Course Descriptions

100 Introduction to Music 3 hours, 3 units
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
This is a survey course designed to develop listening perception through lectures, recordings, films and concerts. The conceptual and stylistic differences in music from various periods and cultures will be examined through discussion of the elements of music as well as through discussions of ethnic, jazz, vocal instrumental and 20th century music. This course is designed to support students in all majors who are interested in satisfying the general education requirements for Arts and Humanities. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

108 The World of Commercial Music 3 hours, 3 units
A comprehensive survey of the commercial music field with consideration of historical, cultural, and technological influences. The course covers the current styles of music being performed, composing/arranging, recording, songwriting and business/legal information. Emphasis is on preparing the student to make informed decisions concerning career direction and employment in the commercial music field. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.

110 Music for Elementary School Teachers
2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab, 3 units
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
A comprehensive study of rhythmic and melodic instruments used in the elementary classroom. Development of keyboard and vocal facilities. Elementary music theory. Transfer Credit: CSU and/ or private coll/univ.

111 Jazz History and Development 3 hours, 3 units
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
An introduction to jazz; its historical background and its development in the United States. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

115A Elementary Piano 0.5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours lab, 1 unit
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
Course introduces basic skills to music majors whose theoretical and practical keyboard skills are deficient, and to non-music majors who have had little or no experience at the piano. Course focuses on developing repertoire, sight-reading, transposition, harmonization, creative composition, and modulation techniques. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

115B Elementary Piano 0.5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours lab, 1 unit
Advisory: Music 115A with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Continuation of Music 115A with emphasis on more advanced techniques employed in repertoire development, sight reading, transposition, harmonization, creative composition, and modulation techniques. Complex rhythmic and melodic skills are explored. Open to music majors with deficiencies and non-music majors. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

115C Intermediate Piano 0.5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours lab, 1 unit
Advisory: Music 115B with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Study of practical and theoretical keyboard techniques for music majors, credential applications, and non music majors with comparable skills. Course focuses on advanced skill development of repertoire, sight reading, transposition, harmonization, creative composition and modulation techniques. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

120A Beginning Voice Class 1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab, 1.5 units
For beginners in voice. Deals with the development of proper voice production. Includes the problems of breath control, resonance, articulation and vowel formation. Instruction in the development of the individual voice. Solo performances of simple songs in class. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

120B Intermediate Voice Class 1 hour lecture,
2 hours lab, 1.5 units
For intermediates in voice. Deals with the development of proper voice production. Includes the problems of breath control, resonance, articulation and vowel formation, with emphasis on interpretation and repertoire. Instruction in the development of the individual voice. A study and performance of the song cycle is included. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

130A College Chorus I 1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab,
1.5 units
Study and performance of a wide range of choral music from the Renaissance period to the present day. Some previous choral experience and music reading skills are highly recommended. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required. Transfer Credit: CSU and/ or private coll/univ.; UC.

130B College Chorus II 1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab,
1.5 units
Continuation of Music 130A. Study and performance of a wide range of choral music from the Renaissance period to the present day. Some previous choral experience and music reading skills are highly recommended. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required. Transfer Credit: CSU and/ or private coll/univ.; UC.

130C College Chorus III 1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab,
1.5 units
Continuation of Music 130B. Study and performance of a wide range of choral music from the Renaissance period to the present day. Some previous choral experience and music reading skills are highly recommended. Attendance at rehearsals and performance is required. Transfer Credit: CSU and/ or private coll/univ.; UC.

130D College Chorus IV 1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab,
1.5 units
Continuation of Music 130C. Study and performance of a wide range of choral music from the Renaissance period to the present day. Some previous choral experience and music reading skills are highly recommended. Attendance at rehearsals and performance is required. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

150A Basic Musicianship 3 hours, 3 units
This course is designed for music majors as well as non music majors. It enables the student to develop perceptions in sight and sound as related to the symbols of rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic notation. It will also enable the student to develop skill in writing, major, minor, and chromatic scales, chord construction and intervals; and to identify terms used to indicate tempo and dynamics. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

150B Basic Musicianship 3 hours, 3 units
Continuation of Music 150A with emphasis on practical problems of notation, chord structure and progression, and ear training. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

165 Jazz Keyboard 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab,
2 units
Designed for music majors and non-music majors interested in developing practical and theoretical skills in playing, writing, and listening to jazz chord patterns employed in developing jazz forms; blue notes, syncopated rhythmic patterns, blues chord progressions, ragtime forms, gospel music influences, calypso rhythms, and Latin American, Spanish, African and American influences representing a multitude of international resources and musical personalities. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

190 The Electronic Music Studio 2.5 hours lecture,
1.5 hours lab, 3 units
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
This course teaches the basic skills needed for the application of electronic, recording, and computer music equipment in the studio. Students will be creating original work as a measure of their abilities. This course is a prerequisite to future work in the studio. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/ univ.

215A Advanced Piano 0.5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours lab,
1 unit
Advisory: Music 115B and 115C, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Continuation of Music 115B or 115C with emphasis on stylistic interpretation of piano literature related to musical periods; advanced repertoire technique development; advanced sight reading, transposition, harmonization, creative composition, and modulation techniques. Advanced rhythmic and melodic techniques explored. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

215B Advanced Piano 0.5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours lab,
1 unit
Advisory: Music 215A with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Continuation of Music 215A with emphasis on stylistic interpretation of piano literature related to musical periods; advanced repertoire technique development; advanced sight reading, transposition, harmonization, creative composition, and modulation techniques. Advanced rhythmic and melodic techniques explored. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

230A-B Jazz Improvisation 3 hours lab, each course:
1 unit
A comprehensive study of the techniques and literature of improvisation with an emphasis of jazz improvisation and interpretation. Analysis and practical application of chord progressions used in jazz. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

252 Concert Jazz Band 3-9 hours lab, 1-3 units
Limitation on Enrollment: Audition/Try Out
A selected group of limited membership devoted to the preparation and performance of the best contemporary jazz and stage band literature. Designed to meet the needs of the student desiring to enter the field of professional stage band work, but open to qualified students of any department of the college. The group gives public concerts and supplies music for college functions. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is an integral part of this course. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

290 Independent Study Hours by Arrangement; 1-3 units
Limitation on Enrollment: Must obtain an Add Code from instructor for registration.
Course is designed to meet individual needs or interests of students who wish to work on special projects in music. Special projects include all aspects of music and may involve topics which are broad in scope along with those that are narrow in scope. Special projects may  include an unlimited number of diversified phases of the music curricula. This course may be taken four  times with different content for a maximum of six units. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/ univ.; UC transfer limitations. See a counselor.

296 Individual Instruction in Music 3 hours lab, 1 unit
Credit/No Credit Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in an approved related course; Must obtain an Add Code from instructor for registration.
Individual instruction in music which employs self paced audio and visual multimedia systems designed to assist students in reaching specific learning objectives related to other instructional course areas; hence, it is designed to supplement related courses as specified above. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.

296 Individual Instruction in Philosophy
3 hours lab, 1 unit Credit/No Credit Only
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in an approved related course; Must obtain an Add Code from instructor for registration.
This course employs self-paced multimedia systems to assist students to reach specific learning objectives, and is intended to be supplementary to designated courses. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.