Music
Fundamentals, History & Lit (MUFHL)
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MUFHL 300 Introduction to Music 3
Units
Formerly: MUFHL 6
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320 or placement through assessment.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed for students with no previous
knowledge of music. Music will be discussed with historical perspective
providing a thorough understanding and ability to define and describe
terms, elements and characteristics of music. Units will include
basic fundamentals of performance, listening skills development,
critique and analysis of significant classic music examples, and
differentiation of historical styles. AA/AS area B; CSU area C1;
IGETC area 3
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MUFHL 308 Introduction to Music: Rock & Roll 3 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course examines social, political, cultural, and economic issues as they relate to the history of Rock & Roll music. It includes guidedlistening and video presentations to show the evolution of Rock from
its roots to current stylistic trends. This course requires no previous musical study. AA/AS Area I
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MUFHL 310 Survey of Music History
and Literature 3 Units
Formerly: MUFHL 10
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGRD 312, or placement through assessment.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a survey of the history of music including
its composers and most significant works from the beginning of
history to the Baroque period. It is required for music majors
and also designed for those students having a background in music
and who are particularly interested in humanities or arts. (CAN
MUS 8) AA/AS area B; CSU area C1; IGETC area 3
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MUFHL 311 Survey of Music History
and Literature 3 Units
Formerly: MUFHL 10
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGRD 312, or placement through assessment.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is a survey of the history of music including it's
composers and most significant works from the beginning of history
to the Boroque period. It is required for music majors and also
designed for those students having a background in music majors
and also designed for those students having a background in music
and who are particularly interested in humanities or arts. (CAN
MUS 8) AA/AS area B; CSU area CI; IGETC area 3
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MUFHL 315 Jazz History 3
Units
Formerly: MUFHL 12
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an historical, comprehensive, and
comparative listeners' survey of the traditions of Jazz music
from around the world and in the United States, in which concepts
of ethnicity, ethnocentrism, racism, ageism, class differences,
and gender issues will be addressed. Guided listening presentations
will show how African and early African-American musical traditions
have led to the development of various improvisational forms and
styles, including Ragtime, Swing, Bebop, Free Jazz, Fusion, and
Acid Jazz. Jazz styles of the Americas, Asia, Africa, India, and
Europe will be covered. CSU area C1; AA/AS area B & F; IGETC
area 3
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MUFHL 321 Basic Musicianship 3
Units
Formerly: MUFHL 2
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: MUIVI 340 or 370.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course includes the basic fundamentals of music
notation and performance skills including scales, chords, sightsinging,
music dictation, harmonic progression, and form. It is recommended
for students with interest in but no knowledge of music and those
students planning to enroll in MUFHL 400. AA/AS area B; CSU area
C1; IGETC area 3
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MUFHL 330 World Music 3
Units
Formerly: MUFHL 9
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103 and ENGRD 116, or ESLR 320 and
ESLW 320, or placement through assessment.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a comprehensive, comparative listener
survey of the folk ethnic, dance, and ceremonial music traditions
around the world and in the United States. Concepts of ethnicity,
ethnocentrism, racism, ageism, class differences, and gender issues
will be addressed. Guided listening presentations will show how
traditional forms and styles have led to the urban, professional
music popular in many countries today know as "World Beat."
Music of the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe will
be compared. AA/AS area B & F; CSU area C1; IGETC area 3
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MUFHL 400 Music Theory 4
Units
Formerly: MUFHL 3A
Prerequisite: Knowledge of musical notation.
Corequisite: MUIVI 340 or piano audition.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is a study of scales, intervals, triads,
diatonic harmonies, part writing, rhythms, sight singing, ear
training, dictation, history and performance. It includes analysis
and composition and is required for music majors. (CAN MUS 2)
AA/AS area B; CSU area C1; IGETC area 3
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MUFHL 401 Music Theory 4
Units
Prerequisite: Knowledge of musical notation
Corequisite: MUIVI 340 or piano audition
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MUFHL 410 Advanced Music Theory 4
Units
Formerly: MUFHL 4A
Prerequisite: MUFHL 401.
Advisory: MUIVI 350.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is a continuation of MUFHL 401. It includes
the study of 16th and 18th century counterpoint, fugue, variation,
altered chords, sonata allegro and rondo forms, and late 19th
and 20th century writing techniques; practice in rhythmic, melodic,
harmonic and contrapuntal sight singing, ear training and dictation.
