUS-3.
  • UC, CSU

History of Rock and Roll

Description: A comprehensive study of rock and roll music from its origins to the present with emphasis on the historical, musical, and sociological influences. Study includes listening to music and identifying stylistic trends and influential artists. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • UC, CSU

Jazz Appreciation

Description: A comprehensive study of jazz from its origins to the present day. Study will be centered on influential composers, instrumentalists, vocalists and arrangers. There will also be an introduction to, and study of, musical elements such as instrumentation, lyrics, form, rhythm and harmony. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • UC, CSU

Film Music Appreciation

Description: A study of film music in the United States from 1927 to the present day. Study will be centered on originally composed scores by prominent composers and arrangers. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • UC, CSU

Riverside Community Symphony

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of symphony orchestra literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Concert Choir

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of choral literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Class Voice

Description: Group study of vocal production, voice techniques, diction and interpretation. Opportunity provided for individual attention and performance. 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • UC, CSU

College Choir

Description: A vocal ensemble of mixed voices dedicated to the study, rehearsal, and performance of a variety of choral literature. May be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Class Piano I

Description: This beginning course focuses on developing the skills needed for performing on piano, including reading from music notation, rhythm study, technique, expression, improvisation, harmonization, transposition, repertoire, and style study. 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • UC, CSU

Class Piano II

Description: Continuation of the skills studied in MUS 32A with a focus on techniques needed for performing on piano, including playing select major and parallel minor scales, reading music on the grand staff, tapping rhythms, harmonizing melodies using simple accompaniments, transposing, and simple score reading. 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: MUS-32A or the equivalent.
  • UC, CSU

Class Piano III

Description: Continuation of the skills studied in MUS 32B with a focus on keyboard techniques required for playing major and minor scales, diatonic chord progressions, harmonizing melodies, transposing, accompanying, score reading, reading chord symbols, sight reading, and performance of intermediate-level piano learning pieces. 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: MUS-32B or the equivalent.
  • UC, CSU

Class Piano IV

Description: Culmination of keyboard skills previously studied with a focus on increasing keyboard facility for playing major and minor scales and arpeggios, diatonic chord progressions, harmonizing melodies, modulating, transposing, accompanying, simple score reading, sight reading, and performance of piano pieces from the standard classical piano teaching literature. 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: MUS-32C or the equivalent.
  • UC, CSU

Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of vocal jazz literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Vocal Music Ensembles

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of baroque and classical vocal literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Instrumental Chamber Ensembles

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of instrumental chamber ensemble literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 81 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 185)

Class Guitar

Description: Development of basic guitar playing skills, including reading from music notation, reading chord symbols, transposition, and playing open chords, barre chords, scales, and simple melodies. 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • UC, CSU

Beginning Applied Music I

Description: Vocal or instrumental instruction for students who are proficient performers and could benefit from individualized instruction as determined by audition. Course includes individual lessons, supervised practice, individual performance, and jury evaluations. Not designed for beginning students. May be taken a total of four times. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 160)

Applied Music I

Description: Vocal or instrumental instruction for students who are proficient performers and could benefit from individualized instruction as determined by audition. Each student must complete 10.125 hours per week in a combination of individualized practice, lessons, concert attendance and individual performance. Not designed for beginning students. May be taken a total of four times. 162 hours laboratory (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • Corequisite: MUS-42 or enrollment in another one or two unit large ensemble course.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 160)

Class Percussion

Description: Group study of percussion techniques and basic musicianship with an introduction to percussion instruments. 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • UC, CSU

Chamber Singers

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of literature for vocal chamber ensemble, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Wind Ensemble

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of wind ensemble literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Jazz Improvisation and Theory I

Description: This beginning course focuses on basic jazz improvisation skills and theory. Instruction is delivered within a jazz combo setting. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • UC, CSU

Jazz Improvisation and Theory II

Description: This intermediate course further develops the skills introduced in MUS-43A, focusing on intermediate jazz improvisation skills and theory. Instruction is delivered within a jazz combo setting. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: MUS-43A.
  • UC, CSU

