Course Descriptions MUS-148
3 units
MUS-201
Radio Production
LEC 48-54
Orchestra
This course acquaints students with the major aspects of radio production. The course includes information regarding the studio and various types of hardware and software. *Cross-listed as AUD-148. Prerequisite: AUD-141 or MUS-141 (with a grade of C or better). Transfers to CSU only
MUS-150 Intermediate Voice Class
1 unit LAB 48-54
This course is designed for students who have had at least one year of voice class or private voice instruction. Emphasis is placed upon performance and application of the theories of good singing as presented in the Beginning Voice classes. Students select their own song materials, as well as receive assigned songs from the instructor. Regular vocal solo performance and critique are major components of the course. Students concentrate on improving tone, breath control, diction, artistry and style. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: MUS-115 and MUS-116 (with a grade of C or better) or 1 year of private instruction. AA/AS General Education: C--Transfers to both UC/CSU
MUS-151 Applied Music: Voice
1 unit LAB 48-54
This course is designed for the vocal music major or minor who has significant experience and vocal instruction and who needs to continue to advance skills and develop repertoire, technique and style. Students participate in a group recital at the end of the term. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: MUS150 (with a grade of C or better) or 2 years of private vocal instruction. AA/AS General Education: C--Transfers to both UC/CSU-CSU Area(s): C1--
MUS-175
2 units
Musicianship I LEC 24-27/LAB 24-27 Students learn to identify by ear, analyze, and write melodies, harmonies and rhythms in dictation as well as how to sight sing diatonic melodies using solfeggio. Materials include simple conjunct and disjunct diatonic melodies, primary harmonies, basic rhythms, and singing diatonic melodies. This course requires sufficient hearing ability to detect differences in pitch and also the ability to accurately reproduce vocal pitch. Prerequisite: MUS-101 (with a grade of C or better) or equivalent experience that includes reading and writing notes, key signatures and triads as well as rhythmic notation. Transfers to both UC/CSU
MUS-176
2 units
Musicianship II LEC 24-27/LAB 24-27 Continues skills taught in Music 175 using more advanced diatonic and chromatic melodies, harmonies and complex rhythms. Includes both dictation and sight singing. This course requires sufficient hearing ability to detect differences in pitch and also the ability to accurately reproduce pitches vocally. Prerequisite: MUS-175 (with a grade of C or better). Transfers to both UC/CSU
302
1 unit LAB 48-54
Rehearsal and performance of orchestral literature. Participation in music productions and concerts. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: By audition. AA/AS General Education: C-Transfers to both UC/CSU
MUS-203 Concert Band
1 unit LAB 48-54
A wind ensemble open to brass, woodwind and percussion players. Its primary purpose is to expose students to band literature. Previous playing experience required. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: By audition. AA/AS General Education: C--Transfers to both UC/CSU
MUS-204
1-3 units
Musical Theater Workshop
LAB 48-162
A course in the fundamentals of acting, music, dance, and the responsibilities of chorus, parts, leads in musicals, culminating in a performance. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: By audition. AA/AS General Education: C--Transfers to both UC/CSU
MUS-205 College Singers
1 unit LAB 48-54
The College Singers is a collegiate choral ensemble that rehearses and performs a variety of choral music styles and formats ranging from traditional Baroque and Classical through Twentieth Century in both concert and popular genres. The organization performs at concerts both on and off campus, and additionally provides opportunities for solo and small ensemble singing. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: Student must be able to match pitch and sing in tune. Audition is held at first class meeting. AA/AS General Education: C--Transfers to both UC/CSU
MUS-206 Chamber Choir
1 unit LAB 48-54
The Chamber Choir provides a small group vocal performance experience for singers who have previous choral experience. Singers are expected learn quickly, and to be able to memorize music for performance. Music of all styles and practices is performed requiring a variety of vocal performance techniques. The Chamber Choir also may join with other college ensembles, both choral and instrumental for performances both on campus and off campus. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: Audition conducted at first class meeting. Student must be able to match pitch and sing in tune. AA/AS General Education: C-Transfers to both UC/CSU
MUS-207
3 units
Techniques of Musical Theater
LEC 48-54
This course will introduce performance techniques in musical theater. While emphasizing the musical aspects, will also cover dramatic and movement techniques. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: By audition. AA/AS General Education: C-Transfers to both UC/CSU
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