Required for music majors. CSU area C1; IGETC area 3
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MUFHL 411 Advanced Music Theory 4
Units
Prerequisite: MUFHL 410
Advisory: MUIVI 351
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MUFHL 420 Beginning Jazz Theory 2
Units
Formerly: MUFHL 3C
Prerequisite: MUFHL 400 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: MUIVI 400
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces the elements of jazz theory
including harmonic, melodic and formal analysis in the jazz idiom.
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MUFHL 421 Advanced Jazz Theory 2
Units
Formerly: MUFHL 3D
Prerequisite: MUFHL 420.
Advisory: MUIVI 400.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course provides a continuation of jazz concepts
presented in MUFHL 420. The emphasis will be advanced elements
of jazz theory including harmonic, melodic and formal analysis
in the jazz idiom.
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MUFHL 480 Honors Introduction to Music
3 Units
Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above; ENGWR 300 or 480 with a grade of “C” or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is designed as a seminar for the student with previous experience with music notation, theory, and/or performance. Included in the course are (1) an analysis of the listening process and recognizing
the roles of the composer, the performer and the listener, and (2) an evaluation of the intellectual and emotional elements of listening. This course will also cover the distinctions between the functional
and aesthetic purposes of music. Attendance at live musical performances and field trips required. CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
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MUFHL 499 Experimental Offering
in Music Fundamental/History and Literature 5-3
Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to give students an opportunity
to study topics in music which are not included in current course
offering. May be taken four times for credit for a maximum of
eight units on different topics.
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Instrumental/Voice
Instruction (MUIVI)
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MUIVI 310 Voice Class 2
Units
Formerly: MUIVI 22A
Prerequisite: MUFHL 321 and /or MUIVI 340.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course emphasizes the development of the individual's
voice. Solos are learned and performed in class. CSU area C1
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MUIVI 311 Voice Class 2
Units
Formerly: MUIVI 22B
Prerequisite: MUIVI 310.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course emphasizes the continued development
of the individual's voice. Solos are learned and performed in
class.
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MUIVI 320 Voice Class, Intermediate 2
Units
Formerly: MUIVI 23A
Prerequisite: MUIVI 311.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is a study of vocal exercise and intellectual
analysis for the development of efficient singing techniques and
skills in performing vocal literature. Performance in class is
essential.
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MUIVI 321 Voice Class, Intermediate 2
Units
Formerly: MUIVI 23B
Prerequisite: MUIVI 320.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course focuses on the practical application
of bel canto technique with emphasis on English and Italian diction
and literature. Performance in class is essential.
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MUIVI 340 Beginning Piano 2
Units
Formerly: MUIVI 30A
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed for students interested in
piano as a medium of expression and enjoyment, and for prospective
nursery, kindergarten and elementary teachers. It is required
for music majors who do not demonstrate equivalent piano proficiency.
The course requires at least five hours per week outside preparation.
(CAN MUS 22) CSU area C1
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MUIVI 341 Beginning Piano 2
Units
Formerly: MUIVI 30B
Prerequisite: MUIVI 340 or ability to sight read an eight-measure
composition with a single line in each hand; ability to play I-IV-I-V7-I
in progression in five easy keys.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is a continuation of MUIVI 340 and is
designed for students interested in piano as a medium of expression
and enjoyment, and for prospective nursery, kindergarten and elementary
teachers. It is required for music majors who do not demonstrate
equivalent piano proficiency. The course requires at least five
hours per week outside preparation. (CAN MUS 24)
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MUIVI 350 Intermediate Piano 2
Units
Formerly: MUIVI 31A
Prerequisite: MUIVI 341, ability to play all major scales, two
octaves, hands separately; ability to play a simple folktune with
basic choral accompaniment in a major or minor key.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is the second year of piano study. It
focuses on the development of insight into music as an artistic
means of communication through the study of scales, chords, melodic
harmonization and repertoire.
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MUIVI 351 Intermediate Piano 2
Units
Prerequisite: MUIVI 350 with a grade of “C” or better, or the ability to play all major scales, hands together, two octaves and harmonic minor in A, E, B, F, D, and G.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course is the second year of piano study. It is a continuation of MUIVI 350. The course includes the further development of insight into music as an artistic means of communication through the study of scales, chords, melodic harmonization and repertoire. The course
also serves to develop the fundamental skills for the non-keyboard music major.
