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196 American River College 2003-2004 Music The music program includes vocal and instrumental components, as well as courses in music, history, and theory. The general program is designed to pro- vide students with a foundation in music theory and history. In addition, ARC provides degrees in com- mercial music and jazz studies. Performance opportunities in both vocal and instru- mental music round out a student's understanding and skill levels. Music Requirements for Degree Major: Requirements for Degree Major: Requirements for Degree Major: Requirements for Degree Major: Requirements for Degree Major: 38 units 38 units 38 units 38 units 38 units Music history, theory, four (4) semesters of group performance in same field, and four (4) semesters of applied study in the same field. (Instrumental, voice, or keyboard). Applied Study Applied Study Applied Study Applied Study Applied Study 4 units 4 units 4 units 4 units 4 units MUIVI 420, 421, 422, 423 Group Performance courses Group Performance courses Group Performance courses Group Performance courses Group Performance courses 8 units 8 units 8 units 8 units 8 units Instrumental - MUP 310, 330, 340 Keyboard - MUP 310, 330, 340, 350, 360 Voice - MUP 350, 360 Music History Music History Music History Music History Music History 6 units 6 units 6 units 6 units 6 units MUFHL 310 and 311 Music Theory Music Theory Music Theory Music Theory Music Theory 16 units 16 units 16 units 16 units 16 units MUFHL 400, 401, 410, 411 Recommended Electives Recommended Electives Recommended Electives Recommended Electives Recommended Electives ARTH 300, 302, 308, 310; HUM 300, 310; PHIL 300; TA 300; other Music courses. Refer to the catalog of the transfer institution of your choice for detailed information. Consultation with ARC music staff and an ARC counselor is recommended. General Education Graduation Requirement: General Education Graduation Requirement: General Education Graduation Requirement: General Education Graduation Requirement: General Education Graduation Requirement: Students must also complete the general education graduation requirements for an A.A. degree. See general education requirements. Commercial Music Concentrations (Business and Recording) Designed to prepare the student for careers in commercial music performance, recording, and music business. Deals with economics, technology, management, and techniques of a commercial music industry career. Area: Fine & Applied Arts Dean: Dr. David Newnham Phone: (916) 484-8433 Counseling: (916) 484-8572 Degrees: A.A. - Music A.A. - Commercial Music - Business A.A. - Commercial Music - Recording Certificates: Commercial Music - Audio Production Commercial Music - Music Business Business Concentration Requirements for Degree Major: Requirements for Degree Major: Requirements for Degree Major: Requirements for Degree Major: Requirements for Degree Major: 33 units 33 units 33 units 33 units 33 units MUFHL 321 3 MUFHL 330 3 MUSM 110 3 MUSM 111 3 MUSM 112 3 MUSM 113 3 MUSM 120 3 BUS 300 3 BUS 340 3 BUS 350 3 and 3 units from the following modules: BUS 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 224, 226, 228, 230 Recommended Electives Recommended Electives Recommended Electives Recommended Electives Recommended Electives MUFHL 300, 310, 311, 400 MUIVI 310, 311 MUP 424 MUSM 121, 334, 335, 342, 344, 350, 352 ACCT 101; BUS 310; CISA 300, 330; MGMT 360, 362, 372 General Education Graduation Requirements: General Education Graduation Requirements: General Education Graduation Requirements: General Education Graduation Requirements: General Education Graduation Requirements: Students must also complete the general education graduation requirements for an A.A. degree. See graduation requirements. Recording Concentration Requirements for Degree Major: Requirements for Degree Major: Requirements for Degree Major: Requirements for Degree Major: Requirements for Degree Major: 36 units 36 units 36 units 36 units 36 units Core Requirements Core Requirements Core Requirements Core Requirements Core Requirements Units Units Units Units Units MUFHL 321 3 MUFHL 330 3 MUIVI 340 2 MUSM 110 3 MUSM 120 3 MUSM 140 2 MUSM 334 2 MUSM 342 3 MUSM 344 3 MUSM 350 3 MUSM 352 3 BUS 350 3 and 3 units from the following modules: BUS 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 224, 226, 228, 230

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  • 196 American River College 2003-2004

    Music

    The music program includes vocal and instrumentalcomponents, as well as courses in music, history,and theory. The general program is designed to pro-vide students with a foundation in music theory andhistory. In addition, ARC provides degrees in com-mercial music and jazz studies.Performance opportunities in both vocal and instru-mental music round out a student's understandingand skill levels.

    Music

    Requirements for Degree Major:Requirements for Degree Major:Requirements for Degree Major:Requirements for Degree Major:Requirements for Degree Major: 38 units38 units38 units38 units38 unitsMusic history, theory, four (4) semesters of group performancein same field, and four (4) semesters of applied study in thesame field. (Instrumental, voice, or keyboard).

    Applied StudyApplied StudyApplied StudyApplied StudyApplied Study 4 units4 units4 units4 units4 unitsMUIVI 420, 421, 422, 423Group Performance coursesGroup Performance coursesGroup Performance coursesGroup Performance coursesGroup Performance courses 8 units8 units8 units8 units8 unitsInstrumental - MUP 310, 330, 340Keyboard - MUP 310, 330, 340, 350, 360Voice - MUP 350, 360Music HistoryMusic HistoryMusic HistoryMusic HistoryMusic History 6 units6 units6 units6 units6 unitsMUFHL 310 and 311Music TheoryMusic TheoryMusic TheoryMusic TheoryMusic Theory 16 units16 units16 units16 units16 unitsMUFHL 400, 401, 410, 411

    Recommended ElectivesRecommended ElectivesRecommended ElectivesRecommended ElectivesRecommended ElectivesARTH 300, 302, 308, 310; HUM 300, 310; PHIL 300; TA 300;other Music courses.

    Refer to the catalog of the transfer institution of your choice fordetailed information. Consultation with ARC music staff and anARC counselor is recommended.

    General Education Graduation Requirement:General Education Graduation Requirement:General Education Graduation Requirement:General Education Graduation Requirement:General Education Graduation Requirement:Students must also complete the general education graduationrequirements for an A.A. degree. See general educationrequirements.

    Commercial Music Concentrations(Business and Recording)

    Designed to prepare the student for careers in commercialmusic performance, recording, and music business. Deals witheconomics, technology, management, and techniques of acommercial music industry career.

    Area: Fine & Applied ArtsDean: Dr. David NewnhamPhone: (916) 484-8433Counseling: (916) 484-8572

    Degrees: A.A. - MusicA.A. - Commercial Music - BusinessA.A. - Commercial Music - Recording

    Certificates: Commercial Music - Audio ProductionCommercial Music - Music Business

    Business Concentration

    Requirements for Degree Major:Requirements for Degree Major:Requirements for Degree Major:Requirements for Degree Major:Requirements for Degree Major: 33 units33 units33 units33 units33 unitsMUFHL 321 3MUFHL 330 3MUSM 110 3MUSM 111 3MUSM 112 3MUSM 113 3MUSM 120 3BUS 300 3BUS 340 3BUS 350 3and 3 units from the following modules:BUS 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 224, 226, 228, 230

    Recommended ElectivesRecommended ElectivesRecommended ElectivesRecommended ElectivesRecommended ElectivesMUFHL 300, 310, 311, 400MUIVI 310, 311MUP 424MUSM 121, 334, 335, 342, 344, 350, 352ACCT 101; BUS 310; CISA 300, 330; MGMT 360, 362, 372

    General Education Graduation Requirements:General Education Graduation Requirements:General Education Graduation Requirements:General Education Graduation Requirements:General Education Graduation Requirements:Students must also complete the general education graduationrequirements for an A.A. degree. See graduation requirements.

