Associate in Arts degree with a major in Fine Arts. See Fine Arts for degree requirements for this major.
Courses may also be used to fulfill requirements for an Associate in Arts with a major in Liberal Arts. See Liberal Arts for degree requirements for this major.
MUSC 138 (Cooperative Education) may be used as Elective credit, but may not be used to fulfill major requirements.
Transfer
Transfer music majors are required to begin major courses at the freshman level. Music majors will take the following music courses in preparation for transfer to a four-year institution: MUSC 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 110, 111, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 210, 211, and the appropriate applied music studies from MUSC 120-J. In addition, music majors must be enrolled in the
appropriate performance ensemble each semester. The Music Department offers periodic workshops for transfer majors to insure that students are aware of the
curriculum requirements of transfer institutions and such additional concerns as concert attendance, juries, entrance proficiency exams and scholarship and performance auditions.
To pursue a bachelor‘s degree in this field, here are some schools that have programs that might interest you. For the most up-to-date information on these programs and others, visit www.assist.org. Please stop by the Transfer Center in Building 55 or make an appointment with a counselor if you have questions.
California State University, San Bernardino Music major
University of California, Riverside Music major
MUSIC COURSES
MUSC 100 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No prerequisite)
This course is a general introduction to the art of music, its nature, history, materials and vocabulary. The course examines the historical and contemporary value of music to the individual and society. Consideration will also be given to structural organizations of music composition and the characteristic styles of historical periods and important individuals.
MUSC 101 FUNDAMENTAL OF MUSIC
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC. (No prerequisite)
A beginning study of the basic elements of music, including pitch and rhythm recognition, key signatures, intervals, time signatures, and major and minor scales and simple triads. Useful to those wishing to learn to sight read or play an instrument, and for those who wish to write music.
MUSC 102 MUSIC THEORY DIATONIC PRACTICE, PART I
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC. (Prerequisite: MUSC 101 or equivalent information as demonstrated by pretest;
concurrent enrollment in MUSC 104)
Comprehensive theory musicianship study centering on basic four part diatonic harmonic practices. Use of triads in root position in all major and minor modes, principles of voice leading including doubling, spacing, voice ranges, part crossings, basic harmonic progression, and melodic construction. Emphasis on written and aural analysis, and creative application of concepts to musical composition. Stresses programmed instruction
supported by computer and electronic teaching aids in an interactive classroom environment. Required for those majoring in music and useful to those desiring to write or arrange music for any purpose
MUSC 103 MUSIC THEORY DIATONIC PRACTICE, PART II
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC. (Prerequisite: MUSC 101 or equivalent information as demonstrated by pretest;
concurrent enrollment in MUSC 105)
Continuation of MUSC 102, comprehensive theory musician-ship study centering on basic four-part diatonic harmonic practices. Use of triads in all positions, principles of voice leading, harmonic progression, non-harmonic tones, and melodic construction. Emphasis on written and aural analysis, and creative application of concepts to musical and electronic teaching aids in an interactive classroom/lab environment. Required for those majoring in music and useful to those desiring to write or arrange music for any purpose.
MUSC 104 SIGHT SINGING LABORATORY, LEVEL I Units: 1.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC. (Prerequisite: MUSC 101 or equivalent information as demonstrated by pretest;
concurrent enrollment in MUSC 105)
Self-paced, comprehensive, individualized training in sight singing, developing mastery in rhythmic sight reading and playing, pitch matching and matching
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notation to inner hearing, and notating rhythmic and melodic dictation. Drill and practice through computer generated exercises using Music Lab software on the student's own computer and practice and testing in the college Music Computer Lab. Additional practice in small group sessions as needed. Student will pass on computer five quiz levels in each of eight skills to receive credit for the appropriate course section. This course is open to anyone desiring to learn basic practical music reading skills; it is required of students taking Music Theory 102.
