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Music
College of Humanities and Fine Arts School of the Arts
Dean: Joel Zimbelman
Department of Music
Performing Arts Center 106
530-898-5152
e-mail:
mus@csuchico.edu
http://www.csuchico.edu/mus/
Chair: Keith Seppanen
Undergraduate Advisors:
Keyboard Performance:
Instrumental Performance:
Voice and Certificate in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy:
Music Education and Single Subject Credential:
Keyboard Certificate:
Recording Arts:
Music Industry:
Jazz Studies:
Music Composition:
Guitar Performance:
General Music:
Music Minor:
Graduate Coordinator:
Program
BA in Music Industry and Technology
Single Subject Teaching Credential in Music
Certificate in Keyboard Pedagogy
Music Course Offerings
Please see the section on "Course Description Symbols and Terms" in the University Catalog for an explanation of course description terminology and symbols, the course numbering system, and course credit units. All courses are lecture and discussion and employ letter grading unless otherwise stated. Some prerequisites may be waived with faculty permission. Many syllabi are available on the Chico Web.
Prerequisites: Knowledge of the fundamentals of music and its notation to be determined by diagnostic exam. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 103. Required for majors, recommended for minors: keyboard proficiency or concurrent enrollment in MUSC 105.
Fundamental concepts and basic notation of music. Introduction to chord symbols, voice leading, part writing, harmonic progression,
and basic principals of form.
Prerequisites: MUSC 101 with a minimum grade of C-. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 104. Required for majors, recommended for minors: keyboard proficiency or concurrent enrollment in MUSC 106.
Further study of voice leading, part writing, and principals of form. Introduction to chromaticism and modulation.
Corequisites: MUSC 101.
Development of listening skills through sightsinging and dictation. 2.0 hours activity.
Prerequisites: MUSC 103 with a minimum grade of C-.
Corequisites: MUSC 102.
Further development of listening skills through sightsinging and dictation. 2.0 hours activity.
Corequisites: MUSC 101.
2.0 hours activity.
Prerequisites: MUSC 105 with a minimum grade of C-, faculty permission.
Corequisites: MUSC 102.
2.0 hours activity.
A study of the operation of microcomputers. Special emphasis will be placed on musical computer applications, including ear
training, theory, sequencing, notation, and sound design. 2.0 hours activity.
Theory and practice of recording, including audio theory and the use of synthesizers, samplers, computers, microphones, recording
consoles, and tape machines.
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
MUSC 110A - MUSC 110G: Specialized individual instruction for music majors in their major performing media. A weekly private
lesson. Study of technique, music literature, and problems of performance. A jury examination is required each semester. Students
who perform in a departmental recital may be excused from the jury at the discretion of the instructor.
See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units.
See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units.
See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units.
See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units.
See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units.
See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units.
See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units.
Large group performance of music literature for interpretive and creative experience. You may take this course more than once
for a maximum of 6.0 units.
3.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
3.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Pep Band is intended to give any student who plays a musical instrument (wind, brass, or percussion) an opportunity to perform
in a fun, energetic, and exciting band. The Pep Band plays for University events. This course does not fulfill the large ensemble
requirement for music majors. 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
3.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
3.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
3.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Small group music performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Group performance of jazz ensemble literature for interpretive and creative experiences. Major performance each semester,
with emphasis on current musical trends. 3.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0
units.
Group performance of jazz ensemble literature for interpretive and creative experience. 2.0 hours activity. You may take this
course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
2.0 hours activity.
2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Music Performance Group Selected small choir to sing madrigal and other chamber literature. 2.0 hours activity. You may take
this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Open to all students interested in active participation in opera. 3.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once
for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Prerequisites: None, though concurrent enrollment in MUSC 110 or MUSC 310 is normally expected.
Designed for music majors who wish to study music literature through performance. Selected repertoire is analyzed stylistically
and placed in historical context. Performance problems are also considered. 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more
than once for a maximum of 4.0 units.
A survey of the elements of music and diverse cultures and values in relation to music. Representative examples are drawn
from the traditions of Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia, including classical, folk, and popular idioms. This is an approved
General Education course. This is an approved Global Cultures course.
Prerequisites: MUSC 102 with a minimum grade of C-.
