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Courses
Theory I 3.0 Fall 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 symbology, harmonic progression, voice leading, and part writing, introduction to chromaticism, modulation, and basic principles of form. Formerly MUS 001A. Theory II 3.0 Spring 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. Formerly MUS 001B. Large Ensembles 1.0 Inquire MUSC 111A-MUSC 111B: 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. Formerly MUS 003. Music Performance Groups: 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Formerly MUS 003A. This course is the same as MUSC 411A and MUSC 611A which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: Band 1.0 Fa/Spr 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Formerly MUS 003B. This course is the same as MUSC 411B and MUSC 611B which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: Pep Band 1.0 Fa/Spr 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. Formerly MUS 003C. This course is the same as MUSC 411C and MUSC 611C which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Formerly MUS 003D. This course is the same as MUSC 411D and MUSC 611D which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. This course is the same as MUSC 411E and MUSC 611E which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUSC 411F and MUSC 611F which may be substituted. Aural Musicianship 1.0 Spring Prerequisites: To be taken concurrently with MUSC 101. Development of listening skills through sightsinging
and dictation. 2.0 hours activity. Special fee required; see The Class
Schedule. Aural Musicianship 1.0 Fall Prerequisites: To be taken concurrently with MUSC 102. Further development of listening skills through sightsinging
and dictation. 2.0 hours activity. Special fee required; see The Class
Schedule. Small Ensembles 1.0 Inquire Music performance offered as MUSC 112A
described below. You may take this course more than once for a maximum
of 6.0 units. Music Performance Groups: 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUSC 412A and MUSC 612A which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUSC 412B and MUSC 612B which may be substituted. Jazz Ensemble I 1.0 Fa/Spr Group performance of jazz ensemble literature for interpretive and creative experiences. Major performance each semester, with emphasis on current musical trends. 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUSC 412C and MUSC 612C which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: 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. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUSC 412D and MUSC 612D which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUSC 412K and MUSC 612K which may be substituted. Listening with Understanding 1.0 Fall Guided listening to a wide variety of music, including
Western classical music, blues, jazz, popular, and non-western music.
2.0 hours activity. Beginning Piano 1.0 Spring Prerequisites: Faculty permission. 2.0 hours activity. Special fee required; see The Class
Schedule. Beginning Piano 1.0 Fall Prerequisites: MUSC 105 ; faculty permission. 2.0 hours activity. Special fee required; see The Class
Schedule. Computer Literacy for Musicians 1.0 Fa/Spr 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. Vocal Performance 1.0 Inquire Vocal performance offered as MUSC 113A
described below. You may take this course more than once for a maximum
of 6.0 units. Chamber Singers 1.0 Fa/Spr 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. This course is the same as MUS 209B and MUS 309B which may be substituted. Opera Workshop 1.0 Fa/Spr 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. This course is the same as MUS 009E, MUS 209D, MUS 209E, MUS 309D and MUS 309E Opera Workshop 2.0 Fa/Spr Open to all students interested in active participation in opera. 6.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. This course is the same as MUS 009D, MUS 209D, MUS 209E, MUS 309D and MUS 309E Theory III 3.0 Spring Prerequisites: MUS 002B. A study of the chromatic chord vocabulary, upper partial chords, and more advanced modulation. Continued exercises in composition. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Theory IV 3.0 Fall Prerequisites: MUS 010A. Study of larger tonal forms; introduction to counterpoint and compositional
techniques of the 20th Century. Continued exercises Studio Instruction in Applied Music 1.0 Inquire Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
MUS 011A-MUS 011K: 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. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: Specialized individual instruction for piano accompanying majors and minors. Weekly private lesson and coaching in preparation for performances with different student soloists and/or large ensemble(s). Study of accompanying and sight-reading skills; strong focus on knowledge of the vocal and instrumental repertoires, styles and performance practice of the various musical periods. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Intermediate Piano 1.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: MUS 007B or faculty permission. Continuation of MUS 007A and MUS 007B at the intermediate level. 2.0 hours activity. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Applies towards Option(s): Music Composition Aural Acuity for Recording Arts 1.0 Spring Exercises in aural acuity for the evaluation of recorded material. Song formats, instrumentation, sound quality, distortion, and spatial imaging will be covered. 2.0 hours activity. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Applies towards Option(s): Recording Arts Studio Class 1.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: None, though concurrent enrollment in MUS 011 or MUS 111 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. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 121 which may be substituted. Introduction to Accompanying 1.0 Fall 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. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 228 and MUS 328 which may be substituted. Applies towards Option(s): Performance, Piano Accompanying Beginning Voice 1.0 Inquire Prerequisites: MUS 053B or 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. Introduction to the World of Music 3.0 Fa/Spr 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. 