Announcement of Courses

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES: Music Theory MUS 1A-1B. Musicianship MUS 2A-2B. Comprehensive Music Theory MUS 2C-2D. Comprehensive Music Theory MUS 3A-3B. Harmony MUS 4. Music Fundamentals MUS 5A-5B. Composition Instrumental and Vocal Training MUS 6A. Elementary Classical Guitar MUS 6B. Intermediate Classical Guitar Music 7 Series MUS 7C. Cello MUS 7P. Percussion MUS 7T. Brass MUS 7V. Violin and Viola MUS 7W. Woodwind MUS 8A-8B. Jazz and Other Popular Piano Styles MUS 9A. Beginning Piano MUS 9B. Intermediate Piano MUS 9C. Keyboard Harmony Music 10 Series MUS 10A. Beginning Voice MUS 10B. Intermediate Voice Performance Courses MUS 11. Guitar Workshop MUS 12. Choir MUS 13A. Jazz/Rock Improvisational Workshop MUS 13B. Jazz/Rock Arranging and Composition Workshop MUS 14. Chorale MUS 15. Orchestra MUS 16. Concert Band MUS 17. Woodwind Ensemble MUS 18. Brass Ensemble MUS 19. Piano Ensemble and Repertoire MUS 20. String Ensemble Music Surveys MUS 21. Traditional African Music MUS 22A-22B-22C. History of Music in Western Culture MUS 23. Jazz History, Musical Traditions of the African American MUS 24. Music of East Asia MUS 25. Music of Latin America and the Caribbean MUS 26. Music in American Culture MUS 27A. Music Appreciation MUS 27B. Musical Awareness MUS 27C. Music and Queer Identity MUS 27R. The History of Rock and Popular Music MUS 27T. Exploring the World of Music MUS 28. Contemporary Music MUS 29. Electronic Music MUS 30. Electronic Music Laboratory MUS 31. Digital Music Studio Other Music Courses MUS 41. African Drumming Ensemble MUS 42. Jazz, Pop, Gospel Choir MUS 43. Labor Heritage Chorus MUS 44. Music Theatre Workshop MUS 45. Early Music Performance Workshop MUS 46. Stage Band MUS 47. Pep Band MUS 48A. Beginning Labor Heritage Chorus MUS 48B. Intermediate Labor Heritage Chorus MUS 48C. Advanced Labor Heritage Chorus MUS 50. Music Rehearsal and Performance

Music Theory

The MUS 2A-2B-2C-2D series is a four-semester comprehensive theory program for music students which will transfer as fulfillment of the first two years of lower-division music theory requirements. The MUS 1A-1B, 3A-3B series is a two-semester ear-training and harmony program for music students which will transfer as fulfillment of one year of lower-division music theory requirements.

MUS 1A-1B. Musicianship (2-2)
Lec-3, lab-1, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Advise: MUS 1A: MUS 4 or demonstration of exit skills
Repeat: max. 4 units ea.
Development of skills in sight reading, ear training, and notation through the study of scales, intervals, and simple songs. CSU/UC

MUS 2A-2B. Comprehensive Music Theory (5-5)
Lec-5, lab-1, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Advise: MUS 4 or demonstration of exit skills
May be taken in any sequence.
The first half of a four-semester comprehensive approach to the chronological study of music theory. Covers music in the style of the medieval, renaissance and baroque eras. Daily sessions involve modal, contrapuntal or harmonic studies and exercises, ear training and musical analysis with the goal of integrating these studies in reference to historical periods. Extensive written assignments are required. CSU/UC

MUS 2C-2D. Comprehensive Music Theory (5-5)
Lec-5, lab-1, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Advise: MUS 4 or demonstration of exit skills
May be taken in any sequence.
The second half of a four-semester comprehensive approach to the chronological study of music theory. Covers music in the style of the classic, romantic and modern eras. Daily sessions involve modal, contrapuntal or harmonic studies and exercises, ear training and musical analysis with the goal of integrating these studies in reference to historical periods. Extensive written assignments are required. CSU/UC

MUS 3A-3B. Harmony (3-3)
Lec-3, lab-1, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Advise: MUS 3A: MUS 4 or demonstration of exit skills
A music-writing course based on traditional harmony, including linear and vertical analysis. CSU/UC

MUS 4. Music Fundamentals (2)
Lec-3, lab-1, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 4 units
An introduction to basic skills in music, including staff notation, rhythmic notation, intervals, scales, chord construction, sight reading, and ear training. CSU/UC

