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
C-ID: MUS 100 (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)

The course covers the fundamental vocabulary, techniques, concepts, and devices used in contemporary (More)

The course covers the fundamental vocabulary, techniques, concepts, and devices used in contemporary music production and related media fields. This course covers sound fundamentals, professional audio equipment, computers, music production software, recording studios, MIDI, electronic music, audio-visual productions, and film. Topics such as trade publications, relevant conventions, and employment opportunities are also discussed.
Transfer Credit: CSU (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.
C-ID: MUS 170
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

This course focuses on the continuation of basic piano, which will include reading, writing, listening (More)

This course focuses on the continuation of basic piano, which will include reading, writing, listening and playing. A variety of piano repertoire will be studied. Further emphasis will be on understanding, experiencing and appreciating the fundamentals of keyboard musicianship.
C-ID: MUS 171
Transfer Credit: CSU;UC (Less)

This course is a continuation of piano student at the intermediate level. (More)

This course is a continuation of piano student at the intermediate level. A variety of assigned piano repertoire will be studied. Emphasis will be on understanding, experiencing and appreciating more advanced course of keyboard musicianship.
Transfer Credit: CSU;UC (Less)

This course is a continuation of piano study that occurred in MUS 114. (More)

This course is a continuation of piano study that occurred in MUS 114. A variety of assigned piano repertoire at the intermediate to advanced level will be studied.
Transfer Credit: CSU;UC (Less)

This class introduces advanced MIDI, synthesis, and music production techniques used for music, film, (More)

This class introduces advanced MIDI, synthesis, and music production techniques used for music, film, and television. The course covers synchronization, remixing, sound design, rhythm programming, notation, and basic MIDI orchestration. Students will receive training on a variety or computer music programs, each suited for a particular task. Several compositions will be required of all students. Individual lab time is provided. This course is not open to students who have received credit in MUS 145.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

This course covers the methods of audio mixing in the studio, covering a variety of music genres. (More)

This course covers the methods of audio mixing in the studio, covering a variety of music genres. It includes the technical, as well as the artistic, aspects of mixing. Emphasis will be placed on the practical mixing strategies and techniques. Students will supervise at least one recording session and provide a mix of that session. Several mix projects in varying genres will be required of all students. Individual lab time is provided.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

Prerequisite: Audition (More)

Prerequisite: Audition
This course offers individual instruction in voice, piano, band/orchestral instruments with an assigned instructor on the applied music staff. Emphasis will be placed on technique development at the intermediate level necessary to form stronger musical skills and technical facility. 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
C-ID: MUS 160 (Less)

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

This course offers individual instruction in voice, piano or band/orchestral instruments with an assigned instructor on the applied music staff. Emphasis is on musical preparation of musical style and interpretation for the intermediate student. Repertoire will be representative of various periods and composers. 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
C-ID: MUS 160 (Less)

Prerequisite: Audition or completion of MUS 148 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" (More)

Prerequisite: Audition or completion of MUS 148 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
Corequisite: Enrollment in a music performance course related to the student's private study:
MUS 200E-MUS 208E, MUS 210E, MUS 214E, MUS 216E-MUS 219E (Less)

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 is on performance practice and continued study of advanced repertoire representative of various periods and composers. 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
C-ID: MUS 160 (Less)

Prerequisite: Audition or completion of MUS 149 with a grade of "C" or higher (More)

Prerequisite: Audition or completion of MUS 149 with a grade of "C" or higher
Corequisite: Enrollment in a music performance course related to the student's private study: MUS 200E-MUS 208E, MUS 210E, MUS 214E, MUS 216E-MUS 219E (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
C-ID: MUS 160 (Less)

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

Prerequisite: Audition or completion of MUS 150 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
Corequisite: Enrollment in a music performance course related to the student's private study: MUS 200E - MUS 208E, MUS 210E, MUS 210E, MUS 214E, MUS 216E- MUS 219E (Less)

This course trains students in the craft and technique of music notation. (More)

This course trains students in the craft and technique of music notation. Students will learn to create professional-quality vocal scores, lead sheets, piano reductions, arrangements, tablatures, and worksheets. Students will learn practical techniques and workflows to produce manuscripts with computer notation software. Topics include transpositions, part creation, and working from MIDI files.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

This is a course in music theory and Musicianship. (More)

This is a course in music theory and Musicianship. The course incorporates the basic skills of note reading, major and minor scales and key signatures, intervals, and triads to facilitate the study of diatonic triadic harmony, four-voice harmony, voice leading, and figured bass symbols. All concepts will be presented in theoretical examples and actual music. All theoretical concepts will be studied through practical applications including sight singing, ear training, dictation, rhythm exercises, and keyboard harmony. Development of handwritten music notation is expected. This course is not open to students who have received credit in MUS 106.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: MUS120 (Less)

Prerequisite: Audition. (More)

Prerequisite: Audition.
This is a concert band playing the finest traditional and contemporary band literature available. Emphasis is on a high degree of individual musicianship and fine ensemble playing. 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
C-ID: MUS 180 (Less)

Prerequisite: Audition. (More)

Prerequisite: Audition.
The community band is dedicated to the performance of popular, family-oriented 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 will be studied with an emphasis on medleys, marches, and overtures. Ensemble performance and rehearsal techniques are studied. This course may be taken a maximum of 4 times.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: MUS 180 (Less)

Prerequisite: Audition (More)

Prerequisite: Audition
The orchestra is dedicated to the performance of standard orchestral 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; UC
C-ID: MUS180 (Less)

This community orchestra course is dedicated to the performance of standard orchestral literature. (More)

This community orchestra course is dedicated to the performance of standard orchestral 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; UC
C-ID: MUS 180 (Less)

Prerequisite: Audition (More)

Prerequisite: Audition
This course is designed for the student desiring to enter the fields of professional dance music, radio, or theatre orchestra work. Opportunity is provided for practical experience in organizing instrumental combinations of all kinds and sizes. Training is given in standard dance-band phrasing and improvisation. Nationally-known guest artists appear with the group, and opportunities are provided to make professionally-engineered recordings. This course may be taken a maximum of 4 times.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: MUS 180 (Less)

Prerequisite: Audition (More)

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; UC
C-ID: MUS 180 (Less)

Prerequisite: Audition (More)

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)

Recommendation: Music background preferred. (More)

Recommendation: Music background preferred.
The pep band provides entertainment music before and during home football games in the fall season. Additional performances may include both on-campus and off-campus events. This course may be taken a maximum of 4 times.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: MUS180 (Less)

Prerequisite: Audition (More)

Prerequisite: Audition
This course will provide students an opportunity to learn and perform choral music of the African American gospel traditions. 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)

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)

Prerequisite: Audition (More)

Prerequisite: Audition
This choral ensemble is designed for the student who has had some 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 the Renaissance to the twentieth century, and beyond will be studied and performed with a particular emphasis on major choral works. Required participation in concerts may include both on-campus and off-campus events. This course may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

This is a course in music theory and musicianship dealing with chromatic harmony. (More)

This is a course in music theory and musicianship dealing with chromatic harmony. The course covers all aspects of chromatic and extended tertian harmony in advanced four-part harmony and analysis of music examples. Secondary dominants, borrowed chords, Neapolitan triads, augmented sixth chords, and advanced modulation techniques are studied. All theoretical concepts also will be studied through practical applications including sight singing, ear training, dictation, rhythm exercises, and keyboard harmony. This course is not open to students who have received credit in MUS 108.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: MUS 140, 145 (Less)