    Recording Concentration

    Requirements for Degree Major:Requirements for Degree Major:Requirements for Degree Major:Requirements for Degree Major:Requirements for Degree Major:36 units36 units36 units36 units36 units

    Core RequirementsCore RequirementsCore RequirementsCore RequirementsCore RequirementsUnitsUnitsUnitsUnitsUnitsMUFHL 321 3MUFHL 330 3MUIVI 340 2MUSM 110 3MUSM 120 3MUSM 140 2MUSM 334 2MUSM 342 3MUSM 344 3MUSM 350 3MUSM 352 3BUS 350 3and 3 units from the following modules:BUS 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 224, 226, 228, 230

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    Recommended ElectivesRecommended ElectivesRecommended ElectivesRecommended ElectivesRecommended ElectivesMUFHL 300, 310, 311, 400MUIVI 310, 311, 400MUP 320, 330, 350, 424MUSM 111, 335ACCT 101; BUS 310; CISA 300, 330; ET 300, 301, 306, 310, 311General Education Graduation Requirements:General Education Graduation Requirements:General Education Graduation Requirements:General Education Graduation Requirements:General Education Graduation Requirements:Students must also complete the general education graduation requirements for anA.A. degree. See graduation requirements.

    Commercial Music - Audio Production Certificate

    Requirements for Certificate:Requirements for Certificate:Requirements for Certificate:Requirements for Certificate:Requirements for Certificate: 31 units31 units31 units31 units31 units

    Courses RequiredCourses RequiredCourses RequiredCourses RequiredCourses Required UnitsUnitsUnitsUnitsUnitsMUFHL 321 3MUFHL 330 3MUSM 110 3MUSM 140 2MUSM 334 2MUSM 342 3MUSM 344 3MUSM 350 3MUSM 352 3Audio Production electives* 6*and 6 units from the following:MUP 320, 330, 350, 424; MUSM 111, 112, 113, 120, 121, 335; BUS 350; ET 300,301, 306, 310, 311

    Commercial Music - Music Business Certificate

    Requirements for Certificate:Requirements for Certificate:Requirements for Certificate:Requirements for Certificate:Requirements for Certificate: 33 units33 units33 units33 units33 units

    Courses RequiredCourses RequiredCourses RequiredCourses RequiredCourses Required UnitsUnitsUnitsUnitsUnitsMUFHL 321 3MUFHL 330 3MUSM 110 3MUSM 111 3MUSM 112 3MUSM 113 3MUSM 120 3BUS 300 3BUS 340 3BUS 350 3and 3 units from the following modules:BUS 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 224, 226, 228, 230

    Music

    MUFHL 100 Music Listening 2 UnitsMUFHL 100 Music Listening 2 UnitsMUFHL 100 Music Listening 2 UnitsMUFHL 100 Music Listening 2 UnitsMUFHL 100 Music Listening 2 UnitsFormerly: MUFHL 57Prerequisite: NoneCourse Not Transferable UC or CSUHours: 36 hours LECDevelopment of listening techniques for the student without previous musicalinvolvement by means of lectures, recordings and films. Includes current andhistoric aspects of the musical experience. AA/AS area B

    MUFHL 300 Introduction to Music 3 UnitsMUFHL 300 Introduction to Music 3 UnitsMUFHL 300 Introduction to Music 3 UnitsMUFHL 300 Introduction to Music 3 UnitsMUFHL 300 Introduction to Music 3 UnitsFormerly: MUFHL 6Prerequisite: NoneAdvisory: ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320 or placement through assessment.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 54 hours LEC

    This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of music.Music will be discussed with historical perspective providing a thoroughunderstanding and ability to define and describe terms, elements andcharacteristics of music. Units will include basic fundamentals of performance,listening skills development, critique and analysis of significant classic musicexamples, and differentiation of historical styles. AA/AS area B; CSU area C1;IGETC area 3

    MUFHL 310MUFHL 310MUFHL 310MUFHL 310MUFHL 310 Survey of Music History and LiteratureSurvey of Music History and LiteratureSurvey of Music History and LiteratureSurvey of Music History and LiteratureSurvey of Music History and Literature3 Units3 Units3 Units3 Units3 Units

    Formerly: MUFHL 10Prerequisite: NoneAdvisory: ENGRD 312, or placement through assessment.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 54 hours LECThis course is a survey of the history of music including its composers andmost significant works from the beginning of history to the Baroque period.It is required for music majors and also designed for those students having abackground in music and who are particularly interested in humanities orarts. ( CAN MUS 8) AA/AS area B; CSU area C1; IGETC area 3

    MUFHL 311MUFHL 311MUFHL 311MUFHL 311MUFHL 311 Survey of Music History and LiteratureSurvey of Music History and LiteratureSurvey of Music History and LiteratureSurvey of Music History and LiteratureSurvey of Music History and Literature3 Units3 Units3 Units3 Units3 Units

    Formerly: MUFHL 11Prerequisite: NoneAdvisory: ENGRD 312, or placement through assessment.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 54 hours LECThis course is a survey of the history of music including its composers andmost significant works from the Classical period to the present. It is requiredfor music majors and also designed for those students having a background inmusic and who are particularly interested in humanities or arts. (CAN MUS11) AA/AS area B; CSU area C1; IGETC area 3

    MUFHL 315 Jazz History 3 UnitsMUFHL 315 Jazz History 3 UnitsMUFHL 315 Jazz History 3 UnitsMUFHL 315 Jazz History 3 UnitsMUFHL 315 Jazz History 3 UnitsFormerly: MUFHL 12Prerequisite: NoneCourse Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 54 hours LECThis course is an historical, comprehensive, and comparative listeners surveyof 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 showhow African and early African-American musical traditions have led to thedevelopment 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

    MUFHL 321 Basic Musicianship 3 UnitsMUFHL 321 Basic Musicianship 3 UnitsMUFHL 321 Basic Musicianship 3 UnitsMUFHL 321 Basic Musicianship 3 UnitsMUFHL 321 Basic Musicianship 3 UnitsFormerly: MUFHL 2Prerequisite: NoneCorequisite: MUIVI 340 or 370.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 54 hours LECThis course includes the basic fundamentals of music notation and performanceskills including scales, chords, sightsinging, music dictation, harmonicprogression, and form. It is recommended for students with interest in but noknowledge of music and those students planning to enroll in MUFHL 400.AA/AS area B; CSU area C1; IGETC area 3

    MUFHL 330 WMUFHL 330 WMUFHL 330 WMUFHL 330 WMUFHL 330 World Music 3 Unitsorld Music 3 Unitsorld Music 3 Unitsorld Music 3 Unitsorld Music 3 UnitsFormerly: MUFHL 9Prerequisite: NoneAdvisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103 and ENGRD 116, or ESLR 320 andESLW 320, or placement through assessment.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 54 hours LEC

    Music Fundamentals/History & Lit.

