Music MUS

Spring 2026 · 49 sections · seat counts as of Oct 20, 2026

Catalog: Music courses in the 2026-2027 Catalog (the catalog for Spring 2026 is not available here yet)

MUS 201 FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC (MUSIC THEORY I) · 3 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
32894
32894
In person San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon/Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7139
Jan 20–May 22Michael Walker14 of 22 open
32895
32895
In person San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu 12:00–1:20pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
Jan 20–May 22Jennifer Martin10 of 20 open
33130
33130
Online anytime Only Online
Jan 20–Mar 13George Stone6 of 30 open
33233
33233
Online anytime Only Online
Mar 30–May 22George Stone11 of 30 open

MUS 204A MUSIC THEORY II · 3 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
32892
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon/Wed, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Laboratory Mon 8:30–9:50am 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
  • Lecture Wed 8:30–10:50am 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
Jan 20–May 22John Knutson10 of 20 open

MUS 204B MUSIC THEORY III · 3 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
32896
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Lecture Tue 9:00–11:20am 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7139
  • Laboratory Thu 9:00–10:20am 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7139
Jan 20–May 22Michael Walker4 of 20 open

MUS 205A MUSICIANSHIP II · 1 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
32897
In person Laboratory/Studio/Activity · San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon/Wed, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Mon 10:00–11:50am 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
  • Wed 11:00–11:50am 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
Jan 20–May 22John Knutson10 of 20 open

MUS 205B MUSICIANSHIP III · 1 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
32898
In person Laboratory/Studio/Activity · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Tue 11:30am–12:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7139
  • Thu 10:30am–12:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7139
Jan 20–May 22Inga Swearingen3 of 20 open

MUS 212 APPLIED MUSIC (PRIVATE LESSONS) · 2 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
30023
Hybrid Laboratory/Studio/Activity · San Luis Obispo Campus
Fri 10:30–11:20am, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160 + online work
All meeting times
  • Fri 10:30–11:20am 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Plus online work
Jan 20–May 22Jennifer Martin, Dave Becker, Inga Swearingen, Ron McCarley, Darrell Voss, Ken Hustad, Chad Ruyle, Robert Bennett, Dorian Hachigian, Marshall Otwell, Jennifer Jo, Ana Nelson, Kaitrin Cunningham12 of 40 open

MUS 220 ELEMENTARY VOICE · 2 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
30104
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu, 3 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Lecture Tue 2:00–2:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
  • Laboratory Tue 3:00–3:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
  • Laboratory Thu 2:00–3:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
Jan 20–May 22Chad Ruyle16 of 24 open

MUS 222 INTERMEDIATE VOICE · 2 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
31446
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu, 3 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Lecture Tue 2:00–2:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
  • Laboratory Tue 3:00–3:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
  • Laboratory Thu 2:00–3:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
Jan 20–May 22Chad Ruyle22 of 24 open

MUS 223 VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE · 2-3 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
30124
Hybrid Blended · San Luis Obispo Campus
Thu 6:30–9:20pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104 + online work
All meeting times
  • Thu 6:30–9:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
  • Plus online work
Jan 20–May 22John Knutson4 of 15 open

MUS 225 WIND ENSEMBLE · 2 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
31450
Hybrid Blended · San Luis Obispo Campus
Wed 7:00–9:50pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160 + online work
All meeting times
  • Wed 7:00–9:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Plus online work
Jan 20–May 22Jennifer Martin4 of 20 open

MUS 228 MIXED CHORUS · 1-3 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
30122
Hybrid San Luis Obispo Campus
Thu 4:30–6:20pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104 + online work
All meeting times
  • Thu 4:30–6:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
  • Plus online work
Jan 20–May 22John Knutson18 of 40 open

MUS 232A CONCERT JAZZ ENSEMBLE · 1.5-3 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
34391
Hybrid Blended · San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon 7:00–9:50pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon 7:00–9:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Plus online work
Jan 20–May 22Ron McCarley1 of 20 open

MUS 233 JAZZ IMPROVISATION · 2 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
31545
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon/Wed, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Lecture Mon 1:00–2:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
  • Laboratory Wed 1:00–2:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
Jan 20–May 22Ron McCarley14 of 25 open

MUS 234 ARRANGING, SCORING, AND ORCHESTRATION · 2 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
31830
In person San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon/Wed 10:00–10:50am, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7139
Jan 20–May 22George Stone5 of 20 open

MUS 235 MUSIC APPRECIATION: CLASSICAL MUSIC · 3 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
34876
Online anytime Only Online
Jan 20–May 22Brian Alhadeff15 of 40 open

MUS 236 MUSIC APPRECIATION: WORLD MUSIC · 3 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
33715
33715
Online anytime Only Online
Jan 20–May 22Idona Cabrinha2 of 40 open
35398
35398
Hybrid Blended · San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon/Wed 10:30–11:50am, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon/Wed 10:30–11:50am 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
  • Plus online work
Mar 2–May 22Dylan Johnson32 of 40 open