MUSC 105 SIGHT SINGING/EAR TRAINING LABORATORY, LEVEL II
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: MUSC 103) (Pass/No Pass) Self-paced, competency based, comprehensive individualized training in sight singing, developing mastery in rhythmic sight reading and playing, pitch matching and matching notation to inner hearing, and notating rhythmic and melodic dictation. Drill and practice through computer generated exercises using Music Lab software on the student‘s own computer and practice and testing in the college Music Computer Lab.
Additional practice in small group sessions as needed.
Student will pass five quiz levels in each of eight skills on the computer to receive credit for the appropriate course section. This course is open to anyone desiring to learn basic practical music reading skills; it is required of students taking Music Theory 104.
MUSC 110 ELEMENTARY PIANO
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC. (UC credit limitation). (No prerequisite)
This course offers practical keyboard facility, sight reading, elementary improvisation and harmonization of folk melodies, and performance of simple piano selections. Useful to those desiring to learn to play the piano, organ or electronic keyboards.
MUSC 111 ELEMENTARY PIANO
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC. (No prerequisite)
This course is a continuation of MUSC 110 and offers practical keyboard facility, sight reading, elementary improvisation and harmonization of folk melodies, and performance of simple piano selections. Useful to those desiring to learn to play the piano, organ or electronic keyboards.
MUSC 116 MUSIC IN AMERICA
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No prerequisite)
A survey of music in American life and culture from colonial times to the present, including both popular and art music styles.
MUSC 117 HISTORY OF JAZZ
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No prerequisite)
A survey of jazz from 1900 to the present, including definitions of jazz, African and European heritage, blues, Dixieland, ragtime, boogie woogie, swing, bop, cool, funky, gospel, third stream, free form and fusion.
Lecture and structured listening and viewing.
MUSIC 118 SURVEY OF ROCK AND ROLL Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No prerequisite)
This course will discuss the unfolding of rock and roll as a modern musical genre. It will also discuss societal influence on its development as well as its impact on modern society. Other styles of contemporary
commercial music will be discussed and analyzed within the general historical scope of this survey.
MUSC 120A APPLIED MUSIC VOICE Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: For music transfer students. Declared music major. Demonstrated performance ability or potential on the instrument in question at an acceptable proficiency level, as demonstrated by audition. Audition criteria can be obtained from the Music Department.) This course may be taken four times.
Coordinates the development of the music major‘s performance proficiency in their primary instrument. A minimum of fifteen half hour lessons per semester with a teacher approved by the Music Department and at least two and one half hours of individual practice, either on or off campus. Payment for lessons will be worked out directly between the teacher and student. All applied students will perform on faculty/student recitals and/or juried exam.
MUSC 120B APPLIED MUSIC PIANO Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: For music transfer students. Declared music major. Demonstrated performance ability or potential on the instrument in question at an acceptable proficiency level, as demonstrated by audition. Audition criteria can be obtained from the Music Department.) This course may be taken four times.
Coordinates the development of the music major‘s performance proficiency in their primary instrument. A minimum of fifteen half hour lessons per semester with a teacher approved by the Music Department and at least two and one half hours of individual practice, either
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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
on or off campus. Payment for lessons will be worked out directly between the teacher and student. All applied students will perform on faculty/student recitals and/or juried exam.
MUSC 120C APPLIED MUSIC GUITAR Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: For music transfer students. Declared music major. Demonstrated performance ability or potential on the instrument in question at an acceptable proficiency level, as demonstrated by audition. Audition criteria can be obtained from the Music Department.) This course may be taken four times.
Coordinates the development of the music major‘s performance proficiency in their primary instrument. A minimum of fifteen half hour lessons per semester with a teacher approved by the Music Department and at least two and one half hours of individual practice, either on or off campus. Payment for lessons will be worked out directly between the teacher and student. All applied students will perform on faculty/student recitals and/or juried exam.
MUSC 120D APPLIED MUSIC UPPER STRINGS Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: For music transfer students. Declared music major. Demonstrated performance ability or potential on the instrument in question at an acceptable proficiency level, as demonstrated by audition. Audition criteria can be obtained from the Music Department.) This course may be taken four times.