Further study of chromaticism and more advanced modulation. Introduction to twentieth-century practices.
Prerequisites: MUSC 201 with a minimum grade of C-.
An overview and chronology of the compositional techniques in twentieth-century music literature.
Prerequisites: MUSC 101.
The chronological development of western music from Greek origins to 1750 through a study of the literature, scores, recordings,
films, and live performances.
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Basic principles of singing. Correct breathing, posture, and tone production appropriate for musical theatre and other popular
music genres. Repertoire and recital performance stressed as pupil progresses. 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course
more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Students are given instruction in basic music theory, ear training, sight singing, piano skills, and rhythm. The fundamentals
of music theory are translated to basic score reading/playing.
Prerequisites: MUSC 101 or faculty permission.
Recommended for all credential candidates in music and liberal studies majors. Theory and practice of music education including
philosophy, history, music development, learning theories, curriculum and planning, classroom management, assessment and evaluation,
and current trends. Portfolio development and directed observation.
Prerequisites: MUSC 220 or faculty permission.
Music teaching methods for the elementary music classroom with an emphasis on skill development, musical development of children,
performance-based assessment, technology, and classroom management. Includes peer teaching, practical experience, oral critiques,
continued portfolio development, and directed observation.
Fundamental skills and techniques essential to conducting instrumental and vocal ensembles.
Prerequisites: MUSC 109, faculty permission.
A study in the fundamentals of digital audio. Emphasis will be on the application of stereo editing, multi-channel recording,
digital sequencing, audio for the Web, and time-code.
Prerequisites: MUSC 106 or faculty permission.
Continuation of MUSC 105 and MUSC 106 at the intermediate level. 2.0 hours activity.
Prerequisites: MUSC 266 or faculty permission.
Performance of piano literature from all periods. Elements of harmony and analysis. May be taken four semesters. 2.0 hours
activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Prerequisites: MUSC 101 and MUSC 102 recommended
This course offers students the opportunities to gain skills and knowledge at the fundamental levels of theory and performance
pertaining to jazz improvisation. This course is designed to provide a foundation allowing students to gain experience and
performance strategy pertaining to beginning jazz improvisation skills. 2.0 hours activity, 2.0 hours discussion.
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Teaching of class or private piano, organ, and harpsichord, to include approach to teaching children and adults, teaching
materials and methods, technique, sight-reading, use of pedals, improvisation, memorization, chording, transposition, registration,
and style interpretation. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units.
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Teaching of class or private piano, organ, and harpsichord, to include approach to teaching children and adults, teaching
materials and methods, technique, sight-reading, use of pedals, improvisation, memorization, chording, transposition, registration,
and style interpretation. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units.
Prerequisites: Moderate piano and sight reading skills; audition or faculty permission required.
Study of skills, basic repertoire and bibliography related to the craft of accompanying. You may take this course more than
once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
A survey of the development of music in the United States from colonial days to the present. Includes African American, Indian,
folk, sacred, country, blues, rock, Broadway show, jazz, and art music traditions. This is an approved General Education course.
Main currents in Western music from the nineteenth century to the present. Masterworks of major musical figures are studied
in relation to the historical, cultural, social, and political forces which produced them. "Tradition" as applied to contemporary
musical life is considered.
The historical and philosophical study of jazz from its African origins to the various forms in which it exists today.
An in-depth study of Rock and Roll music and culture as it relates to the development and changes in American and world social
orders. A study of the impact of Rock and Roll on social, economic, cultural and political structures.
A historical survey from the African heritage and Colonial times to the present. The types, forms, and styles of African American
music are studied in relation to the African American experience. This is an approved General Education course. This is an
approved US Diversity course. This course is also offered as AFAM 296.
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
The chronological development of western music from 1750 to 1900 through a study of literature, musical scores, recordings,
films and live performances. This is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency
for majors.
Prerequisites: MUSC 202, MUSC 302, and faculty permission.
The chronological development of western music from 1900 to the present through the study of literature, musical scores, recordings,
films, and live performances.
Prerequisites: MUSC 102.
A survey of world traditions concentrating on Africa, Asia, and the Americas. For students with a background in music.
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
The study of music as an industry, including copyrights, publishing, licensing, merchandising, and an overview of the record
industry. This is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency for majors.
