Music A100-
Hist & Appre of Music
(3)
A survey of music, the universal language and social cohesion in Western Civilization. Antiquity through the Contemporary periods with emphasis on the paradigm shift in music as it reflects the cultural reaction to the human condition. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A101-
Musicianship/Ear Training
(2)
Open to all levels of instrumental and vocal performers. This course may be taken 2 times
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Music A102-
Computers in Music
(3)
An introduction to the rapidly evolving use of professional music software, music systems, MIDI, and digital audio. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. This course may be taken four times. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Music A102L-
Computers In Music Lab
(0)
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Music A105-
Music from Bach to Rock
(3)
History and appreciation of music: opera, symphony, and ballet up to jazz and rock. Learn to distinguish different styles for greater personal enjoyment. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A109-
History of Rock Music
(3)
Social, musical, and industry influences. 1950's through modern rock. CD's, DVD's, videos, computer-generated multimedia presentations, and live performances. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A115-
Fundamentals of Music
(3)
For those with no previous music theory background. Fundamentals of music including key signatures, intervals, chords, 7th chords, and functional harmony. This course may also be offered online. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A116-
Basic Guitar
(2)
Fundamentals of guitar, music and musicianship. Music notation, terminology, scales, key signatures and time signatures. Basic guitar chords, rhythms and fingering techniques. Beginning level classical, folk and popular guitar literature. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: Students provide their own acoustic nylon or steel-string guitar. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A120-
College Choir
(2)
Open to all students interested in singing in a college choir. In addition to public performances of standard choral literature, this course includes basic vocal techniques, basic music theory, improvement of sight reading, musicianship skills, music fundamentals, and music history and appreciation as it relates to choral literature. Prerequisite training is not necessary. This course may be taken 4 times
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Music A122-
Chamber Singers
(2)
A select vocal ensemble which performs suitable music from all historical periods. Extensive participation in concerts on and off campus. This course may be taken four times. PREREQUISITE: Successful audition; this prerequisite will be validated in class during the first week of the course. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Music A127-
Jazz Lab Ensemble
(1)
Study and performance of modern big band jazz music. Special emphasis on ensemble skills for rehearsal and concerts. Public performances with guest artists will be schedule during each semester. Guest jazz artists will meet and work with the group periodically. This course may be taken four times. PREREQUISITE: Eligibility based on successful audition. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A129-
Guitar Ensemble
(1)
Designed for guitarists who read standard musical notation. Rehearsal and performance of guitar ensemble literature from Renaissance to the present including music of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras. Students in this class will present a public concert with guest artists. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. This course may be taken four times. ADVISORY: Able to sight read standard musical notation on the guitar. Must provide own acoustic guitar.
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Music A132-
Wind Ensemble
(1)
Open to advanced performers on brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. Rehearsal and performance of music from standard symphonic and wind ensemble literature. Regularly scheduled concerts. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. This course may be taken four times. PREREQUISITE: Eligibility based on successful audition. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A133-
Orchestra
(1)
Orchestra performs in concert series during school year. This course may be taken four times. PREREQUISITE: Eligibility based on successful audition. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A140-
Beginning Instruments
(2)
Elementary instruction on a selected orchestral instrument. This course may be taken two times. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A141-
Piano 1
(1)
Group instruction in beginning piano. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A142-
Piano 2
(1)
Continuation of Music A141 (Piano 1). Rhythms through sixteen notes, harmonizing of folk tunes, and pieces by contemporary masters will be studied. One-half to one hour daily practice. Practice pianos available on campus. PREREQUISITE: Music A141 or audition. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A144-
Popular Vocal Technique
(1.5)
Designed to meet the changing needs and challenges of performing currently popular singing styles including solo, group and background singing in jazz, rock, blues, country, folk and easy listening. Also covered are microphone technique, self accompaniment and popular music terminology. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. This course may be taken two times.
