75 FALL 2024 925.424.1000 | [email protected] FALL 2024 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the online schedule on CLASS-Web to access course section details and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. 1, students will continue to hone compositional technique for film and other visual media. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to enter the film music industry with necessary skill sets to succeed. Prerequisite: MUS 22A and MUS 36 with a minimum grade of C MUS 23A ELEMENTARY VOICE 1.0 Units Group singing with an emphasis on healthy vocal production, solo performance opportunities, breathing, diction, sight singing, and the study of vocal anatomy. Recommended Course Preparation: MUS 6 - Basic Music Skills MUS 23B INTERMEDIATE VOICE 1.0 Units Further development of skills learned in Music 23A. Emphasis on continued development of vocal production, solo performance practice, sight singing, the International Phonetic Alphabet, and interpretation of non- English literature. Prerequisite: MUS 23A with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: MUS 8A with a minimum grade of C MUS 28 KEYBOARD SKILLS 1.0 Units Emphasis on correct harmonization of melodies with various styles of piano accompaniments; transposition; improvisation ; modulation; sight reading; principles of accompanying soloists and groups; ensemble playing; playing by ear. Frequent solo and ensemble performances in class. Intended for piano teachers or classroom music teachers. Recommended Course Preparation: MUS 21B MUS 31 STUDY OF PIANO 1.0 Units Building off of knowledge and skills from MUS 21B, MUS 31 continues development of functional piano skill for intermediate or advanced level. Prerequisite: MUS 21B with a minimum grade of C MUS 34 MUSIC IN FILM 3.0 Units The class traces the history and development of film music through reading, lecture and film viewing. The class studies the process of film scoring and how music and its relationship to film have changed over the last century. Class includes discussion and evaluation of different compositional styles and learning to listen critically to film scores while viewing movies. MUS 35 INTRO TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY 3.0 Units This course introduces the following aspects of music technology: computer skills, principles of sound, and acoustics, MIDI digital audio manipulation, recording and production using a digital audio workstation, audio hardware, and audio in live performance. MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS 1.0 Units Individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Enrollment subject to a standardized audition demonstrating basic competencies in technique and musicianship in their major performance medium. Corequisites: MUS 8A or MUS 8B or MUS 10A or MUS 10B or MUS 12 or MUS 14 or MUS 15 or MUS 16 or MUS 44 or MUS 45 or MUS 46A or MUS 46B or MUS 48. Special Approval Needed: To enroll in Applied Lessons MUS 38, students are required to concurrently enroll in Music Theory (MUS 8A, 8B, 10A, or 10B) and a Performing Ensemble. Contact Dan Marschak [email protected] for more information and an Add Code. MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- BASS 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- BASSOON 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- CELLO 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- COMPOSITION 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- DRUMS 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- FLUTE 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- GUITAR 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- HIGH STRINGS 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- JAZZ PIANO 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- JAZZ VOICE 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- LOW BRASS 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- PERCUSSION 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- PIANO 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- TRUMPET 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- VOICE 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- WOODWINDS 1.0 Units MUS 41 INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER MUSIC 1.0 Units This course is an instrumental music ensemble that performs selections from the standard classical repertoire, as well as modern compositions. Students develop all aspects of instrumental performance including technique, sight-reading, intonation, rhythmic interpretation, ensemble balance, and stylistic interpretation. Musical instruments may include members of the brass, woodwind, string, percussion, and keyboard families. Enrollment by audition only MUS 45 CHAMBER CHOIR 2.0 Units A performance-based class furthering the effective study, interpretation, and presentation of choral literature. Designed for vocalists with previous classical ensemble experience. Performs multiple times per semester. Recommended Course Preparation: MUS 6, MUS 44 with a minimum grade of C Enrollment by audition only. MUS 46 VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE 2.0 Units An advanced performance-based class exploring jazz voice in an ensemble setting. Course emphasizes the study of a variety of jazz and pop/rock styles, overall healthy vocal technique, use of microphones and an active sound system, vocal improvisation, and overall musicianship. Singing and ensemble experience highly recommended, as the class requires strong sense of intonation, rhythm, and vocal blend. Performs multiple times Scan here to visit the current Fall 2024 class schedule online
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