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  "college": "santiago-canyon-college",
  "edition": "2025-2026",
  "code": "MUS",
  "name": "Music",
  "sourceUrl": "https://sccollege.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog/courses",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "MUS 061",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "061",
      "title": "Basic Piano Skills 1",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "36 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Group instruction for beginners emphasizing note reading, basic keyboard skills, and sight reading. Practice outside of class required. Practice pianos available on campus.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Music 061, 161, 162, 163, 164A and 164B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 101",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "101",
      "title": "Music Appreciation",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "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 students' experience of music. Recommended for non music majors. Field trips may be required.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santiago-canyon-college/schedule/summer-2026/mus/#mus-101",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 101H",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "101H",
      "title": "Honors Music Appreciation",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "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. Field trips may be required.",
      "notes": [
        "Entrance Skills: A high school or college GPA of 3.0 or above"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 102",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "102",
      "title": "World Music",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "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 cultural aesthetics and musical styles. Concert attendance and assigned listening required. Field trips may be required.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 103",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "103",
      "title": "Jazz in America",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "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. Field trips may be required.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 104",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "104",
      "title": "Rock Music History and Appreciation",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Historical survey of rock music from its beginning in the '50s to the present. All Rock and Pop styles will be discussed. Personalities and musical styles will be related to the sociology of the time period being studied. Field trips are required.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santiago-canyon-college/schedule/summer-2026/mus/#mus-104",
          "subject": "MUS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 111",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "111",
      "title": "Music Theory and Musicianship I",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "90 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "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.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 112",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "112",
      "title": "Music Theory and Musicianship II",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "90 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 111 (Music Theory and Musicianship I)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "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.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 121",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "121",
      "title": "Beginning Voice",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "36 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "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 music majors not studying privately. Field trips are required.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Music 121, 122, 123 and 124 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 122",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "122",
      "title": "Intermediate Voice",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "36 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 121 (Beginning Voice)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "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 II. Designed for both music majors and non music majors. Field trips are required.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Music 121, 122, 123 and 124 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 123",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "123",
      "title": "Advanced Voice",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "36 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 122 (Intermediate Voice)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Advanced principles of solo and choral vocal production. Vocal exercises and song literature in English and other languages included. Practice outside of class required. Recommended for non music majors and for music majors not studying privately. Field trips are required.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Music 121, 122, 123 and 124 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 124",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "124",
      "title": "Advanced Vocal Production and Repertoire",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "36 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 123 (Advanced Voice)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "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 in a variety of 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. Field trips are required.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Music 121, 122, 123 and 124 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 126",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "126",
      "title": "Collegiate Choir",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Mixed chorus for general interest singers. Rehearses and performs a variety of music, including classical, folk tunes, and songs from Broadway musicals. Each semester requires performance of a variety of new repertoire. Field trips are required.",
      "notes": [
        "Entrance Skills: Students should be able to repeat musical phrases given to him/her from musical instrument or from vocal singing"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 127",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "127",
      "title": "Concert Chorale",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Rehearsal and performance of standard and current choral classic repertoire (Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary). 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. Field trips required.",
      "notes": [
        "Entrance Skills: Some music-reading ability is recommended and students should have one or two semesters of vocal technique class (Music 121, 122 or 123)."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 128",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "128",
      "title": "Masterworks Chorale",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Rehearsal and performance of standard and current masterworks repertoire. Designed to train students in oratorio 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. Field trips are required.",
      "notes": [
        "Entrance Skills: Some music-reading ability is recommended and students should have one or two semesters of vocal technique class (Music 121, 122 or 123)."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 129",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "129",