Jazz Improvisation and Theory III

Description: This advanced course further develops the skills introduced in MUS-43B, focusing on advanced jazz improvisation skills and theory. Instruction is delivered within a jazz combo setting. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: MUS-43B.
  • UC, CSU

Jazz Ensemble

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of literature written for instrumental jazz ensemble, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Marching Band

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of literature for marching band, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within a marching band. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 162 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Indoor Marching Percussion

Description: This course is for the study, rehearsal, and performance of indoor marching percussion literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an indoor marching percussion ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 162 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU

Master Chorale

Description: This course is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of choral literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Men's Ensemble

Description: A select choir dedicated to the study, rehearsal, and public performance of variety of men's ensemble literature. May be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Recital Performance

Description: Preparation and presentation of a 20-25 miniute recital performance. 27 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 0.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): High competence in a performance medium.
  • Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of , MUS-39 or MUS-79 or MUS-P12 or MUS-12
  • UC, CSU

Keyboard Proficiency

Description: Preparation for the keyboard proficiency examinations required of entering music majors and minors at transfer institutions. Designed for students with extensive prior piano experience. 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: MUS-32D or the equivalent.
  • UC, CSU

Community Jazz Ensemble

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of literature written for community jazz orchestra, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 27 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 0.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU

Community Concert Band

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of concert band literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Intersession Concert Band

Description: Study and rehearsal of concert band literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. May be taken a total of four times. 27 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 0.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU

Gospel Singers

Description: A mixed voices chorus for the study, rehearsal, and public performances of anthems, spirituals, and gospel music (traditional/contemporary). Emphasis is on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. This course is repeatable for credit the maximum times allowable by regulation. 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Gospel Choir

Description: A choir of mixed voices dedicated to the study, rehearsal, and public performance of anthems, spirituals, and African American gospel (traditional/contemporary) music. May be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on Enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Winter Marching Band Clinic

Description: This course is an introduction to the rehearsal and public performance of routines and literature for marching band, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within a marching band at local, regional, and international public events. Different routines and literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Basic skills on a band instrument and/or color guard equipment
  • CSU

Summer Marching Band Clinic

Description: This course is an introduction to the rehearsal and public performance of routines and literature for marching band, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to participate in a marching band program. Different routines and literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Basic skills on a band instrument and/or color guard equipment.
  • CSU

Auxiliary Marching Units

Description: This course is for the rehearsal and performance of rifle, flag, and dance units auxiliary to the marching band, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within a marching band. Different routines will be performed each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 162 hours laboratory. (TBA Option) (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • CSU

Basic Musicianship

Description: An introduction to the basic knowledge and skills necessary to develop the ability to read music. Study of basic skills in music reading, ear training, sight-singing, melodic and harmonic dictation. 36 hours lecture. (Letter grade only) (Letter grade only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • UC, CSU

Indoor Color Guard

Description: This course is for the rehearsal and performance of rifle, flag, and dance units, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform color guard routines in a gymnasium setting. Different routines will be performed each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 162 hours laboratory. (TBA Option) (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • CSU

Community Chamber Ensemble

Description: The study, rehearsal, and public performance of advanced instrumental chamber ensemble literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Previous experience on the instrument through private instruction and college orchestra performance. Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Community Symphony

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of orchestral literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to be a professional musician and section leader within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Festival Choir

Description: An advanced large vocal group dedicated to the further study, rehearsal and public performance of complex choral repertoire from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, including major works with orchestra. Activities include concerts, festivals, and concert tours. Subsequent enrollment will provide the student an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. May be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Guitar Lab Ensemble

Description: Study and performance of beginning and intermediate literature for guitar ensemble. May be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: MUS-37.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

College Chorus

Description: An advanced vocal ensemble of mixed voices dedicated to the further study, rehearsal, and performance of a variety of choral literature. Different literature will be studied each semester. May be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Group Keyboard Skills

Description: Keyboard skills for advanced performance on keyboards in all keys. Includes skills for accompanying individuals and groups. Opportunity provided for group and individual performance. 17 hours lecture and 32 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • UC, CSU

Vocal Jazz Singers

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of literature written for vocal jazz ensemble, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to be a professional musician and section leader within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Jazz Proficiency

