Music
79 courses · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
MUSI 044 Supervised Tutoring in Music
- Units
- 0
This course is designed to prepare the student to succeed in the corequisite and subsequent subject matter courses. This course may be taken four times with a different corequisite subject matter course.
MUSI 100 Introduction to Music
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course is designed to develop aural and analytical musical skills. Emphasis is placed on conceptual, contextual, and stylistic elements of music from various periods and cultures, and encompassing a range of genres and styles. This course is designed to support students in all majors who are interested in satisfying the general education requirements for Arts and Humanities.
MUSI 103 History of Rock Music
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course surveys the origins and development of Rock music from the 1940s to the present including its roots and related genres. The course focuses on the evolution of different styles within the Rock genre as well as the social, political, economic, and cultural contexts of Rock music. This course is intended for all students interested in the history of Rock music.
MUSI 108 The Business of Music
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a comprehensive survey of the music business. Course content emphasizes the various areas of the music business, the functions of each area and the relationships between the areas. Topics include songwriting; music publishing; copyrighting; music licensing; unions and guilds; agents and managers; artists and management; the record industry; artists' recording contracts; studios and engineers; and music in radio, television and advertising. This course is intended for students majoring in music or anyone interested in the music industry.
MUSI 109 World Music
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This music survey course explores the music cultures of South Asia; East Asia; Southeast Asia; the Middle East; Africa; the Americas, Europe, and the Pacific. Musical practices and perspectives from several music cultures are studied with an emphasis on understanding and appreciation from non-ethnocentric viewpoints. Listening perception is developed through lectures and multimedia presentations. This course is intended for students majoring in music or anyone interested in music and culture.
MUSI 110 Music for Elementary School Teachers
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 40 - 45 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
This course prepares students to teach music as part of the curriculum in the elementary school classroom, the preschool, or day-care program. Students develop an understanding of musical concepts primarily by singing and playing an instrument, and practice using lesson plans for teaching these concepts to children.
MUSI 111 Jazz History
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course is a survey of the history and development of Jazz in the United States. Emphasis is placed on the origins of Jazz, the variety of styles that developed throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, current trends, and outstanding performers and composers. This course is intended for all students interested in the history of Jazz.
MUSI 114 Music of The Beatles
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course examines the musical, cultural, and historical impact of the music of The Beatles by surveying their origins, recordings, lyrics, films, solo years, and cultural context. This course is open to all students interested in popular music history.
MUSI 117 Music in the United States
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course introduces students to the history and style of various genres of music from the United States covering pre-colonial times to the present including Native American, Native Hawaiian, religious, martial, classical, folk, blues, ragtime, American popular song, jazz, country, rock, and rap. Analytical, aural, historical, and socio-cultural tools will be used to interpret music in the USA in the broadest perspective relating music to race, identity, gender, and popular culture technology. This course is for students majoring in music or for those who have an interest in music.
MUSI 118 Asian & Pacific Music
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course introduces various traditional & popular Asian & Pacific musics including India, the Middle East, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Oceania. Areas of emphases include learning about types of musical instruments, ensembles, musical styles, relevant history & geography, cultural contexts, and functions of music in traditional societies. This course is intended for anyone interested in Asian & Pacific music & culture.
MUSI 119 Music in Latin America & North America
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course introduces various traditional musics of both Latin America & North America including origins in Sub-Saharan Africa & Western Europe and Native American musics of the Americas. Areas of emphasis include learning about types of musical instruments, ensembles, musical styles, relevant history & geography, cultural contexts, functions of music in traditional societies, and cultural retention and syncretism in order to understand how the music and culture of these areas of the world are both related and distinct. This course is intended for any student interested in music and culture of Latin America & North America.
MUSI 123A Recital Hour I
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 24-27 hours lab
Recital Hour offers a weekly series of live musical concerts in a variety of popular, folk, classical, and world musics for a beginning level audience. Concerts feature well-known international performers, music faculty, and music student performers. This course is designed for anyone interested in music.