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    This course is a comprehensive, comparative listener survey of the folk ethnic,dance, and ceremonial music traditions around the world and in the UnitedStates. Concepts of ethnicity, ethnocentrism, racism, ageism, class differences,and gender issues will be addressed. Guided listening presentations will showhow traditional forms and styles have led to the urban, professional musicpopular 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; CSUarea C1; IGETC area 3

    MUFHL 400 Music Theory 4 UnitsMUFHL 400 Music Theory 4 UnitsMUFHL 400 Music Theory 4 UnitsMUFHL 400 Music Theory 4 UnitsMUFHL 400 Music Theory 4 UnitsFormerly: MUFHL 3APrerequisite: Knowledge of musical notation.Corequisite: MUIVI 340 or piano audition.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course is a study of scales, intervals, triads, diatonic harmonies, partwriting, rhythms, sight singing, ear training, dictation, history andperformance. It includes analysis and composition and is required for musicmajors. (CAN MUS 2) AA/AS area B; CSU area C1; IGETC area 3

    MUFHL 401 Music Theory 4 UnitsMUFHL 401 Music Theory 4 UnitsMUFHL 401 Music Theory 4 UnitsMUFHL 401 Music Theory 4 UnitsMUFHL 401 Music Theory 4 UnitsFormerly: MUFHL 3BPrerequisite: MUFHL 400.Advisory: MUIVI 341.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course is a continuation of MUFHL 3A. It provides a more in-depthstudy of scales, intervals, triads, diatonic harmonies, part writing, rhythms,sight singing, ear training, dictation, history and performance. It includesanalysis and composition and is required for music majors. (CAN MUS 4)CSU area C1; IGETC area 3

    MUFHL 410 Advanced Music Theory 4 UnitsMUFHL 410 Advanced Music Theory 4 UnitsMUFHL 410 Advanced Music Theory 4 UnitsMUFHL 410 Advanced Music Theory 4 UnitsMUFHL 410 Advanced Music Theory 4 UnitsFormerly: MUFHL 4APrerequisite: MUFHL 401.Advisory: MUIVI 350.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course is a continuation of MUFHL 401. It includes the study of 16thand 18th century counterpoint, fugue, variation, altered chords, sonata allegroand rondo forms, and late 19th and 20th century writing techniques; practicein rhythmic, melodic, harmonic and contrapuntal sight singing, ear trainingand dictation. Required for music majors. CSU area C1; IGETC area 3

    MUFHL 411 Advanced Music Theory 4 UnitsMUFHL 411 Advanced Music Theory 4 UnitsMUFHL 411 Advanced Music Theory 4 UnitsMUFHL 411 Advanced Music Theory 4 UnitsMUFHL 411 Advanced Music Theory 4 UnitsFormerly: MUFHL 4BPrerequisite: MUFHL 410.Advisory: MUIVI 351.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course is a continuation of MUFHL 410. It includes a more indepthstudy of 16th and 18th century counterpoint, fugue, variation, altered chords,sonata allegro and rondo forms, and late 19th and 20th century writingtechniques; practice in rhythmic, melodic, harmonic and contrapuntal sightsinging, ear training and dictation. Required for music majors. (CAN MUSIC12) CSU area C1; IGETC area 3

    MUFHL 420 Beginning Jazz Theory 2 UnitsMUFHL 420 Beginning Jazz Theory 2 UnitsMUFHL 420 Beginning Jazz Theory 2 UnitsMUFHL 420 Beginning Jazz Theory 2 UnitsMUFHL 420 Beginning Jazz Theory 2 UnitsFormerly: MUFHL 3CPrerequisite: MUFHL 400.Advisory: MUIVI 400Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course introduces the elements of jazz theory including harmonic, melodicand formal analysis in the jazz idiom.

    MUFHL 421 Advanced Jazz Theory 2 UnitsMUFHL 421 Advanced Jazz Theory 2 UnitsMUFHL 421 Advanced Jazz Theory 2 UnitsMUFHL 421 Advanced Jazz Theory 2 UnitsMUFHL 421 Advanced Jazz Theory 2 UnitsFormerly: MUFHL 3DPrerequisite: MUFHL 420.Advisory: MUIVI 400.Course Transferable to CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course provides a continuation of jazz concepts presented in MUFHL420. The emphasis will be advanced elements of jazz theory includingharmonic, melodic and formal analysis in the jazz idiom.

    MUFHL 480 Honors Introduction to Music 3 UnitsMUFHL 480 Honors Introduction to Music 3 UnitsMUFHL 480 Honors Introduction to Music 3 UnitsMUFHL 480 Honors Introduction to Music 3 UnitsMUFHL 480 Honors Introduction to Music 3 UnitsFormerly: MUFHL 6HPrerequisite: MUFHL 321. Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher;ENGWR 300 with a grade of C or better.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 54 hours LECThis course is designed as a seminar for the student with previous experiencewith 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 andemotional elements of listening. This course will also cover the distinctionsbetween the functional and aesthetic purposes of music. Attendance at livemusical performances and field trips are required. IGETC area 3

    MUIVI 310 VMUIVI 310 VMUIVI 310 VMUIVI 310 VMUIVI 310 Voice Class 2 Unitsoice Class 2 Unitsoice Class 2 Unitsoice Class 2 Unitsoice Class 2 UnitsFormerly: MUIVI 22APrerequisite: MUFHL 321 and /or MUIVI 340.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course emphasizes the development of the individuals voice. Solos arelearned and performed in class. CSU area C1

    MUIVI 311 VMUIVI 311 VMUIVI 311 VMUIVI 311 VMUIVI 311 Voice Class 2 Unitsoice Class 2 Unitsoice Class 2 Unitsoice Class 2 Unitsoice Class 2 UnitsFormerly: MUIVI 22BPrerequisite: MUIVI 310.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course emphasizes the continued development of the individuals voice.Solos are learned and performed in class.

    MUIVI 320 VMUIVI 320 VMUIVI 320 VMUIVI 320 VMUIVI 320 Voice Class, Intermediate 2 Unitsoice Class, Intermediate 2 Unitsoice Class, Intermediate 2 Unitsoice Class, Intermediate 2 Unitsoice Class, Intermediate 2 UnitsFormerly: MUIVI 23APrerequisite: MUIVI 311.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course is a study of vocal exercise and intellectual analysis for thedevelopment of efficient singing techniques and skills in performing vocalliterature. Performance in class is essential.

    MUIVI 321 VMUIVI 321 VMUIVI 321 VMUIVI 321 VMUIVI 321 Voice Class, Intermediate 2 Unitsoice Class, Intermediate 2 Unitsoice Class, Intermediate 2 Unitsoice Class, Intermediate 2 Unitsoice Class, Intermediate 2 UnitsFormerly: MUIVI 23BPrerequisite: MUIVI 320.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course focuses on the practical application of bel canto technique withemphasis on English and Italian diction and literature. Performance in classis essential.

    MUIVI 340 Beginning Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 340 Beginning Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 340 Beginning Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 340 Beginning Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 340 Beginning Piano 2 UnitsFormerly: MUIVI 30APrerequisite: NoneCourse Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB

    Instrumental/Voice Instruction

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    This course is designed for students interested in piano as a medium ofexpression and enjoyment, and for prospective nursery, kindergarten andelementary teachers. It is required for music majors who do not demonstrateequivalent piano proficiency. The course requires at least five hours per weekoutside preparation. (CAN MUS 22) CSU area C1

    MUIVI 341 Beginning Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 341 Beginning Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 341 Beginning Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 341 Beginning Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 341 Beginning Piano 2 UnitsFormerly: MUIVI 30BPrerequisite: MUIVI 340 or ability to sight read an eight-measure compositionwith a single line in each hand; ability to play I-IV-I-V7-I in progression in fiveeasy keys.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course is a continuation of MUIVI 340 and is designed for studentsinterested in piano as a medium of expression and enjoyment, and forprospective nursery, kindergarten and elementary teachers. It is required formusic majors who do not demonstrate equivalent piano proficiency. Thecourse requires at least five hours per week outside preparation. (CAN MUS24)

    MUIVI 350 Intermediate Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 350 Intermediate Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 350 Intermediate Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 350 Intermediate Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 350 Intermediate Piano 2 UnitsFormerly: MUIVI 31APrerequisite: MUIVI 341, ability to play all major scales, two octaves, handsseparately; ability to play a simple folktune with basic choral accompaniment ina major or minor key.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course is the second year of piano study. It focuses on the developmentof insight into music as an artistic means of communication through the studyof scales, chords, melodic harmonization and repertoire.

