Music
30 courses · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
MUS 0506 Community Choir
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1.4 hours lecture weekly, 1.6 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
MUS 506 is a performing ensemble that helps the life-long learner understand and perform choral music from the vast repertoire of choral music written from 1600 to the present. Specific attention will be paid to the aging voice regarding vocal balance, blend, and harmonization. The final musical goal will be performances enjoyable to both the performers and audience members.
MUS 0507 Community Chamber Singers
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1.4 hours lecture weekly, 1.6 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
A select choral ensemble of experienced singers who will perform at various college and community functions. Repertoire includes folk songs, madrigals, spirituals, and additional music, all of which requires advanced singing ability. Specific attention will be paid to the aging voice regarding vocal production. The final musical goal will be performances enjoyable to both the performers and audience members.
MUS 0511 Community Concert Band
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 45 contact hours total
This is a large concert band for older students to rehearse and perform concert band literature. The group will make several public performances and is open to all instrumentalists experienced on typical concert band instruments.
MUS 0516 Community Jazz Band
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1.4 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 43.2 contact hours total
A traditional “Big Band” style ensemble. Contemporary arrangements will be rehearsed and performed utilizing five saxophones, four/five trumpets, four/five trombones, one piano player; one bass player, one guitar player and one or two jazz drum set players. Jazz, Latin, rock, funk and other styles will be learned with an emphasis on Jazz Improvisation. Learners develop skills playing instruments of personal interest as well as enhance fine motor skill development for the later life learner.
MUS 0583 Community Orchestra
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1.4 hours lecture weekly, 1.6 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
MUS 0583 is a full symphonic orchestra that seeks to understand and perform orchestral works from various periods and styles including Classical, Romantic, Modern and Contemporary. Various individual instrumental techniques will be explored and refined as well as ensemble techniques such as balance, blend, intonation and interpretation of performance markings. Learners develop skills playing instruments of personal interest as well as enhance fine motor skill development for the later life learner.
MUS 0588 Community Chamber Music Ensemble
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 1.4 hours lecture weekly, 1.6 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
MUS 588 prepares students in the participation of smaller instrumental and vocal ensembles, with intensive preparation toward performance which includes diverse duet combinations, trios, string trios, quartets, woodwind and brass quintets. Small ensemble music is available for most instruments, and vocalists. Emphasis is on the active participation, and performance of small diverse instrumental combinations, including duets, trios, string; vocalists woodwind, and brass quartets, quintets. Learners develop skills singing or playing instruments of personal interest as well as enhance fine motor skill development for the later life learner.
MUS 1004 Fundamentals of Music
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to the notation and primary elements of tonal music. Incorporates the following concepts: staff notation in treble and bass clefs, rhythm and meter; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; and diatonic chords. Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected.
MUS 1014 Applied Music - Technique
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MUS 1101 (Music Theory I)
- Corequisite
- MUS 1101 (Music Theory I) and MUS 1041 (Orchestra) or MUS 1111 (Concert Band) or MUS 1105 (Concert Choir) or MUS 1507 (Chamber Singers) or MUS 1516 (Jazz Band) or MUS 1508 (Chamber Music Ensemble) or MUS 1512 (Vocal Jazz Ensemble)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 160
This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. C-ID MUS 160
MUS 1025 Beginning Voice I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed to provide voice training for Music majors. Other students wishing to improve their singing voices are also welcome. All instrumental majors are required to take one year of Beginning Voice. MUS 1025 and 1525 are highly recommended for Theatre majors.
MUS 1035 Piano I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 170
This course is an introduction to beginning keyboard skills, including notation. It includes basic technique, major and minor five finger patterns, major scales, sight reading and basic chord progressions, as they are encountered in beginning piano music. C-ID MUS 170
MUS 1041 Orchestra
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 45 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 180
A full symphonic orchestra that seeks to understand and perform orchestral works from various periods and styles including Classical, Romantic, Modern and Contemporary. Various individual instrumental techniques will be explored and refined as well as ensemble techniques such as balance, blend, intonation and interpretation of performance markings. Audition required. C-ID MUS 180.
MUS 1101 Music Theory I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 120
This course includes notation in all clefs, all major, minor, chromatic, and modal scales and key signatures as well as simple, compound and complex rhythms and time signatures. All forms of intervals, triads, seventh chords and inversions will be studied and recognized aurally as well as notationally. Sight-singing using solfegge syllables and rhythms and intervals studied. Melodic dictation will be emphasized and keyboard technique will be developed as it relates to course materials. C-ID MUS 120 & MUS 125.
MUS 1105 Concert Choir
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 45 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 180
This course includes the study and performance of standard choral literature. Music from the 16th Century to the modern era will be prepared for public performance. C-ID MUS 180.
MUS 1111 Concert Band
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 45 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 180
This is a large concert band rehearsing and performing concert band literature. The group will make several public performances and is open to all instrumentalists experienced on typical concert band instruments. Audition required. C-ID MUS 180.
MUS 1131 Music Appreciation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 100
This is an introductory course to arouse the student's interest in classical music and teach the student to respond intelligently to the great works which constitute our musical heritage. MUS 1131 will include the study of the materials of music and performing mediums, and a brief study of important compositions by famous composers of the Medieval, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods. C-ID MUS 100.