2.0 hours lecture, 2.0 hours activity. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western Course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Fundamentals of Music Theory MUS 053A-MUS 053E: Development of beginning skills of aural comprehension and performance; basic elements of music, including notation. Students who elect MUS 053C, MUS 053D, or MUS 053E must supply their own instruments. Not applicable to the music major. 2.0 hours discussion, 2.0 hours activity. This is an approved General Education course. Fundamentals of Music Theory 2.0 hours discussion, 2.0 hours activity. This is an approved General Education course. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Fundamentals of Music Theory 2.0 hours discussion, 2.0 hours activity. This is an approved General Education course. Fundamentals of Music Theory 2.0 hours discussion, 2.0 hours activity. This is an approved General Education course. Jazz Improvisation 1.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: A basic technique and facility on any band, orchestral, or show band instrument. Must be able to read music with some knowledge of scale-chord relationship. MUS 001 or a course from the MUS 053 series is recommended. An introduction to theory and performance of jazz improvisation. 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 160
which may be substituted. Introduction to MIDI 3.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: MUS 053A or MUS 002A and faculty permission. An introduction to the concepts of MIDI, computer music synthesis, sequencing, and notation software. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Applies towards Option(s): Performance Studies in Instrumentation and Arranging 2.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: MUS 010B. Study of the capacities of the various orchestral and
band instruments, including arranging projects for small ensembles.
Introduction to Music Technology 3.0 Fall Theory and practice of recording, including audio theory
and the use of synthesizers, samplers, computers, microphones, recording
consoles, and tape machines. Fundamentals of Digital Audio 3.0 Spring Prerequisites: MUS 008, MUS 103, 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. Applies towards Option(s): Music Composition, Recording Arts Studio Instruction in Applied Music 1.0 Inquire Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
MUS 111A-MUS 111K: 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. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: See above. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Studio Instruction in Applied Music: Specialized individual instruction for piano accompanying majors and minors. Weekly private lesson and coaching in preparation for performances with different student soloists and/or large ensemble(s). Study of accompanying and sight-reading skills; strong focus on knowledge of the vocal and instrumental repertoires, styles and performance practice of the various musical periods. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Recital 1.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 011 or MUS 111; faculty permission. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Applies towards Option(s): Music Composition, Music Education, Performance Recital 2.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 011 or MUS 111; faculty permission. Preparation and performance of a recital program. One unit of credit is granted for a joint recital with another student and 2 units are granted for a full program. The public performance will be 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. Advanced Piano 1.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: MUS 017 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. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Applies towards Option(s): Music Composition Studio Class 1.0 Fa/Spr 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. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 021 which may be substituted. Applies towards Option(s): Performance Music for Children 3.0 Fa/Spr Analysis of sequential concepts necessary for understanding the structural elements of music. Development of skills needed to promote musicality in children. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Advanced Voice 1.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: faculty permission. Class instruction for advanced vocal students. 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Vocal Diction and Literature 3.0 Fall 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. Applies towards Option(s): Performance, Piano Accompanying Vocal Diction and Literature 3.0 Spring Prerequisites: One or more semesters of studio instruction or faculty permission. Applies towards Option(s): Performance, Piano Accompanying MUS 132A-MUS 132B: 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, student also acquires 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. Fundamentals of Conducting 2.0 Fall Fundamental skills and techniques essential to conducting
instrumental and vocal ensembles. Music History (Antiquity-1750) 3.0 Fall The chronological development of western music from
Greek origins to 1750 through a study of the literature, scores, recordings,