MUSI 123B Recital Hour II
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 24-27 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 123A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
Recital Hour offers a weekly series of live musical concerts in a variety of popular, folk, classical, and world musics for an intermediate level audience. Concerts feature well-known international performers, music faculty, and music student performers. This course is designed for anyone interested in music.
MUSI 123C Recital Hour III
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 24-27 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 123B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
Recital Hour offers a weekly series of live musical concerts in a variety of popular, folk, classical, and world musics for an intermediate-advanced level audience. Concerts feature well-known international performers, music faculty, and music student performers. This course is designed for anyone interested in music.
MUSI 123D Recital Hour IV
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 24-27 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 123C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
Recital Hour offers a weekly series of live musical concerts in a variety of popular, folk, classical, and world musics for an advanced level audience. Concerts feature well-known international performers, music faculty, and music student performers. This course is designed for anyone interested in music.
MUSI 124A Piano Class I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
This course explores the process of making music at the piano. The focus of the course is to provide a musical experience for students to continue a life-long pursuit of self-expression. This course also emphasizes developing fundamental techniques needed to play the piano. The concept of music theory is also included. Students learn piano techniques and applicable music theory by playing music on the piano though simple solo and ensemble pieces. This course is designed for all students interested in learning to play the piano.
MUSI 124B Piano Class II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 124A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course further explores the process of making music at the piano as the second semester of piano studies. Students learn piano techniques and applicable music theory by playing music on the piano with additional sight-reading and intermediate piano solo and ensemble music. The course is designed for all students who are interested in further expanding piano studies.
MUSI 125 Music, the Arts, and Society
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course examines selected musical traditions of the world through critical listening to music, cultural awareness, and political and ethical issues as related to culture and music. Basic musical concepts are introduced to assist students in describing and communicating the experience of listening to music. Students explore how music is an activity with social, political, and artistic functions. These analytical tools help students define their own identity through musical and cultural practices. In addition, this course examines how music is used, how meaning is created, and how music helps to define community. This course is intended for all students interested in music and culture.
MUSI 126 Rap Music and Hip Hop Culture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- BLAS 120 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a musical history of Rap Music and Hip Hop culture covering the origins of Rap Music and its relationship to the African American historical continuum in music, defining the genre and its sub-genres, and covering the significance of iconic artists & recordings. This course also covers the impact of Rap Music in other genre such as Rock, Jazz, Country & Classical Music composers and its influence in a variety of international cultural contexts & musics. This course is open to all students interested in the history & appreciation of Rap Music.
MUSI 131 Music of California
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course covers a musical history of California as a state where numerous important musical styles developed and flourished. Genres covered includes the music of indigenous Yurok Native Americans, Polyphonic Sacred Music, Cowboy Folk Music, Country & Western, Hollywood musical films, Cool Jazz, Bakersfield Sound Country, Doo-wop, Surf Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Folk-Rock, Country-Rock, Singer-Songwriters, Heavy Metal, Hardcore Punk Rock, West Coast Rap, and the music of innovative Californian Classical Music composers Henry Cowell, Lou Harrison, Harry Partch, and Terry Riley. The course is open to all students interested in the cultural & musical history of California.
MUSI 134A Voice Class I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
This course is an opportunity to explore your singing voice. To become a more expressive singer, a variety of songs are used for developing the range, volume, and tone color of your solo voice. A goal of the course is to provide a musical experience that inspires students to continue singing as a source of self-expression and growth.
MUSI 134B Voice Class II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 134A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This intermediate voice class is an in-depth study of specific elements of efficient vocal technique and performance. These include vowel purity, the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to sing Italian songs, belt singing, and managing stage fright. Vocal exercises and songs from various music styles are performed, including selections made by students. Choral singers, all music majors, elementary education majors and students considering singing as a profession benefit from this class.