Description: Group and individual preparation for the jazz skills proficiency examinations required of entering music majors at transfer institutions. Opportunity provided for individual attention and performance. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • UC, CSU

Advanced Vocal Ensembles

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of literature written for advanced vocal ensemble, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to be a professional musician and section leader within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on Enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Advanced Instrumental Chamber Ensembles

Description: This course is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of advanced instrumental chamber ensemble literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to lead and perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 81 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting
  • UC, CSU

Guitar Ensemble

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of literature for classical guitar ensemble, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Beginning Applied Music II

Description: Advanced vocal or instrumental instruction for students who are proficient performers and could benefit from individualized instruction as determined by audition. Course includes individual lessons, supervised practice, individual performance, and jury evaluations. Not designed for beginning students. Course may be taken a total of four times. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU

Applied Music II

Description: Advanced vocal or instrumental instruction for students who are proficient performers and could benefit from individualized instruction as determined by audition. Each student must complete a minimum of 10.125 hours per week in a combination of individualized practice, lessons, concert attendance and individual performance. Not designed for beginning students. May be taken a total of four times. 162 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on Enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • Corequisite: MUS-42 or enrollment in another one or two unit large ensemble course.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 160)

Master Singers

Description: A course for college and community singers to perform advanced choral music with orchestra. Subsequent enrollment in additional semesters will provide the student an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. May be taken a total of 4 times. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Consort Singers

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of literature written for vocal ensemble, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to be a professional musician and section leader within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Wind Symphony

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of wind symphony literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to be a professional musician and section leader within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Previous experience in performance of instrumental music. Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Advanced Chamber Choir

Description: Advanced chamber choir dedicated to the study, rehearsal, and public performance of a variety of chamber choral literature. Activities may include concerts, festivals, radio and TV broadcasts, and private appearances. May be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Jazz Orchestra

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of literature written for instrumental jazz orchestra, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to be a professional musician and section leader within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on Enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU

Intersession Chamber Ensembles

Description: Study and rehearsal of instrumental chamber ensemble literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. May be taken a total of four times. 27 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 0.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Intersession Jazz Ensemble

Description: Study and rehearsal of literature written for instrumental jazz ensemble, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. May be taken a total of four times. 27 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 0.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Applied Music Training

Description: Vocal or instrumental instruction for students who are proficient performers and could benefit from individualized instruction as determined by audition. Each student must complete 54 hours in a combination of individualized practice, lessons, concert attendance and individual performance. Not designed for beginning students. Course may be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 160)

Pageantry Ensemble

Description: Advanced skill development in playing and marching as part of the Marching Band program. Further participation in public performance such as half-time and field shows, parades and tours is an important part of the marching band schedule. May be taken a total of four times. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Basic instrumental skills on a band instrument. Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU

Music of Multicultural America

Description: A comparative and integrative study of the multicultural musical styles of the United States. Includes the musics of Native Americans, European Americans, African Americans, Chicano/Latino Americans, and Asian Americans, from their historical roots to the present. Analysis of musical traditions from a technical and a cultural perspective; and sequential development of listening and descriptive skills through a variety of media including films, recordings, and computer-assisted instruction. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • UC, CSU

Basic Piano

Description: Group piano lessons for beginners. Emphasis on reading pitches and rhythms from music notation in treble and bass clefs, reading lead sheet notation for chords, and learning to play simple melodies and basic chords in a limited number of keys. 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 0.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • UC, CSU

The Business of Music

Description: An overview of the business side of performing, recording, and publishing music. Study of contracts, trademarks, copyrights, and marketing including the roles of personal managers, business managers, attorneys, and agents. Overview of songwriting, publishing, recordings, and royalties. Basics of touring, merchandising, and local arrangements. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • CSU
  • (C-ID:CMUS 140 X)

Community Jazz Orchestra

Description: Study and performance of literature written for the contemporary Community Jazz Orchestra. Literature selected will be for the expanded Jazz Orchestra, including French horns, harp, strings, double reeds, tuned percussion, and Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) equipped instruments. May be taken a total of four times. 27 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 0.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition by instructor and previous experience in performance literature
  • UC, CSU

