Credit MUS

MUS 100 Fundamentals Of Music Techniques

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MUS 102A Basic Musicianship

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Corequisite

MUS 104A.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 125, MUS 135

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area 3

Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C1

This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory I through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. Music majors only; non-majors, see MUS 100.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MUS 102B Basic Musicianship

Units

2.5

Hours

45 (45 lecture)

Prerequisite

MUS 102A.

Corequisite

MUS 104B.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 135

Musicianship fundamentals for college freshmen or sophomores. Beginning aural and dictation skills are developed to allow the student to solve practical as well as theoretical musical problems. Music majors only; non-majors, see MUS 100.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 104A Beginning Theory

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Corequisite

MUS 102A.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 120

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area 3

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3A, CSUGE Area C1, IGETC Area 3A

Intervals, keys, scales, chord structure and relationship of diatonic harmonies and non-chordal tones and cadences, harmonization of melodies. Music majors only; non-majors see MUS 100.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MUS 104B Beginning Theory

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Prerequisite

MUS 104A.

Corequisite

MUS 102B.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 130

This course incorporates the concepts from Music Theory I. Through guided composition and analysis, the course will include fundamental two voice contrapuntal principles and chromatic chord functions and voice-leading. Music majors only; non-majors see MUS 100.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 110 Music Appreciation

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC (with unit limitation)

C-ID

MUS 100

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area 3

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3A, CSUGE Area C1, IGETC Area 3A

UC Transfer Limit: MUS 110 and 110H combined: maximum credit, one course.

A survey of art music in western civilization. Topics studied include but are not limited to elements of music, basic musical forms, music periods, styles, and the role of music and musicians in the western world from Medieval through contemporary periods. Guided listening to masterpieces. Concert attendance. Primarily for non-Music majors.

Offered: Fall 2026 (6 sections) · Spring 2027 (9 sections)

MUS 112 History of Jazz

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 3

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3A, CSUGE Area C1, IGETC Area 3A

Study of the history of Jazz. The important composers, musicians, and stylistic developments of the music will be covered.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections) · Spring 2027 (2 sections)

MUS 114A Survey of Music History

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 105

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area 3

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3A, CSUGE Area C1, IGETC Area 3A

Survey of music history and literature from antiquity to 1750, including cultural, intellectual and social influences which provides an in-depth examination of the development of Western European music through analysis and synthesizing of historical details and stylistic elements of the musical trends of the era.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MUS 114B Survey of Music History

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 106

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area 3

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3A, CSUGE Area C1, IGETC Area 3A

Survey of music history and literature from 1750 to the present, including cultural, intellectual and social influences which provides an in-depth examination of the development of Western European music through analysis and synthesizing of historical details and stylistic elements of the musical trends of the era.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 115 History And Appreciation Of Rock And Popular Music

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 3

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3A, CSUGE Area C1, IGETC Area 3A

General survey of rock and popular music, concentrating on the period from the late 1940s to the late 1990s. (Primarily for non-Music majors).

Offered: Fall 2026 (10 sections) · Spring 2027 (10 sections)

MUS 118 World Music

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 3

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3A, CSUGE Area C1, IGETC Area 3A

Survey of world music traditions, including the style and performance practice of various cultures and the resulting social, cultural and historical role of the music and musicians.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 120A Sound Recording And Electronic Music

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU

C-ID

CMUS 100X

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area 3

Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C1

This introductory course examines the terminology, equipment, techniques, and concepts related to music technology. The course will survey the principles and practices of sound, MIDI, synthesis, notation, and audio recording utilizing hardware and software platforms.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 120B Sound Recording And Electronic Music

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Prerequisite

MUS 120A.

Transfers to

CSU

Intermediate-level continuation, with emphasis on composition/analysis.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 122 Home Studio Recording with Logic

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Advisory

MUS 100.