MUSI 134C Voice Class III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 134B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This advanced voice class is an in-depth study of specific elements of efficient vocal technique and performance. These include breath management in relation to posture, expressive singing via physical movement, unifying the register and range extension, resonance and vocal registers, expressive singing and stage presence. Vocal exercises and songs from various music styles are performed including selections made by students. Choral singers, all music majors, elementary education majors and students considering singing as a profession benefit from this class.
MUSI 134D Voice Class IV
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 134C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This advanced voice class is an in-depth study of specific elements of efficient vocal technique and performance. These include breath management using an efficient onset and release, managing the performance, resonance balancing using consonants, and song analysis to prepare a vocal piece for performance. Choral singers, all music majors, elementary education majors and students considering singing as a profession benefit from this class.
MUSI 136A Guitar Class I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
This is a beginning course designed for students who want to study basic guitar technique and music theory. Students will learn how to read music notation, perform simple solo guitar pieces, basic guitar chords and apply finger style guitar techniques. A goal of this course is to provide the student with a lifelong ability to make guitar music and acquire the skills necessary to reflect upon their process of learning.
MUSI 136B Guitar Class II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 136A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is an intermediate course designed for students who want to further their studies of guitar techniques and music theory. Students will learn how to read music notation in all positions of the guitar, perform intermediate solo guitar pieces, basic guitar chords in all twelve keys and apply more advanced finger style guitar techniques. A goal of this course is to provide the student with a lifelong ability to make guitar music and acquire the skills necessary to reflect upon their process of learning.
MUSI 138 Women in Music
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course introduces various issues concerning women in music. These include the contributions and roles of women as composers and performers in Classical music, Jazz, Gospel, Blues, non-western music, and popular music. Women in opera, musical theater, and the music industry are also covered. This course is designed for students interested in music and women's studies.
MUSI 139 Music and Social Media
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
This course covers various issues concerning music use on a wide variety of electronic media. These include basic home recording & editing of short promotional music audio, video, images, and posting & streaming on websites and social media in a variety of file types. Students develop the necessary skills for self-promotion of music media on the Internet. This course is designed for students interested in music and technology.
MUSI 148A Music Theory I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 150A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- Advisory
- Concurrent enrollment in: MUSI 268A
This course is a study of music, including structural, historical and stylistic analysis of music of Western classical music, World music, jazz, and popular music. The class will discuss the cultural, social and technical significance of the musical literature, examining rhythms, intervals, chords, cadences, melodies, phrases, notes and scales. Students will develop four-part writing skills using diatonic triads and seventh chords, and learn how to read and compose with figured bass, lead sheet chord symbols and standard musical notation. The history of notation and practice will be discussed as students develop skills in notation software and handwritten notation. This course is intended for music majors.
MUSI 148B Music Theory II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 148A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- Advisory
- Concurrent enrollment in: MUSI 268B
This course series continues in its study of diatonic music including the structural, historical and stylistic analysis of music of Western classical music, World music, jazz, and popular music. The class will discuss the cultural, social and technical significance of the musical literature, examining how melody, structure, harmony, and chord progressions, have an impact on the listener. The course will include analysis of Baroque and Classical pieces of music and an examination of large-scale events and form. The course will also include identifying, creating, and composing with the modes of the major scale. Students will continue to develop four-part writing skills using triads and seventh chords, non-harmonic tones, suspensions, retardations, figured bass, 6/4 chords, modulations and tonicizations. The history of notation and practice will be discussed as students develop skills in notation software and handwritten notation. This course is intended for music majors.
MUSI 150A Basic Musicianship
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course is the study and practice of musical literacy. Emphasis is placed on the development of perceptions in sight and sound as related to the symbols of rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic notation. Topics include skill development in notating notes, intervals, scales, key signatures, rhythms, and chords. Students also identify terms used to indicate navigation, tempo, and dynamics. This course is designed for music majors and musicians.