MUS 5A-5B. Composition (3-3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Advise: For MUS 5A: MUS 3A or demonstrate the exit skills of MUS 3A
Study of the principles of musical composition through analysis and creative writing. Pieces may be composed for piano and/or small instrumental and/or vocal ensembles. CSU/UC

Instrumental and Vocal Training

MUS 6A. Elementary Classical Guitar (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Prereq.: Ability to read music (recom.: MUS 4)
No prior experience with the guitar necessary. The student must provide a guitar.
Repeat: max. 2 units
An introduction to the music and technique of the acoustical guitar. A foundation with emphasis on classical techniques. Some review of musical theory. CSU/UC

MUS 6B. Intermediate Classical Guitar (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Advise: MUS 6A
Repeat: max. 4 units
A continuation of MUS 6A. Further study of acoustical guitar theory, technique, and repertoire with emphasis on classical guitar. CSU/UC

Music 7 Series

The Music Department recommends that students enrolling in any of the courses in the MUS 7 series enroll concurrently in appropriate music performance courses such as concert band, stage band, pep band, orchestra, string ensemble, brass ensemble, or woodwind ensemble.

MUS 7C. Cello (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 4 units
An exploration of the elements of cello playing, including bowing concepts and techniques, tone production, and left-hand techniques. Open to beginners as well as to others at any level of proficiency. CSU/UC

MUS 7P. Percussion (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 4 units
The study and technique of playing various percussion instruments. CSU/UC

MUS 7T. Brass (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 4 units
Basic brass techniques for intermediate or advanced players. Embouchure problems, breathing methods, and tone production. CSU/UC

MUS 7V. Violin and Viola (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Advise: MUS 4 or demonstration of exit skills
Repeat: max. 4 units
Violin or viola training for beginning, intermediate, and advanced players. CSU/UC

MUS 7W. Woodwind (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 4 units
The study and techniques of playing various woodwind instruments. CSU/UC

MUS 8A-8B. Jazz and Other Popular Piano Styles (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Advise: MUS 9A or demonstration of exit skills
Repeat for MUS 8A: max. 2 units
Repeat for MUS 8B: max. 3 units
A study of basic jazz, rock, gospel, blues, and folk piano techniques. CSU/UC

MUS 9A. Beginning Piano (2)
Lec-3, lab-1, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 4 units
Piano studies for the beginner, including playing through reading, elementary theory, beginning ear training, and an historical view of keyboard instruments and their music. CSU/UC

MUS 9B. Intermediate Piano (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Advise: MUS 9A or demonstration of exit skills
Repeat: max. 4 units
A continuation of piano training for beginning, intermediate, and advanced pianists. CSU/UC

MUS 9C. Keyboard Harmony (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Advise: MUS 9A or demonstration of exit skills
Repeat: max. 4 units
The development of harmonic keyboard skills through the study and practice of chord structures, progressions, and sight reading techniques. CSU/UC

Music 10 Series

The Music Department recommends that students enrolling in the MUS 10 series should enroll concurrently in a choral-performing group or a music theatre workshop.

MUS 10A. Beginning Voice (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 2 units
Study of the basic techniques of tone production, breathing, and related skills in interpreting vocal music of various periods and styles, including popular. CSU/UC

MUS 10B. Intermediate Voice (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Advise.: MUS 10A or demonstration of exit skills
Repeat: max. 4 units
A continuation of vocal training for intermediate and advanced singers. Emphasis on the development of vocal techniques and the interpretation of songs of various styles and periods. CSU/UC

Performance Courses

MUS 11. Guitar Workshop (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Prereq.: MUS 6A or demonstration of exit skills
Repeat: max. 4 units
An opportunity for guitarists to learn and to play ensemble music from all stylistic periods--Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and especially twentieth century. An opportunity to play in guitar duos, trios, quartets, and, when possible, with other instruments. CSU/UC

MUS 12. Choir (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 4 units
Study and performance of fine choral music, sacred and secular, from all periods of music history. CSU/UC

MUS 13A. Jazz/Rock Improvisational Workshop (2)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 4 units
Study of a variety of jazz, rock, and blues styles. Emphasis on learning the techniques of arranging and composing. CSU/UC

MUS 13B. Jazz/Rock Arranging and Composition Workshop (2)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Advise: MUS 3A or demonstration of exit skills
Repeat: max. 8 units
Study of a variety of jazz, rock, and blues styles. Emphasis on learning the techniques of arranging and composing. CSU/UC