Transfers to

CSU

Introduction to the basic techniques of computer- based composition, notation, digital audio editing and encoding techniques for musicians. Recommended for Music majors.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 123 Business of Music

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU

Designed to give students information on all aspects of the business of music, including entrepreneurial opportunities, management and promotion skills, basic elements of copyright, publishing, and management contract laws.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 128A Songwriting I

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU

Study of the skills and techniques of popular song writing in a variety of genres. Topics include lyrics, song structures, chord progressions, melodies, and analysis of popular songs.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 128B Songwriting II

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU

Study and practice of the skills and techniques of popular song writing in a variety of genres. Second semester includes more commercial applications for advertising, writing for instruments and arranging.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 129A Intermediate Songwriting I

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU

Continued study and practice of the skills and techniques of popular song writing in a variety of genres. Emphasis on commercial applications for advertising, writing for instruments and arranging.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 129B Intermediate Songwriting II

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU

Commercial applications including songwriting for advertising, writing for instruments, and arranging.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 132A Summer Jazz Seminar

Units

3

Hours

72 (45 lecture, 27 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Exploratory courses in jazz designed to supplement regular college and school programs with training in the areas of instrumental jazz performance. Open to students performing on jazz instruments.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 132B Summer Jazz Seminar II

Units

3

Hours

72 (45 lecture, 27 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

\Exploratory course in jazz, with continued training in instrumental jazz performance. Open to students performing on jazz instruments.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 133 Summer Jazz Seminar: Intermediate

Units

3

Hours

72 (45 lecture, 27 lab)

Advisory

MUS 132A Intermediate course in jazz designed to supplement regular school and college programs with training in instrumental jazz performance.

Transfers to

CSU

Open to students performing on jazz instruments.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 140A Beginning Piano

Units

1

Hours

54 (0 lecture, 54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 170

This course is an introduction to beginning keyboard skills, including notation. It includes basic technique, major and minor five finger patterns, major scales, sight reading and basic chord progressions, as they are encountered in beginning piano music.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections) · Spring 2027 (2 sections)

MUS 140B Beginning Piano

Units

1

Hours

54 (0 lecture, 54 lab)

Prerequisite

MUS 140A.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 171

In this course students refine and further develop beginning keyboard skills. This includes piano technique, major scales and arpeggios, sight-reading, chord progressions and harmonization and transposition skills, as encountered in upper-beginning/early intermediate piano music.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 142A Intermediate Piano

Units

1

Hours

54 (0 lecture, 54 lab)

Prerequisite

MUS 140B.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 172

This course will allow students to refine and develop beginning keyboard skills. Piano technique, major and minor scales and arpeggios, sight-reading, expanded chord progressions, and harmonization and transposition skills are encountered in intermediate piano music.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 142B Intermediate Piano

Units

1

Hours

36 (18 lecture, 18 lab)

Prerequisite

MUS 142A.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Class piano techniques for intermediate students; designed to provide pleasure in playing the piano. Development of skills in sight reading, melody harmonization, improvisation, transposition and musical interpretation of the standard classics.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 146 Beginning Guitar

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Class method using a "classical" approach, designed to teach note reading and basic chord styles and progressions. Acoustic guitar must be provided by student.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 147 Popular Guitar Styles Beginning

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Class for developing guitar skills used in folk, rock, blues, and jazz. Class involves study of strumming patterns, finger picking, chord voicings, and solo. Emphasis on playing by ear. Guitar must be provided by student.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 148 Intermediate Guitar

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Advisory

MUS 146.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

For intermediate guitarists. Skills in reading more complex chord symbols, chord progressions, voice leading, major scales in all positions, inversions of triads, and right-hand finger-picking patterns.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 149 Popular Guitar Styles Intermediate

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Prerequisite

MUS 147.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Course for Intermediate guitar students to learn folk, blues, jazz, and other pop guitar styles. Emphasis on playing by ear. Guitar must be provided by student.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 150 Beginning String Techniques

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Instruction in the fundamentals of playing an orchestral string instrument (violin, viola, cello and string bass). Any student may enroll, but Music majors are given first priority on use of college instruments.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MUS 151 Intermediate String Techniques

Units

1

Hours

36 (18 lecture, 18 lab)

Prerequisite

MUS 150.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Continuation of instruction in the fundamentals of playing an orchestral string instrument (violin, viola, cello and string bass). Any student may enroll, but Music majors are given first priority on use of college instruments.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 152 Beginning Wind And Percussion Techniques

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Introduction to the basic techniques of instrumental performance-brass, woodwind and percussion. Recommended for Music majors.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 153 Intermediate Wind And Percussion Techniques

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Prerequisite

MUS 152.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Continuation of instruction in the basic techniques of instrumental performance - brass, woodwind and percussion. Ensemble experience for Music majors and others on their secondary instruments.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 154 Vocal Techniques I

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Development of fundamental singing skills, including stage presence, posture, breath control, tone production, diction, musical interpretation and preparation of musical selections for performance.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections) · Spring 2027 (2 sections)

MUS 155 Vocal Techniques II

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Advisory

MUS 154.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Advanced development of fundamental singing skills, including stage presence, posture, breath control, tone production, diction, musical interpretation and preparation of musical selections for performance. Emphasis placed on solo performance.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 156 Bebop Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Study and performance of vocal jazz with emphasis on the Bebop style. Students work on a wide variety of vocal jazz techniques. Public concerts scheduled for this ensemble each semester.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 157 Swing Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Limitations on Enrollment: Audition with instructor.