MUSI 174A Individualized Study I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 8 - 9 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
This course is a study in developing technical skills beyond an entry level to perform and present repertoire for a specific instrument or voice. This course is designed for music majors whose technical skills are evident but not yet adequate to begin addressing the needs of artistic self-expression. Students are expected to obtain fifteen one-hour private lessons on their instrument to meet the course objectives. Entrance is by audition.
MUSI 174B Individualized Study II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 8 - 9 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 174A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a study in developing technical skills beyond a beginning level to perform and present repertoire for a specific instrument or voice. This course is designed for music majors whose technical skills are evident but not yet adequate to begin addressing the needs of artistic self-expression. Students are expected to obtain fifteen one-hour private lessons on their instrument to meet the course objectives.
MUSI 174C Individualized Study III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 8 - 9 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 174B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a study in developing technical skills at the intermediate level to perform and present repertoire for a specific instrument or voice. This course is designed for music majors whose technical skills are evident but not yet adequate to begin addressing the needs of artistic self-expression. Students are expected to obtain fifteen one-hour private lessons on their instrument to meet the course objectives.
MUSI 174D Individualized Study IV
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 8 - 9 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 174C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a study of performing and presenting repertoire using appropriate techniques for a specific instrument or voice. Students are expected to obtain fifteen one-hour private lessons on their instrument to meet the course objectives. This course is designed for music majors whose technical skills are beyond the intermediate level but not yet adequate to begin addressing the needs of artistic self-expression.
MUSI 190 Introduction to Music Technology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: MUSI 150A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a study of music/audio as it applies to computer music/audio applications, sequencing Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), hard disk recording, and recording. Students design and create music/audio projects using microphones, recorders, mixing boards, synthesizers, and samplers. This course is designed for all students interested in music and audio technology.
MUSI 201 Recording Arts
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 190 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a study of advanced acoustics and electronic theory as applied to recording, mixing, and sound processing. Emphasis is placed on the various applications of advanced recording, microphone use, and mixing, such as editing, effects processing, production, and other techniques used in the recording process. This course is intended for advanced students who work with recording equipment.
MUSI 202 Computer Music
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 190 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a study of the application of contemporary digital technology to the practice of music / audio applications. Emphasis in this course is on acquisition of computer skills to access and manipulate musical data via MIDI (musical instrument digital interface), hard disk audio files and other digital formats. These skills allow students to digitally sample sounds, control synthesizers and samplers, access and alter audio files, sequence music, transcribe and print musical scores and conceive new techniques for computer music. This course is designed for students who are interested in continuing their education in the recording studio.
MUSI 203 Large Console Audio Recording
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 190 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a hands-on study of the concepts and operating principles of large console music recording in a high quality recording studio environment. Topics include audio signal flow in a large console, operating levels, microphone techniques in stereo and mono, room acoustics, equalization, reverbs, delays, compression/limiting, differences between “live” and multi-track recording, mixing techniques, mastering, differences between analog and digital recording and processing, and preparation of compact audio discs (CDs). This course is intended for all students interested in the recording studio.
MUSI 206A Projects in Composition I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- MUSI 150A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is designed for all composers, songwriters, and music majors who want to learn composition or who are actively composing music. In this course students receive instruction in music composition (acoustic and/or electronic) at the beginner level. Students create a portfolio of music in any style or genre. The method of composition can be either score-based in musical notation or through electronic music production. Students create new music, present their work to colleagues, reflect and respond to one another, discuss musical processes, craft, techniques, and approaches. The focus is on developing a daily compositional practice, discovering your own musical voice, and creating a lifelong musical compositional practice.
MUSI 206B Projects in Composition II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 206A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is designed for all composers, songwriters, and music majors who want to learn composition or who are actively composing music. In this course students receive instruction in music composition (acoustic and/or electronic) at the intermediate level. Students create a portfolio of music in any style or genre. The method of composition can be either score-based in musical notation or through electronic music production. Students create new music, present their work to colleagues, reflect and respond to one another, discuss musical processes, craft, techniques, and approaches. The focus is on developing a daily compositional practice, discovering your own musical voice, and creating a lifelong musical compositional practice.