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MUIVI
370 Beginning Guitar 2
Units
Formerly: MUIVI 42A
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course provides instruction on the guitar with
emphasis on rudiments of music, note reading, basic guitar chord
technique and accompaniment figurations. CSU area C1
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MUIVI 371 Intermediate Guitar 2
Units
Formerly: MUIVI 42B
Prerequisite: MUIVI 370.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is a continuation of MUIVI 370 with emphasis
on increased skills in note reading, improvisation, accompanying,
and development of personal style.
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MUIVI 385 Jazz Styles and Improvisation 2
Units
Formerly: MUIVI 43A
Prerequisite: Ability to play a melodic instrument or ability
to sight sing; ability to read music in a clef.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is a study of instrumental and vocal
applications of jazz improvisation. This course may be taken twice
for credit. CSU area C1
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MUIVI 386 Jazz Styles and Improvisation 2
Units
Formerly: MUIVI 43B
Prerequisite: MUIVI 385.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is the study of advanced instrumental
and vocal applications of jazz improvisation. This course may
be taken twice for credit.
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MUIVI 390 Beginning Jazz and Popular
Vocal Styles 2 Units
Formerly: MUIVI 25A
Prerequisite: MUIVI 310 or audition.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course offers instruction in the stylistic and
performance elements of jazz and popular solo singing styles and
repertoire including blues, R & B, pop, rock, and country.
This course may be taken twice for credit.
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MUIVI 391 Advanced Jazz and Popular
Vocal Styles 2 Units
Formerly: MUIVI 25B
Prerequisite: MUIVI 390 or audition.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course offers further instruction in the stylistic
and performance elements of jazz and popular solo singing styles
and repertoire including the blues, R & B, pop, rock, and
country. This course may be taken twice for credit.
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MUIVI 400 Beginning Jazz Piano 2
Units
Formerly: MUIVI 33A
Prerequisite: MUIVI 340.
Advisory: MUFHL 400.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to the fundamentals
of jazz piano. Topics include left-hand voicings, tritone substitution,
and scale theory applications to the keyboard. Requires at least
five hours per week outside preparation.
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MUIVI 401 Intermediate Jazz Piano 2
Units
Formerly: MUIVI 33B
Prerequisite: MUIVI 400.
Advisory: MUFHL 400.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is intermediate studies in jazz piano.
Topics include stride voicings, block chords, Salsa and Latin
comping and "Fourth" chords. Requires at least five
hours per week outside preparation.
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MUIVI 420 Applied Music 1
Units
Prerequisite: Audition
Corequistie: Enrolled in 2 units from MUP 310, 330, 340, 350,
or 360 and enrolled in 4 units from: MUFHL 400, 401, 410, or 411
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MUIVI 421 Applied Music 1
Units
Prerequisite:MUIVI 420 and audition
Corequistie: Enrolled in 2 units from MUP 310, 330, 340, 350,
or 360 and enrolled in 4 units from: MUFHL 400, 401, 410, or 411
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MUIVI 422 Applied Music 1
Units
Prerequisite: MUIVI 421 and audition
Corequistie: Enrolled in 2 units from MUP 310, 330, 340, 350,
or 360 and enrolled in 4 units from: MUFHL 400, 401, 410, or 411
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MUIVI 423 Applied Music 1
Units
Prerequisite: MUIVI 422 and audition
Corequistie: Enrolled in 2 units from MUP 310, 330, 340, 350,
or 360 and enrolled in 4 units from: MUFHL 400, 401, 410, or 411
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MUIVI 425 Applied Music - Jazz 1
Units
Prerequisite: MUIVI 421 and audition
Corequistie: Enrolled in 4 units from MUFHL 400 or 401, or enrolled
in 2 units from MUFHL 420 or 421; and enrolled in 2 units from
MUP 320, 400, or 424.
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MUIVI 426 Applied Music - Jazz 1
Units
Prerequisite: MUIVI 425 and audition
Corequistie: Enrolled in 4 units from MUFHL 400 or 401, or enrolled
in 2 units from MUFHL 420 or 421; and enrolled in 2 units from
MUP 320, 400, or 424.
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MUIVI 430 Beginning Organ 1
Units
Prerequisite: Keyborading proficiency/ student must be able to
play a composition for piano comparable in dificulty to a Bach
Two-Part Invention.
