Music
25 courses · Evergreen Valley College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026
MUSIC 010A Music Theory I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 120
A continuation of Introductory Music. This course, through guided composition and analysis, incorporates the following concepts: rhythm and meter; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; diatonic chords, basic cadential formulas and phrase structure; dominant seventh; figured bass symbols; and non-harmonic tones. Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected.
MUSIC 010B Music Theory II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- MUSIC 010A with C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 130
This course builds upon the concepts from Music Theory I. Through guided composition and analysis, the course will include an introduction to two-part counterpoint, voice leading involving four-part chorale writing, diatonic harmony, and modulations.
MUSIC 010C Music Theory III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- MUSIC 010B with C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 140
This course incorporates the concepts learned in Music Theory II and introduces chromatic harmony, altered chords and formal analysis.
MUSIC 010D Music Theory IV
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- MUSIC 010C with C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 150
This course incorporates the concepts from Music Theory III. In addition, through writing and analysis, the course will include: post-Romantic techniques such as borrowed chords and modal mixture, chromatic mediants, Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords, 9th, 11th and 13th chords, altered chords and dominants; and 20th century techniques such as: Impressionism, tone rows, set theory, pandiatonicism and polytonalism, meter and rhythm.
MUSIC 011A Musicianship I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 125
This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Introductory Music & Music Theory I through ear training, sight-singing, analysis, and dictation.
MUSIC 011B Musicianship II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- MUSIC 011A with C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 135
Students learn to sight-sing in treble, bass and alto clef. This course focuses on the materials learned in MUSIC 010B and includes sight-singing, analysis and dictation.
MUSIC 011C Musicianship III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- MUSIC 011B with C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 145
This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory III through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation.
MUSIC 011D Musicianship IV
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- MUSIC 011C with C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 155
This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory IV through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation.
MUSIC 020 Class Piano
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- MUSIC 050B with C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 171
This course is designed for intermediate pianists to improve technique, interpretive and creative abilities. Study and testing materials are drawn from a graduated series of exercises, etudes, and representative piano works. Students will learn how to assess and provide the stylistic nuances and phrasing concepts required for the performance of repertoire work from the Renaissance through the 20th century. Students will learn approaches to perform intermediate-level piano works.
MUSIC 020B Class Piano B
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- MUSIC 020 with C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 171
This course is designed for intermediate-advanced pianists to improve their technique, interpretive and creative abilities. Study and testing materials are drawn from a graduated series of exercises, etudes, and representative piano works. Students will learn how to assess and provide the stylistic nuances and phrasing concepts required for the performance of repertoire work from the Renaissance through the 20th century. Students will learn approaches to perform intermediate-advanced level piano works.
MUSIC 023 Class Voice
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- MUSIC 053B with C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for intermediate-advanced singers to improve their technique and performance and interpretive skills. Study and testing materials are drawn from a graduated series of vocal exercises, etudes, and representative vocal solos. The student will learn how to assess and provide the stylistic nuances and phrasing concepts required for the performance of repertoire from the Renaissance to the modern day. The course will also include individualized instruction in folk songs and classical music indigenous to various cultures.
MUSIC 050A Beginning Piano I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 170
This is an introductory course in piano. The course is designed for students wanting to learn music using the piano. The student will study basic theory concepts such as the 5-finger pattern, intervals, chords, simple chord progressions, sight reading, and scales. This course reinforces concepts taught in the theory courses. Students will harmonize simple melodies, transpose and improvise simple pieces and patterns.
MUSIC 050B Beginning Piano II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- MUSIC 050A with C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 170
This is the second semester introductory course in piano. Students will expand their knowledge of basic theory concepts such as scales, arpeggios, intervals, chords, sight reading, and some chord progressions. This course reinforces concepts taught in MUSIC 050A. Students will harmonize simple melodies, transpose and improvise simple pieces and patterns.
MUSIC 052A Beginning Guitar I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces students to playing the guitar, including music notation and sight-reading, correct positioning and techniques, chords, strums, and arpeggios. Students will play and learn basic ensemble and solo pieces and songs. Student must supply their own guitar.
MUSIC 052B Beginning Guitar II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- MUSIC 052A with C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students will further develop their ability to play guitar including reinforcement and refinement of sight reading; utilize correct technique; and play chords, arpeggios, and strums. Students will play with and for class members and perform ensembles, solo pieces, and songs.
MUSIC 052C Beginning Guitar III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course expands on the concepts and skills learned in Guitar II. Students develop increased accuracy and speed in performance including counterpoint. Practice, rehearsal and performance techniques continue to be refined.
MUSIC 052D Beginning Guitar IV
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The course expands on the concepts and skills learned in Guitar III. Students continue to perform a repertoire of increased difficulty including counterpoint. Ensemble playing is stressed throughout, with an emphasis on melodic techniques, including dynamics, articulation and phrasing.
MUSIC 053A Beginning Voice
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides a basic introduction to voice discipline with an emphasis on the fundamental aspects of singing through breath support and tone placement. Technical exercises and simple vocal pieces of various styles will be learned and performed in a class atmosphere where listening and performing are used as tools of instruction.
MUSIC 053B Beginning Voice
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- MUSIC 053A with C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course continues building upon the skills acquired in MUSIC 053A and further develops the fundamentals of vocal technique through exercises that require greater depth and ability. Technical exercises and vocal pieces of various styles will be learned and performed in a class atmosphere where listening and performing are used as tools of instruction.
MUSIC 083 Exploring the World of Music
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students will be introduced to the elements of music from a cross-cultural perspective. Religious, cultural, societal, and political influences from various geographical locations will be explored.
MUSIC 091 Music Appreciation: Western Civilization
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 100
This course provides the opportunity for students with no previous musical experience, to develop an appreciation of the music of western cultures through the development of aural listening skills. The course focuses on the relationships between composers and the times in which they lived. Included in each unit of study is a discussion of the influence of government, philosophy, art, religion, and musical composition. Attendance at a live performance is required.
MUSIC 093 Introduction to Film Music
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course serves as an introduction to the study of Hollywood film music from the 1920's to the present day. The class will explore the relationship between film and music through original and adopted film scores. This course will explore both historic and technical aspects of film music.
MUSIC 099 Introductory Music
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 110
This course represents the basics of music theory at the fundamental level. It also 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.
MUSIC 180 Ensemble
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 180
This course is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of literature appropriate to the ensemble, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. The choice of ensemble is based on each student's identified major instrument or voice.
MUSIC 190 Applied Music: Strings, Winds, Brass, Percussion, Piano, Voice
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 1.5
- 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. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance.