This course is an introductory survey of Western Art music from the Middle Ages to the present. (More) (Expand All)

This course is an introductory survey of Western Art music from the Middle Ages to the present. Emphasis is on the historical, aesthetic, and cultural contexts from which music arises.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

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

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)

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)

This course focuses on basic study technique, which will include reading, writing, listening and playing. (More)

This course focuses on basic study technique, which will include reading, writing, listening and playing. A variety of elementary piano repertoire will be studied. Students learn to understand, experience and appreciate the fundamentals of keyboard musicianship. This course is designed for students with little or no background in piano playing.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

This course offers individual instruction in voice, piano, traditional band or an orchestral instrument (More)

This course offers individual instruction in voice, piano, traditional band or an orchestral instrument with an assigned instructor on the applied music staff. This level of the applied music program provides advanced development of musical skills and knowledge, performance practice, and technique within a recital activity. 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)

Prerequisite: Audition Required or MUS 150 with a grade of "C" or higher. (More)

Prerequisite: Audition Required or MUS 150 with a grade of "C" or higher.
Corequisite: Enrollment in a music ensemble: MUS 200E - MUS 208E, MUS 210E - MUS 213E, MUS 217E, or MUS 219E AND Enrollment in music theory: MUS 180, MUS 181, MUS 280, or MUS 281. (Less)

The course advances students’ knowledge of principles and skills essential to teaching piano at the intermediate (More)

The course advances students’ knowledge of principles and skills essential to teaching piano at the intermediate level. Emphasis will be on continued development of technique and reading ability in intermediate level students; private and group piano teaching methods; selection of intermediate literature; Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th century styles; studio organization and personal development as teacher and musician.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher (More)

Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or completion of the English assessment/placement process with a score eligible for ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S.
This course explores the elements and development of business plans, business structure, finances, marketing, and management for a career in the music industry as a performer, producer, songwriter, or educator. Students will learn entrepreneurial tools particular to the music industry that will assist in creating new ventures and realize a career path. This course explores New Media and online methods for promotion, distribution, and publishing. Students will be required to design a business plan along with a resume for employment.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

This course trains students to design, implement, and support professional audio systems for studio, (More)

This course trains students to design, implement, and support professional audio systems for studio, theatrical, and outdoor venues. Topics include sound system theory and integration. The course covers analog, digital, and network sound system component design, operation, and diagnostics. This course offers opportunities for hand-on experiences in designing and implementing sound systems for a variety of situations. Students will create several projects for different audio environments. (Less)