MUS 14. Chorale (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Prereq.: Satisfactory audition
Advise: MUS 12 (concur.)
Repeat: max. 4 units
Study and performance of choral music for small ensembles. Public performances both on and off campus. CSU/UC

MUS 15. Orchestra (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 4 units
An opportunity for string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players to rehearse and perform works selected from the standard repertory from the baroque through the present. CSU/UC

MUS 16. Concert Band (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 4 units
Study and performance of concert band and wind ensemble literature of various stylistic periods. CSU/UC

MUS 17. Woodwind Ensemble (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 4 units
Study and performance of woodwind ensemble techniques of all stylistic periods. CSU/UC

MUS 18. Brass Ensemble (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 4 units
Study and performance of brass ensemble techniques of all stylistic periods. CSU/UC

MUS 19. Piano Ensemble and Repertoire (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 4 units
Performance of four-hand, two-piano, and solo literature from all stylistic periods. Study of accompanying skills and use of these whenever possible in performances. Monthly public recitals. CSU/UC

MUS 20. String Ensemble (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 4 units
An exploration of techniques and ensemble literature appropriate for intermediate and advanced violinists, violoncellists, and string bass players. Performances may be scheduled. CSU/UC

Music Surveys

MUS 21. Traditional African Music (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
A survey of the function of traditional music in Africa and how it is organized as an integral part of everyday activity. Emphasis is on practical application. CSU/UC

MUS 22A-22B-22C. History of Music in Western Culture (3-3-3)
Lec-3, lab-1, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
May be taken in any sequence.
An intensive critical survey of musical styles in Western culture studied chronologically. Emphasis on works and composers representative of differing styles and periods and on various cultural contexts from which they emerged. CSU/UC
    MUS 22A. Medieval and Renaissance music: early Christian chant to 1600
    MUS 22B. Baroque and Classical music: the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
    MUS 22C. Nineteenth Century Romanticism: Beethoven to Mahler

For music of the twentieth century, see MUS 28.

MUS 23. Jazz History, Musical Traditions of the African American (3)
Lec-3, lab-1, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Lectures, discussions, assigned reading, and listening designed to explore the musical heritage of the African American, including spirituals, work songs, blues, jazz, gospel, opera, and symphony. Interaction of these with traditional American and European music. CSU/UC

MUS 24. Music of East Asia (3)
Lec-3, lab-1, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
A cross-cultural, comparative survey of both historical and recent developments in the music of China, Japan, and Korea, including the relationship of East Asian music to other aspects of East Asian cultures--philosophy, religion, theater, and dance. CSU/UC

MUS 25. Music of Latin America and the Caribbean (3)
Lec-3, lab-1, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Survey of Latin American and Caribbean music. Music as a form of communication and as a social and cultural force in the Americas. CSU/UC

MUS 26. Music in American Culture (3)
Lec-3, lab-1, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
A survey of music generated by America's diverse populations including Latino, African American, Hawaiian, Native American, Cajun and Puerto Rican. CSU/UC

MUS 27A. Music Appreciation (3)
Lec-3, lab-1, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
The development of increased musical awareness in the listener. A study of musical elements, forms, and styles through listening, lectures, readings, and discussions. CSU/UC

MUS 27B. Musical Awareness (3)
Lec-3, lab-1, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 9 units
Detailed study of selected larger musical forms such as the opera, symphony, concerto, and chamber works. Assigned listening and readings. CSU/UC

MUS 27C. Music and Queer Identity (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Examination of the question of how music encodes “queerness” by focusing on various musical styles and musical performers that have become significant for the lesbian, gay and bisexual community. CSU

MUS 27R. The History of Rock and Popular Music (3)
Lec-3, lab-1, field trips                                  CR/NC avail.
The History of Rock and Popular Music is a survey of the origin, major trends, musical forms, styles and genres of rock and opoular music from 1945 to the present day. The course will focus on historical and cultural influences that shaped the music as well as the impact of electronic technology. Attention will be given to those artists and groups who have proven to be of the most enduring significance. CSU/UC

MUS 27T. Exploring the World of Music (2)
Lec-1.5, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Designed to develop an understanding and recognition of musical elements and forms while promoting a broad international cultural music awareness. The series allows students to examine theories on the origins of music making and the role of music in all cultures. Music structure will be studied with an emphasis on how music inspires human emotion, activity, romance, religion and play. CSU/UC