MUSI 206C Projects in Composition III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 206B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is designed for all composers, songwriters, and music majors who want to continue learning composition. In this level, students create original songs in a variety of popular music styles and genres: Folk, Blues, Jazz, Rock, and Electronic Dance Music (EDM).
MUSI 206D Projects in Composition IV
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 206C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is designed for all composers, songwriters, and music majors who want to continue learning music composition. In this level, students create original music for film and television scoring, musical theatre/opera, and video games composition.
MUSI 209A Recording Studio Internship I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 190 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is designed to provide advanced music technology students with the opportunity to develop skills through assisting beginning and intermediate level music students in the Recording Studio. Emphasis is placed on assisting students with security, scheduling and safety procedures. This course is designed for advanced Music Technology students.
MUSI 209B Recording Studio Internship II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 209A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is designed to provide advanced music technology students with the opportunity to develop skills through assisting beginning and intermediate level music students in the Recording Studio. Emphasis is placed on assisting students with proper protocol, skills and knowledge learned in the music technology courses. This course is designed for advanced music technology students.
MUSI 224A Piano Class III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 124B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course further explores the process of making music at the piano as the third semester of piano studies. Emphasis is placed on piano technique and music theory including music notation reading, scales, chords, harmonization, and performance of intermediate level piano literature and four-part scores. This course is designed for all students who are interested in intensive piano studies.
MUSI 230A Jazz Improvisation I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- MUSI 150A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides the opportunity to develop skills in basic Jazz improvisation. Students learn to read and interpret basic Jazz rhythms and notation, determine chord/scale relationships, and play standard motifs and rhythms so as to create their own improvised solos within a combo setting. This is an interactive course open to all students who can read music, understand basic chord structures, and have performance skills beyond an entry level on their instruments.
MUSI 230B Jazz Improvisation II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 230A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides the opportunity to develop skills in intermediate Jazz improvisation. Students learn to read and interpret Jazz rhythms and notation, determine chord/scale relationships, and play standard motifs and rhythms so as to create their own improvised solos within a combo setting. This is an interactive course open to all students who can read music, understand chord structures, and have performance skills beyond an entry level on their instruments.
MUSI 230C Jazz Improvisation III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 230B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides the opportunity to develop skills in intermediate/advanced Jazz improvisation. Students learn to read and interpret Jazz rhythms and notation, determine chord/scale relationships, and play standard motifs and rhythms so as to create their own improvised solos within a combo setting. This is an interactive course open to all students who can read music, understand chord structures, and have performance skills beyond an entry level on their instruments.
MUSI 230D Jazz Improvisation IV
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 230C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides the opportunity to develop skills in advanced Jazz improvisation. Students learn to read and interpret Jazz rhythms and notation, determine chord/scale relationships, and play standard motifs and rhythms so as to create their own improvised solos within a combo setting. This is an interactive course open to all students who can read music, understand chord structures, and have performance skills beyond an entry level on their instruments.
MUSI 248A Music Theory III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 148B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- Advisory
- Concurrent enrollment in: MUSI 269A
This course is the third of a sequence in music theory. It includes a detailed study of compositional techniques and structure in the music of the 18th and 19th centuries. The emphasis is on further development of analysis and writing skills using chromatic harmonies including secondary dominants, secondary leading tone chords, chromatic thirds, modulations, expanded tonicization, modal borrowing, modal mixture, altered predominants and altered dominant chords. The course includes analysis and writing of two-part tonal counterpoint and the analysis of Sonata form, binary and ternary forms. This course is designed for the student pursuing music as a major or for the student interested in enhancing technical knowledge of music.