Coordinates the development of the music major‘s performance proficiency in their primary instrument. A minimum of fifteen half hour lessons per semester with a teacher approved by the Music Department and at least two and one half hours of individual practice, either on or off campus. Payment for lessons will be worked out directly between the teacher and student. All applied students will perform on faculty/student recitals and/or juried exam.
MUSC 120E APPLIED MUSIC LOW STRINGS Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: For music transfer students. Declared music major. Demonstrated performance ability or potential on the instrument in question at an acceptable proficiency level, as demonstrated by audition. Audition criteria can be obtained from the Music Department.) This course may be taken four times.
Coordinates the development of the music major‘s performance proficiency in their primary instrument. A minimum of fifteen half hour lessons per semester with a teacher approved by the Music Department and at least two and one half hours of individual practice, either on or off campus. Payment for lessons will be worked out directly between the teacher and student. All applied
students will perform on faculty/student recitals and/or juried exam.
MUSC 120F APPLIED MUSIC HIGH BRASS Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: For music transfer students. Declared music major. Demonstrated performance ability or potential on the instrument in question at an acceptable proficiency level, as demonstrated by audition. Audition criteria can be obtained from the Music Department.) This course may be taken four times.
Coordinates the development of the music major‘s performance proficiency in their primary instrument. A minimum of fifteen half hour lessons per semester with a teacher approved by the Music Department and at least two and one half hours of individual practice, either on or off campus. Payment for lessons will be worked out directly between the teacher and student. All applied students will perform on faculty/student recitals and/or juried exam.
MUSC 120G APPLIED MUSIC LOW BRASS Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: For music transfer students. Declared music major. Demonstrated performance ability or potential on the instrument in question at an acceptable proficiency level, as demonstrated by audition. Audition criteria can be obtained from the Music Department.) This course may be taken four times.
Coordinates the development of the music major‘s performance proficiency in their primary instrument. A minimum of fifteen half hour lessons per semester with a teacher approved by the Music Department and at least two and one half hours of individual practice, either on or off campus. Payment for lessons will be worked out directly between the teacher and student. All applied students will perform on faculty/student recitals and/or juried exam.
MUSC 120H APPLIED MUSIC REEDS Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: For music transfer students. Declared music major. Demonstrated performance ability or potential on the instrument in question at an acceptable proficiency level, as demonstrated by audition. Audition criteria can be obtained from the Music Department.) This course may be taken four times.
Coordinates the development of the music major‘s performance proficiency in their primary instrument. A minimum of fifteen half hour lessons per semester with a teacher approved by the Music Department and at least two and one half hours of individual practice, either on or off campus. Payment for lessons will be worked out directly between the teacher and student. All applied students will perform on faculty/student recitals and/or juried exam.
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MUSC 120I APPLIED MUSIC WOODWINDS Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: For music transfer students. Declared music major. Demonstrated performance ability or potential on the instrument in question at an acceptable proficiency level, as demonstrated by audition. Audition criteria can be obtained from the Music Dept..) This course may be taken four times.
Coordinates the development of the music major‘s performance proficiency in their primary instrument. A minimum of fifteen half hour lessons per semester with a teacher approved by the Music Department and at least two and one half hours of individual practice, either on or off campus. Payment for lessons will be worked out directly between the teacher and student. All applied students will perform on faculty/student recitals and/or juried exam.
MUSC 120J APPLIED MUSIC PERCUSSION Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: For music transfer students. Declared music major. Demonstrated performance ability or potential on the instrument in question at an acceptable proficiency level, as demonstrated by audition. Audition criteria can be obtained from the Music Department.) This course may be taken four times.
Coordinates the development of the music major‘s performance proficiency in their primary instrument. A minimum of fifteen half hour lessons per semester with a teacher approved by the Music Department and at least two and one half hours of individual practice, either on or off campus. Payment for lessons will be worked out directly between the teacher and student. All applied students will perform on faculty/student recitals and/or juried exam.
