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The course prefix for the following courses is MUS. Courses for Non-Music Majors |
1000 | Survey of Music Literature (4) A basic course in music understanding designed for the person without formal musical training. The elements, styles, media and social and historical significance of Western music. Field trips may be required. |
1003 | Music and Dance (4) A general study of major ballet and modern dance performances, performers and musicians. Intended to increase the awareness and appreciation of the relationship between these two major art forms. Course includes viewing selected dance tapes and optional attendance at live performances. Previous musical training is not necessary. Field trips may be required. |
1004 | Introduction to World Music (4) Survey of the music and artistic media of non-European cultures including Polynesia, Australia, Africa, Asia, Middle East and native North America. Development of musical understanding through exploration of basic universal elements of music, dance, ceremony and common human values. Previous musical training not necessary. Field trips may be required. Not open to those with credit for MUS 1014. Cross-listed with ANTH 1004. (Sp) |
1005 | Music of Our Time (4) Survey of modern forms and styles and of the cultural and social influences on music in the 20th Century. Popular styles such as Cajun, Blues, Reggae, Salsa, New Age, and Alternative, as well as related classical forms from the Western musical tradition. Previous musical training not necessary. Field trips may be required. (Y) |
1006 | History of Rock and Roll (4) A survey of important performers and styles from the 1950's to the present, and of the music's African, rhythm and blues, and classical music sources. Previous musical training not necessary. Not open to those with credit for MUS 2130. (F, W, Sp) |
1007 | History of Jazz (4) Periods, major performers and composers, trends, influences, stylistic features and cultural significance. Field trips may be required. (Y) |
1008 | Music Theory for Non-Music Majors I (4) Fundamentals of music notation. Major and minor scale and chord formations. Emphasis on practical musicianship through rhythmic exercises and reading of songs on simple melody and rhythm instruments. Recommended for non-music majors in Liberal Studies and Multiple Subject Credential programs. Three hrs. lect., 2 hrs. act. (Y) |
1014 | Introduction to World Music History (4) Survey of the music of selected cultures. Relationships among art, music, and religions from around the world with emphasis on cultural, historical, and social influences. Not open to those with credit for MUS/ANTH 1004. (F, W, Sp) |
1015 | Basic Musicianship Through Guitar for Non-Music Majors I (4) Development of music reading and understanding through study of guitar. Recommended for non-music majors pursuing a credential program. Students provide own guitar. Three hrs. lect., 2 hrs. act. (Y) |
1016 | Basic Musicianship Through Guitar for Non-Music Majors II (4) Continuation of MUS 1015, Guitar I. Development of musical understanding and music reading ability through the study of the guitar. Recommended for non-music majors who follow the Multiple Subject Credential program. Prerequisite: MUS 1015 or consent of instructor. Three hrs. lect., 2 hrs. act. (Tent. Sp) |
2018 | Cultures in Contact: Music of the Middle Ages through the Early Baroque (4) Music history from the Middle Ages through the Baroque from the viewpoint of cultures in contact. Topics include Eastern and Western chant, Medieval and Renaissance music, Islamic and Jewish influences, music in the New World, and more. Previous musical training is not necessary. |
2020 | Music of the Holocaust (4) Exploration of the music and culture of the oppressors and the oppressed from World War II and other periods. Development of listening skills and awareness of music's power to influence and express experiences of societies. (W) |
2120 | A Panorama of Jewish Music: From the Fertile Crescent to Broadway (4) Jewish music through history, emphasizing recent popular styles with examples drawn from recordings, videotapes, and short readings. Musical forms, styles, and the effects of geographic diversity on recent music. |
2130 | Pop Music in Western Society (4) Popular forms of Rock Music and their influence on society. Topics include music of social protest, race relations, gender issues, and economic influences. Emphasis on developing listening skills through observing live performances, recordings, and videotapes. Previous training not necessary. Field trips may be required. Not open to those with credit for MUS 1006. (Y) |
3002 | What to Listen for in Music (4) Development of a greater appreciation and enjoyment of music through study of the musical content of selected works. Study of the elements of music to develop critical listening skills applicable to all styles of music. Previous musical training not necessary. Field trips may be required.(Y) |