films, and live performances. Music History (1750-1900) 3.0 Spring Prerequisites: Successful completion of ENGL 001 (or its equivalent). 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. Music History (1900 to the Present) 3.0 Fall Prerequisites: MUS 010B, MUS 150B, 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. Child Development in Music 3.0 OddFall Recommended for all credential candidates in Music and Liberal Studies majors with prior musical experience as a substitute for MUS 129. Maturational and otogenetic factors relating to growth and development of musicality in children. Applies towards Option(s): Music Education Contemporary Practices in Prerequisites: MUS 129; MUS 151; or faculty permission. A creative and experiental approach to the development of musical skills based on contemporary approaches used in music education. The course will be centered on the Orff Schulwerk philosophy; other contemporary methods will be introduced and will include Kodaly, Gordon, Dalcroze, and Laban. Basic skills to be included are rhythm, singing, movement, improvisation, playing unpitched and pitched percussion instruments, music reading, and music listening. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Applies towards Option(s): Music Education School Instrumental Techniques 1.0 OddFall See description below. 2.0 hours activity. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Applies towards Option(s): Music Education School Instrumental Techniques 1.0 EvnFall See description below. 2.0 hours activity. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Applies towards Option(s): Music Education School Instrumental Techniques 1.0 OddSprg See description below. 2.0 hours activity. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Applies towards Option(s): Music Education School Instrumental Techniques 1.0 EvnSprg See description below. 2.0 hours activity. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Applies towards Option(s): Music Education School Instrumental Techniques 1.0 EvnSprg Applies towards Option(s): Music Education MUS 154A-MUS 154E: Concepts, programs, literature, materials, and techniques, including conducting, for school instrumental music. Primarily for music majors in the Bachelor of Arts in Education degree program. Instrumental focus for MUS 154A is woodwinds; MUS 154B is brass; MUS 154C is strings; MUS 154D is percussion; MUS 154E is general music education instruments. 2.0 hours activity. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Applies towards Option(s): Music Education Music for Early Childhood 3.0 Fa/Spr Recommended for Child Development majors and Liberal Studies majors concentrating in Early Childhood Education. May be substituted for MUS 129. Nurturing musicality in the young child, with emphasis on the role of music in the development of the whole child. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Music in Recreation 3.0 Fa/Spr 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. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Music for Special Education 3.0 Fa/Spr Music as an aid to learning and for mental, emotional, and physical therapy for children in special education. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Jazz Improvisation 1.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: A basic technique and facility on any band, orchestral, or show band instrument. Must be able to read music with some knowledge of scale-chord relationship. MUS 001 or a course from the MUS 053 series is recommended. An introduction to theory and performance of jazz improvisation. 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 060
which may be substituted. Music from a Global Perspective 3.0 Spring Prerequisites: MUS 002A, MUS 002B. A survey of world traditions concentrating on Africa,
Asia, and the Americas. For students with a background in music. This
is an approved Non- Western Course. School Vocal Ensemble Techniques 2.0 OddSprg Concepts, programs, literature, materials, and techniques, including conducting for school vocal music. Primarily for music majors in the Option in Music Education. 4.0 hours activity. Applies towards Option(s): Music Education School Instrumental Ensemble Techniques 2.0 EvnFall Fundamentals for planning, organizing and implementing a successful school instrumental music program. Applies towards Option(s): Music Education Music Industry 3.0 Fa/Spr The study of music as an industry, including copyrights,
publishing, licensing, merchandising, and an overview of the record
industry. Music and Movement for Children 3.0 Spring 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. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Case Studies in Global Music 3.0 Fa/Spr 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 Tecnology, and will therefore emphasize the ways in which society and technology provide meaning and context for music. This is an approved General Education course. American Music 3.0 Fa/Spr 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. Major Music Figures in Western Civilization 3.0 Fa/Spr 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. This is an approved General Education course. History of Jazz 3.0 Inquire The historical and philosophical study of jazz from
its African origins to the various forms in which it exists today. Rock and Roll Catalyst for Social Change 3.0 Fa/Spr 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. African American Music 3.0 Fa/Spr An 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 Ethnic Course. This course is the same as AFAM 196
which may be substituted. Special Topics 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr This course is for special topics offered as 198A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. 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. Special Problems 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr This course is an independent study of special problems and is offered as 199A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Credit/no credit grading only. Composition with Electronic Media 3.0 Fall Prerequisites: MUS 001 or MUS 053A or equivalent; MUS 103, MUS 104, faculty permission. Creative projects in electronic media. Emphasis on digital techniques, including computer control of digital instruments. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 301A which may be substituted. Applies towards Option(s): Music Composition, Recording Arts Composition with Electronic Media 3.0 Spring Prerequisites: MUS 201A; 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. Applies towards Option(s): Music Composition, Recording Arts Composition with Electronic Media 3.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: MUS 201B; 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. This course is the same as MUS 301C which may be substituted. Applies towards Option(s): Music Composition, Recording Arts Composition 3.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: MUS 102; 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.
