Basic elements of music. Notation, major and minor keys, intervals, triads and 7th chords with inversions. Musical terms and analysis of chord structures. Keyboard application. (C-ID MUS 110) (CSU, UC)

This course is designed for mature students who are interested in improving existing skills or developing a higher degree of expertise in the performance of instrumental music. This is a no-fee/no-credit course.

This course is designed for mature students who are interested in improving existing skills or developing a higher degree of expertise in the performance of instrumental music. This is a no-fee/no-credit course.

This course is designed for mature students who are interested in improving existing skills or developing a higher degree of expertise in the performance of choral music. This is a no-fee/no-credit course.

Preparation for audition into MUS 190. Designed to enhance the musical progress of students who are currently receiving the equivalent of fifteen one-half hour lessons per semester of individual vocal or instrumental instruction. Pass/No Pass only. Non-degree applicable.

Continued preparation for audition into MUS 190. Designed to enhance the musical progress of students who are currently receiving the equivalent of fifteen one-half hour lessons per semester of individual vocal or instrumental instruction. Pass/No Pass only. Non-degree applicable.

Survey of the music industry with an emphasis on individual career options, roles and responsibilities. Includes interaction with industry components and relationships between business personnel and the music artist. (CSU)

Introduction to music theory and ear training. Study of harmonic concepts of the 18th and 19th centuries. Rhythmic and melodic ear training. Keyboard application and sight singing. (C-ID MUS 120, 125) (CSU, UC)

Continuation of Music Theory I (MUS 105) including both written and aural aspects of music theory. Additionally, the course will include diatonic harmony, two-part counterpoint, four-part voice leading and an introduction to secondary function and modulation. The written aspects of the course will be approached via composition and analysis while the aural aspects of the course will include rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation as well as sight singing. (C-ID MUS 130, MUS 135) (CSU, UC)

Study and performance of representative popular music compositions from the second half of the 20th century with an emphasis on rock, rhythm and blues, and pop music. Open to instrumentalists and singers. (CSU, UC)

Study and performance of representative popular music compositions from the second half of the 20th century with an emphasis on rock, rhythm and blues, and pop music. Open to instrumentalists and singers. (CSU, UC)

Listening and reading survey course to acquaint students with fundamental elements of musical style. Covers repertoire from a variety of cultures and periods with primary emphasis on the Western concert tradition. (C-ID MUS 100) (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)

Listening and reading survey course covering the history of jazz from its origins to the present. Includes style periods, significant artists, the broad cultural context of jazz, and the development of critical listening skills. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)

Overview of rock and rock-related musical styles from the early 1950s to the present. Coverage includes related social and cultural trends, outstanding artists, the influence of technology on popular music, and relevant trends in the music industry. Basic musical concepts such as pitch, rhythm and form will be introduced and applied to the music under consideration. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)

Designed to expand the student's perspective about the nature of music around the world and demonstrate the relationship between music in different cultures. Highlights elements common to all music. May include music of the cultures of India, China, Japan, Indonesia, Africa, Pacific Islands, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)

Survey of art music in Western civilization from the ancient period to the present. Musical styles will be studied within the context of concurrent developments in society, politics and other arts. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)

Study of basic music theory including notation, rhythms, and sight-singing. Introduction to basic rhythm instruments and development of keyboard facility and vocal skill. Designed for preschool/elementary education majors and non-music majors. (CSU, UC)

Practical application of principles and procedures learned in the classroom to the various phases of music education. Work experience will be paid or unpaid at local middle or high school music programs. Placement assistance will be provided. Two on-campus sessions will be scheduled. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 75 paid hours or 60 unpaid hours per unit earned. May be taken for a maximum of 12 units. 75 hours paid or 60 hours unpaid work experience per unit, 1-4 units. (CSU)

Introduction to the basic concepts and processes for editing digital audio and using the digital synthesizer and personal computer to perform, notate and record music. Students should have basic computer skills, basic piano or keyboard skills, and be able to read music. (CSU)

In this project-based class, students will develop and create promotional materials for a local musical artist or groups, and will collaborate to produce concerts of popular music. The course content combines work in recording, print, and electronic media as well as concert production. (CSU)

In this project-based class, students will develop and create promotional materials for a local musical artist or groups, and will collaborate to produce concerts of popular music. The course content combines work in recording, print, and electronic media as well as concert production. (CSU)