Study and performance of vocal jazz, with emphasis on the Swing style. Students work on a wide variety of vocal jazz techniques. Public concerts scheduled for this ensemble each semester.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 158 Quire Of Voyces Medieval

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Study, performance and recording of sacred a cappella choral music of the Medieval era. Frequent public appearances.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 159 Men's Chorus

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Study and performance of standard choral literature. Public concert appearances.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 160 College Choir

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Transfer Information: C-ID MUS 180

Study and performance of standard choral literature. Public concert appearances.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 160B College Choir B

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Transfer Information: C-ID MUS 180

Performance and rehearsal of choral literature. Public concerts.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 160C College Choir C

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Transfer Information: C-ID MUS 180

Performance and rehearsal of choral literature. Public performances.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MUS 160D College Choir D

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Performance and rehearsal of choral literature. Public concerts.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 161 Women's Chorus

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Study and performance of standard choral literature. Public concert appearances.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 161B Women's Chorus/Renaissance

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Study and performance of Renaissance choral literature in four to six parts. Public concert appearances.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 161C Women's Chorus / Classic, Romantic

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Study and performance of choral literature from the late 18th and 19th centuries. Public concert appearances.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 161D Women's Chorus/Modern Era 20th and 21st Century

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Study and performance of choral literature from the 20th and 21st centuries. Public concert appearances.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 162 Chamber Singers

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 180

Limitations on Enrollment: Audition with instructor.

Three hours lecture, plus one hour weekly for public performances. Study and performance of standard choral literature for the small ensemble. Frequent public appearances. Study and performance of standard choral literature for the small ensemble. Frequent public appearances.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 162B Chamber Singers Modern

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Limitations on Enrollment: Audition.

Study and performance of Modern choral literature for the small ensemble. Several Concert performances.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MUS 162C Chamber Singers Classic

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Study and performance of classical choral literature for the small ensemble. Several Concert performances.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 162D Chamber Singers Romantic

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Study and performance of Romantic Era choral music for the small ensemble.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MUS 163 Quire Of Voyces

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 180

Limitations on Enrollment: Extensive audition.

Study, performance and recording of sacred a cappella choral music of William Byrd. Frequent public appearances.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 163B Quire of Voyces Modern

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Limitations on Enrollment: Extensive audition.

Study, performance and recording of sacred a cappella choral music of the Modern Era. Frequent public appearances.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 164 Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 180

Limitations on Enrollment: Audition with instructor.

Study and performance of vocal jazz. Students will work on a wide variety of vocal jazz styles and techniques. There will be public concerts with this ensemble each semester.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 165 Beginning Jazz Improvisation

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 180

Limitations on Enrollment: Performance experience on a wind, string, or percussion instrument.

Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C1

Beginning individual and small group improvisational techniques. Combo performance. Course placement level determined by interview/audition.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 165B Beginning Jazz Improvisation B

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Continued development of Jazz Improvisation Skills. Use of chord substitutions, ii - V7 turnarounds.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 166 Intermediate-Advanced Jazz Improvisation

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Prerequisite

MUS 165.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 180

Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C1

Intermediate-advanced individual and small group jazz improvisation.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 166B Intermediate Jazz Improvisation B

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Intermediate Jazz Improvisation, including individual and small group performance.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 167 Beginning Jazz Ensemble

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 180

Limitations on Enrollment: Previous jazz ensemble performance experience, or audition with instructor.

Performance of jazz ensemble literature. Beginning large ensemble performance techniques and pedagogy. Open to students with jazz ensemble experience.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 167B Beginning Jazz Ensemble B

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Limitations on Enrollment: Audition.

Performance class for students with beginning level big band jazz experience. Class includes public performances and participation in festivals.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (2 sections)

MUS 167C Beginning Jazz Ensemble C

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Performance Class for students with Beginning Level big band jazz experience. Class includes public performances and participation in festivals.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections) · Spring 2027 (2 sections)

MUS 168 Intermediate Jazz Ensemble

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Prerequisite

MUS 167.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 180

Limitations on Enrollment: Audition.