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MUIVI 426 Intermediate Organ 1
Units
Prerequisite: Two semesters of MUIVI 430
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MUIVI 440 Brass Instruction 1
Units
Prerequisite: Ability to play a brass instrument
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MUIVI 442 String Instruction 1
Units
Prerequisite: Ability to play a string instrument
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MUIVI 444 Woodwind Instruction 1
Units
Prerequisite: Ability to play a woodwind instrument
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MUIVI 446 Percussion Instruction 1
Units
Prerequisite: Ability to play a percussion instrument
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Music
Performance (MUP)
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MUP 310 Orchestra 2
Units
Formerly: MUP 13
Prerequisite: Ability to play an orchestral instrument.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is the study and performance of orchestral
repertoire. It is open to those who play an orchestral instrument.
The course fulfills the requirements for all music majors and
minors. Field trip may be required. This course may be taken four
times for credit. CSU area C1
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MUP 311 Advanced Orchestra 1-2
Units
Formerly: MUP 13A
Prerequisite: MUP 310 (8 units).
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 108 hours LAB
Description: This course is the continuing study and performance
of orchestral repertoire. Additional topics include experience
in conducting, rehearsal techniques and section leading. Field
trips may be required. This course may be taken four times.
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MUP 320 Jazz Band 2
Units
Formerly: MUP 14
Prerequisite: Ability to play at least one instrument commonly
used in jazz ensemble; audition required.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is the study and performance of Jazz
Band repertoire. Public performance and field trips required.
May be taken four times for credit. CSU area C1
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MUP 321 Advanced Jazz Band 1-2
Units
Formerly: MUP 14A
Prerequisite: MUP 321 (8 units); audition.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 108 hours LAB
Description: This course is the continuing study and performance
of Jazz Band repertoire. Additional topics include experience
in conducting, rehearsal technique and section leading. Public
performance and field trips are required. This course may be taken
four times for credit.
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MUP 330 Concert Band 2
Units
Formerly: MUP 16
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Ability to read musical notation and play a band instrument;
brass and woodwind players should know all basic range fingerings;
percussion players should know ten basic rudiments including single
and double stroke rolls, 5, 7, and 9 stroke rolls, flams, paradiddles,
and ruffs.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course studies and performs concert band literature.
This course is designed for a large ensemble of brass, woodwinds,
and percussion instruments. Rehearsal will include a variety of
music. Public performances, festivals, field trips, and tours
are required. This course may be taken four times for credit.
CSU area C1
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MUP 331 Advanced Concert Band 1-2
Units
Formerly: MUP 16A
Prerequisite: MUP 330 (8 units).
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 108 hours LAB
Description: This course is the continuing study and performance
of concert band literature. It is designed for a large ensemble
of brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments rehearsing a wide
variety of music. Additional topics include experience in conducting,
rehearsal technique and section leading. Public performances,
festivals, field, trips, and tours are required. This course may
be taken four times.
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MUP 340 Symphonic Band 2
Units
Formerly: MUP 17
Prerequisite: Audition.
Advisory: Ability to read musical notation and play a band instrument;
brass and woodwind players should know all basic range fingerings
and all major and harmonic minor scales from memory; percussion
players should know ten basic rudiments including single and double
stroke rolls, 5, 7, and 9 stroke rolls, flams, paradiddles, and
ruffs.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course studies and performs advanced symphonic
band literature, designed for a large ensemble of brass, woodwind,
and percussion instruments. Rehearsal will include a wide variety
of music. Public performances, festivals, field trips, and tours
are required. This course may be taken four times for credit.
CSU area C1
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MUP 341 Advanced Symphonic Band 1-2
Units
Formerly: MUP 17A
Prerequisite: MUP 340 (8 units) and audition.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 108 hours LAB
Description: This course is the continuing study and performance
of advance symphonic band literature. It is designed for a large
ensemble of brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments rehearsing
a wide variety of music. Additional topics include experience
in conducting, rehearsal technique and section leading. Public
performances, festivals, field trips, and tours are required.
This course may be taken four times.
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MUP 350 College Choir 2
Units
Formerly: MUP 19
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Choral experience and/or ability to read music notation.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is a large choral ensemble performing
a wide variety of music. Public performance, festivals, and field
trips required. This course may be taken four times. CSU area
C1
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MUP 352 Advanced Concert Choir 1-2
Units
Formerly: MUP 19A
Prerequisite: MUP 350 (8 units).
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 108 hours LAB
Description: This chorus is a large choral ensemble performing
a wide variety of advanced music. Participation in public performances,
festivals, and field trips is required. May be taken four times
for credit.