    MUIVI 351 Intermediate Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 351 Intermediate Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 351 Intermediate Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 351 Intermediate Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 351 Intermediate Piano 2 UnitsFormerly: MUIVI 31BPrerequisite: MUIVI 350.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course is the second year of piano study. It is a continuation of MUIVI350. The course includes the further development of insight into music as anartistic means of communication through the study of scales, chords, melodicharmonization and repertoire.

    MUIVI 370 Beginning Guitar 2 UnitsMUIVI 370 Beginning Guitar 2 UnitsMUIVI 370 Beginning Guitar 2 UnitsMUIVI 370 Beginning Guitar 2 UnitsMUIVI 370 Beginning Guitar 2 UnitsFormerly: MUIVI 42APrerequisite: NoneCourse Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course provides instruction on the guitar with emphasis on rudiments ofmusic, note reading, basic guitar chord technique and accompanimentfigurations. CSU area C1

    MUIVI 371 Intermediate Guitar 2 UnitsMUIVI 371 Intermediate Guitar 2 UnitsMUIVI 371 Intermediate Guitar 2 UnitsMUIVI 371 Intermediate Guitar 2 UnitsMUIVI 371 Intermediate Guitar 2 UnitsFormerly: MUIVI 42BPrerequisite: MUIVI 370.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course is a continuation of MUIVI 370 with emphasis on increased skillsin note reading, improvisation, accompanying, and development of personalstyle.

    MUIVI 385 Jazz Styles and Improvisation 2 UnitsMUIVI 385 Jazz Styles and Improvisation 2 UnitsMUIVI 385 Jazz Styles and Improvisation 2 UnitsMUIVI 385 Jazz Styles and Improvisation 2 UnitsMUIVI 385 Jazz Styles and Improvisation 2 UnitsFormerly: MUIVI 43APrerequisite: Ability to play a melodic instrument or ability to sight sing; abilityto read music in a clef.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course is a study of instrumental and vocal applications of jazzimprovisation. This course may be taken twice for credit. CSU area C1

    MUIVI 386 Jazz Styles and Improvisation 2 UnitsMUIVI 386 Jazz Styles and Improvisation 2 UnitsMUIVI 386 Jazz Styles and Improvisation 2 UnitsMUIVI 386 Jazz Styles and Improvisation 2 UnitsMUIVI 386 Jazz Styles and Improvisation 2 UnitsFormerly: MUIVI 43BPrerequisite: MUIVI 385.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course is the study of advanced instrumental and vocal applications ofjazz improvisation. This course may be taken twice for credit.

    MUIVI 390MUIVI 390MUIVI 390MUIVI 390MUIVI 390 Beginning Jazz and Popular VBeginning Jazz and Popular VBeginning Jazz and Popular VBeginning Jazz and Popular VBeginning Jazz and Popular Vocal Stylesocal Stylesocal Stylesocal Stylesocal Styles2 Units2 Units2 Units2 Units2 Units

    Formerly: MUIVI 25APrerequisite: MUIVI 310 or audition.Course Transferable to CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course offers instruction in the stylistic and performance elements of jazzand popular solo singing styles and repertoire including blues, R & B, pop,rock, and country. This course may be taken twice for credit.

    MUIVI 391MUIVI 391MUIVI 391MUIVI 391MUIVI 391 Advanced Jazz and Popular VAdvanced Jazz and Popular VAdvanced Jazz and Popular VAdvanced Jazz and Popular VAdvanced Jazz and Popular Vocal Stylesocal Stylesocal Stylesocal Stylesocal Styles2 Units2 Units2 Units2 Units2 Units

    Formerly: MUIVI 25BPrerequisite: MUIVI 390 or audition.Course Transferable to CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course offers further instruction in the stylistic and performance elementsof 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.

    MUIVI 400 Beginning Jazz Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 400 Beginning Jazz Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 400 Beginning Jazz Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 400 Beginning Jazz Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 400 Beginning Jazz Piano 2 UnitsFormerly: MUIVI 33APrerequisite: MUIVI 340.Advisory: MUFHL 400.Course Transferable to CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course is an introduction to the fundamentals of jazz piano. Topicsinclude left-hand voicings, tritone substitution, and scale theory applicationsto the keyboard. Requires at least five hours per week outside preparation.

    MUIVI 401 Intermediate Jazz Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 401 Intermediate Jazz Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 401 Intermediate Jazz Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 401 Intermediate Jazz Piano 2 UnitsMUIVI 401 Intermediate Jazz Piano 2 UnitsFormerly: MUIVI 33BPrerequisite: MUIVI 400.Advisory: MUFHL 400.Course Transferable to CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course is intermediate studies in jazz piano. Topics include stride voicings,block chords, Salsa and Latin comping and Fourth chords. Requires at leastfive hours per week outside preparation.

    MUIVI 420 Applied Music 1 UnitMUIVI 420 Applied Music 1 UnitMUIVI 420 Applied Music 1 UnitMUIVI 420 Applied Music 1 UnitMUIVI 420 Applied Music 1 UnitFormerly: MUIVI 38APrerequisite: Audition.Corequisite: Enrolled in 2 units from: MUP 310, 330, 340, 350, or 360 andenrolled in 4 units from: MUFHL 400, 401, 410, or 411.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 7 hours LEC; 191 hours LABThis is the first course in a four-part series and offers individualizedinstrumental or vocal instruction seven hours per semester with a privateinstructor, two hours per semester of solo performance and recital attendance,and ten and one-half hours monitored practice time per week. It focuses onthe development of individual performance skills and solo and ensemblerepertoire. Juried performance is also required. Required for all traditionalperformance and jazz music majors.

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    MUIVI 421 Applied Music 1 UnitMUIVI 421 Applied Music 1 UnitMUIVI 421 Applied Music 1 UnitMUIVI 421 Applied Music 1 UnitMUIVI 421 Applied Music 1 UnitFormerly: MUIVI 38BPrerequisite: MUIVI 420 and audition.Corequisite: Enrolled in 2 units from MUP 310, 330, 340, 350, or 360 andenrolled in 4 units from MUFHL 400, 401, 410, or 411.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 7 hours LEC; 191 hours LABThis is the second course in a four-part series and offers individualizedinstrumental or vocal instruction seven hours per semester with a privateinstructor, two hours per semester of solo performance and recital attendance,and ten and one-half hours monitored practice time per week. It focuses onthe development of individual performance skills and solo and ensemblerepertoire. Juried performance is also required. Required for all traditionalperformance and jazz music majors.