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
Specialized individual instruction for music majors in their major performing media. A weekly private lesson. Study of technique,
music literature, and problems of performance. A jury examination is required each semester. Students who perform in a departmental
recital may be excused from the jury at the discretion of the instructor.
See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units.
See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units.
See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units.
See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units.
See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units.
See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units.
See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units.
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 110, MUSC 310, or MUSC 462, faculty permission.
Preparation and performance of a recital program. The public performance is evaluated by a faculty committee. You may take
this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule.
Designed for music majors who wish to study music literature through performance. Selected repertoire is analyzed stylistically
and placed in historical context. Performance problems are also considered. 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more
than once for a maximum of 4.0 units.
Prerequisites: MUSC 222, faculty permission.
A study of conducting techniques and styles, vocal techniques, literature of all periods, program arranging, concert and rehearsal
techniques, budgeting, purchasing, and equipment.
Prerequisites: MUSC 222, faculty permission.
Conducting and interpretation of representative instrumental works of master composers. Style of principal works. Practice
conducting college groups and high school organizations.
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MUSC 202, MUSC 220, MUSC 221, and MUSC 222.
Study and application of concepts, program materials, and techniques of teaching general and choral music in middle school
and junior high school setting. Special consideration is given to music for the changing-voice choir. Includes peer teaching,
practical experience, oral critiques, continued portfolio development, and directed observation. 4.0 hours activity.
Fundamentals for planning, organizing and implementing a successful school instrumental music program.
Analysis of sequential concepts necessary for understanding the structural elements of music. Development of skills needed
to promote musicality in children.
Prerequisites: MUSC 326, faculty permission.
Recommended for Child Development majors and Liberal Studies majors concentrating in Early Childhood Education. Nurturing
musicality in the young child, with emphasis on the role of music in the development of the whole child.
Prerequisites: MUSC 326, faculty permission.
A course designed to develop music skills and materials for recreation, including techniques for leading community singing,
basic skill in playing simple instruments, and planning and conducting recreational music experiences.
Prerequisites: MUSC 326, faculty permission.
Music as an aid to learning and for mental, emotional, and physical therapy for children in special education.
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is designed to provide further knowledge of music education tactics to music and classroom teachers in grades
K-6. Methods for teaching the elements of music will be explored. Practical application of new materials and techniques will
be encouraged. Students will have the opportunity to share experiences gained in the field.
Group instruction in the pedagogy of woodwind instruments with a focus on how to teach proper tone, technique, and approach
to the instruments. Includes peer teaching, observation, and/or field training. 2.0 hours activity.
Group instruction in the pedagogy of brass instruments with a focus on how to teach proper tone, technique, and approach to
the instruments. Includes peer teaching, observation, and/or field teaching. 2.0 hours activity.
Group instruction in the pedagogy of string instruments with a focus on how to teach proper tone, technique, and approach
to the instruments. Includes peer teaching, observation, and/or field teaching. 2.0 hours activity.
Group instruction in the pedagogy of percussion instruments with a focus on how to teach proper tone, technique, and approach
to the instruments. Includes peer teaching, observation, and/or field teaching. 2.0 hours activity.
Group instruction in the pedagogy of wind, percussion, and stringed instruments with a focus on the appropriate use in the
classroom. Includes peer teaching, observation, and/or field teaching. 2.0 hours activity.
Group instruction in the pedagogy of keyboard instruments with a focus on the appropriate use in the classroom. Includes peer
teaching, observation, and/or field teaching. 2.0 hours activity.
Prerequisites: MUSC 102, MUSC 109, MUSC 241, faculty permission.
Creative projects in electronic media. Emphasis on digital techniques, including computer control of digital instruments.
Special fee required; see the Class Schedule.
Prerequisites: MUSC 342 with a minimum grade of C-, faculty permission.
Creative projects in electronic media. Emphasis on digital techniques, including sampling and computer control of digital
instruments. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule.
Prerequisites: EECE 110, MUSC 102, MUSC 109, faculty permission.
An in-depth study of audio recording systems, components, and philosophies. Emphasis will be on the day-to-day workings of
a recording studio, with experience in microphone placement, mixing techniques, and tape machine alignment. 3.0 hours laboratory,
2.0 hours discussion. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule.