MUS 28. Contemporary Music (3)
Lec-3, lab-1, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Study of the music of the twentieth century through analysis of their means and methods, recordings illustrating the types of music under discussion and creative projects involving graphic scores, tapes and new instruments. CSU/UC

MUS 29. Electronic Music (3)
Lec-3, lab-1, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
A practical study of the means by which electronic music is created, its compositional techniques, and the uses to which it may be put. CSU/UC

MUS 30. Electronic Music Laboratory (2)
Lec-3, lab-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Prereq.: MUS 29
Repeat: max. 8 units
The content of this course varies. Students may re-enroll without repeating subject matter.
Further practical study of the technical aspects of electronic music, including compositional techniques of synthesis, multitrack recording and digital sequencing. CSU/UC

MUS 31. Digital Music Studio (3)
Lec-3, lab-2, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Prereq.: MUS 30
Repeat: max. 6 units
Practical study of the digital music studio, including the functions of hardware and software tools for composition, sequencing, notation, and digital audio recording. Creation and editing digital music files and exploration of current practical applications of the medium. CSU

Other Music Performance Courses

MUS 41. African Drumming Ensemble (1)
Lab-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 4 units
The content of this course varies. Students may re-enroll without repeating subject matter.
African drumming studies and performance of music integral to everyday life in Africa. A review of the function of traditional music in Africa. CSU/UC

MUS 42. Jazz, Pop, Gospel Choir (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 4 units
Study and performance of popular, gospel, or jazz and swing choir arrangements with rhythm section. CSU/UC

MUS 43. Labor Heritage Chorus (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 4 units
Study and performance of labor songs from various periods in American history. Songs that reflect workers of diverse cultures, such as Native American chants, folk and labor ballads, field hollers, Black cowboy songs, Chicano farm and border songs, labor Motown, Asian American work songs and working women’s rap. CSU/UC
MUS 43 = LABR 93C

MUS 44. Music Theatre Workshop (3)
Lec-6, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 9 units
An opportunity for students interested in musical theatre to study, rehearse, and participate in performances of musical works for the stage. Equal emphasis given to the musical and dramatic elements involved in such productions. For staged, public performances, roles may be assigned subject to audition. CSU/UC

MUS 45. Early Music Performance Workshop (2)
Lec-3, lab-1, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 8 units
An investigation of musical performance styles from the late Middle Ages through the Baroque. Students work and perform in an area of their choice. CSU/UC

MUS 46. Stage Band (1)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 4 units
Reading, preparation, and playing of music arranged for dance bands, with emphasis on jazz. CSU/UC

MUS 47. Pep Band (1)
Lec-3, field trips
Repeat: max. 4 units
Rehearsal band for music of all popular styles. Performances at various athletic events. CSU/UC

MUS 48A. Beginning Labor Heritage Chorus (1)
Lec-3, field trips                                  CR/NC avail.
Repeat: max. 2 units
The beginning study is an intoduction to the songs that reflect workers of diverse cultures such as Native American chants, folk and labor ballads, field hollers, Black cowboy songs, Chicano farm and border songs, Labor Motown, Asian-American work songs and songs of working women's experiences. CSU/UC
MUS 48A = LABR 98A

MUS 48B. Intermediate Labor Heritage Chorus (1)
Lec-3, field trips                                  CR/NC avail.
Prereq.: LABR 98A/MUS 48A
Repeat: max. 4 units
Intermediate Labor Chorus is designed to further develop choral music techniques and knowledge of labor songs from various periods in American history, as presented in LABR 98A/MUS 48A.  Students will develop more complex choral techniques and repertoire.  Increased focus will be on individual achievement and its effect on the progress of the chorus. CSU/UC
MUS 48B = LABR 98B

MUS 48C. Advanced Labor Heritage Chorus (1)
Lec-3, field trips                                 CR/NC avail.
Prereq.: LABR 98B/MUS 48B
Repeat: max. 4 units
Advanced Labor Chorus focuses on the development of a self-directed creative process and autonomy.  Building on the concepts, skills and musical material of LABR 98B/MUS 48B, students will become section leaders, soloists and conductors. CSU/UC
MUS 48C = LABR 98C

MUS 50. Music Rehearsal and Performance (1)
Lec-3                                                  CR/NC avail.
Coreq.: Enrollment in a music instrumental-training or performance course
Repeat: max. 4 units
An opportunity for students who are enrolled in music courses requiring extra performance and rehearsal hours to receive credit for their work. CSU/UC