Music
76 courses · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
MUS 009A Music Laboratory
- Units
- 0.3
- Hours
- 18 Lab
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a music course.
Supervised work on instrumental, vocal, music theory, or digital music assignments and projects. Beginning level assignments are geared toward attainment of skills relating to the corequisite music class. Accumulation of 18 hours earns 0.3 unit.
MUS 009B Music Laboratory II
- Units
- 0.3
- Hours
- 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 009A
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a music course.
Supervised work on instrumental, vocal, music theory, or digital music assignments and projects. More beginning-intermediate level assignments are geared toward attainment of skills relating to the corequisite music class. Accumulation of 18 hours earns 0.3 unit.
MUS 009C Music Laboratory III
- Units
- 0.3
- Hours
- 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 009B
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: a music course.
Supervised work on instrumental, vocal, music theory, or digital music assignments and projects. Intermediate level assignments are geared toward attainment of skills relating to the corequisite music class. Accumulation of 18 hours earns 0.3 unit.
MUS 009D Music Laboratory IV
- Units
- 0.3
- Hours
- 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 009C
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: a music course.
Supervised work on instrumental, vocal, music theory, or digital music assignments and projects. Advanced level assignments are geared toward attainment of skills relating to the corequisite music class. Accumulation of 18 hours earns 0.3 unit.
MUS 101 Music Appreciation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 100
Designed to increase awareness and appreciation of music from the European classical tradition in relation to general culture and history. Develops basic understanding of musical elements and deepens student's experience of music. Recommended for non-music majors.
MUS 101H Honors Music Appreciation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- A college GPA or high school GPA for first term college students of 3.0 or higher
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 100
An enriched approach designed for honors students. The European classical music tradition through study of musical elements, stylistic features, culture, and history. Readings, guided listening assignments, required concert attendance, and special projects. Recommended for non-music majors.
MUS 102 World Music
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Music from the Far East, Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Students are guided to enjoy and to understand music from diverse cultures. Investigation of the interconnections of culture, aesthetics, and musical styles. Concert attendance and assigned listening required.
MUS 102H Honors World Music
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- A college GPA or high school GPA for first term college students of 3.0 or higher
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An enriched, in-depth study of music from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. Seminar-style critical investigation of the interconnections of style, culture, and aesthetics to promote enjoyment and understanding of world music.
MUS 103 Jazz in America
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A historical survey of the development and evolution of jazz in America from its earliest roots in African and European music. The study will also include the social and economic conditions which influenced this art form.
MUS 104 Rock Music History and Appreciation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Historical survey of rock music from its beginnings in the 50's to the present. Major rock and pop styles will be discussed. Personalities and musical styles will be related to the social, political, and cultural context of the time.
MUS 105 Film Music Appreciation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A study of the history and development of film music in the twentieth and twenty-first century. Students are guided through a critical examination of a variety of music soundtracks by prominent composers and will explore how the music reflects changes in our society and culture.
MUS 109 Reading and Making Music
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to music reading. Practical experience in learning how to perform melodies, rhythms, and simple chords from a written score. Recommended for beginning instrumental and voice students and those preparing for music theory.
MUS 110 Music Fundamentals
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Formerly
- Music Fundamentals and Culture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 110
An introduction to the notation and fundamental theoretical elements of Western music, demonstrated through a variety of styles, covering: pitch and rhythm concepts and structures, basic formal elements, and fundamental musicianship. Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected. In addition, interpreting music, written and aurally, with regard to its broad historical and cultural context will be covered, and critiquing different musical genres and styles in order to make aesthetic judgments about them by applying criteria from the knowledge and principles of music theory learned in class.
MUS 111 Music Theory and Musicianship I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 120, MUS 125
Introductory level course in music theory and its applications in traditional and modern musical practice. Includes detailed study of rhythm, notation, scales, intervals, chords, diatonic harmony, and voice leading as well as sight singing and other musicianship skills. Ability to read music in at least one clef recommended. Required of music majors; open to non-majors.