3600 | The Music Business (2) A survey of business practices, legal rights, and other business concepts unique to the musician. Emphasis on self-promotion, clubs, studios, musicians' union, recording and manufacturing of CDs, copyrights, publishing, licensing, mechanicals, performance rights, media rights, and contracts. (Tent. Sp) |
3898 | Cooperative Education (1-4) Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off-campus paid or volunteer activities. May be repeated for up to 8 units. Not applicable to the music major; a maximum of 4 units may be applied to the music minor. CR/NC grading only. Prerequisites: at least a 2.0 GPA; departmental approval of activity. (A) |
3999 | Issues in Music (4) Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in music. May be repeated for credit when content varies. |
4450 | Internship Seminar in Applied Arts Administration (2) (See THEA 4450 for course description.) |
Music Theory |
1027, 1028, 1029 | Sightsinging I, II, III (1 each) Development of music reading skills applicable to all instrumental and vocal performance media. Dictation, analysis and singing of melodies and melodic exercises; study and performance of basic rhythmic materials. To be taken concurrently with Theory I, II, III. Prerequisite: Music major or minor, or consent of instructor. Two hrs. act. (F, W, Sp) |
1031, 1032, 1033 | Music Theory I, II, III (4 each) The integrated study of tonal harmony, part-writing, analysis and ear-training.
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| I. | Music fundamentals. Preliminary work with triads, seventh chords and part-writing procedures. Co-requisite: MUS 1027. (F) |
| II. | Continuation of MUS 1031. Intensive work with triads and dominant seventh chords. Co-requisite: MUS 1028. Prerequisites: MUS 1027, 1031. (W) |
| III. | Continuation of MUS 1032. Introduction to tonicization and modulation. Co-requisite: MUS 1029. Prerequisites: MUS 1028, 1032. (Sp) |
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2031, 2032, 2033 | Music Theory IV, V, VI (4 each)
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| IV. | Continuation of MUS 1033. Diatonic sequences, rhythmic and melodic figuration. Prerequisites: MUS 1029, 1033. (F) |
| V. | Continuation of MUS 2031. Advanced tonal procedures, secondary dominants, diatonic modulation. Prerequisite: MUS 2031. (W) |
| VI. | Continuation of MUS 2032. Chromaticism. Prerequisite: MUS 2032. (Sp) |
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2041 | Jazz Theory and Improvisation (3) Integrated approach to jazz theory, repertoire, and improvisation. Improvisation, theoretical studies and analytical techniques. Theoretical materials will influence and shape the improvisational skills developed in small performing ensembles. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: MUS 1033 or consent of instructor. Two hrs. lect., 2 hrs. act. (Y) |
2051 | Jazz and Contemporary Music Listening Skills (2) Exercises in identifying rhythms, bass lines, melodic segments, chord structures, and chord progressions in jazz and contemporary music. Development of transcription skills. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MUS 1033 or consent of instructor. |
3034 | Music Theory VII (4) Twentieth Century music up to the present; extension of tonality; non-tonal music. Analysis and compositional exercises. Prerequisite: MUS 2033 or equivalent. (F) |
3051 | Form and Analysis (4) The study and analysis of music written in traditional forms. Prerequisite: MUS 2033. (W) |
3061, 3062 | Counterpoint I, II (4 each)
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| I. | The writing of counterpoint modeled on the style of Palestrina. Additional work modeled on other 16th century composers may be introduced at the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisite: MUS 3034. (Alt. Sp) |
| II. | The writing of counterpoint modeled on the style of J. S. Bach. Additional work modeled on other 17th and 18th century composers may be introduced at the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisite: MUS 3034. (Alt. Sp) |
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3071 | Jazz Arranging (3) Technical features of various jazz styles; arranging for various combinations of instruments. Prerequisite: MUS 2033 or consent of instructor. (Alt. Sp) |
3082 | Seminar in Computer Music (3) The theory and practice of computer applications in music. Production of specific computer-music projects. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite: MUS 3081 or consent of instructor. Two hrs. lect., 2 hrs. act. |
4054 | Instrumentation (4) Study of the instruments of the orchestra and band; scoring for small ensembles; survey of scoring for school orchestra, band, and chorus. Prerequisite: MUS 3034. |
Music History and Literature |
3155, 3156, 3157 | Music Literature and Analysis I, II, III (3 each) Emphasis given to style analysis; the relationship of music to the social and cultural background of each epoch. Prerequisite for each: MUS 2033 or consent of instructor.
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| I. | Music from the beginnings of Western Civilization through Medieval and Renaissance times. (F) |
| II. | Music of the Baroque and Classical periods. (W) |
| III. | Music of the Romantic and Contemporary periods. (Sp) |
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Applied Music |
1210-1270 | Applied Music (2 each) Individual advanced instruction for music majors and minors. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 12 units. (F, W, Sp)
1270 Composition - Prerequisites: (1) reasonable proficiency in at least one other area of applied music; (2) knowledge of music theory equivalent to first year theory; and (3) consent of instructor. |
1314, 1315, 1316 | Basic Piano Class I, II, III (1 each) Group instruction in piano for music majors not concentrating in piano. Prerequisites: MUS 1314 is prerequisite to MUS 1315; MUS 1315 is prerequisite to 1316. Two hrs. act. (F, W, Sp) |
2311, 2312, 2313 | Intermediate Class Piano I, II, III (1 each) Continuation of MUS 1316. MUS 2311: Major mode formulae, prerequisites: MUS 1316 and MUS 1033 or equivalents. MUS 2312: Minor mode formulae; prerequisite: MUS 2311 or consent of instructor. MUS 2313: open score reading; prerequisite: MUS 2312 or consent of instructor. Two hrs. act. (F, W, Sp) |
2314 | Keyboard Sight-Reading (1) Sight-reading technique as applied to keyboard literature. Prerequisite: Music major. Keyboard concentration. Two hrs. act. (Alt. F) |
2315 | Keyboard Harmony (1) Harmonic formulae in all keys, sequences, transpositions and simple figured bass; sight harmonization of melodies and bass lines. Designed for keyboard concentrators at sophomore level or above. Two hrs. act. (Alt. W) |
2316 | Open Score Reading (1) Principles of reading and transcribing open scores at the keyboard. Examples chosen from choral, orchestral and ensemble literature. Designed for keyboard concentrators at sophomore level or above. Two hrs. act. (Alt. Sp) |
2317 | Jazz Piano and Keyboard Improvisation (1) Repertoire, voicings, chords, and guidelines for improvisation in the contemporary styles of the jazz pianist. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: basic knowledge of notation, keyboard performance, and jazz harmony. Two hrs. act. |
3210-3270 | Applied Music (2 each) Individual advanced instruction for music majors. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 12 units. (F, W, Sp)
3270 Composition - Prerequisites: (1) reasonable proficiency in at least one other area of applied music; (2) knowledge of music theory equivalent to first year theory; and (3) consent of instructor. |
Music Performance Activities |
2400 | Stage and Acting Basics for Singers (1) Techniques of movement while singing and during musical interludes. Development of operatic character types through movement. Study of music as dialogue, pacing and timing of lines, acting out of recitatives. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 12 units. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in MUS 3505 or consent of instructor. Two hrs. act. |
3500-3550 | Music Performance Activities (1 each) Music activities are open to all qualified students. They may be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 12 units. Music majors are required to enroll in one major performance group each quarter. Field trips may be required. (F, W, Sp)
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| 01 | University Chorus. |
| 02 | University Orchestra. |
| 04 | University Singers. |
| 05 | Opera Workshop. |
| 06 | Chamber Ensemble. Two hrs. act. |
| 09 | Piano Accompaniment. Two hrs. act. |
| 10 | Jazz Workshop. |
| 11 | Symphonic Band. |
| 15 | University Oratorio Society. |
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4200 | Vocal Diction and Literature (3) Diction and performance practice of representative vocal literature in the most commonly used languages: English, Italian, and Latin; or German, French, and Spanish. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: upper division standing in Music, or consent of instructor. Two hrs. lect., 2 hrs. act. |
Music Education |
2321, 2322, 2323 | Basic Voice (1 each) Class instruction in fundamentals of singing. May be repeated for credit. MUS 2321 prerequisite for 2322. MUS 2322 prerequisite for MUS 2323. Two hrs. act. (Y) |
2331-2361 | Basic Orchestral Instruments (1 each) Instruction in the fundamentals of playing orchestral instruments; methods and materials for use in elementary and secondary schools. Two hours activity.