      "title": "Chamber Choir",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "72 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "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. Field trips are required.",
      "notes": [
        "Entrance Skills: Some music-reading ability is recommended and students should have one or two semesters of vocal technique class (Music 121, 122 or 123)."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 161",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "161",
      "title": "Class Piano I",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "36 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "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.",
      "notes": [
        "Entrance Skills: Students should have access to a piano or a keyboard to practice his/her assignments outside of class",
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Music 061, 161, 162, 163, 164A and 164B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 162",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "162",
      "title": "Class Piano II",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "36 contact hours total",
      "advisory": "MUS 061 (Basic Piano Skills) or MUS 161 (Class Piano I)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Group instruction for those possessing basic piano skills but still classified as beginners. Emphasizes note reading, keyboard technique, chord patterns, sight-reading. Daily practice required. Practice pianos available on campus. Required for music majors whose principal instrument is not piano.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Music 061, 161, 162, 163, 164A and 164B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 163",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "163",
      "title": "Class Piano III",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "36 contact hours total",
      "advisory": "MUS 162 (Class Piano II)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "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.",
      "notes": [
        "Entrance Skills: Students should have access to a piano or a keyboard to practice his/her assignments outside of class",
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Music 061, 161, 162, 163, 164A and 164B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 164A",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "164A",
      "title": "Intermediate Piano Repertoire I",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "36 contact hours total",
      "advisory": "MUS 163 (Class Piano III)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Instruction for intermediate level students. Emphasizes solo material, technique, sight-reading, interpretation, and performance. Daily practice required. Practice pianos available on campus.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Music 061, 161, 162, 163, 164A and 164B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 164B",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "164B",
      "title": "Intermediate Piano Repertoire II",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "36 contact hours total",
      "advisory": "MUS 164A (Intermediate Piano Repertoire I)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Continuation of instruction for advanced intermediate level students. Emphasizes solo material, technique, sight-reading, and performance. Daily practice required. Practice pianos available on campus.",
      "notes": [
        "Entrance Skills: Students should have access to a piano or a keyboard to practice his/her assignments outside of class",
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Music 061, 161, 162, 163, 164A and 164B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 182",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "182",
      "title": "Musical Ensemble",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Study and performance of standard and contemporary music literature. Public concerts on campus and in community each semester. Concert tour/performance field trips may be required.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Audition Admission by audition only. This class may be taken a maximum of four enrollments.",
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Audition Admission by audition only.; This class may be taken a maximum of four enrollments."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 185",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "185",
      "title": "Beginning Classical Guitar",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "36 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Basic instruction in guitar technique and music nomenclature as related to performance of entry level solo and ensemble repertoire. Student must furnish nylon string guitar.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Music 185, 186, 187 and 188 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 186",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "186",
      "title": "Intermediate Classical Guitar",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "36 contact hours total",
      "advisory": "MUS 185 (Beginning Classical Guitar)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Intermediate instruction in solo, duo and trio repertoire. Emphasizes technique studies and performance styles of 18th century music. Student must provide nylon string guitar.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Music 185, 186, 187 and 188 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 187",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "187",
      "title": "Advanced Classical Guitar",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "36 contact hours total",
      "advisory": "MUS 186 (Intermediate Classical Guitar)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Instruction at the advanced level in solo, duo and trio repertoire. Emphasizes advanced technical studies and etudes and performance styles of 16th through 20th century music. Student must provide nylon string guitar.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Music 185, 186, 187 and 188 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 188",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "188",
      "title": "Advanced Classical Guitar Technique and Repertoire",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "36 contact hours total",
      "advisory": "MUS 187 (Advanced Classical Guitar)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Further develops advanced technique and solo performance through study of Renaissance, Baroque, and Classic ornamentation and various performance styles of 16th through 20th century music. Student must provide nylon string guitar.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Course Family A combination of Music 185, 186, 187 and 188 may be taken a maximum of four enrollments."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 213",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "213",
      "title": "Music Theory III",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 112 (Music Theory and Musicianship II)",
      "advisory": "MUS 114A (Musicianship III)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "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.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "MUS 214",
      "subject": "MUS",
      "number": "214",
      "title": "Music Theory IV",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "MUS 213 (Music Theory III)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course is a 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.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}