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Music A145-
Voice 1
(1)
This class teaches beginning singers basic vocal technique, self-confidence, and expression. Students sing songs in English and students first language. Daily practice is required. An audition is not required. This course may be taken two times. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A146-
Voice 2
(1)
This course is a continuation of Music A145 for singers with two years of choral experience or one semester of private lessons or voice class. It prepares for solo and group singing by improving breathing, vocal tone, range agility, volume, diction, health, expression and self-confidence at the second semester level. Sing songs from musical theatre, film, folk, popular, and classical repertory in English, Italian and students first language memorized from printed music. One hour daily practice and attendance at one approved voice recital required. This course may be taken three times.Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A148-
Classical Guitar 1
(2)
Group instruction in basic techniques for classical guitar including tuning, correct posture, left and right hand position, and sight reading. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A149-
Classical Guitar 2
(2)
Continuation of Classical Guitar 1 with emphasis on advanced classical guitar performance techniques and literature. PREREQUISITE: Music A148 or audition. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A150-
Intermed Band/Orchestra
(2)
Intermediate instruction on a band or orchestral instrument. This course may be taken two times. PREREQUISITE: Music A140 or audition. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A151-
Studio Guitar 1
(1.5)
Group instruction in studio guitar techniques including styles such as jazz, rock, and other popular genres. Chart reading, finger style guitar, and plectrum guitar are included. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: Music A116 or audition. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A152-
Studio Guitar 2
(1.5)
Continuation of Studio Guitar 1. Group instruction in studio guitar techniques including styles such as jazz, rock, and other popular genres. Emphasis on picking technique, notes reading in positions, scales, chords, music theory, sight reading, solo and ensemble performance. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: Music A151 or audition. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A173-
History of Jazz
(3)
History and development of jazz in the United States, including evolving styles and important musicians. Influence of pre 1900 popular music: Ragtime, Blues, and Dixieland. Recognition of playing styles. Merging of other musical forms with the Jazz idiom. Jazz as an art form. The composer/improviser in jazz today. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A180-
Theory/Ear Training 1
(5)
Notation, terminology, scales, key signatures, intervals, chords, rhythms and form. Also includes four-part writing with primary triads, seventh chord analysis, harmonization of melodies in major and minor keys. ADVISORY: Ability to locate treble and bass clef pitches on a keyboard and name the notes. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A185-
Theory/Ear Training 2
(5)
Continuation of Theory and Ear Training 1. Melodic dictation, harmonization with inversions, non-chord tones and analysis. PREREQUISITE: Music A180. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A230-
Jazz Improvisation
(1)
Development of the individual musician's technical tools and performing skills in jazz music improvisation. Includes usage of appropriate idiomatic forms, harmonies, scales, stylistic articulations. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. This course may be taken four times. PREREQUISITE: Eligibility based on successful audition. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A233-
Symph Chamber Orchestra
(1)
Open to advanced performers of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Regularly scheduled public concerts of symphonic and chamber orchestra literature. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. This course may be taken four times. PREREQUISITE: Eligibility based on successful audition. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A234-
Studio Jazz Ensemble
(1)
Advanced instrumentalists will discuss, write, rehearse and perform modern big band jazz music. Class includes guest artists and public performances. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. This course may be taken four times. PREREQUISITE: Eligibility based on successful audition. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A236-
Sound Reinforcement
(1.5)
Provides an introduction to the skills of concert sound reinforcement. This course includes academic theory as well as practical applications of sound reinforcement including microphone techniques, amplification, diagnostics and system design. There will be an opportunity for the student to engineer rehearsals and a concert performance. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. This course may be taken two times.
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Music A240-
Sophomore Recital
(0.5)
Assists the sophomore music student to organize, arrange and schedule recital performance to meet department and Associate in Arts degree requirements. PREREQUISITE: Three semester of Music A290 or audition. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Music A241-
Piano 3
(2)
Early intermediate classical piano literature. Emphasis on development of technical proficiency and stylistically appropriate interpretation. PREREQUISITE: Music A142 or audition. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A242-
Piano 4
(2)
Intermediate/advanced classical piano literature in master class performance. Emphasis on artistic development of student performers. PREREQUISITE: Music A241 or audition. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A244-
Voice 3-4
(1)
This course is the third and fourth semesters continuation of Music A146. Songs in English, Italian, German, and French, and students first language. Daily practice and review of a voice recital is required. No audition is required. This course may be taken two times. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A248-
Classical Guitar 3
(2)
Designed for the serious music student who seeks more extensive awareness in technical facility, musical literature, musicianship and self-discipline. PREREQUISITE: Music A149 or audition. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A249-
Classical Guitar 4
(2)
Designed for the serious classical guitar student who seeks more extensive awareness in technical facility, musical literature, musicianship and self discipline. Involves ensemble performance with an emphasis on technique and sight reading. A continuation of Music A248. PREREQUISITE: Music A248 or audition. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A261-
Recordng Techniques 1
(3)
A course in recording studio techniques based upon Pro Tools HD. An introductory workshop for musicians and sound engineers who will record, edit and produce live performances in a studio environment. Included is analysis of studio acoustics, vocal and instrumental recording and mixing board characteristics. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. This course may be taken two times.
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Music A262-
Music as a Business
(2)
For students planning a career in the music industry. Contracts, agents, managers, producers, contractors, club owners. Guests from industry. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Music A265-
Recordng Techniques 2
(1.5)
An advanced course in recording studio techniques based upon Pro Tools HD. Requires basic knowledge of studio acoustics, vocal and instrumental mic techniques, control board and off-board effects units and general studio activity. Students will develop their own recorded materials including support musicians and production staff. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. This course may be taken four times. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Music A271-
Studio Guitar 3
(1.5)
Continuation of Studio Guitar 1 and 2. Emphasis on linear note reading across the guitar fretboard; chord substitutions, altered chords, chordal progressions, turn arounds, music theory, and chordal analysis. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: Music A152 or audition. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A272-
Studio Guitar 4
(1.5)
Continuation of Studio Guitar 1, 2 and 3. Emphasis on intermediate and advanced picking techniques, analysis of styles, history and appreciation, improvisation, arranging and performance of chordal solos for the guitar. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: Music A271 or audition. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A280-
Theory/Ear Training 3
(5)
Continuation of Theory and Ear Training 2. Harmonic dictation, harmonization and analysis including diatonic 7th chords and the study of modulation techniques and binary structures. PREREQUISITE: Music A185. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A285-
Theory/Ear Training 4
(5)
Continuation of Theory and Ear Training 3. Harmonic dictation, harmonization and analysis including chromatic 7th chords, the Neapolitan and Augmented 6th chords.
PREREQUISITE: Music A280. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Music A290-
Applied Music
(2-4)
Students will take private lessons in applied music, composition, theory, orchestration, arranging or computer music from an approved teacher. Students will participate in public performances. Students will be required to practice on campus, perform in a music performing group and attend on-campus music performances. This course may be taken four times. PREREQUISITE: Audition; concurrent enrollment in a music performing group. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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