Prerequisites: MUSC 241, MUSC 344 with a minimum grade of C-, faculty permission.
An in-depth study of audio recording systems and components. Emphasis will be placed on signal processing equipment, synchronization,
and multi-tracking, with continuing experience in microphone placement, mixing, and editing techniques. 2.0 hours discussion,
3.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule.
Prerequisites: MUSC 309 or faculty permission.
Experiential component for Music Industry majors running Wild Oak Music Group, a company that includes Wild Oak Records, Wild
Oak Songwriter's Guild, Wild Oak Publishing, and Wild Oak Concert Production. Students gain valuable hands-on experience as
executives of these entities.
Prerequisites: MUSC 309, MUSC 350, and faculty permission.
A continuation of the year-long experiential component for the Music Industry majors running Wild Oak Music Group, a company
that includes Wild Oak Records, Wild Oak Songwriter's Guild, Wild Oak Publishing, and Wild Oak Concert Production. Students
gain valuable hands-on experience as executives of these entities.
Prerequisites: MUSC 201.
Study of the capacities of the various orchestral and band instruments, including arranging projects for small ensembles.
Prerequisites: MUSC 360, faculty permission.
Independent creative projects. Exercises in analytical and compositional techniques designed to increase technical facility.
Prerequisites: MUSC 360, faculty permission.
Independent creative projects. Exercises in analytical and compositional techniques designed to increase technical facility.
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Concentrated study of a specific historical period or genre specific to instrumentals. You may take this course more than
once for a maximum of 12.0 units.
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Concentrated study of a specific historical period or genre specific to the keyboard. You may take this course more than once
for a maximum of 12.0 units.
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Concentrated study of a specific historical period or genre specific to the vocal pattern. You may take this course more than
once for a maximum of 12.0 units.
Prerequisites: One or more semesters of studio instruction or faculty permission.
You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Prerequisites: One or more semesters of studio instruction or faculty permission.
MUSC 373 - MUSC 374: The study of lyric diction and performance of literature for singers in English, Italian (A), German
and French (B). Although emphasis is placed on correct pronunciation through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet,
students also acquire basic ability to translate songs in foreign languages. Each semester may be repeated once for credit.
You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Designed to allow students of singing to investigate the science of vocal sound production in connection with the teaching
of singing. Emphasis on acoustics, physiology of human voice, history of vocal pedagogy, current medical research regarding
the use and abuse of the voice, and practical applications of teaching techniques.
Prerequisites: MUSC 276
This course offers students opportunities to gain skills and knowledge at the advanced levels of theory and performance pertaining
to jazz improvisation. This course is designed to build on the foundation provided by MUSC 276, allowing students to gain
experience and performance strategy pertaining to the more complex and modern jazz repertoire of the post bebop era. 2.0 hours
discussion, 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 9.0 units.
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Individual pedagogy project assigned in consultation with a faculty advisor. Projects may be a research paper or a practicum
with documentation, e.g. a video-tape and journal. MUSC 377 or MUSC 416 is required for the Option in Keyboard Performance.
Not available for graduate students. ABC/no credit grading only.
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Study of vocal literature (art songs and arias) through weekly master classes. For singer-pianist duos (pre-formed duos preferred,
but not required). Literature studied each semester will vary.
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Focus on large ensemble and recital accompanying skills: vocal diction for pianists, balance techniques, clef-reading, score-reading,
following conductors, assisting ensemble rehearsals. This course prepares students for accompanying in Symphonic Wind Ensemble,
North State Symphony, vocal program recitals, Opera Workshop, A Cappela Choir, University Chorus, Chamber Singers, music theatre
productions.
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
An elective course for upper-division and graduate students offering continued development of keyboard skills. The course
allows students to continue to develop necessary skills to become more proficient as performers, accompanists, teachers, and
church musicians. 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Prerequisites: Studio instruction in organ or faculty permission.
An introduction to the performing techniques unique to church organists.
Students will study seven musical styles from different times and places, including American rural blues, Jamaican reggae,
Australian Aboriginal rock, and Cuban salsa. This course is the capstone for Upper Division Theme R, Global Music, Culture
and Technology, and will therefore emphasize the ways in which society and technology provide meaning and context for music.