    MUIVI 422 Applied Music 1 UnitMUIVI 422 Applied Music 1 UnitMUIVI 422 Applied Music 1 UnitMUIVI 422 Applied Music 1 UnitMUIVI 422 Applied Music 1 UnitFormerly: MUIVI 38CPrerequisite: MUIVI 421 and audition.Corequisite: Enrolled in 2 units from MUP 310, 330, 340, 350, or 360 andenrolled in 4 units from MUFHL 400, 401, 410, or 411.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 7 hours LEC; 191 hours LABThis is the third course in a four-part series and offers individualizedinstrumental or vocal instruction seven hours per semester with a privateinstructor, two hours per semester of solo performance and recital attendance,and ten and one-half hours monitored practice time per week. It focuses onthe development of individual performance skills and solo and ensemblerepertoire. Juried performance is also required. Required for all traditionalperformance music majors.

    MUIVI 423 Applied Music 1 UnitMUIVI 423 Applied Music 1 UnitMUIVI 423 Applied Music 1 UnitMUIVI 423 Applied Music 1 UnitMUIVI 423 Applied Music 1 UnitFormerly: MUIVI 38DPrerequisite: MUIVI 422 and audition.Corequisite: Enrolled in 2 units from MUP 310, 330, 340, 350, or 360 andenrolled in 4 units from MUFHL 400, 401, 410, or 411.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 7 hours LEC; 191 hours LABThis is the fourth course in a four-part series and offers individualizedinstrumental or vocal instruction seven hours per semester with a privateinstructor, two hours per semester of solo performance and recital attendance,and ten and one-half hours monitored practice time per week. It focuses onthe development of individual performance skills and solo and ensemblerepertoire. Juried performance is also required. Required for all traditionalperformance music majors.

    MUIVI 425 Applied Music - Jazz 1 UnitMUIVI 425 Applied Music - Jazz 1 UnitMUIVI 425 Applied Music - Jazz 1 UnitMUIVI 425 Applied Music - Jazz 1 UnitMUIVI 425 Applied Music - Jazz 1 UnitFormerly: MUIVI 38EPrerequisite: MUIVI 421 and audition.Corequisite: Enrolled in 4 units from MUFHL 400 or 401, or enrolled in 2units from MUFHL 420 or 421; and enrolled in MUP 320, 400, or 424.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 7 hours LEC; 191 hours LABThis is the third course in a four-part series specializing in individualized jazzinstrumental or vocal instruction seven hours per semester with a privateinstructor, two hours per semester of solo performance and recital attendance,and ten and one-half hours monitored practice time per week. It focuses onthe development of individual performance skills and solo and ensemblerepertoire. Juried performance is also required. Required for all traditionalperformance music majors.

    MUIVI 426 Applied Music - Jazz 1 UnitMUIVI 426 Applied Music - Jazz 1 UnitMUIVI 426 Applied Music - Jazz 1 UnitMUIVI 426 Applied Music - Jazz 1 UnitMUIVI 426 Applied Music - Jazz 1 UnitFormerly: MUIVI 38FPrerequisite: MUIVI 425 and audition.Corequisite: Enrolled in 4 units from MUFHL 400 or 401, or enrolled in 2units from MUFHL 420 or 421; and enrolled in 2 units from MUP 320, 400,or 424.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 7 hours LEC; 191 hours LAB

    This is the fourth course in a four-part series specializing in individualizedjazz instrumental or vocal instruction seven hours per semester with a privateinstructor, two hours per semester of solo performance and recital attendance,and ten and one-half hours monitored practice time per week. It focuses onthe development of individual performance skills and solo and ensemblerepertoire. Juried performance is also required. Required for all traditionalperformance music majors.

    MUIVI 430 Beginning Organ 1 UnitMUIVI 430 Beginning Organ 1 UnitMUIVI 430 Beginning Organ 1 UnitMUIVI 430 Beginning Organ 1 UnitMUIVI 430 Beginning Organ 1 UnitFormerly: MUIVI 33Prerequisite: Keyboarding proficiency; student must be able to play acomposition for piano comparable in difficulty to a Bach Two-Part Invention.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 54 hours LABThis course introduces the fundamental skills in organ. Required for organmajors. May be taken twice for credit. CSU area C1

    MUIVI 431 Intermediate Organ 1 UnitMUIVI 431 Intermediate Organ 1 UnitMUIVI 431 Intermediate Organ 1 UnitMUIVI 431 Intermediate Organ 1 UnitMUIVI 431 Intermediate Organ 1 UnitFormerly: MUIVI 34Prerequisite: Two semesters of MUIVI 430.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 54 hours LABThis course is a continuation of MUIVI 430. It includes the furtherdevelopment of skills relative to music written for the organ. Required fororgan majors. May be taken twice for credit.

    MUIVI 440 Brass Instruction 1 UnitMUIVI 440 Brass Instruction 1 UnitMUIVI 440 Brass Instruction 1 UnitMUIVI 440 Brass Instruction 1 UnitMUIVI 440 Brass Instruction 1 UnitFormerly: MUIVI 26Prerequisite: Ability to play a brass instrument.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course provides specialized instruction including all aspects of appliedliterature and performance on a brass instrument. This course may be takenfour times for credit. CSU area C1

    MUIVI 442 String Instruction 1 UnitMUIVI 442 String Instruction 1 UnitMUIVI 442 String Instruction 1 UnitMUIVI 442 String Instruction 1 UnitMUIVI 442 String Instruction 1 UnitFormerly: MUIVI 28Prerequisite: Ability to play a string instrument.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course provides specialized instruction including all aspects of appliedliterature and performance on a string instrument. This course may be takenfour times for credit. CSU area C1

    MUIVI 444 WMUIVI 444 WMUIVI 444 WMUIVI 444 WMUIVI 444 Woodwind Instruction 1 Unitoodwind Instruction 1 Unitoodwind Instruction 1 Unitoodwind Instruction 1 Unitoodwind Instruction 1 UnitFormerly: MUIVI 29Prerequisite: Ability to play a woodwind instrument.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course provides specialized instruction including all aspects of appliedliterature and performance on a woodwind instrument. This course may betaken four times for credit. CSU area C1

    MUIVI 446 Percussion Instruction 1 UnitMUIVI 446 Percussion Instruction 1 UnitMUIVI 446 Percussion Instruction 1 UnitMUIVI 446 Percussion Instruction 1 UnitMUIVI 446 Percussion Instruction 1 UnitFormerly: MUIVI 27Prerequisite: Ability to play a percussion instrument.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course provides specialized instruction including all aspects of appliedliterature and performance on percussion instruments. This course may betaken four times for credit. CSU area C1

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    MUP 310 Orchestra 2 UnitsMUP 310 Orchestra 2 UnitsMUP 310 Orchestra 2 UnitsMUP 310 Orchestra 2 UnitsMUP 310 Orchestra 2 UnitsFormerly: MUP 13Prerequisite: Ability to play an orchestral instrument.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course is the study and performance of orchestral repertoire. It is opento those who play an orchestral instrument. The course fulfills the requirementsfor all music majors and minors. Field trip may be required. This course maybe taken four times for credit. CSU area C1

    MUP 311 Advanced Orchestra 1-2 UnitsMUP 311 Advanced Orchestra 1-2 UnitsMUP 311 Advanced Orchestra 1-2 UnitsMUP 311 Advanced Orchestra 1-2 UnitsMUP 311 Advanced Orchestra 1-2 UnitsFormerly: MUP 13APrerequisite: MUP 310 (8 units).Course Transferable to CSUHours: 54-108 hours LABThis course is the continuing study and performance of orchestral repertoire.Additional topics include experience in conducting, rehearsal techniques andsection leading. Field trips may be required. This course may be taken fourtimes.

    MUP 320 Jazz Band 2 UnitsMUP 320 Jazz Band 2 UnitsMUP 320 Jazz Band 2 UnitsMUP 320 Jazz Band 2 UnitsMUP 320 Jazz Band 2 UnitsFormerly: MUP 14Prerequisite: Ability to play at least one instrument commonly used in jazzensemble; audition required.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course is the study and performance of Jazz Band repertoire. Publicperformance and field trips required. May be taken four times for credit.CSU area C1

    MUP 321 Advanced Jazz Band 1-2 UnitsMUP 321 Advanced Jazz Band 1-2 UnitsMUP 321 Advanced Jazz Band 1-2 UnitsMUP 321 Advanced Jazz Band 1-2 UnitsMUP 321 Advanced Jazz Band 1-2 UnitsFormerly: MUP 14APrerequisite: MUP 321 (8 units); audition.Course Transferable to CSUHours: 54-108 hours LABThis course is the continuing study and performance of Jazz Band repertoire.Additional topics include experience in conducting, rehearsal technique andsection leading. Public performance and field trips are required. This coursemay be taken four times for credit.

    MUP 330 Concert Band 2 UnitsMUP 330 Concert Band 2 UnitsMUP 330 Concert Band 2 UnitsMUP 330 Concert Band 2 UnitsMUP 330 Concert Band 2 UnitsFormerly: MUP 16Prerequisite: NoneAdvisory: Ability to read musical notation and play a band instrument; brassand woodwind players should know all basic range fingerings; percussion playersshould know ten basic rudiments including single and double stroke rolls, 5, 7,and 9 stroke rolls, flams, paradiddles, and ruffs.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course studies and performs concert band literature. This course isdesigned for a large ensemble of brass, woodwinds, and percussion instruments.Rehearsal will include a variety of music. Public performances, festivals, fieldtrips, and tours are required. This course may be taken four times for credit.CSU area C1

    MUP 331 Advanced Concert Band 1-2 UnitsMUP 331 Advanced Concert Band 1-2 UnitsMUP 331 Advanced Concert Band 1-2 UnitsMUP 331 Advanced Concert Band 1-2 UnitsMUP 331 Advanced Concert Band 1-2 UnitsFormerly: MUP 16APrerequisite: MUP 330 (8 units).Course Transferable to CSUHours: 54-108 hours LABThis course is the continuing study and performance of concert band literature.It is designed for a large ensemble of brass, woodwind, and percussioninstruments rehearsing a wide variety of music. Additional topics includeexperience in conducting, rehearsal technique and section leading. Publicperformances, festivals, field, trips, and tours are required. This course maybe taken four times.

    MUP 340 Symphonic Band 2 UnitsMUP 340 Symphonic Band 2 UnitsMUP 340 Symphonic Band 2 UnitsMUP 340 Symphonic Band 2 UnitsMUP 340 Symphonic Band 2 UnitsFormerly: MUP 17Prerequisite: Audition.Advisory: Ability to read musical notation and play a band instrument; brassand woodwind players should know all basic range fingerings and all major andharmonic minor scales from memory; percussion players should know ten basicrudiments including single and double stroke rolls, 5, 7, and 9 stroke rolls,flams, paradiddles, and ruffs.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course studies and performs advanced symphonic band literature, designedfor a large ensemble of brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Rehearsalwill include a wide variety of music. Public performances, festivals, field trips,and tours are required. This course may be taken four times for credit. CSUarea C1

    MUP 341 Advanced Symphonic Band 1-2 UnitsMUP 341 Advanced Symphonic Band 1-2 UnitsMUP 341 Advanced Symphonic Band 1-2 UnitsMUP 341 Advanced Symphonic Band 1-2 UnitsMUP 341 Advanced Symphonic Band 1-2 UnitsFormerly: MUP 17APrerequisite: MUP 340 (8 units) and audition.Course Transferable to CSUHours: 54-108 hours LABThis course is the continuing study and performance of advance symphonicband literature. It is designed for a large ensemble of brass, woodwind, andpercussion instruments rehearsing a wide variety of music. Additional topicsinclude experience in conducting, rehearsal technique and section leading.Public performances, festivals, field trips, and tours are required. This coursemay be taken four times.

    MUP 350 College Choir 2 UnitsMUP 350 College Choir 2 UnitsMUP 350 College Choir 2 UnitsMUP 350 College Choir 2 UnitsMUP 350 College Choir 2 UnitsFormerly: MUP 19Prerequisite: NoneAdvisory: Choral experience and/or ability to read music notation.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course is a large choral ensemble performing a wide variety of music.Public performance, festivals, and field trips required. This course may betaken four times. CSU area C1

    MUP 352 Advanced Concert Choir 1-2 UnitsMUP 352 Advanced Concert Choir 1-2 UnitsMUP 352 Advanced Concert Choir 1-2 UnitsMUP 352 Advanced Concert Choir 1-2 UnitsMUP 352 Advanced Concert Choir 1-2 UnitsFormerly: MUP 19APrerequisite: MUP 350 (8 units).Course Transferable to CSUHours: 54-108 hours LABThis chorus is a large choral ensemble performing a wide variety of advancedmusic. Participation in public performances, festivals, and field trips is required.May be taken four times for credit.

    MUP 360 Chamber Singers 2 UnitsMUP 360 Chamber Singers 2 UnitsMUP 360 Chamber Singers 2 UnitsMUP 360 Chamber Singers 2 UnitsMUP 360 Chamber Singers 2 UnitsFormerly: MUP 21Prerequisite: Audition including sight singing and aural skills assessment.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course is an advanced choral ensemble of limited size performing a widevariety of music. Public performances, festivals, and field trips required. Thiscourse may be taken four times for credit. CSU area C1

    MUP 361 Advanced Chamber Singers 1-2 UnitsMUP 361 Advanced Chamber Singers 1-2 UnitsMUP 361 Advanced Chamber Singers 1-2 UnitsMUP 361 Advanced Chamber Singers 1-2 UnitsMUP 361 Advanced Chamber Singers 1-2 UnitsFormerly: MUP 21APrerequisite: MUP 360 (8 units) and audition; the audition includes sightsinging and aural skills assessment.Course Transferable to CSUHours: 54-108 hours LABThis course is an advanced choral ensemble of limited size performing a widevariety of music. Public performances, festivals, and field trips required. Thiscourse may be taken four times for credit.

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    MUP 370MUP 370MUP 370MUP 370MUP 370 Rehearsal and Performance - MusicalRehearsal and Performance - MusicalRehearsal and Performance - MusicalRehearsal and Performance - MusicalRehearsal and Performance - MusicalTheatre Ensemble (Same as TheatreTheatre Ensemble (Same as TheatreTheatre Ensemble (Same as TheatreTheatre Ensemble (Same as TheatreTheatre Ensemble (Same as TheatreArts 466) .5-3 UnitsArts 466) .5-3 UnitsArts 466) .5-3 UnitsArts 466) .5-3 UnitsArts 466) .5-3 Units

    Formerly: MUP 5Prerequisite: Audition.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 27-162 hours LABThis course explores the development of a musical theatre production presentedbefore the campus and community. A different production will be presentedeach semester the course is offered. May be taken four times for credit up toa maximum of 12 units. Not open to students who have completed TA 466.CSU area C1

    MUP 400 VMUP 400 VMUP 400 VMUP 400 VMUP 400 Vocal Ensemble 2 Unitsocal Ensemble 2 Unitsocal Ensemble 2 Unitsocal Ensemble 2 Unitsocal Ensemble 2 UnitsFormerly: MUP 20Prerequisite: Audition required; the audition will include sight singing, auralskills, improvisation and the preparation of a short musical excerpt.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course is an advanced choral ensemble of limited size with an instrumentalaccompaniment performing a wide variety of music in the jazz style. Publicperformances, festivals and field trips required. This course may be takenfour times for credit. CSU area C1

    MUP 401MUP 401MUP 401MUP 401MUP 401 Advanced VAdvanced VAdvanced VAdvanced VAdvanced Vocal Ensemble - Jazz Choirocal Ensemble - Jazz Choirocal Ensemble - Jazz Choirocal Ensemble - Jazz Choirocal Ensemble - Jazz Choir1-2 Units1-2 Units1-2 Units1-2 Units1-2 Units

    Formerly: MUP 20APrerequisite: MUP 400 (8 units) and audition; the audition will include sightsinging, aural skills, improvisation and the preparation of a short musicalexcerpt.Course Transferable to CSUHours: 54-108 hours LABThis course is the continuing study of vocal jazz ensemble repertoire. Additionaltopics include experience in conducting, rehearsal technique and sectionleading. Public performances, festivals, and field trips required. This coursemay be taken four times for credit.