This is a survey course that will examine the origins and rise of Hip-Hop as an artistic form and global cultural phenomenon. It is designed for students who wish to examine and explore Hip-Hop culture, while developing background knowledge of Hip-Hop history from the early 1970's South Bronx to its national and international role today. The connections between rap music and the other elements of Hip-Hop culture will be explored and students will be challenged to think critically about rap music and its place in society. Controversial subjects such as censorship, racism, sexism, and racial politics in America will be discussed as they relate to the subject matter. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)

Beginning course in guitar for non-music majors. Fundamentals of music as related to the guitar including chords and reading staff notation. (CSU, UC)

Guitar for non-music majors. Continuation of MUS 126 with an emphasis on reading staff notation in closed positions, playing scales and chords in major and minor keys, and developing both left and right hand technique. (CSU, UC)

Note reading in treble and bass clefs. Major and minor key signatures. Scales, arpeggios and primary triads in major and minor keys. Transposition, improvisation and harmonization. Development of sight reading ability, two-handed coordination, correct fingering techniques, and proper use of weight and relaxation in production of tone. (CSU, UC)

Continuation of MUS 132. Scales in minor keys. Scales with hands together. Music literature performed in major and minor keys. Harmonization and sight reading in major and minor keys. Piano pieces in binary form with mixed texture including parallel, contrary and oblique motion. (CSU, UC)

Study of standard and contemporary choral literature (classics to jazz) for small choral ensemble. Includes performances on campus and in local schools and communities. Open to all singers in the community and students of the college. (CSU, UC)

Study of standard and contemporary choral literature (classics to jazz) for small choral ensemble. Includes performances on campus and in local schools and communities. Open to all singers in the community and students of the college. (CSU, UC)

Study of representative concert band compositions in a wide variety of styles at regular rehearsals and public performances. (C-ID MUS 180) (CSU, UC)

Study of representative concert band compositions in a wide variety of styles at regular rehearsals and public performances. (C-ID MUS 180) (CSU, UC)

Study of representative jazz ensemble compositions in a wide variety of styles at regular rehearsals and public performances. (C-ID MUS 180) (CSU, UC)

Study of representative jazz ensemble compositions in a wide variety of styles at regular rehearsals and public performances. (C-ID MUS 180) (CSU, UC)

Study and performance of standard and contemporary choral literature for choral ensemble. Open to all singers in the community and students of the college. (C-ID MUS 180) (CSU, UC)

Study and performance of standard and contemporary choral literature for choral ensemble. Open to all singers in the community and students of the college. (C-ID MUS 180) (CSU, UC)

Practical application of principles and procedures learned in the classroom to the various phases of the music industry. Work experience will be paid or unpaid at local businesses that are part of the music industry such as recording studios, booking agencies, and music equipment manufacturers/retailers. Placement assistance will be provided. Two on-campus sessions will be scheduled. Occupational cooperative work experience may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 75 paid hours or 60 unpaid hours per unit earned. May be taken for a maximum of 12 units. 75 hours paid or 60 hours unpaid work experience per unit, 1-4 units. (CSU)

Designed to help the student learn to use the voice correctly. Principles of vocal placement, posture, balance, breath control and vocal tone are emphasized through individual performances. (CSU, UC)

Designed to help the student learn to use the voice correctly. Principles of vocal placement, posture, balance, breath control and vocal tone are emphasized through individual performances. (CSU, UC)

In-depth presentation of digital audio recording, editing and processing. Students will learn techniques for in-studio and live recording and will record and edit new musical recordings. Students should have a basic understanding of digital audio vocabulary and basic experience with using a computer to make/record music. (CSU)

Primarily for music majors. Designed to enhance the musical progress of students who are currently receiving the equivalent of fifteen one-half hour lessons per semester of individual vocal or instrumental instruction. In-depth study of performances and techniques. Participation in class performances and student recitals is required. (C-ID MUS 160) (CSU)

Primarily for music majors. Designed to enhance the musical progress of students who are currently receiving the equivalent of fifteen one-half hour lessons per semester of individual vocal or instrumental instruction. In-depth study of performances and techniques. Participation in class performances and student recitals is required. (C-ID MUS 160) (CSU)