This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Global Cultures course.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may
vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising
faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
MUSC 411A - MUSC 411F: Larger group performance of music literature for interpretive and creative experience. You may take
this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
3.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
3.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Pep Band is intended to give any student who plays a musical instrument (wind, brass, or percussion) an opportunity to perform
in a fun, energetic, and exciting band. The Pep Band plays for University events. This course does not fulfill the large ensemble
requirement for music majors. 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
3.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
3.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
3.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Offered as 412A-Y. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Group performance of jazz ensemble literature for interpretive and creative experiences. Major performance each semester,
with emphasis on current musical trends. 3.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0
units.
Group performance of jazz ensemble literature for interpretive and creative experience. 2.0 hours activity. You may take this
course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Students must consult with the instructor before enrolling. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Music Performance Group Selected small choir to sing madrigal and other chamber literature. 2.0 hours activity. You may take
this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Open to all students interested in active participation in opera. 3.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once
for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Open to all students interested in active participation in opera. 6.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once
for a maximum of 6.0 units.
This course provides an opportunity for students to perform therapeutic music for patients at the Enloe Hospital Cancer Center.
Each student performs one hour per week under the supervision of the instructor. There are orientation meetings at the beginning
of the semester and an assessment meeting at the end of the semester
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 310, faculty permission.
Preparation and public performance of a full-length recital to be evaluated by a faculty committee. Required of students who
have been accepted in the performance options. Not available for graduate students. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule.
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MUSC 221, MUSC 324, MUSC 325, MUSC 331, MUSC 332, MUSC 333, MUSC 334, MUSC 335, MUSC 336. Also, completion of or concurrent enrollment in MUSC 322 or MUSC 323, faculty permission.
A comprehensive overview in the principles of teaching, learning, organization, and administration of the music program. Includes
peer teaching, practical experience, oral critiques, continued portfolio development, and directed observation. Specific areas
include 1) music education, 2) vocal, and 3) instrumental. 1.0 hours discussion, 2.0 hours activity.
Prerequisites: MUSC 343 with a minimum grade of C-, faculty permission.
Independent creative projects in electronic music. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special
fee required; see the Class Schedule.
Prerequisites: MUSC 345 with a minimum grade of C-, faculty permission.
A study in advanced recording studio production. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special
fee required; see the Class Schedule.
Prerequisites: MUSC 343 (may be taken concurrently), MUSC 345.
A study of audio production and audio post-production for video. Topics of study include music scoring, automatic dialogue
replacement, foley, synchronization, and audio systems in video. 3.0 hours laboratory, 2.0 hours discussion. Special fee required;
see the Class Schedule.
Prerequisites: MUSC 343, MUSC 345, faculty permission.
This course provides students a recording experience with a variety of musical ensembles and literature within varying acoustical
environments. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 9.0 units.
Prerequisites: MUSC 309.
Students will explore the intricate questions surrounding intellectual property statutes, the musician, and businesses designed
to market and sell music as a product. The course covers copyright law, royalties, contracts, publishing and Web technology
territory of vital importance to students seeking employment in the music industry. This course is also offered as BLAW 452.
Prerequisites: MUSC 360, faculty permission.
Independent creative projects. Exercises in analytical and compositional techniques to increase technical facility.
Prerequisites: MUSC 360, faculty permission.
Independent creative projects. Exercises in analytical and compositional techniques designed to increase technical facility.
Prerequisites: MUSC 360, faculty permission.
The study of the capacities of wind instruments, with exercises in scoring for various wind ensembles.
Prerequisites: MUSC 201, faculty permission.
Nomenclature, timbre, technique, and transposition of jazz ensemble instruments. Scoring the rhythm, brass, and woodwind sections
for large and small jazz ensembles in various jazz and dance band styles.
Prerequisites: MUSC 201, faculty permission.
Music and lyric writing; formal, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic analyses of popular songs; collaboration; marketing; demos;
publication.
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Teaching the elements of music through movement in grades K-6. Folk dancing, improvisation, choreographing skills, and development
of a movement vocabulary will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is a directed field project offered for 1.0-5.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member.