    MUP 410 WMUP 410 WMUP 410 WMUP 410 WMUP 410 Woodwind Ensemble 1 Unitoodwind Ensemble 1 Unitoodwind Ensemble 1 Unitoodwind Ensemble 1 Unitoodwind Ensemble 1 UnitFormerly: MUP 45Prerequisite: Ability to play a woodwind instrument.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course is designed for small ensemble experience and practice forwoodwind players. Public performance and field trips are required. The coursemay be taken four times for credit. CSU area C1.

    MUP 412 Percussion Ensemble 1 UnitMUP 412 Percussion Ensemble 1 UnitMUP 412 Percussion Ensemble 1 UnitMUP 412 Percussion Ensemble 1 UnitMUP 412 Percussion Ensemble 1 UnitFormerly: MUP 46Prerequisite: Ability to play percussion instrument.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course is a study of percussion ensemble literature. Public performanceand filed trips are required. This course may be taken four times for credit.CSU area C1

    MUP 414 String Ensemble 1 UnitMUP 414 String Ensemble 1 UnitMUP 414 String Ensemble 1 UnitMUP 414 String Ensemble 1 UnitMUP 414 String Ensemble 1 UnitFormerly: MUP 47Prerequisite: Ability to play a string (orchestra) instrument.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course is a study of string literature including duets, trios, quartets orensembles. Public performance and field trips are required. The course maybe taken four times for credit.

    MUP 416 Brass Ensemble 1 UnitMUP 416 Brass Ensemble 1 UnitMUP 416 Brass Ensemble 1 UnitMUP 416 Brass Ensemble 1 UnitMUP 416 Brass Ensemble 1 UnitFormerly: MUP 44Prerequisite: Ability to play a brass instrument.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course is designed for small ensemble experience and practice for brassplayers. Public performances and field trips are required. This course may betaken four times. CSU area C1.

    MUP 418 Piano Ensemble 1 UnitMUP 418 Piano Ensemble 1 UnitMUP 418 Piano Ensemble 1 UnitMUP 418 Piano Ensemble 1 UnitMUP 418 Piano Ensemble 1 UnitFormerly: MUP 32Prerequisite: Advanced keyboard proficiency, advanced technical and sightreading ability required; audition.Course Transferable to UC/CSUHours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LABThis course is limited to advanced students. Emphasis is on artisticinterpretation and performance of two-piano music. It is recommended forpiano majors. May be taken four times for credit.

    MUP 420 Special Ensemble Participation 1-2 UnitsMUP 420 Special Ensemble Participation 1-2 UnitsMUP 420 Special Ensemble Participation 1-2 UnitsMUP 420 Special Ensemble Participation 1-2 UnitsMUP 420 Special Ensemble Participation 1-2 UnitsFormerly: MUP 43Prerequisite: Audition.Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103 and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320 andESLW 320 or placement through assessment process.Course Transferable to CSUHours: 54-108 hours LABThis 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 maybe taken four times.

    MUP 424 Commercial Music Ensemble 2 UnitsMUP 424 Commercial Music Ensemble 2 UnitsMUP 424 Commercial Music Ensemble 2 UnitsMUP 424 Commercial Music Ensemble 2 UnitsMUP 424 Commercial Music Ensemble 2 UnitsFormerly: MUP 43CPrerequisite: Ability to play at least one instrument or vocalize in a popularstyle; performers must also sight read and improvise; audition required.Course Transferable to CSUHours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThe Commercial Music Ensemble studies and performs contemporarycommercial music. Rock styles, rhythm and blues, country, funk,contemporary jazz, world beat, and other areas associated with popular musicwill be studied. Public performances and field trips are required. This coursemay be taken four times. CSU area C1

    MUSM 110 The Business of Music 3 UnitsMUSM 110 The Business of Music 3 UnitsMUSM 110 The Business of Music 3 UnitsMUSM 110 The Business of Music 3 UnitsMUSM 110 The Business of Music 3 UnitsFormerly: MUSM 50APrerequisite: NoneCourse Not Transferable UC or CSUHours: 54 hours LECThis course covers the processes of the music industry. This includes recordcontracts, record producers and agent/managers. The course also defines theduties of recording and performing artists.

    MUSM 111 The Business of Music 3 UnitsMUSM 111 The Business of Music 3 UnitsMUSM 111 The Business of Music 3 UnitsMUSM 111 The Business of Music 3 UnitsMUSM 111 The Business of Music 3 UnitsFormerly: MUSM 50BPrerequisite: MUSM 110.Course Not Transferable UC or CSUHours: 54 hours LECThis course covers the fundamentals and organization of the music business.It includes the duties of attorneys, publishers, and radio. The course alsodefines and analyzes publishing, agreements, merchandising contracts,trademark and servicemark points, radio and record industry relations.

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    MUSM 112MUSM 112MUSM 112MUSM 112MUSM 112 The Business of Music/Artist ManagementThe Business of Music/Artist ManagementThe Business of Music/Artist ManagementThe Business of Music/Artist ManagementThe Business of Music/Artist Management3 Units3 Units3 Units3 Units3 Units

    Formerly: MUSM 50CPrerequisite: NoneCourse Not Transferable UC or CSUHours: 54 hours LECThis course covers definitions, duties and agreements of artist management.Topics include functions of a personal manager and artist, guidelines to careerplanning, choosing managers, record company relations and other team players.The course will also analyze the personal manager agreement and organize anartists tour.

    MUSM 113MUSM 113MUSM 113MUSM 113MUSM 113 The Business of Music/Promotion 3 UnitsThe Business of Music/Promotion 3 UnitsThe Business of Music/Promotion 3 UnitsThe Business of Music/Promotion 3 UnitsThe Business of Music/Promotion 3 UnitsFormerly: MUSM 50DPrerequisite: NoneCourse Not Transferable UC or CSUHours: 54 hours LECThis course covers the processes of music promotion. Activities includedefinitions of promotion, developing media/industry fan lists and assemblinga promotion packet. The course also discusses current internet strategies andtechnology for promotion. In addition, a campaign for album release anddistribution is discussed and planned.

    MUSM 114 The Business of Music, Advanced 3 UnitsMUSM 114 The Business of Music, Advanced 3 UnitsMUSM 114 The Business of Music, Advanced 3 UnitsMUSM 114 The Business of Music, Advanced 3 UnitsMUSM 114 The Business of Music, Advanced 3 UnitsPrerequisite: MUSM 111, MUSM 112, and MUSM 113 with a grade of Cor better.Course Not Transferable UC or CSUHours: 54 hours LECThe course meets the requirements at an advanced high level of applicationand integration into the music industry majors. Course contents includeapplication, evaluation and formulation of recording contracts, publishingand management agreements, and career plans at a high level with anintegration into the music industry.

    MUSM 120 Contemporary Songwriting 3 UnitsMUSM 120 Contemporary Songwriting 3 UnitsMUSM 120 Contemporary Songwriting 3 UnitsMUSM 120 Contemporary Songwriting 3 UnitsMUSM 120 Contemporary Songwriting 3 UnitsFormerly: MUSM 51APrerequisite: MUFHL 321.Course Not Transferable UC or CSUHours: 54 hours LECProcesses of the songwriting industry in popular music today: instrumentaland vocal arrangements, musical styles in jazz, pop, and rock, lyrics, formationof melodies and harmonies, popular music form, notation on paper, and otherrelated topics.

    MUSM 121 Contemporary Songwriting 3 UnitsMUSM 121 Contemporary Songwriting 3 UnitsMUSM 121 Contemporary Songwriting 3 UnitsMUSM 121 Contemporary Songwriting 3 UnitsMUSM 121 Contemporary Songwriting 3 UnitsFormerly: MUSM 51BPrerequisite: MUSM 120.Course Not Transferable UC or CSUHours: 54 hours LECThis course covers the processes of lyric evaluation, song format and musicstyles. Production techniques, publishing, and marketing strategies will alsobe included.

    MUSM 140 Concert Sound Reinforcement 2 UnitsMUSM 140 Concert Sound Reinforcement 2 UnitsMUSM 140 Concert Sound Reinforcement 2 UnitsMUSM 140 Concert Sound Reinforcement 2 UnitsMUSM 140 Concert Sound Reinforcement 2 UnitsFormerly: MUSM 61Prerequisite: NoneCourse Not Transferable UC or CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LABThis course is an overview of live concert sound reinforcement. Topics to becovered include basic sound system theory/applications, and study of individualsound system component operation (microphones, mixers, effects, poweramplifiers, speaker systems). Demonstrations, discussions, and a hands-onapproach will provide ways to troubleshoot, sound check, and mix sound forlive performance, and touring. This course may be taken twice for credit.

    MUSM 334MUSM 334MUSM 334MUSM 334MUSM 334 Introduction to Musical Instrument DigitalIntroduction to Musical Instrument DigitalIntroduction to Musical Instrument DigitalIntroduction to Musical Instrument DigitalIntroduction to Musical Instrument DigitalInterface (MIDI) 2 UnitsInterface (MIDI) 2 UnitsInterface (MIDI) 2 UnitsInterface (MIDI) 2 UnitsInterface (MIDI) 2 Units

    Formerly: MUSM 32Prerequisite: NoneAdvisory: MUFHL 321 or MUIVI 340.Course Transferable to CSUHours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course is an introduction to the rapidly evolving use of professional musicsoftware 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 arerequired.

    MUSM 335MUSM 335MUSM 335MUSM 335MUSM 335 Intermediate Musical Instrument DigitalIntermediate Musical Instrument DigitalIntermediate Musical Instrument DigitalIntermediate Musical Instrument DigitalIntermediate Musical Instrument DigitalInterface (MIDI) 2 UnitsInterface (MIDI) 2 UnitsInterface (MIDI) 2 UnitsInterface (MIDI) 2 UnitsInterface (MIDI) 2 Units

    Formerly: MUSM 33Prerequisite: MUSM 334 with a grade of C or better.Course Transferable to CSUHours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course covers techniques in MIDI composition and arranging. Conceptsto be covered include film and video scoring, synchronization techniques,integrating MIDI and digital audio, and using sound editing software.

    MUSM 342 Recording Studio TMUSM 342 Recording Studio TMUSM 342 Recording Studio TMUSM 342 Recording Studio TMUSM 342 Recording Studio Techniques 3 Unitsechniques 3 Unitsechniques 3 Unitsechniques 3 Unitsechniques 3 UnitsFormerly: MUSM 41APrerequisite: NoneCourse Transferable to CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis is the first course in a four-part series and covers entry level techniques inaudio/music production, studio design, and recording console functions. Italso covers microphone fundamentals and applications, multi-track recording,and MIDI concepts. Field trips are required. This course may be taken twicefor credit. CSU area C1

    MUSM 344 Recording Studio TMUSM 344 Recording Studio TMUSM 344 Recording Studio TMUSM 344 Recording Studio TMUSM 344 Recording Studio Techniques 3 Unitsechniques 3 Unitsechniques 3 Unitsechniques 3 Unitsechniques 3 UnitsFormerly: MUSM 41BPrerequisite: MUSM 342 with a grade of C or better.Course Transferable to CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis is the second course in a four-part series and covers techniques of audiorecording, MIDI fundamentals, and remote recordings. It also focuses onmixdown session techniques, outboard gear application and studio design.This course may be taken twice for credit.

    MUSM 350 Recording Studio TMUSM 350 Recording Studio TMUSM 350 Recording Studio TMUSM 350 Recording Studio TMUSM 350 Recording Studio Techniques 3 Unitsechniques 3 Unitsechniques 3 Unitsechniques 3 Unitsechniques 3 UnitsFormerly: MUSM 41CPrerequisite: MUSM 344 with a grade of C or better.Course Transferable to CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis is the third course in a four-part series and covers the techniques andtools for managing a recording studio. Topics include studio design, personnelselection, equipment budgeting, business basics, and operation of 24 trackrecording equipment.

    MUSM 352 Recording Studio TMUSM 352 Recording Studio TMUSM 352 Recording Studio TMUSM 352 Recording Studio TMUSM 352 Recording Studio Techniques 3 Unitsechniques 3 Unitsechniques 3 Unitsechniques 3 Unitsechniques 3 UnitsFormerly: MUSM 41DPrerequisite: MUSM 350 with a grade of C or better.Course Transferable to CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis is the fourth course in a four-part series and covers techniques ofengineering live music and audio in recording sessions. It is designed forrecording engineers seeking careers in audio and post production. Techniquesof 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 UnitsMUSM 353 Advanced Digital Recording 3 UnitsMUSM 353 Advanced Digital Recording 3 UnitsMUSM 353 Advanced Digital Recording 3 UnitsMUSM 353 Advanced Digital Recording 3 UnitsPrerequisite: MUSM 352 with a grade of C or better.Course Transferable to CSUHours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LABThis course requires the analysis and critique of techniques in digital andsurround recording. The course covers evaluation and application of areas insurround audio, digital technology, post production, mastering and albumproduction. There are both team and independent projects using advancedmethods beyond those learned in MUSM 350 and 352.

    MUSM 370 Music for Children 3 UnitsMUSM 370 Music for Children 3 UnitsMUSM 370 Music for Children 3 UnitsMUSM 370 Music for Children 3 UnitsMUSM 370 Music for Children 3 UnitsFormerly: MUSM 9Prerequisite: NoneCourse Transferable to CSUHours: 54 hours LECThis course focuses on the principles of teaching and using music in nurseryschool, pre-school, elementary school and recreational programs. Methodsand material used in singing, creating, moving, reading and listening arecovered. The course is recommended for nursery school workers and EarlyChildhood credential candidates whose major is not music. It is suggested forrecreational leaders and workers and others who use music with groups ofchildren. AA/AS area B; CSU area C1