Continuation of MUS 106. Chromatic harmony of the 18th and 19th centuries including secondary dominants, borrowed chords and altered chords. Rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation. Sight singing. Analysis of Bach chorales. Form analysis of Sonata-form, Minuet/Scherzo, Rondo, and Theme and Variations. (C-ID MUS 140, 145) (CSU, UC)

Continuation of MUS 205. Harmony of the Post-Romantic and 20th century styles. Expanded tonality. Use of church modes, pentatonic, synthetic and dodecaphonic scales. Parallelism, pandiatonicism, twelve-tone technique, aleatory music and electronic music. Study of the 18th century two-part counterpoint. Ear-training and sight singing. (C-ID MUS 150, 155) (CSU, UC)

Study and performance of representative popular music compositions from the second half of the 20th century with an emphasis on rock, rhythm and blues, and pop music. Open to instrumentalists and singers. (CSU, UC)

Study and performance of representative popular music compositions from the second half of the 20th century with an emphasis on rock, rhythm and blues, and pop music. Open to instrumentalists and singers. (CSU, UC)

In this project-based class, students will develop and create promotional materials for a local musical artist or groups, and will collaborate to produce concerts of popular music. The course content combines work in recording, print, and electronic media as well as concert production. (CSU)

In this project-based class, students will develop and create promotional materials for a local musical artist or groups, and will collaborate to produce concerts of popular music. The course content combines work in recording, print, and electronic media as well as concert production. (CSU)

Guitar for non-music majors. Continuation of MUS 127 with an emphasis on high position reading, introductory chord and scale alterations, and technical development. (CSU, UC)

Guitar for non-music majors. Continuation of MUS 226 with an emphasis on playing solos and accompaniments in various styles and idioms. (CSU, UC)

Continuation of MUS 133. Multiple octave performance of major and minor scales. Authentic and plagal cadences. Reading of four-part chorales. Ensemble playing and accompaniment. Intermediate piano pieces in ternary form. (CSU, UC)

Continuation of MUS 232. Keyboard harmony and deceptive cadence. Reading an open score. Ensemble playing and accompaniment. Piano literature from the 18th through the 20th centuries. (CSU, UC)

Study of standard and contemporary choral literature (classics to jazz) for small choral ensemble. Includes performances on campus and in local schools and communities. Open to all singers in the community and students of the college. (CSU, UC)

Study of standard and contemporary choral literature (classics to jazz) for small choral ensemble. Includes performances on campus and in local schools and communities. Open to all singers in the community and students of the college. (CSU, UC)

Study of representative concert band compositions in a wide variety of styles at regular rehearsals and public performances. (C-ID MUS 180) (CSU, UC)

Study of representative concert band compositions in a wide variety of styles at regular rehearsals and public performances. (C-ID MUS 180) (CSU, UC)

Study of representative jazz ensemble compositions in a wide variety of styles at regular rehearsals and public performances. (CSU, UC)

Study of representative jazz ensemble compositions in a wide variety of styles at regular rehearsals and public performances. (CSU, UC)

Study and performance of standard and contemporary choral literature for choral ensemble. Open to all singers in the community and students of the college. (C-ID MUS 180) (CSU, UC)

Study and performance of standard and contemporary choral literature for choral ensemble. Open to all singers in the community and students of the college. (C-ID MUS 180) (CSU, UC)

Fundamentals of conducting including basic technique, score study and rehearsal techniques. Designed for music majors. (CSU, UC)

Beginning instruction on provided Woodwind instruments with an emphasis on pedagogy. Open to all students and designed for music education majors. (CSU, UC)

Designed to help the student learn to use the voice correctly. Principles of vocal placement, posture, balance, breath control and vocal tone are emphasized through individual performances. (CSU, UC)

Designed to help the student learn to use the voice correctly. Principles of vocal placement, posture, balance, breath control and vocal tone are emphasized through individual performances. (CSU, UC)

Primarily for music majors. Designed to enhance the musical progress of students who are currently receiving the equivalent of fifteen one-half hour lessons per semester of individual vocal or instrumental instruction. In-depth study of performances and techniques. Participation in class performances and student recitals is required. (C-ID MUS 160)(CSU)

Primarily for music majors. Designed to enhance the musical progress of students who are currently receiving the equivalent of fifteen one-half hour lessons per semester of individual vocal or instrumental instruction. In-depth study of performances and techniques. Participation in class performances and student recitals is required. (C-ID MUS 160) (CSU)