MUS 1226 Guitar
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 1.4 hours lecture weekly, 1.6 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This is a course offering beginning instruction for the guitar. You will learn open chords, power chords, moveable chords, accompaniment techniques and a variety of playing techniques and styles including both the pick style and the finger style approaches to the guitar. The course also includes music fundamentals, theory, songs, performance, listening, composing, improvising, analyzing and learning how to read standard music notation and tablature.
MUS 1234 Diversity in American Music
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students will learn how music helped various cultures and cultural elements persevere through adversity. Students will examine various types of music from the various cultures of America. The contributions of these cultures to the development of various musical styles will be studied with an emphasis on the oppression of certain cultures and the dominance of others.
MUS 1507 Chamber Singers
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 45 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 180
A select choral ensemble of experienced singers who will perform at various college and community functions. Repertoire includes folk songs, madrigals, spirituals, and other forms of choral music. Audition required. C-ID MUS 180.
MUS 1508 Chamber Music Ensemble
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 45 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 180
MUS 1508 prepares students for participation in instrumental and vocal ensembles, with intensive preparation toward performance. Available for most instruments, and vocalists. Emphasis is on the active participation, and performance of diverse instrumental combinations, including, but not limited to, duets, trios, string; vocalists woodwind, and brass quartets, quintets, etc. within the context of a large ensemble. C-ID MUS 180.
MUS 1512 Vocal Jazz Ensemble
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1.7 hours lecture weekly, 2.3 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 180
A prolific performing ensemble designed to enable the students to advance in the genre of vocal jazz. Stylistic understanding and appreciation in the organization, training procedures, arranging, staging, and other phases of ensemble work will be emphasized. Vocal improvisation will be explored as well. Music performed will consist of jazz, jazz rock, top 40, and pop materials. Audition required. C-ID MUS 180.
MUS 1516 Jazz Band
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 1.4 hours lecture weekly, 1.6 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 180
This is an organized large jazz band rehearsing and performing jazz, fusion, and pop material along with improvisational techniques. Audition required. C-ID MUS 180.
MUS 1525 Beginning Voice II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MUS 1025 (Beginning Voice I) with a grade of B or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed to provide voice training for Music and Theater majors and minors in the music of Broadway musicals, Art Songs, and other genres of vocal music. Other students wishing to improve their singing voice are also welcome. All instrumental and vocal music majors are required to complete this course. MUS 1025 and 1525 are highly recommended for theater majors and are required for all music majors.
MUS 1528 Musical Comedy Workshop
- Units
- 1-2
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides a workshop training experience in the preparation and performance of a theatrical production. Actor/singers/dancers audition for roles.
MUS 1535 Piano II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MUS 1035 (Piano I) with a grade of C or better or Qualification by Assessment or Instructor assessment
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 171
In this course students refine and further develop beginning keyboard skills. This includes piano technique, major scales and arpeggios, sight-reading, chord progressions and harmonization and transposition skills, as encountered in upper beginning/early intermediate piano music. C-ID MUS 171
MUS 1601 Music Theory II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MUS 1101 (Music Theory I) with a grade of C or better or Qualfication by Assessment
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 130
MUS 1601 covers the fundamentals of two-part voice leading, melody writing and all the traditional concepts of four-part writing. Secondary functions will be examined both as tonicizations of chords and as part of a study of modulations. Sight singing will focus on melodic materials featuring intervals related to the root movements being studied. Additional ear training materials will include dictation of four-part exercises and will be reinforced by keyboard exercises of similar types. C-ID MUS 130 & MUS 135.
MUS 1633 Survey of Jazz and Popular Music
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Study of the development of jazz and popular music based on musical and sociocultural influences. The historical roots of American popular music will be examined and explored. The course begins by studying the source material for popular music and then explores each genre beginning with the Blues, Jazz, Rock, Country, and Rap in nearly every form.
MUS 2035 Piano III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MUS 1535 (Piano II) Grade of C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 172
This course will allow students to refine and develop beginning keyboard skills. Piano technique, major and minor scales and arpeggios, sight-reading, expanded chord progressions, and harmonization and transposition skills are encountered in intermediate piano music. C-ID MUS 172
MUS 2101 Music Theory III
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MUS 1601 (Music Theory and Ear Training II) with a grade of C or better or Qualification by Assessment
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 140
MUS 2101 studies late Classical Era, Romantic, Post-Romantic and Impressionist compositional techniques. Specific concepts covered include Neapolitan 6th Chords, Augmented 6th Chords, Extended Harmonies, Altered Dominants, Chromatic Mediants and non-functional techniques from the Romantic, Post-Romantic and Impressionist Periods. C-ID MUS 140 & MUS 145.
MUS 2523 Applied Music - Literature
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MUS 1014 (Applied Music - Technique) This course is a continuation of MUS 1014
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course includes specialized individual instruction for music majors on their major focus instrument or voice through a weekly one-hour private lesson. The study of appropriate literature from all relevant eras of music history including the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern will be covered through subsequent semesters. Performance in a recital each semester is required.
MUS 2601 Music Theory IV
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MUS 2101 (Music Theory III) with a grade of C or better or Qualification by Assessment
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 150
MUS 2601is the fourth and final Music Theory Course. In this course, major compositional forms are studied as well as 20th Century techniques. Specific forms include 18th Century Counterpoint, Binary Form, Ternary Form, Variation Technique, Sonata Form, and Rondo Form. 20th Century Techniques studied include Asymmetry, Polytonality, Serialism, and Twelve-tone Technique. C-ID MUS 150 & MUS 155.