MUS 112 Music Theory and Musicianship II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 111
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 130, MUS 135
Continued study of harmony and ear training. Includes writing phrases and cadences, non-harmonic tones, harmonization, voice leading, melodic construction, figured bass, chord progression, and keyboard harmony. Required for music majors; open to non-majors.
MUS 113A Basic Musicianship Skills
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Ear training and in-class sight-singing preparation for students not ready for Music 114A. Arranged hours in Music Lab for computer programs and ear training computer programs. Basic knowledge of scales, intervals, and major key signatures recommended.
MUS 113B Musicianship Skills
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 113A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continued ear training and in-class sight-singing preparation for students not ready for Music 114A. Arranged hours in Music Lab for computer programs and ear training programs. Basic knowledge of scales and intervals recommended.
MUS 114A Musicianship III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 112
- Formerly
- Musicianship
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 145
Competency-based sight singing, rhythm, ear training, and dictation (melodic/harmonic) for performers and transferring music majors. Ear training software in the Music Lab is used for aural exercises.
MUS 114B Musicianship IV
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 114A
- Formerly
- Musicianship
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 155
Competency-based sight singing, rhythm, ear training, and dictation (melodic/harmonic) for performers and transferring music majors. Ear Training software in the Music Lab is used for aural exercises. 114B semester uses more advanced materials.
MUS 115A Applied Music (Private Instruction)
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 92 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Audition
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: Concurrent enrollment in either a music ensemble or music theory course.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 160
Weekly lesson in voice, piano, band/orchestral instrument, or classical guitar. Five hours on-campus practice per week and attendance at weekly recital required. B, C, and D semesters require study of more advanced repertoire. No more than a total of 4 semesters of credit may be earned in a combination of Music 115ABCD and 215. Requires audition and concurrent enrollment in either a music ensemble or music theory course.
MUS 115B Applied Music (Private Instruction)
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 92 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Audition
- Corequisite
- Enrollment in a music ensemble.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 160
Weekly lesson in voice, piano, band/orchestral instrument, or classical guitar, covering more advanced repertoire than Music 115A. Five hours on-campus practice per week and attendance at weekly recital required. No more than a total of 4 semesters of credit may be earned in a combination of Music 115ABCD and 215. Requires audition and concurrent enrollment in either a music ensemble or music theory course.
MUS 115C Applied Music (Private Instruction)
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 92 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Audition
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: Enrollment in a music ensemble.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 160
Weekly lesson in voice, piano, band/orchestral instrument, or classical guitar, covering more advanced repertoire than Music 115B. Five hours on-campus practice per week and attendance at weekly recital required. No more than a total of 4 semesters of credit may be earned in a combination of Music 115ABCD and 215. Requires audition and concurrent enrollment in either a music ensemble or music theory course.
MUS 115D Applied Music (Private Instruction)
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 92 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Audition
- Corequisite
- Enrollment in either a music ensemble
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 160
Weekly lesson in voice, piano, band/orchestral instrument, or classical guitar, covering more advanced repertoire than Music 115C. Five hours on-campus practice per week and attendance at weekly recital required. No more than a total of 4 semesters of credit may be earned in a combination of Music 115ABCD and 215. Requires audition and concurrent enrollment in either a music ensemble or music theory course.
MUS 121 Beginning Voice
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Group instruction designed to develop basic principles of solo and choral voice production, diction, breath control, and posture. Practice outside of class required. Recommended for non-music majors and for music majors not studying privately.
MUS 122 Intermediate Voice
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 121
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Group instruction designed to develop intermediate principles of solo and choral voice production, diction, breath control, and posture. Vocal analysis of each student emphasized. Practice outside of class required. Song literature matched to student level. Designed for both music majors and non-music majors.
MUS 123 Advanced Voice
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 122
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Group instruction designed to present advanced vocal exercises for solo and choral vocal production. Instruction includes song literature in English and several foreign languages. Practice outside of class required. Designed for both music majors and non-music majors.