Large Ensembles 1.0 Inquire MUS 203A-MUS 203F: 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. Music Performance Groups: 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. This course is the same as MUS 003A and MUS 303A which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 003B and MUS 303B which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: Pep Band 1.0 Fa/Spr 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. 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 003C and MUS 303C which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 003D and MUS 303D which may be substituted. University Chorus 1.0 Fa/Spr 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. This course is the same as MUS 003E and MUS 303E which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 003F and MUS 303F which may be substituted. Audio Recording 3.0 Spring Prerequisites: ECE 030 or equivalent; MUS 103; 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. 2.0 hours discussion, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Applies towards Option(s): Recording Arts Audio Recording 3.0 Fall Prerequisites: MUS 104, MUS 204A; 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. Applies towards Option(s): Recording Arts Audio Recording 3.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: MUS 204B. 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. Applies towards Option(s): Recording Arts Small Ensembles 1.0 Inquire Offered as 205A-Y. You may take this
course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Music Performance Groups: 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 005A and MUS 305A which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 005J and MUS 305J which may be substituted. Jazz Ensemble I 1.0 Fa/Spr Group performance of jazz ensemble literature for interpretive and creative experiences. Major performance each semester, with emphasis on current musical trends. 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 005V and MUS 305V which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: 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. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 005W and MUS 305W which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Music Performance Groups: 2.0 hours activity. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 005Y and MUS 305Y which may be substituted. Audio for Video 3.0 Spring Prerequisites: MUS 201B; MUS 204B. (MUS 201B may be taken concurrently.) 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. 2.0 hours discussion, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Applies towards Option(s): Recording Arts Sound Reinforcement 3.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: MUS 204B; faculty permission. An in-depth study of sound reinforcement and sound system design for live applications. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of the sound designer in the production team. Special seminars will be offered by noted industry professionals, sound equipment manufacturers and the Audio Engineering Society. 2.0 hours discussion, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Applies towards Option(s): Recording Arts Vocal Performance 1.0 Inquire You may take this course more than once for a maximum
of 6.0 units. Chamber Singers 1.0 Fa/Spr 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. This course is the same as MUS 009B and MUS 309B which may be substituted. Opera Workshop 1.0 Fa/Spr 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. This course is the same as MUS 009D, MUS 009E, MUS 209E, MUS 309D and MUS 309E Opera Workshop 2.0 Fa/Spr Open to all students interested in active participation in opera. 6.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. This course is the same as MUS 009D, MUS 009E, MUS 209D, MUS 309D and MUS 309E Audio Archiving 3.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: MUS 204C; faculty permission. A study of the preservation of recorded works. Emphasis is on restoring, editing, and remastering archival recordings. Keyboard Pedagogy Project 2.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: faculty permission. Individual pedagogy project assigned in consultation with a faculty adviser. Projects may be a research paper or a practicum with documentation, e.g. a video-tape and journal. MUS 211 or MUS 212 is required for the Option in Keyboard Performance. Not available for graduate students. ABC/no credit grading only. Applies towards Option(s): Performance Senior Recital 2.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 111; 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. Applies towards Option(s): Performance, Piano Accompanying Advanced Functional Keyboard Studies 1.0 Inquire 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. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Applies towards Option(s): Piano Accompanying Band Scoring 2.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: MUS 102; faculty permission. The study of the capacities of wind instruments, with
exercises in scoring for various wind ensembles. Jazz Arranging 2.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: MUS 010B; 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. Songwriting 3.0 Inquire Prerequisites: MUS 010B or faculty permission. Music and lyric writing; formal, melodic, harmonic,
and rhythmic analyses of popular songs; collaboration; marketing; demos;
