Music
12 courses · Woodland Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
MUSIC-3 Music Appreciation: Western Civilization
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 100
This course focuses on the study of music in relation to the humanities. It covers music and composers of the Western world from medieval to the 21st century. Topics studied include but are not limited to elements of music, basic musical forms, music periods, styles, instruments, and the role of music and musicians in Western civilization.
MUSIC-10 Music Fundamentals
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MUS 110
An introduction to the notation and primary elements of tonal music. Incorporates the following concepts: staff notation in treble and bass clefs; rhythm and meter; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; and diatonic chords. Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected.
MUSIC-12 Music Appreciation: Jazz
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides a general survey of jazz from its original and early development to present day. Through extensive listening to recorded and live performances, students will become acquainted with the musical styles and the historical and social context of jazz, including the techniques and personalities of artists who made original contributions and influenced other artists, the instruments used and their function in jazz literature, and elements of music: rhythm, pitch, volume, articulation, timbre, texture, and music form.
MUSIC-15 Popular Music in the United States
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides a survey of popular music in the United States from about 1850 to the present, covering a diverse range of styles including African American work songs, ragtime, blues, jazz, Motown, folk, funk, musical theater, country music, Latin music styles, rock, rap and current trends. The course will trace the historical origins and influences of different musical traditions and explore the cultural and social contexts that shape popular music.
MUSIC-16 Music Appreciation: World Music
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to traditional folk, dance, devotional, and popular music from around the world, including African, Indian and Middle Eastern, Asian and Pacific, Caribbean and Latin American, and Native American cultures. Students will learn to analyze the complexity and human intention of World music styles through the elements of music: textures, rhythm, melody, pulse, form, and ensembles.
MUSIC-34 Concert Choir
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Audition required
- Advisory
- Prior experience in a concert band or wind ensemble
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- MUS 180
Concert Choir is the study and performance of choral literature including classical works, contemporary pieces, and music of many diverse cultures. The course includes study and performance of representative accompanied and unaccompanied works for a mixed choir. Public performances, festivals, and field trips may be required. Students who wish to take Concert Choir multiple times can enroll in the noncredit version of this course (MUSIC 534).
MUSIC-41A Piano I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- MUS 170
This course is an introduction to beginning keyboard skills, including music notation. It includes basic piano techniques, major and minor five finger patterns, major scales, sight-reading and basic chord progressions, as they are encountered in beginning piano music.
MUSIC-41B Piano II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Satisfactory completion of MUSIC41A or equivalent skills
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- MUS 171
This course is the second class in a three-course sequence designed to build skills from Piano I. The second course includes more deliberate work on music notations, basic piano techniques, major and minor full octave scales, sight-reading, basic I-IV-V harmonic progressions with all melodies now being performed in the expanded range of an octave.
MUSIC-41C Piano III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Satisfactory completion of MUSIC41B or equivalent skills
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- MUS 172
This course is the third and final course sequence designed to build skills from Piano II. The third course includes more deliberate work on music notation, expanded rhythm base to include 8th notes, dynamics, upbeats, basic piano techniques, major and minor full octave scales, sight-reading, basic I-IV-V harmonic progressions and expanded chord progression with dominant chords in a few different tonal centers, with all melodies now being performed in expanded range of an octave. Students will expand knowledge of keyboard harmony and theory, sight reading, and keyboard repertoire, including solo and ensemble performances.
MUSIC-43 Symphonic Band
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Audition required
- Advisory
- Prior experience in a concert band or wind ensemble
- Transfers to
- CSU
Symphonic Band is open to students who play a wind band instrument. This course is the study and performance of the Symphonic Band repertoire. Collegiate level band, involving basic studies in musical interpretation, advanced performance concepts, critical sight reading, and extended technical exercises; extensive practice and frequent public performance. Public performances and field trips may be required. Students who wish to take Symphonic Band multiple times may enroll in the noncredit version of this course (MUSIC 543).
MUSIC-534 Concert Choir
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Audition required
- Advisory
- Prior experience in a concert band or wind ensemble
Concert Choir is the study and performance of choral literature including classical works, contemporary pieces, and music of many diverse cultures. The course includes study and performance of representative accompanied and unaccompanied works for a mixed choir. Public performances, festivals, and field trips may be required. This is a non-credit course primarily but not exclusively intended for older adults as a lifelong education that provides opportunity for personal growth and development.
MUSIC-543 Symphonic Band
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Audition required
- Advisory
- Prior experience in a concert band or wind ensemble
Symphonic Band is open to students who play a wind band instrument. This course is the study and performance of the Symphonic Band repertoire. Collegiate level band, involving basic studies in musical interpretation, advanced performance concepts, critical sight reading, and extended technical exercises; extensive practice and frequent public performance. Public performances and field trips may be required. This is a non-credit course primarily but not exclusively intended for older adults as a lifelong education that provides opportunity for personal growth and development.