Community Symphony Band

Description: Study and performance of symphony band literature. Appearances at college and community functions are made throughout the year. May be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: The ability to sightread and perform music on either a wind, percussion, string, or keyboard instrument. Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Pep Band

Description: This course is for the study, rehearsal, and performance of pep band literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within a pep band. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances at college events is required. May be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • CSU

Careers in Music

Description: A survey of careers in music and closely-related fields, with emphasis on entrepreneurship, individual career options, and planning. Overview of the roles and responsibilities in music performance, education, composition, production, and business. Career research and planning. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • CSU

Introduction to Music Technology

Description: An introduction to the vocabulary, methods, concepts and devices of contemporary music technology, including software, hardware, and cloud-based applications for music creation, notation, recording/sequencing, assessment, and music education. Ideal for any student wishing to gain more knowledge in music technology. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: MUS-3 or equivalent music fundamentals experience.
  • CSU

Music Work Experience

Description: Work Experience is designed to coordinate the student's on-the-job training with workplace skills designed to assist the student in developing successful professional skills. Each student will establish measurable learning objectives appropriate for their job and discipline. Students may earn up to four (4) units each semester, for a maximum of 16 units of work experience total. 60 hours of volunteer work or 75 hours of paid work during the semester are required for each unit. No more than 20 hours per week, out of the 60 or 75 requirement, may be applied toward the work requirement. The course consists of an 18 hours of orientation/professional skills development and 60 hours of volunteer work experience per unit with a maximum of 240 for four units per semester OR 75 hours of paid work experience per unit, with a maximum of 300 for four units per semester. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option only)

  • 1.00 - 4.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Advisory: Students should have paid or voluntary employment.
  • CSU

Live Sound Techniques I

Description: Introduction to and practical experience in live sound engineering, production, recording, and reinforcement through the use of microphone selection and techniques, cables and connections, monitoring systems, audio consoles, signal processors, amplifiers, front-of-house and PA systems, and digital recording devices. Emphasis on small-group lecture and demonstration with hands on practice and experience. Students work with others in theater, television, and music to reinforce audio in a live setting. 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: MUS-8A.
  • UC, CSU

Applied Piano I

Description: Individual piano instruction for students preparing to audition, transfer, or for those who wish to perform in a recital. Each student must complete a minimum of 10.125 hours per week in a combination of individualized practice, lessons, concert attendance and individual performance. Enrollment in subsequent semesters ensures uninterrupted study for students preparing to transfer as music majors. Not designed for beginning students. May be taken a total of four times. 162 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on Enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • Corequisite: MUS-P36 or MUS-P76 or enrollment in another one or two unit large ensemble course.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 160)

Beginning String Techniques

Description: An exploratory study of the violin, viola, cello, and string bass in a classroom setting. Emphasis is on sound production, articulation and basic music sight reading and theory. No previous experience necessary. 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • UC, CSU

Symphony Strings

Description: A course that rehearses and performs symphonic orchestral literature. Appearances at college and community functions are made throughout the year. Subsequent enrollment in additional semesters will provide the student an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter and provide leadership opportunities within the section. May be taken a total of four times. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Jazz Piano I

Description: Practical knowledge and proficiency in concepts pertaining to jazz piano, including reading chord symbols, chord voicings, stylistically appropriate accompaniment, and improvising in a jazz and/or pop music idiom. 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • UC, CSU

Piano Ensemble

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of literature for piano ensemble, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 81 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass)

  • 1.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Jazz Lab Band

Description: This course is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of jazz ensemble literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)

Advanced Piano Ensemble

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of advanced literature for piano ensemble, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to lead and perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 81 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass)

  • 1.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Limitation on enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 185)

Advanced Guitar Ensemble

Description: Study, rehearsal, and public performance of guitar ensemble literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to be a professional musician and section leader within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Participation in public performances is required. May be taken a total of four times. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU

Jazz Lab Orchestra

Description: Study and performance of beginning and intermediate jazz literature for the jazz orchestra. May be taken a total of four times 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Designed for beginning or intermediate jazz performers. Audition on or before the first class meeting.
  • UC, CSU
  • (C-ID:MUS 180)