publication. Service Playing for Church Organists 2.0 Inquire Prerequisites: Studio instruction in organ or faculty permission. An introduction to the performing techniques unique to church organists. Applies towards Option(s): Performance, Piano Accompanying Keyboard Pedagogy 2.0 Fall 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. Applies towards Option(s): Performance, Piano Accompanying Keyboard Pedagogy 2.0 Spring 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. Applies towards Option(s): Performance Vocal Accompanying Repertoire 1.0 Fall Prerequisites: MUS 028 or 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. Applies towards Option(s): Performance, Piano Accompanying Instrumental Accompanying Repertoire 1.0 Spring Prerequisites: MUS 028 or faculty permission. Study of instrumental literature including sonatas, concerti and significant works from the duo repertoire through weekly master classes. For instrumentalist-pianist duos (pre-formed duos preferred but not required). Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Applies towards Option(s): Performance, Piano Accompanying Vocal Pedagogy 3.0 Fa/Spr 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. Applies towards Option(s): Performance Advanced Choral Conducting 2.0 EvnSprg Prerequisites: MUS 140, 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. Applies towards Option(s): Music Education, Piano Accompanying Advanced Instrumental Conducting 2.0 OddSprg Prerequisites: MUS 140, faculty permission. Conducting and interpretation of representative instrumental works of master composers. Style of principal works. Practice conducting college groups and high school organizations. Applies towards Option(s): Music Education, Piano Accompanying Music/Arts Administration 3.0 Spring Prerequisites: MUS 171 or faculty permission. A practical study of the administrative structures and governance of non-profit organizations including aspects of budgeting, calendaring, marketing, grant writing, and fundraising. Applies towards Option(s): Music Industry, Performance Music Industry Management 3.0 Fall Prerequisites: MUS 171 or faculty permission. Practical study of the music industry including event design, planning, management, and marketing; agent, manager, and artist relationships; and ethical and legal issues. Applies towards Option(s): Music Industry Record Label Administration 3.0 Spring Prerequisites: MUS 171 and faculty permission. This course gives students the opportunity to study the operations of a record company from both an academic and a practical perspective. Students will be exposed to curriculum covering the history, structure, and functioning of major and independent labels. Students will gain practical experience by managing Wild Oak Records and Wild Oak Publishing, student-run companies supervised by the Music Industry program. Applies towards Option(s): Music Industry Event Planning and Operation 3.0 Spring Prerequisites: MUS 171 and faculty permission. Designed to give students the opportunity to conceptualize, plan, and operate a major music industry concert or conference. Students will be exposed to the realities of the music business and the professionals that work there. This course will have an internship requirement of all students. Applies towards Option(s): Music Industry Legal Issues in Music 3.0 Fall Prerequisites: MUS 171. 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 the same as BLAW 259 which may be substituted. Applies towards Option(s): Music Industry Synthesis of School Music Techniques 2.0 Spring Prerequisites: faculty permission. A synthesis of music education materials and techniques for grades K-12. Emphasis will be placed on the middle school/junior high and high school general music curricula. 1.0 hour discussion, 2.0 hours activity. Applies towards Option(s): Music Education Materials and Techniques 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. Seminar in Music History and Literature: 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. Applies towards Option(s): Performance Seminar in Music History and Literature: 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. Applies towards Option(s): Performance Seminar in Music History and Literature: 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. Applies towards Option(s): Performance Directed Field Projects Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is a directed field project offered as 289A-E for 1.0 to 5.0 units respectively. 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. Applies towards Option(s): Music Industry Special Topics 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr This course is for special topics offered as 298A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. 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. Special Problems 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is for independent study and is offered as 299A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. You must register with the supervising faculty member. Credit/no credit grading only. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Applies towards Option(s): Music Industry Seminar in Music Education 3.0 Fa/Spr 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. Composition with Electronic Media 3.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: Faculty permission. Electronic music instruments and techniques; creative use of synthesizers, computers, and tape-recording equipment. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 201A which may be substituted. Composition With Electronic Media 3.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: MUS 201A or MUS 301A; faculty permission. Individual projects in electronic music composition for advanced students. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Composition with Electronic Media 3.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: MUS 201B or MUS 301B; 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. This course is the same as MUS 201C which may be substituted. Composition 3.0 Fa/Spr 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. Large Ensembles 1.0 Inquire Applies towards Option(s): Piano Accompanying MUS 303A-MUS 303F: 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. Music Performance Groups: Larger group performance of music literature for interpretive and creative experience. 