MUSC 122 BEGINNING VOICE PRODUCTION Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC. (No prerequisite)
Fundamental techniques of proper voice production including healthy use of the voice for speaking and singing. Teaches proper relaxation and support techniques, speech intensification, vocal freedom and resonance, and emotional support for the singing and speaking process. Designed to meet the needs of those who use their voices for solo and/or ensemble singing or in such vocally intense activities as teaching, group leading, sales, coaching, or for those taking courses in speech communication and acting.
MUSC 123 INTERMEDIATE VOICE CLASS Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: MUSC 122 or equivalent skills, i.e. formal basic instruction in fear control, proper body relaxation, breath support, vocal focus and some experience in solo vocal performance.) This course may be taken four times.
Application of the vocalization techniques of Music 41 to the study of vocal performance. Attention to diction, tone color, song styles and interpretation. Some basic instruction in Italian, French or German diction.
Intensive solo performance in a wide range of musical styles. Useful to anyone desiring to continue the development of the singing voice and performance potential. Repetition of the class provides opportunity for increased skills development.
MUSC 124 BEGINNING GUITAR
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC. (No Prerequisite.)
This course offers the study and performance of music for the beginning guitarist. It gives the student with no knowledge of guitar performance the opportunity to learn basic reading skills through simple guitar pieces.
Some public performance will be required.
MUSC 125 BEGINNING GUITAR
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC. (No prerequisite)
This course offers further study and performance of music for the beginning guitarist. It gives the student with minimal knowledge of guitar performance the opportunity to learn basic reading skills through simple guitar pieces. Some public performance will be required.
MUSC 126 GUITAR ENSEMBLE
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: Student must audition.) This course may be taken four times.
This course offers the study and performance of music for guitar ensemble. It gives the student with basic knowledge of guitar performance skill the opportunity to perform in an ensemble setting. Some public
performance will be required. Repetition provides for increased skill development.
MUSC 128 SPECIAL TOPICS
See Special Topics listing (Variable units). CSU, UC.
MUSC 129 INDEPENDENT STUDY
See Independent Study listing (1-3 units).
MUSC 130 WOMEN‟S CHOIR
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, (UC credit pending) (No prerequisite. Pass/No Pass) This course may be taken four times.
A treble choir of female voices to perform repertoire from all styles and periods of music written or arranged for treble choir. Emphasis on the development of the
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total choral musicianship skills of each singer within the group context. Choir will perform at various college and community functions.
MUSC 131 THE COLLEGE SINGERS
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC. (Prerequisite: Solo audition.
Applicant should possess strong basic choral/vocal skills and experience in choral singing i.e. ability to sing on pitch with a well-supported, clear choral tone; strong ear able to retain and accurately recall parts learned;
basic sight reading skills; team player willing to take direction. Number of singers accepted in any section may be limited by the requirements of part balance and the repertoire planned for that semester.) (Grade option) This course may be taken four times.
A select chamber choral ensemble of mixed voices to perform at various college and community functions.
Repertoire includes significant choral music from all periods of music history, including motets and madrigals, part songs, masses and cantatas with orchestra, 20th century choral songs, and spirituals, vocal jazz and Broadway arrangements. Music is most often performed in the original languages. Emphasis on development of the total choral musicianship skills of each singer. Group may tour out of state or to Europe.
MUSC 132 MASTER ARTS CHORALE Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: Solo audition to determine ability to match pitch, sing in tune, carry a harmony part, level of music reading. Prior choral experience in a high school, college/university, community or church choir desirable.) (Pass/No Pass) This course may be taken four times.
A large choral ensemble dedicated to the performance of major choral works from all musical periods, often with orchestra. Group may tour from time to time in the United States and abroad. Membership open by audition to all students as well as to members of the community.
MUSC 134 MUSICAL THEATRE LAB Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: Demonstrated ability at an acceptable level of proficiency, as evidenced by audition. Grade
(Prerequisite: Demonstrated ability at an acceptable level of proficiency, as evidenced by audition. Grade