Cerritos College Classes

REMOTE - Students will be expected to log into the class at a specified day/time (e.g., MW 8-9:15am).

ONLINE - Students are permitted to log into the class whenever they are available to complete coursework.

HYBRID - Students are expected to attend in-person class meetings AND to complete online instruction.

100% IN-PERSON - Students are expected to attend in-person class meetings only.

MUS 104B History of Rock Music 3.0 Units

This course introduces students to rock and its influence on American popular music. (More) (Expand All)

This course introduces students to rock and its influence on American popular music. The students will learn how to actively engage with music by relating rock to other styles of music, relating music to text, and relating rock to its cultural context.
Transfer Credit: CSU;UC (Less)

MUS 105 Music Fundamentals 3.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Five Week 2 Session (6/5/2023 - 7/7/2023)
24689				ONLINE	0	Closed	Simmons, J	Lecture	54	Books	Online Course
	Note: This class is a CCAP course for BUSD students.
	Six Week C12 M-Th Session (6/5/2023 - 7/13/2023)
24688				ONLINE	0	Closed	Torres, M	Lecture	54	Books	Online Course
	Note: This class is a CCAP course for NLMUSD student.
	Six Week 4 M-F Session (6/12/2023 - 7/21/2023)
24696	8:00am	12:30pm	Tu Th	WHS *	0	Closed	Torres, M	Lecture	54	Books
	Note: This class is a CCAP course for Warren High School.
25069				ONLINE	0	Closed	Simmons, J	Lecture	54	Books	Online Course
	Note: This is a CCAP course for Downy HS
	Five Week B2, M-Th Session (6/20/2023 - 7/20/2023)
24687				ONLINE	0	Closed	Torres, M	Lecture	54	Books	Online Course
	Note: This class is a CCAP course for ABCUSD students.

This course provides the fundamentals of notation, meter, rhythm, intervals, and key signatures, so that (More)

This course provides the fundamentals of notation, meter, rhythm, intervals, and key signatures, so that the student can gain a sensitivity to, and understanding of, music past, present, and future.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

MUS 142A Computer Music Production 3.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Status	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Six Week B6 M-Th Session (7/3/2023 - 8/10/2023)
24315	1:00pm	3:50pm	M Tu W	PAC223	16		Open	Da Silva, P	Lecture	54	Books

The course prepares the student to use the computer and related music software to create loop-based (More)

The course prepares the student to use the computer and related music software to create loop-based and sample-based music. The student will learn to configure the computer and software for live performances alone or with music ensemble.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

Prerequisite: MUS 110 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher or “Pass”.

MUS 145A Live Sound Techniques 2.5 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Eight Week A13 M-Th Session (6/20/2023 - 8/10/2023)
24916	5:00pm	7:15pm	W Th	PAC118	30	Open	Maz, A	Lecture	36	Books
Auto	7:15pm	9:30pm	W Th	PAC118			Maz, A	Laboratory	54	Books

This course provides an overview of live concert sound reinforcement. (More)

This course provides an overview of live concert sound reinforcement. Topics include sound system theory and its application. The course covers individual sound system component operation, including microphones, mixers, effects, power amplifiers, and speaker systems. This course offers opportunities for hands-on experiences in troubleshooting, sound checking, and mixing sound for live performance applications. Students are expected to mix live performances. (Less)

MUS 147 Basic Applied Music 1.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Eight Week A13 M-Th Session (6/20/2023 - 8/10/2023)
24635	5:00pm	7:15pm	M Tu	PAC142	30	Open	Dunk, J	Lecture	36	Books
Auto	7:15pm	9:30pm	M Tu	PAC142			Dunk, J	Laboratory	36	Books

This course offers individuals instruction in voice, piano, or band/orchestral instruments with an assigned (More)

This course offers individuals instruction in voice, piano, or band/orchestral instruments with an assigned instructor on the applied music staff. Emphasis will be placed on study at the beginning level of technique and repertoire. It includes one hour per week recital attendance and one hour individual lesson per week. Performance for a faculty jury will be required at the end of the semester.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