Performance of jazz ensemble literature. Intermediate techniques and pedagogy. Public performance and festival participation. Open to students with jazz ensemble experience.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 168B Intermediate Jazz Ensemble B

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Limitations on Enrollment: Audition.

Performance class for students with intermediate level big band jazz experience. Class includes public performances and participation in festivals.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections) · Spring 2027 (2 sections)

MUS 168C Intermediate Jazz Ensemble C

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Performance class for students with intermediate-level big band jazz experience. Class includes public performances and participation in festivals.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 168D Intermediate Jazz Ensemble D

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Performance class for students with intermediate-level big band jazz experience. Class includes public performances and participation in festivals.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (2 sections)

MUS 169 Advanced Jazz Ensemble

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Prerequisite

MUS 168.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 180

Limitations on Enrollment: Audition.

Performance of advanced jazz ensemble literature. Frequent public appearances and festival participation. Open to students with previous collegiate-level jazz ensemble performance experience.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MUS 170 Symphony Orchestra

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 180

Limitations on Enrollment: Audition with instructor.

Performing ensemble open to all students with orchestral instrumental experience. Ensemble performs orchestral literature from all style periods in public performances on campus and in the community. Meets for three hours, one night a week.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 170B Symphony Orchestra B

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Limitations on Enrollment: Auditions for public performance.

Audition with instructor. Skill Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 103. Performing ensemble open to all students with orchestral instrumental experience. Ensemble performs orchestral literature from all eras in public performances on campus and in the community. Meets for three hours, one night a week.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 170C Symphony Orchestra C

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Limitations on Enrollment: Audition with instructor.

Skill Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 103. Performing ensemble open to all students with orchestral instrumental experience. Ensemble performs orchestral literature from all eras in public performances on campus and in the community. Meets for three hours, one night a week.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 170D Symphony Orchestra D

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Audition with instructor. Performing ensemble open to all students with orchestral instrumental experience. Ensemble performs orchestral literature from all eras in public performances on campus and in the community. Meets for three hours, one night a week.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 171 Chamber Music of the Baroque Era

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 180

Ensemble class that provides students the opportunity to perform chamber music of the 17th and 18th centuries Baroque era. Each performer is expected to improve his/her performance level and enhance group performance.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 172 Intermediate Orchestra

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 180

Limitations on Enrollment: Audition.

Ensemble class that continues to develop string techniques taught in Beginning and Intermediate String Techniques and that also develops new techniques. Students study music for various combinations of instruments.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 173 Baroque Instrument Techniques

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

An exploration of baroque instrumental performance techniques as demonstrated through performance of baroque masterworks. Details include: equipment requirements and preparation, leadership considerations, performance practice as it relates to ornamentation, dynamics, phrasing, and presentation.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 173B Chamber Orchestra Baroque

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Small Group performance ensemble dedicated to Baroque Music.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 174 Chamber Music

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 180

Ensemble class that provides an opportunity for students to perform standard chamber music literature from the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Individuals expected to improve their performance level and thus perfect the performance of the group.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 175 Chamber Music of the Modern Era

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 180

Limitations on Enrollment: Audition with instructor.

Ensemble class that provides students the opportunity to perform chamber music of the 20th century, the modern era. Each performer is expected to improve his/her performance level and enhance group performance.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 176 Concert Band

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 180

Performance of concert and symphonic winds literature. Frequent public appearances and festival participation. Open to students with concert band experience.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 176B Concert Band B

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Performance of concert and symphonic winds literature. Frequent public appearances and festival participation. Open to students with concert band experience.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 177 Symphonic Band

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Advisory

MUS 176.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 180

Performance of concert and symphonic winds literature. Frequent public appearances and festival participation. Open to students with collegiate-level performance experience.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 177B Symphonic Band B

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Performance of concert band and symphonic wind ensemble literature. Public performances.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 178 Wind Ensemble

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 180

Small ensemble performance (brass quartet, woodwind quintet, etc.). Material selected from many music periods. Open to students with wind and percussion performance experience.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 179 Commercial Music Performance: Jazz And Pop Emphasis

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Advisory

MUS 169 or previous advanced collegiate or pre-professional performance experience.

Transfers to

CSU

Experience-centered training in jazz and pops performance. Performances in all commercial music applications.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections) · Spring 2027 (2 sections)

MUS 181 Commercial Music Performance: Classical Instrumental And Vocal Emphasis

Units

0.5-2

Hours

108 (108 lab)

Advisory

MUS 160 or MUS 162 or MUS 163 or MUS 170 or MUS 176.