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MUP 360 Chamber Singers 2
Units
Formerly: MUP 21
Prerequisite: Audition including sight singing and aural skills
assessment.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an advanced choral ensemble of limited
size performing a wide variety of music. Public performances,
festivals, and field trips required. This course may be taken
four times for credit. CSU area C1
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MUP 361 Advanced Chamber Singers 1-2
Units
Formerly: MUP 21A
Prerequisite: MUP 360 (8 units) and audition; the audition includes
sight singing and aural skills assessment.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 108 hours LAB
Description: This course is an advanced choral ensemble of limited
size performing a wide variety of music. Public performances,
festivals, and field trips required. This course may be taken
four times for credit.
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MUP 370 Rehearsal and Performance
- Musical Theatre Ensemble (Same as Theatre Arts 466) .5-3
Units
Formerly: MUP 5
Prerequisite: Audition.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 162 hours LAB
Description: This course explores the development of a musical
theatre production presented before the campus and community.
A different production will be presented each semester the course
is offered. May be taken four times for credit up to a maximum
of 12 units. Not open to students who have completed TA 466. CSU
area C1
This 2003 fall's musical South Pacific is looking for musicians
to play in the pit orchestra for the show. Rehearsals are between
Sept. 12-Oct 9; performance dates are Oct. 10-26, primarily evenings.
Participation in this orchestra will not conflict with other music
groups. For further information, call 484-8124, or attend the
first informational meeting, Wednesday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m.
in the Theatre.
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MUP 400 Vocal Ensemble 2
Units
Formerly: MUP 20
Prerequisite: Audition required; the audition will include sight
singing, aural skills, improvisation and the preparation of a
short musical excerpt.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an advanced choral ensemble of limited
size with an instrumental accompaniment performing a wide variety
of music in the jazz style. Public performances, festivals and
field trips required. This course may be taken four times for
credit. CSU area C1
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MUP 401 Advanced Vocal Ensemble
- Jazz Choir 1-2 Units
Formerly: MUP 20A
Prerequisite: MUP 400 (8 units) and audition; the audition will
include sight singing, aural skills, improvisation and the preparation
of a short musical excerpt.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 108 hours LAB
Description: This course is the continuing study of vocal jazz
ensemble repertoire. Additional topics include experience in conducting,
rehearsal technique and section leading. Public performances,
festivals, and field trips required. This course may be taken
four times for credit.
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MUP 420 Special Ensemble Participation 1-2
Units
Formerly: MUP 43
Prerequisite: Audition.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103 and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320 and
ESLW 320 or placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 108 hours LAB
Description: This course is open to all students who sing or play
musical instruments. Instrumentation of groups will vary, including
jazz combo, piano quintet, guitar ensemble, and related music
as well as choral groups. This course may be taken four times.
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MUIVI
410 Woodwind Ensemble 1 Units
Prerequisite: Ability to play a woodwind instrument
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MUIVI
412 Percussion Ensemble 1 Units
Prerequisite: Ability to play a percussion instrument
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MUIVI
414 String Ensemble 1 Units
Prerequisite: Ability to play a woodwind instrument
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MUIVI
416 Brass Ensemble 1 Units
Prerequisite: Ability to play a brass instrument
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MUIVI
418 Piano Ensemble 1 Units
Prerequisite: Advanced keyboard proficiency, advanced technical
and sight reading ability required; audition.
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MUIVI
420 Special Ensemble Participation 1-2
Units
Prerequisite: Audition
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MUIVI
424 Commercial Music Ensemble 1
Units
Prerequisite: Ability to play at least one instrument or vocalize
in a popular style; performers must also sight read and improvise;
audition required.
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Specializations
in Music (MUSM)
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MUSM 110 The Business of Music 3
Units
Formerly: MUSM 50A
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course covers the processes of the music industry.
This includes record contracts, record producers and agent/managers.
The course also defines the duties of recording and performing
artists.
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MUSM
111 The Business of Music 3
Units
Formerly: MUSM 50A
Prerequisite: None
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MUSM 112 The Business of Music/Artist
Management 3 Units
Formerly: MUSM 50C
Prerequisite: MUSM 110
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MUSM
113 The Business of Music/Promotion 3
Units
Formerly: MUSM 50D
Prerequisite: none
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MUSM
114 The Business of Music, Advanced 3
Units
Prerequisite: MUSM 111, MUSM 112, and MUSM 113 with a grade of
"C" or better.