Corequisite: Enrollment in a music performance course related to the student's private study: MUS 200E, (More)

Corequisite: Enrollment in a music performance course related to the student's private study: MUS 200E, or 201E, or 202E, or 203E, or 204E, or 205E, or 206E, or 207E, or 208E, or 209E ,or 210E, or 211E, or 213E, or 216E, or 217E, or 218E, or 219E. (Less)

MUS 201E Concert Band 1.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Six Week B6 M-Th Session (7/3/2023 - 8/10/2023)
24637	11:00am	11:50am	M Tu W	PAC107	28	Open	Maz, A	Lecture	18	Books
Auto	11:50am	12:20pm	M Tu W	PAC107			Maz, A	Laboratory	108	Books

Prerequisite: Audition.
The concert band is dedicated to the performance of standard band literature. Emphasis will be placed upon the development of individual musicianship through both large group and small group rehearsal. Musical compositions of a wide variety of styles will be studied. Required participation in concerts may include both on-campus and off-campus events. This course may be taken a maximum of 4 times.
Transfer Credit: CSU
C-ID: MUS 180 (Less)

MUS 207E Jazz Ensemble 1.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Eight Week A13 M-Th Session (6/20/2023 - 8/10/2023)
24547	6:00pm	8:15pm	M Tu	PAC112	73	Open	Betancourt, D	Lecture	36	Books
Auto	8:15pm	10:30pm	M Tu	PAC112			Betancourt, D	Laboratory	36	Books

PREREQUISITE: Audition.
The community jazz ensemble is dedicated to the performance of standard jazz band literature. Emphasis will be placed upon the development of individual musicianship through both large group and small group rehearsal. Musical compositions of a wide variety of styles will be studied. Required participation in concerts may include both on-campus and off-campus events. This course may be taken a maximum of 4 times.
Transfer Credit: CSU
C-ID: MUS 180 (Less)

MUS 208E Pop/Rock Latin Ensemble 1.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Eight Week A13 M-Th Session (6/20/2023 - 8/10/2023)
24640	6:00pm	8:15pm	W Th	PAC112	74	Open	Betancourt, D	Lecture	36	Books
Auto	8:15pm	10:30pm	W Th	PAC112			Betancourt, D	Laboratory	36	Books

PREREQUISITE: Audition.
This course will provide the students an opportunity to learn and perform contemporary music with an emphasis on pop, rock, and Latin musical styles. Aspects to be considered will include style, repertoire, instrumentation, equipment, visual presentation, and management. This course may be taken a maximum of 4 times.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: MUS 180 (Less)

MUS 218E Community Chorus 1.0 Units

Class	Times	Days	Room	Seats	Wait	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Eight Week A13 M-Th Session (6/20/2023 - 8/10/2023)
24642	6:00pm	8:15pm	M Tu	PAC107	72	Open	Maz, A	Lecture	36	Books
Auto	8:15pm	10:30pm	M Tu	PAC107			Maz, A	Laboratory	36	Books

This choral ensemble is designed for the student who has had little or no previous vocal experience. (More)

This choral ensemble is designed for the student who has had little or no previous vocal experience. Emphasis will be placed on the development of individual musicianship through the study of musical styles, vocal concepts and repertoire. A variety of traditional choral music ranging from renaissance to the twentieth century will be studied and performed. Required participation in concerts may include both on-campus and off-campus events. This course may be taken a maximum of 4 times.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

Class	Times		Days	Room	Seats	Status	Instructor	Type	Hours
	Eight Week A13 M-Th Session (6/20/2023 - 8/10/2023)
24918	6:00pm	8:15pm	W Th	PAC115	49	Open	DeMichele, A	Lecture	36	Books
Auto	8:15pm	10:30pm	W Th	PAC115			DeMichele, A	Laboratory	36	Books