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2371 | Basic Guitar (1) Fundamentals of playing guitar with emphasis on developing competencies sufficient to employ the instrument as a teaching tool. Prerequisite: Music major or consent of instructor. Two hours activity. (Sp) |
2500 | Chamber Music in the Public Schools (2) Rehearsals include coaching in the selection and preparation of literature that demonstrates musical concepts to elementary school children. Performances in local elementary schools will be scheduled during regular class meeting time. Open to music majors by audition. May be repeated for credit. (Y) |
3370 | Basic Conducting (3) Basic techniques of conducting including simple, compound and asymmetrical meters, expression and interpretation through observation and laboratory experience. Prerequisite: upper division standing or consent of instructor. (F) |
3380 | Choral Conducting (3) Special techniques of choral conducting including vocal and score reading and analysis, interpretation, and rehearsal through observation and laboratory experience. Prerequisite: upper division standing or consent of instructor; MUS 3370 or equivalent must precede MUS 3380. (Y) |
3390 | Instrumental Conducting (3) Special techniques of instrumental conducting including score reading and analysis, interpretation, rehearsal through observation and laboratory experience. Prerequisites: upper division standing or consent of instructor. MUS 3370 or equivalent must precede MUS 3390. (Y) |
4435 | Seminar in Public School Instrumental Teaching Techniques (3) Provides opportunity for students intending to become teachers to develop rehearsal techniques, organizational procedures related to public school band and orchestra programs; to become familiar with public school teaching materials; to further develop conducting techniques; and to improve secondary instruments skills. Prerequisites: Basic Conducting; two quarters each, basic strings, woodwinds, brass, one of percussion; others by consent of instructor. Field trips may be required. (Y) |
4440 | Seminar in Public School Choral Teaching Techniques (3) Development of rehearsal techniques and organizational procedures related to choirs and vocal ensembles in the public schools. Teaching materials and appropriate literature from various stylistic periods. Prerequisites: MUS 3370 and MUS 3380, or consent of instructor. Field trips may be required. (Y) |
4445 | Seminar in Elementary Classroom Music Teaching Techniques (3) Development of classroom management and teaching techniques appropriate for elementary general music and choral classes. Emphasis on the Kodaly method and related instructional materials. Prerequisite: upper division standing or consent of instructor. Field trips may be required. (Y) |
4501, 4502 | Seminar in the Art and Science of Vocal Pedagogy I, II (3 each)
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| I. | In-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism. Introduction to various approaches to effective vocal teaching through scientific and non-scientific writings. Beginning of application of approaches and theories. Prerequisite: upper division standing in Music or consent of instructor. |
| II. | Practical application of principles and theories presented in level I. Survey of pedagogical approaches; hands-on experience in diagnosis and correction of vocal problems; principles of effective ensemble singing. Intended for singers, teaching professionals, and aspiring teachers of choral and solo singing. Prerequisite: MUS 4501 or consent of instructor. |
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Miscellaneous Course |
4900 | Independent Study (1-4) |