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Music
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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
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)
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)
21 BEGINNING PIANO: LEVEL II
2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass)
PREREQUISITES: Music 20 or equivalent
skill level. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126 and
Mathematics 201.
This course is the continuation of MUS 20:
continued technical development of basic 5-finger patterns to
include all major and minor keys; simple chord progressions in
all keys; continuation of music-reading skills and music theory
study that was begun in MUS 20. This is the entry-level class
for the music major or general student who has had one-two
years of previous piano instruction. (A, CSU, UC)
22 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED PIANO
1-2 units, 1 unit: 1 lecture hour, 1 lab hour;
2 units: 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass)
PREREQUISITES: Music 21 or equivalent skills.
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126 and Mathematics
201.
This course is the continuation of MUS 20 and
MUS 21 or an entry level piano course for the piano major
or for the general student who has had several years of piano
instruction. (A, CSU, UC)
24 ELEMENTARY VOICE: LEVEL I
1 unit, 1 lecture hour, 1 lab hour, (Pass/No
Pass), (Repeats=3)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126 and
Mathematics 201.
This course will study beginning tone production
and basic voice technique, and singing simple solo songs. It is
designed for the student with little or no formal voice training.
(A, CSU, UC)
27
BEGINNING GUITAR: LEVEL I
2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass) (Repeats=3)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126 and
Mathematics 201.
This course will present correct right and left hand
techniques for efficiency in playing the guitar. It will include
strumming, chording, scale playing, arpeggios, single line and
solo playing. Both tablature and modern notation are used.
Student must supply own guitar (nylon stringed/classical
guitar preferred). (A, CSU, UC)