A project must be commensurate with the student's major curricular and professional goals and must be comparable in substance
to work of a similar nature within the University music curriculum. You may take this course more than once for a maximum
of 15.0 units.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may
vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is for independent study and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register with the supervising faculty member.
You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading only.
A study of the tools of research techniques, bibliography, and library orientation; how to select, organize, and write the
researched topic.
Specific course content will be selected according to the needs and interests of the students enrolled in the class each semester.
You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
An historical approach to various aspects of the teaching of theoretical subjects. Advanced projects in orchestration, counterpoint,
or analysis. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Individual instrumental or vocal instruction; historical, analytical, and practical study of standard literature of all periods
in major performance area; preparation for public recitals. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
MUSC 611A - MUSC 611F: Larger group performance of music literature for interpretive and creative experience. You may take
this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Larger group performance of music literature for interpretive and creative experience. 3.0 hours activity. You may take this
course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Larger group performance of music literature for interpretive and creative experience. 3.0 hours activity. You may take this
course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Pep Band is intended to give any student who plays a musical instrument (wind, brass, or percussion) an opportunity to perform
in a fun, energetic, and exciting band. The Pep Band plays for University events. This course does not fulfill the large ensemble
requirement for music majors. 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Larger group performance of music literature for interpretive and creative experience. 3.0 hours activity. You may take this
course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Larger group performance of music literature for interpretive and creative experience. 3.0 hours activity. You may take this
course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Larger group performance of music literature for interpretive and creative experience. 3.0 hours activity. You may take this
course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Small ensemble performance groups. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Smaller group performance of music literature for interpretive and creative experience. 2.0 hours activity. You may take this
course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Smaller group performance of music literature for interpretive and creative experience. 2.0 hours activity. You may take this
course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Group performance of jazz ensemble literature for interpretive and creative experiences. Major performance each semester,
with emphasis on current musical trends. 3.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0
units.
Group performance of jazz ensemble literature for interpretive and creative experience. 2.0 hours activity. You may take this
course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Smaller group performance of music literature for interpretive and creative experience. 2.0 hours activity. You may take this
course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Offered as MUS 613A-E, described below. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Music Performance Group Selected small choir to sing madrigal and other chamber literature. 2.0 hours activity. You may take
this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Open to all students interested in active participation in opera. 3.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once
for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Open to all students interested in active participation in opera. 6.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once
for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Prerequisites: Approval of the student's advisory committee and
Preparation and public performance of a full-length recital to be evaluated by a faculty committee. May serve as a terminal
project for the MA in Music.
Designed for music majors who wish to study music literature through performance. Selected repertoire is analyzed stylistically
and placed in historical context. Performance problems (e.g. acoustics and appropriate performance practices) are also considered.
2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Prerequisites: Music teaching experience, faculty permission.
Thorough study of pertinent literature, materials, equipment, teaching techniques, special problems, or music education philosophy
for public school teaching. Areas studied determined by teacher specialties and student need. May be taken twice for credit.
You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
An in-depth analysis of contemporary practices, techniques, technologies, philosophies, and trends in music education.
Prerequisites: MUSC 322 or MUSC 323, faculty permission.
A review of conducting styles and techniques of the 19th and 20th centuries. Techniques for the conductor of choral and instrumental
music.
Prerequisites: MUSC 343 or faculty permission.
Independent creative projects in electronic music. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special
fee required; see the Class Schedule.
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Independent creative projects. Exercises in analytical and compositional techniques designed to increase technical facility.
You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Study of vocal literature (art songs and areas) through weekly master classes. This course is for singer-pianist duos (pre-formed
duos preferred, but not required). Literature studies each semester vary. Research, writing, and in-class presentations are
required. 2.0 hours activity.
Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA. Open only to candidates for the MA in Music. Project or internship experience must be approved by the student's graduate committee, faculty permission.
This course is a directed field project offered for 1.0-5.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member.
The project or experience may involve a variety of musical activities but must be commensurate with the candidate's major
curricular and professional goals. Evaluation procedures will be determined by the student's graduate committee. May be repeated
for credit. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units.
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-4.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising
faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
This course is offered for 1.0-6.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this
course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
This course is offered for 1.0-6.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. A terminal project
for the MA in Music is not in traditional thesis format but has a written component or description. You may take this course
more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.