MUSI 257A Guitar Ensemble I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
This course is a beginning-intermediate guitar ensemble for the study and performance of selected guitar ensemble works. Students practice and perform a wide variety of works from different historical areas, and develop their skills in reading music, guitar technique and interpretation. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required. This course is designed for students majoring music who want to advance their ensemble skills by participating in an ensemble group.
MUSI 257B Guitar Ensemble II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 257A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an intermediate guitar ensemble for the study and performance of selected guitar ensemble works. Students practice and perform a wide variety of works from different historical areas, and develop their skills in reading music, guitar technique and interpretation. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required. This course is designed for music majors wanting to advance their skills in ensemble groups.
MUSI 257C Guitar Ensemble III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 257B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an intermediate guitar ensemble for the study and performance of selected guitar ensemble works. Students practice and perform a wide variety of works from different historical areas, and develop their skills in reading music, guitar technique and interpretation. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required. This course is designed for students majoring music who want to advance their ensemble skills by participating in an ensemble group.
MUSI 257D Guitar Ensemble IV
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 257C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an advanced guitar ensemble for the study and performance of selected guitar ensemble works. Students practice and perform a wide variety of works from different historical areas, and develop their skills in reading music, guitar technique and interpretation. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required. This course is designed for students majoring music who want to advance their ensemble skills by participating in an ensemble group.
MUSI 259A Choir I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- MUSI 134A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and MUSI 150A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
Choir I is a mixed voice choral ensemble that prepares and performs a wide variety of choral works. Students develop a high level of artistic choral singing through directed rehearsal, and perform at public concerts, choir festivals, and/or on choir tours. Enrollment is by audition. While prospective members are expected to have some previous choral and vocal experience, all students are encouraged to audition. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required.
MUSI 259B Choir II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 259A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
Choir II is a mixed voice choral ensemble that prepares and performs a wide variety of choral works. Students develop a high level of artistic choral singing through directed rehearsal, and perform at public concerts, choir festivals, and/or on choir tours. Enrollment is by audition. Prospective members are expected to have choral and vocal experience beyond Vocal Ensemble I. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required. Enrollment is by audition. Members are expected to have some music reading skills as well as choral and vocal experience. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required.
MUSI 259C Choir III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 259B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
Choir III is a mixed voice choral ensemble that prepares and performs a wide variety of choral works. Students develop a high level of artistic choral singing through directed rehearsal, and perform at public concerts, choir festivals, and/or on choir tours. Enrollment is by audition. Prospective members are expected to have choral and vocal experience beyond Vocal Ensemble II. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required.
MUSI 259D Choir IV
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 259C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
Choir IV is a mixed voice choral ensemble that prepares and performs a wide variety of choral works. Students develop a high level of artistic choral singing through directed rehearsal, and perform at public concerts, choir festivals, and/or on choir tours. Enrollment is by audition. Prospective members are expected to have choral and vocal experience beyond Vocal Ensemble III. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required.
MUSI 261A World Music Ensemble I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
World Music Ensemble I is a performance ensemble that exposes students to a variety of world music traditions, including those found in Uganda (East Africa), Ghana (West Africa), Zaïre (Central Africa), Brazil (South America), and the Middle East. Students learn basic drumming techniques on a variety of percussion instruments with sticks & hands, basic traditional rhythms, and learn to sing traditional vocal pieces in a foreign language. Repertoire is learned through oral tradition and alternative notation. There is no prior experience or audition required. This course is open to all students who have an interest in music.
MUSI 261B World Music Ensemble II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 261A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
World Music Ensemble II is a performance ensemble that exposes students to a variety of world music traditions, including those found in Uganda (East Africa), Ghana (West Africa), Zaïre (Central Africa), and Brazil (South America). Students learn intermediate drumming techniques on a variety of percussion instruments with sticks and hands, intermediate traditional rhythms, learn to sing traditional vocal pieces in foreign languages, and learn traditional intermediate xylophone repertoire. Repertoire is learned through oral tradition and alternative notation. There is no prior experience or audition required. This course is open to all students who have an interest in music.