MUS 124 Advanced Vocal Production and Repertoire
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 123
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continuation of group instruction for students who have completed three semesters of voice and can perform at an advanced level. Further develops advanced vocal and choral production through a variety of vocalize styles and techniques. Instruction includes advanced English and foreign language song literature. Practice outside of class required. Designed for both music majors and non- music majors.
MUS 130 Vocal Production and Repertoire for Musical Theater
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Techniques for singing musical theatre repertoire. Group instruction designed to develop basic principles of solo and choral voice production for musical theater, diction, breath control, and posture. Practice outside of class required.
MUS 135 Concert Chorale
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Audition with the choral conductor.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 180
Rehearsal and performance of standard and current choral repertoire. Designed to train students in mixed ensemble singing. Public performance emphasized. Each semester requires performance of a variety of new and different repertoire. Designed for students who have basic singing skills.
MUS 136 Collegiate Choir
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Mixed chorus which rehearses and performs a variety of music, including classical, folk tunes, and songs from Broadway musicals. Each semester requires performance of new repertoire. May be repeated.
MUS 137 Chamber Choir
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 72 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Audition with choral conductor.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 180
Rehearsal and performance of chamber choir repertoire from various historical periods. Course designed for festival and concert performance. Each semester requires the performance of new repertoire.
MUS 140 Instrumental Methods for Winds and Percussion
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Instrumental instruction on woodwinds, brass, or percussion in an ensemble setting at the beginning and intermediate levels. Fundamental skills developed through rehearsal and in-class performance of technical exercises and beginning/intermediate band repertoire.
MUS 141 Instrumental Ensembles
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Study, rehearsal, and performance of music for small commercial instrumental groups. Music literature will differ each semester. Previous instrumental performance experience recommended.
MUS 142 Creating Music on the Digital Audio Workstation
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Basic techniques in creating music with computer assisted technology, including the production of software instrument tracks, drum track programming, audio recording, editing, mixdown, and use of the software sampler. Students learn practical applications through creation of musical projects.
MUS 143 Intermediate Techniques on the Digital Audio Workstation
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 142
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intermediate techniques in creating music with computer assited technology including digital sound manipulation, time and pitch editing, virtual mixing, auxilliary tracks, MIDI effects, and use of the software sampler. Students learn practical applications and electronic composition through creation of musical projects.
MUS 144 Projects in Electronic Music
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 143 MUS 147
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Exploration of digital recording and MIDI concepts for commercial applications. Individual projects will improve and extend students' skills in the areas of composition, sequencing, and recording.
MUS 145 Jazz Improvisation and Performance Workshop
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Performance and analysis of jazz standards and popular pieces in a practical workshop setting. Elements of improvisation and ensemble playing are stressed. Assumes a rudimentary understanding of chords and scales. Open to all instrumentalists and vocalists.
MUS 146 Digital Recording Studio Techniques I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 Lecture, 27 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introductory class in computer-based hard disk recording. Emphasis on digital sound manipulation, editing, mixdown, and microphone techniques.
MUS 147 Digital Recording Studio Sound Design
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Techniques of sound design in the digital recording studio including creation of sampler instruments, classic analog synthesizer programming, and other techniques of original sound creation using digital audio manipulation. Some prior experience on a digital audio workstation recommended.
MUS 148 Music Scoring for Film and Multimedia
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 Lecture, 27 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Techniques of scoring music, audio, and sound effects to video and multimedia. Compositional elements of scoring to picture as well as technical elements of creating digital audio tracks are covered. Experience with digital recording and/or working with a digital audio workstation is recommended.
MUS 149 The Business of Music
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the business and legal aspects of the music industry. This course covers current trends and issues for performing and recording careers in music. Topics include copyright, royalties, recording contracts, performing rights organizations, publishing, and publicity.
MUS 152 Beginning Audio Production
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the theory and practice of audio production for radio, stage, television, film and digital recording applications. Students will learn the fundamentals of sound design and aesthetics, microphone use, and digital recording equipment. Students gain hands on experience recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio. Upon completion, students will have basic knowledge of applied audio concepts, production workflow, equipment functions, and audio editing software. (same as Digital Media 152)
MUS 153 Video Game Music and Sound Design
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 Lecture, 27 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the techniques and implementation of audio production in game design including the incorporation of music, dialog and sound effects. Recording, editing, digital effect application, looping, layering, and mixing for an interactive game environment are covered.