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MUSM 120 Contemporary Songwriting 3
Units
Formerly: MUSM 51A
Prerequisite: MUFHL 321.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Processes of the songwriting industry in popular
music today: instrumental and vocal arrangements, musical styles
in jazz, pop, and rock, lyrics, formation of melodies and harmonies,
popular music form, notation on paper, and other related topics.
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MUSM 121 Contemporary Songwriting 3
Units
Formerly: MUSM 51B
Prerequisite: MUSM 120.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course covers the processes of lyric evaluation,
song format and music styles. Production techniques, publishing,
and marketing strategies will also be included.
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MUSM 140 Concert Sound Reinforcement 2
Units
Formerly: MUSM 61
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is an overview of live concert sound
reinforcement. Topics to be covered include basic sound system
theory/applications, and study of individual sound system component
operation (microphones, mixers, effects, power amplifiers, speaker
systems). Demonstrations, discussions, and a hands-on approach
will provide ways to troubleshoot, sound check, and mix sound
for live performance, and touring. This course may be taken twice
for credit.
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MUSM 334 Introduction to Musical
Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) 2 Units
Formerly: MUSM 32
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: MUFHL 321 or MUIVI 340.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to the rapidly evolving
use of professional music software and MIDI electronic instruments.
Various music hardware options, including keyboards, synthesizers,
samplers, computers and drum machines, will be explored. A series
of MIDI projects will cover music sequencing, notation, and CAI
(computer-assisted instruction) software. Field trips are required.
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MUSM 335 Intermediate Musical Instrument
Digital Interface (MIDI) 2 Units
Formerly: MUSM 33
Prerequisite: MUSM 334
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers techniques in MIDI composition and arranging. Concepts to be covered include film and video scoring, synchronization techniques, integrating MIDI and digital audio, and using sound editing software.
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MUSM 342 Recording Studio Techniques 3
Units
Formerly: MUSM 41A
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is the first course in a four-part series and
covers entry level techniques in audio/music production, studio
design, and recording console functions. It also covers microphone
fundamentals and applications, multi-track recording, and MIDI
concepts. Field trips are required. This course may be taken twice
for credit. CSU area C1
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MUSM 344 Recording Studio Techniques 3
Units
Formerly: MUSM 41B
Prerequisite: MUSM 342 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is the second course in a four-part series and
covers techniques of audio recording, MIDI fundamentals, and remote
recordings. It also focuses on mixdown session techniques, outboard
gear application and studio design. This course may be taken twice
for credit.
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MUSM 350 Recording Studio Techniques 3
Units
Formerly: MUSM 41C
Prerequisite: MUSM 344 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is the third course in a four-part series and
covers the techniques and tools for managing a recording studio.
Topics include studio design, personnel selection, equipment budgeting,
business basics, and operation of 24 track recording equipment.
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MUSM 352
Recording Studio Techniques 3 Units
Prerequisite: MUSM 350 with a grade of “C” or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This is the fourth course in a four-part series and covers techniques of engineering live music and audio in recording sessions. It is designed for recording engineers seeking careers in audio and post production. Techniques of analog and digital recording, mixdown, synchronizing audio and video, and management of sessions will be covered.
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MUSM 353 Advanced Digital Recording 3 Units
Prerequisite: MUSM 352 with a grade of “C” or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course requires the analysis and critique of techniques in digital and surround recording. The course covers evaluation and application of areas in surround audio, digital technology, post production, mastering and album production. There are both team and independent projects using advanced methods beyond those learned in MUSM 350 and 352.
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MUSM 356: Pro Tools 101, Introduction to Pro Tools 1 1/2 Units
Prerequisite: MUSM 342 with a grade of “C” or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC
This course is an introduction to Digidesign’s Pro Tools digital audio workstation software application. Basic Pro Tools principles, including how to complete a Pro Tools project from initial set up to final mixdown are covered. It includes how to record, edit, and mix music and Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) tracks within the Pro Tools LE application. This course is the first in a series of four courses leading to certification as a Pro Tools Operator. It may be taken twice for credit using different software versions.
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MUSM 370 Music for Children 3 Units
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course focuses on the principles of teaching and using music in nursery school, pre-school, elementary school and recreational programs. Methods and material used in singing, creating, moving, reading and listening are covered. The course is recommended for nursery school workers and Early Childhood credential candidates whose major is not music. It is suggested for recreational leaders and workers and others who use music with groups of children.
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