Transfers to

CSU

Experience-centered training in classical instrumental and vocal performance in all commercial music applications. Open to students with previous advanced collegiate or professional performance experience.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MUS 182A Chamber Singers Spirtuals

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Study and performance of Spirituals for small vocal ensemble. Frequent public appearances.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 182B Chamber Singers Broadway

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Study and performance of Broadway and Musical Theatre literature for the small ensemble. Frequent public appearances. Study and performance of standard choral literature for the small ensemble.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 185 Applied Music

Units

0.5

Hours

27 (0 lecture, 27 lab)

Corequisite

MUS 102A and MUS 104A or MUS 102B and MUS 104B and MUS 160 or MUS 162 or MUS 163 or MUS 165 or MUS 166 or MUS 167 or MUS 168 or MUS 169 or MUS 170 or MUS 172 or MUS 174 or MUS 176 or MUS 177 or MUS 178 or MUS 179 MUS 160B or MUS 160C or MUS 160D or MUS 162B or MUS 162C or MUS 162D or MUS 163B or MUS 163C or MUS 163D or MUS 165B or MUS 166B or MUS 167B or MUS 167C or MUS 168B or MUS 168C or MUS 168D or MUS 170B or MUS 170C or MUS 170C or MUS 170D or MUS 171 or MUS 177B or MUS 188A or MUS 188B or MUS 188C or MUS 161 or MUS 161B or MUS 162C or MUS 162D.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 160

Limitations on Enrollment: MUS 185 Auditions for public performance Audition Required.

Individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Course restricted to 3 repetitions

Offered: Fall 2026 (19 sections) · Spring 2027 (20 sections)

MUS 188A Big Band Jazz Ensemble I

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Performance class for students with previous big band jazz experience. Class includes public performances and participation in festivals.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 188B Big Band Jazz Ensemble II

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Performance-based course for students with previous big band jazz experience. Students must be able to perform collegiate-level big band jazz.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 188C Big Band Jazz Ensemble III

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Performance class for students with previous collegiate-level big band jazz experience. Class includes public performances and participation in festivals.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 190 Intermediate Choir

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Study and performance of longer and more complex pieces from the choral literature. Public appearances.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 191 Intermediate Choir B

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Study and performance of advanced intermediate pieces from the choral literature. Public concert appearances.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 202A Intermediate Musicianship

Units

2.5

Hours

45 (45 lecture)

Prerequisite

MUS 102B.

Corequisite

MUS 204A.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 145

Study of musicianship skills necessary to be a professional performer, composer or teacher. Includes development of advanced aural and dictation skills which allow the student to solve practical as well as theoretical musical problems. Music majors only.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MUS 202B Intermediate Musicianship

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Prerequisite

MUS 202A.

Corequisite

MUS 204B.

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. Study of musicianship skills necessary to be a professional performer, composer or teacher. Includes development of advanced aural and dictation skills which allow the student to solve practical as well as theoretical musical problems. Music majors only.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 204A Intermediate Theory

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Prerequisite

MUS 104B.

Corequisite

MUS 202A.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 140

Incorporates the concepts from Music Theory III presented through guided composition and analysis. Includes more advanced chromatic chord functions and voice-leading, with emphasis on the study of 16th century modal and tonal counterpoint, harmony and form. Study of 18th century harmonic and compositional techniques, as well as the study of chromatic harmonies of the 18th and 19th centuries, with emphasis on form, analysis and creative composition.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MUS 204B Intermediate Theory

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Prerequisite

MUS 204A.

Corequisite

MUS 202B.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

MUS 150

Incorporates the concepts from Music Theory III presented through guided composition and analysis. Includes late Romantic, neo-Romantic, and Modernist harmonic and rhythmic structures and techniques.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 205 Quire Of Voyces Renaissance

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Extensive audition. Study, performance and recording of sacred a cappella choral music of Renaissance era. Frequent public appearances.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

MUS 206 Latin Jazz Ensemble

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Performance class for students emphasizing Latin styles. Class includes public performances.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section)

MUS 299 Independent Study In Music

Units

1-4

Hours

192 (192 lab)

Transfers to

CSU

Limitations on Enrollment: Student must have completed 12 units at SBCC with A G.P.A. of 2.5 and a minimum of 6 units with a G.P.A. of 3.0 in the Department.

For complete information, see "Independent Study" in the Catalog Index.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.