MUSI 261C World Music Ensemble III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 261B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
World Music Ensemble III is a performance ensemble that exposes students to a variety of world music traditions, including those found in Uganda (East Africa), Ghana (West Africa), Zaïre (Central Africa), and Brazil (South America). Students learn intermediate-advanced drumming techniques on a variety of percussion instruments with stick and hands, traditional hand drumming repertoire, and learn to sing traditional vocal pieces in foreign languages. Repertoire is learned through oral tradition and alternative notation. There is no prior experience or audition required. This course is open to all students who have an interest in music.
MUSI 261D World Music Ensemble IV
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 261C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
World Music Ensemble IV is a performance ensemble that exposes students to a variety of world music traditions, including those found in Uganda (East Africa), Ghana (West Africa), Zaïre (Central Africa), and Brazil (South America). Students learn advanced drumming techniques on a variety of percussion instruments, Advanced traditional rhythms, and learn to sing several traditional vocal pieces in multiple foreign languages. Repertoire is learned through oral tradition and alternative notation. There is no prior experience or audition required. This course is open to all students who have an interest in music.
MUSI 262A Jazz Big Band I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
This ensemble is open to any student experienced in music interested in performing Jazz big band repertoire at the beginning level. Instrumentation includes saxophones, trumpets, trombones, piano, guitar, bass, and drums. This ensemble gives public concerts and focuses on developing skills in reading music, improvisation, and ensemble performance in a variety of Jazz styles. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required. This course is designed for students interested in playing in a Jazz Big Band.
MUSI 262B Jazz Big Band II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 262A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This ensemble is open to any student experienced in music interested in performing Jazz big band repertoire at the intermediate level. Instrumentation includes saxophones, trumpets, trombones, piano, guitar, bass, and drums. This ensemble gives public concerts and focuses on developing skills in reading music, improvisation, instrument doubling, transcription, and ensemble performance in a variety of Jazz styles. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required. This course is designed for students interested in playing in a Jazz Big Band.
MUSI 262C Jazz Big Band III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 262B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This ensemble is open to any student experienced in music interested in performing Jazz big band repertoire at the intermediate-advanced level. Instrumentation includes saxophones, trumpets, trombones, piano, guitar, bass, and drums. This ensemble gives public concerts and focuses on developing skills in reading music, improvisation, stylistic interpretation, extended soloing, and ensemble performance in a variety of Jazz styles. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required. This course is designed for students interested in playing in a Jazz Big Band.
MUSI 262D Jazz Big Band IV
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 262C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This ensemble is open to any student experienced in music interested in performing Jazz big band repertoire at the advanced level. Instrumentation includes saxophones, trumpets, trombones, piano, guitar, bass, and drums. This ensemble gives public concerts and focuses on developing skills in reading music, improvisation, and ensemble performance in a variety of Jazz styles. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required. This course is designed for students interested in playing in a Jazz Big Band.
MUSI 264A Jazz Ensemble I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- MUSI 150A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a study of small Jazz ensemble music performance at the beginning level. Students are seated in ensemble according to their technical ability in preparation for performance. This ensemble gives 2 public concerts and focuses on developing basic skills in reading music, improvisation, and ensemble performance in a variety of Jazz styles. This course is designed for music majors and anyone interested in playing with a small Jazz ensemble.
MUSI 264B Jazz Ensemble II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 264A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a study of small Jazz ensemble music performance at the intermediate level. Students are seated in ensemble groups according to their technical ability in preparation for performance. This ensemble gives 2 public concerts and focuses on developing intermediate skills in sight-reading music, transposition, improvisation, and ensemble performance in a variety of Jazz styles. This course is designed for music majors and anyone interested in playing with a small Jazz ensemble.
