Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

232 2018-2019 Catalog Music 5 MIDI MUSIC PRODUCTION 2 units, 2 lecture hours, 1 lab hour ADVISORIES: Music 3 and 20. Eligibility for English 125, 126 and Mathematics 201. Use of synthesizers, computers, and MIDI sequencing software to compose, edit, and record music. (A, CSU) 7A EAR TRAINING: LEVEL I 1 unit, 1 lecture hour, 1 lab hour, pass/no pass COREQUISITES: Music 1A taken previously or concurrently. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126 and Mathematics 201. This course is the practical application of material learned in MUS 1A. It includes sight singing, rhythmic drills, score reading, and melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation. Required of all music majors and minors. (A, CSU, UC) (C-ID MUS 125) (C-ID MUS 120: MUS 1A MUS 1B MUS 7A) 7B EAR TRAINING: LEVEL II 1 unit, 1 lecture hour, 1 lab hour, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: Music 7A. COREQUISITES: Music 1B taken previously or concurrently. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126 and Mathematics 201. This course is the continuation of MUS 7A. It includes the practical application of material learned in MUS 1A and MUS 1B. Includes sight singing, rhythmic drills, score reading and melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation. Required of all music majors and minors. (A, CSU, UC) (C-ID MUS 135) 7C EAR TRAINING – LEVEL III 1 unit, 1 lecture hour, 1 lab hour PREREQUISITES: Music 7B. COREQUISITES: Music 2A taken previously or concurrently. ADVISORIES: English 1A and eligibility for Mathematics 201. This course develops the concepts of Music Theory III through ear training, sight-singing, analysis, and dictation. (A, CSU, UC) (C-ID MUS 145) 7D EAR TRAINING – LEVEL IV 1 unit, 1 lecture hour, 1 lab hour PREREQUISITES: Music 7C. COREQUISITES: Music 2B. ADVISORIES: English 1A and eligibility for Mathematics 201. This course develops the concepts studied in Music Theory IV through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. (A, CSU, UC) (C-ID MUS 155) 8 AUDIO ENGINEERING 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. Fundamental function and use of all equipment in the modern Recording Studio. Emphasis on application, troubleshooting, and signal path. (A, CSU) 12 MUSIC APPRECIATION 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. The course acquaints students with basic musical concepts and terminology. These concepts are then employed in the study of our Western musical heritage from the Middle Ages to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID MUS 100) 16 JAZZ HISTORY AND APPRECIATION 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. This course studies the history and development of American jazz styles from the early 20th century to the present. It is an introductory course for the general student and/or non- musician. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) 18 BASIC CONDUCTING AND SCORE READING 2 units, 2 lecture hours, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: Music 1A. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. The course will study the fundamentals of conducting and score reading; standard patterns and baton techniques. It will include practice with recordings and college ensembles. The course is designed for the music major. (A, CSU, UC) 20 BEGINNING PIANO: LEVEL I 2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass, 3 repeats ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126 and Mathematics 201. This course develops fundamental piano skills including theory, terminology, technique, and beginning level repertoire. It is designed for the general student as well as the classroom teacher. Recommended for all Music Majors. (A, CSU, UC)