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. This course is the same as MUS 003A and MUS 203A which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: Larger group performance of music literature for interpretive and creative experience. 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 003B and MUS 203B which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: 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. 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 003C and MUS 203C which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: Larger group performance of music literature for interpretive and creative experience. 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 003D and MUS 203D which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: Larger group performance of music literature for interpretive and creative experience. 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. This course is the same as MUS 003E and MUS 203E which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: Larger group performance of music literature for interpretive and creative experience. 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 003F and MUS 203F which may be substituted. Small Ensembles 1.0 Inquire You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Applies towards Option(s): Piano Accompanying Music Performance Groups: 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. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 005A and MUS 205A which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: 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. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 005J and MUS 205J which may be substituted. Jazz Ensemble I 1.0 Fa/Spr Group performance of jazz ensemble literature for interpretive and creative experiences. Major performance each semester, with emphasis on current musical trends. 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 005V and MUS 205V which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: 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. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 005W and MUS 205W which may be substituted. Music Performance Groups: 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. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Music Performance Groups: 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. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 005Y and MUS 205Y which may be substituted. Research Methods and Bibliography 3.0 Fa/Spr A study of the tools of research techniques, bibliography, and library orientation; how to select, organize, and write the researched topic. Vocal Performance 1.0 Inquire Offered as MUS 309B-E, described below. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Applies towards Option(s): Piano Accompanying Chamber Singers 1.0 Fa/Spr 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. This course is the same as MUS 009B and MUS 209B which may be substituted. Women’s Chorale 1.0 Fa/Spr Exploration and performance of choral literature for women’s voices from the Renaissance through the twentieth century. 2.0 hours activity. This course is the same as MUS 009C and MUS 209C which may be substituted. Opera Workshop 1.0 Fa/Spr Open to all students interested in active participation in opera. 3.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. This course is the same as MUS 009D, MUS 009E, MUS 209D, MUS 209E and MUS 309E Opera Workshop 2.0 Fa/Spr Open to all students interested in active participation in opera. 6.0 hours performance. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. This course is the same as MUS 009D, MUS 009E, MUS 209D, MUS 209E and MUS 309D Studio Instruction 1.0 Fa/Spr See description below. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Studio Instruction 2.0 Fa/Spr MUS 311A-MUS 311B: 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. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Repertory Seminar 1.0 Fa/Spr 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. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. Accompanying 1.0 Fa/Spr Prerequisites: faculty permission. Keyboard accompanying of vocal and instrumental music. May be repeated four times for credit. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule. This course is the same as MUS 028 and MUS 228 which may be substituted. Advanced Conducting Symposium 3.0 Spring Prerequisites: MUS 240 or MUS 245; faculty permission. A review of conducting styles and techniques of the 19th and 20th centuries. Techniques for the conductor of choral and instrumental music. Special Music Topics 3.0 Fa/Spr Selection of most valuable topics for each individual and the class. Pursuit in depth of separate topics by individuals. Reports and discussion of results in class. Music majors only. Contemporary Practices in Prerequisites: MUS 171, MUS 250, or MUS 255; faculty permission. An in-depth analysis of specific case studies, trends, techniques, and methods encountered in the contemporary music industry and arts management disciplines. Music History Seminar 3.0 Fa/Spr 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. Contemporary Practices in Prerequisites: Faculty permission. An in-depth analysis of contemporary practices, techniques, technologies, philosophies, and trends in music education. Theory Seminar 3.0 Fa/Spr 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. Contemporary Practices in Prerequisites: MUS 201C, MUS 204C, faculty permission. Specific course content will be determined by technological trends and practices in the music technology industry and according to the needs and interests of the students enrolled in the class each semester. 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