MUSI 264C Jazz Ensemble III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 264B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a study of small Jazz ensemble music performance at the intermediate-advanced level. Students are seated in ensemble groups according to their technical ability in preparation for performance. This ensemble gives 2 public concerts and focuses on developing intermediate-advanced skills in sight-reading music, transposition, arrangements, application of theory, improvisation, and ensemble performance in a variety of Jazz & Latin styles. This course is designed for music majors and anyone interested in playing with a small Jazz ensemble.
MUSI 264D Jazz Ensemble IV
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 264C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a study of small Jazz ensemble music performance at the advanced level. Advanced students are assigned to first chair of each section of the ensemble and to lead each part. This course is designed for music majors and anyone interested in playing with a small Jazz ensemble.
MUSI 268A Ear Training I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 150A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- Advisory
- MUSI 148A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
The course is designed to facilitate perception, performance, and identification of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic patterns in music. This course consists of sight singing scales, melodies & rhythms, notating melodies, harmonies & rhythms, and identifying chords & intervals. The emphasis is on the development of basic skills in sight singing and dictation: the sight singing and notating of short diatonic melodies containing seconds, thirds, fourths, fifths & octaves, the identification of major, minor, augmented & diminished triads in root position, harmonic dictation of primary triads in major keys, and rhythmic dictation with duple, triple & quadruple subdivisions of the beat. This course is designed for the music majors and students interested in enhancing technical knowledge and skills in music.
MUSI 268B Ear Training II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 268A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the second of a sequence in ear training. Emphasis is placed on continued development of skill in sight singing major and minor melodies which contain seconds, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, sevenths, octaves and the tritone; melodic dictation containing triadic arpeggiations; harmonic identification of all diatonic triads in root position and inversions and in major and minor keys; rhythmic dictation with duple, triple, and quadruple subdivisions of the beat in simple and compound meters; notation of two-part and four-part dictation; and identification of errors in melodic phrases. This course is designed for the student pursuing music as a major or for the student interested in enhancing technical knowledge and skills.
MUSI 269A Ear Training III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 268B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the third semester of a series. Emphasis is on continued development of skills in sight singing melodies which contain all intervals; melodic dictation of longer phrases which contain modulations; harmonic identification of all diatonic seventh chords and harmonic dictation of chorale phrases which modulate; rhythmic dictation with quarter and eighth note values in simple and compound meters; and identification of all triads in all inversions and seventh chords in root position. This course is designed for the student pursuing a music major or the student interested in enhancing technical knowledge and skills.
MUSI 274A Applied Music I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
This course is an applied study of performing and presenting repertoire beyond a basic level of artistic self-expression for a specific instrument or voice. Emphasis is placed on the development of specific skills needed for artistry. This course is designed for music majors.
MUSI 274B Applied Music II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 274A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an applied study of performing and presenting repertoire beyond a beginning level of artistic self-expression for a specific instrument or voice. Emphasis is placed on the further development of specific skills needed for artistry. This course is designed for music majors.
MUSI 274C Applied Music III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 274B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an applied study of performing and presenting repertoire at the intermediate level of artistic self-expression for a specific instrument or voice. Emphasis is placed on refining specific skills needed for artistry. This course is designed for music majors.
MUSI 274D Applied Music IV
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 274C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a study in developing technical skills at the advanced level to perform and present repertoire for a specific instrument or voice. This course is designed for music majors whose technical skills are evident but not yet adequate to begin addressing the needs of artistic self-expression. Students are expected to obtain fifteen one-hour private lessons on their instrument to meet the course objectives.
MUSI 290 Independent Study
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 48-162 hours other
This course affords students the opportunity to pursue special interests in music. Projects may include extended research on music subjects addressed in scheduled music classes as well as topics outside the music curriculum. The culmination of the course may include a written paper, presentation or performance. An Independent Study has to be arranged with, approved and monitored by a member of the music faculty.