MUS 161 Class Piano I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Group instruction for beginners emphasizing note reading, basic keyboard skills, chord patterns and sight reading. Practice outside of class required. Practice pianos available on campus. Required for music majors whose principal instrument is not piano. Introduction to music reading on the keyboard.
MUS 162 Class Piano II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 161
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Group instruction for those possessing basic piano skills, but still classified as beginners. Emphasizes note reading, keyboard technique, chord patterns, and sightreading. Daily practice required. Practice pianos available on campus. Required for music majors whose principal instrument is not piano.
MUS 163 Class Piano III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 162
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Instruction for students who have completed two semesters of piano and are ready for the intermediate level. Emphasizes building technique, sight reading, and performance. Daily practice required. Practice pianos available on campus.
MUS 164A Intermediate Piano Repertoire I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 163
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Instruction for intermediate level students. Emphasizes solo material, technique, sight reading, interpretation, and performance. Daily practice required. Practice pianos available on campus.
MUS 164B Intermediate Piano Repertoire II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 164A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continuation of instruction for advanced intermediate level students. Emphasizes solo material, technique, sight reading, and performance. Daily practice required. Practice pianos available on campus.
MUS 168 Stylistic Interpretation of Piano Repertoire
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 163
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Style characteristics of Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th/21st century music studied through representative piano compositions. Students learn to play expressively within currently accepted performance practices for each period. Not for beginners.
MUS 169 Harmonization at the Keyboard
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Advisory
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 161 Beginning level playing experience on the piano.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Beginning keyboard harmonization skills. Includes playing by ear and learning accompaniment patterns in several styles from simple chord progressions.
MUS 171 Concert Band
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 180
Study and rehearsal of band music for concert performances on campus and in the community. Each semester requires performance of new and different repertoire. Designed for students with basic performance skills.
MUS 173 Beginning Rhythms in Percussion and Drums
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The introduction of snare drum and drum set in a class situation. Designed to teach the basics of percussion and drum set performance for the beginning student. Emphasis on rhythmic reading, rudimental techniques, and basic drum set coordination various styles.
MUS 175 Jazz Ensemble
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 180
Study, rehearsal, and performance of contemporary jazz/rock music for the jazz ensemble with help in developing techniques of improvisation. Each semester requires performance of new and different jazz repertoire. Designed for students with basic performance skills.
MUS 176 Jazz Band
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced study, rehearsal, and performance of standard and contemporary jazz literature. Includes advanced techniques in improvisation. Each semester requires performance of new and different repertoire. Designed for students with basic performance skills.
MUS 178 Mariachi
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Mixed ensemble for the study, rehearsal, and performance of Mariachi repertoire with an emphasis on the music from Jalisco. Each semester requires the performance of different repertoire. Designed for students who have basic performance skills. May be repeated three times.
MUS 180A String Methods
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Beginning instruction on violin, viola, cello, or string bass. Fundamental skills developed through in-class rehearsal and performance of technical exercises and beginning orchestral repertoire.
MUS 180B Intermediate String Methods
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 180A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intermediate instruction on violin, viola, cello, or string bass. Skills developed through in-class rehearsal and performance of intermediate technical exercises and orchestral repertoire.
MUS 180C Advanced String Methods
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 180B
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced instruction on violin, viola, cello, or string bass. Skills developed through in-class rehearsal and performance of advanced technical exercises and orchestral repertoire.
MUS 181 Chamber Orchestra
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 180
Rehearsal and performance of standard repertoire for chamber orchestra. Each semester requires the performance of a variety of different repertoire. Designed for students who have basic performance skills.
MUS 185 Beginning Classical Guitar
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Guitar playing techniques of right hand and left hand fingers. Development of correct finger usage. Basic instruction in reading staff notation and relating staff notation to practical playing of solo and ensemble repertoire. Student must furnish nylon string guitar.