MUS 237 MUSIC APPRECIATION: ROCK AND ROLL · 3 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
31528
31528
In person San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon/Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7120
Jan 20–May 22Marcy Irving7 of 40 open
31529
31529
In person San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon/Wed 1:00–2:20pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7120
Jan 20–May 22Marcy Irving14 of 40 open
31530
31530
In person North County Campus
Tue/Thu 9:30–10:50am, N3200 Learning Resource Center N3217
Jan 20–May 22Marcy Irving28 of 35 open
31531
31531
Online anytime Only Online
Jan 20–May 22Michael Walker3 of 40 open, 2 waitlisted
31643
31643
Online anytime Only Online
Mar 30–May 22Dave Becker9 of 40 open
33797
33797
Online anytime Only Online
Jan 20–Mar 13Dylan Johnson1 of 40 open
33874
33874
Online anytime Only Online
Mar 30–May 22John Knutson4 of 40 open
34034
34034
Online anytime Only Online
Jan 20–Mar 13Cassandra Tarantino1 of 40 open
34050
34050
Online anytime Only Online
Jan 20–May 22Idona Cabrinha13 of 40 open, 2 waitlisted
34134
34134
Online anytime Only Online
Mar 30–May 22Dylan Johnson5 of 40 open, 4 waitlisted
34728
34728
Online anytime Only Online
Jan 20–May 22Jennifer Martin4 of 40 open
35397
35397
Online anytime Only Online
Mar 30–May 22Jennifer Martin7 of 40 open, 1 waitlisted
35410
35410
Online anytime Only Online
Mar 30–May 22Jennifer Martin20 of 40 open

MUS 238 MUSIC APPRECIATION: JAZZ HISTORY · 3 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
31540
Online anytime Only Online
Jan 20–Mar 13Dave Becker4 of 40 open, 1 waitlisted
31541
Online anytime Only Online
Mar 30–May 22George Stone10 of 40 open

MUS 240 RECORDING ARTS I: FUNDAMENTALS OF AUDIO TECHNOLOGY · 3 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
31551
In person San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon/Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
Jan 20–May 22George Stone4 of 20 open

MUS 241 RECORDING ARTS II: STUDIO WORKSHOP · 3 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
31553
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu, 3 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Lecture Tue 12:30–1:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Laboratory Tue 1:30–2:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Lecture Thu 12:30–2:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
Jan 20–May 22Dave Becker8 of 20 open

MUS 243 RECORDING ARTS IV: STUDIO WORKSHOP II · 4 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
33876
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Mon/Wed 1:30–4:20pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
All meeting times
  • Lecture Mon/Wed 1:30–2:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Laboratory Mon/Wed 3:00–4:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
Jan 20–May 22George Stone11 of 20 open

MUS 244B ADVANCED SMALL GROUP JAZZ PRACTICUM · 1 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
33501
In person Laboratory/Studio/Activity · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu 3:00–4:20pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
Jan 20–May 22Ron McCarley13 of 15 open
33502
In person Laboratory/Studio/Activity · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu 4:30–5:50pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
Jan 20–May 22Ron McCarley13 of 15 open
33503
In person Laboratory/Studio/Activity · San Luis Obispo Campus
Fri 11:30am–3:20pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
All meeting times
  • Fri 11:30am–12:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Fri 1:30–3:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
Jan 20–May 22Ron McCarley14 of 15 open

MUS 245 JAZZ WORKSHOP · 2 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
31556
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu/Fri, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Laboratory Tue/Thu 3:00–4:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Lecture Fri 12:30–1:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
Jan 20–May 22Ron McCarley5 of 15 open
32810
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu/Fri, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Laboratory Tue/Thu 4:30–5:50pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Lecture Fri 12:30–1:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
Jan 20–May 22Ron McCarley7 of 15 open
32811
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Fri 11:30am–3:20pm, 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
All meeting times
  • Laboratory Fri 11:30am–12:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Lecture Fri 12:30–1:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
  • Laboratory Fri 1:30–3:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7160
Jan 20–May 22Ron McCarley9 of 15 open

MUS 252 WORK EXPERIENCE IN MUSIC · 0.5-4 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
35402
Online anytime Work experience credits
Feb 2–May 22Jennifer Kirn28 of 30 open

MUS 258 ELEMENTARY PIANO · 2 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
31558
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu, 3 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Lecture Tue 1:30–2:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
  • Laboratory Tue/Thu 2:30–3:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
  • Laboratory Thu 1:30–2:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
Jan 20–May 22Idona Cabrinha8 of 20 open

MUS 259 INTERMEDIATE PIANO · 1-2 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
31569
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu, 3 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Lecture Tue 1:30–2:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
  • Laboratory Tue/Thu 2:30–3:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
  • Laboratory Thu 1:30–2:20pm 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7105
Jan 20–May 22Idona Cabrinha19 of 20 open

MUS 270 ELEMENTARY GUITAR · 2 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
31605
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Lecture Tue 9:30–10:50am 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
  • Laboratory Thu 9:30–10:50am 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
Jan 20–May 22Jennifer Martin9 of 20 open

MUS 271 INTERMEDIATE GUITAR · 2 units

Course description (2026-2027 Catalog)

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
33378
In person Lecture/Lab · San Luis Obispo Campus
Tue/Thu, 2 meeting times
All meeting times
  • Lecture Tue 9:30–10:50am 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
  • Laboratory Thu 9:30–10:50am 7100 Fine Arts Lab 7104
Jan 20–May 22Jennifer Martin16 of 20 open

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