MUS 186 Intermediate Classical Guitar
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 185
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Instruction at the intermediate level in solo, duo, and trio repertoire. Emphasizes technique studies and performance styles of 18th-21st century music. Student must provide nylon string guitar.
MUS 187 Advanced Classical Guitar
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 186
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Instruction at the advanced level in solo, duo, and trio repertoire. Emphasizes advanced technical studies and etudes and performance styles of 16th-21st century music. Student must provide nylon string guitar.
MUS 188 Advanced Classical Guitar Technique and Repertoire
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 187
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Study of advanced guitar technique, solo literature, and performance practices of 16th-21st Century music. Student must provide nylon string guitar.
MUS 189 Guitar Ensemble
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Rehearsal and performance of standard and current repertoire for guitar ensemble. Each semester requires the performance of a variety of different repertoire. Designed for students who can read notes in first position.
MUS 190 Introduction to ProTools
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 27 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Fundamental features and applications of ProTools audio software used in post-production for television, film and music. Orientation to functions, user interface and actual operation of digital audio workstation. Techniques and aesthetics associated with creation of well-mixed soundtracks are addressed. Hands-on practice with digital recording and editing of soundtracks.
MUS 198 Topics
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- Unit(s): 0.500
- Transfers to
- CSU
Topics of special interest offered to meet the interests and needs of students of music.
MUS 213 Music Theory III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 112
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 140
Continuation of diatonic harmony from Music 112. Chromatic harmony introduced. Includes non-dominant seventh chords, secondary dominants, modulation, and altered chords. Keyboard harmony. Concurrent enrollment in Music 114A recommended. Required for music majors; open to non-majors.
MUS 214 Music Theory IV
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 213
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 150
Continuation of Music 213. Late 19th century harmonic technique, and important aspects of 20th-21st century styles. Analysis and writing of short, compositions. Keyboard harmony. Concurrent enrollment in Music 114B recommended. Required for music majors; open to non-majors.
MUS 215A Applied Music (Advanced Private Instruction)
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 92 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 115D and audition and concurrent enrollment in a music ensemble or music theory course.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced lessons in classical music in voice, piano, band/orchestral instrument, or guitar. Weekly requirements include five hours on-campus practice per week, weekly lessons, and weekly recital attendance.
MUS 216 Advanced Harmony and Composition I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 214
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Extension of harmonic studies of Music 213 and 214 into complete small compositions. Emphasizes learning to write effectively for the piano. Introduction to simple contrapuntal techniques and how to combine words with music.
MUS 217 Advanced Harmony and Composition II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 216
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Extension of Music 213 and Music 214 harmonic studies into complete small compositions. Emphasizes development technique. Explores highly chromatic harmony, dissonance, and selected 20th and 21st century styles of musical composition.
MUS 241 Chamber Music Ensemble
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Rehearsal and performance of music of various periods and styles for small instrumental, vocal, or combined ensembles. Each semester requires performance of new repertoire. Designed for students with previous performance experience. Audition required.
MUS 245 Intermediate Jazz Improvisation and Performance Workshop
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 145
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Performance and analysis of jazz standards and popular pieces in a practical workshop setting at an intermediate level. Elements of improvisation and ensemble playing are stressed. Open to all instrumentalists and vocalists.
MUS 268 Intermediate Keyboard Repertoire
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 168
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Style characteristics of Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th century music studied through intermediate level piano compositions. Students learn to play expressively within currently accepted performance practices for each period.
MUS 269 Intermediate Harmonization at the Keyboard
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MUS 169
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intermediate keyboard harmonization skills. Includes playing by ear and learning accompaniment patterns in jazz, popular and classical styles using a variety of chord progressions.
MUS 271 Symphonic Band
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 180
The rehearsal and performance of band music. Preparation of standard band repertoire for performances in the community. Each semester requires performance of a variety of new and different repertoire. Designed for students with intermediate or advanced performance skills.