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1 There will be an orientation for all Music Majors, on Thursday, February 2 nd at 8:00 am Placement exams and auditions to enroll in the Applied Music program for all Music Majors will be given on the same day, Thursday, February 2 nd from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Pico Hall building as follows: Auditions for instrumentalists: Pico Hall 202 Auditions for vocalists: Pico Hall 219 Be sure to arrive early, since auditions will be given on a first-come first-serve basis. There will be a sign-up sheet the door of these rooms for all students to schedule their audition. While waiting for your audition, or after you ve completed it, please go to Pico Hall 111 to take your placement evaluation in Music Theory. You will also have to take a Piano Proficiency test in Pico Hall 114 on that same day and between those hours. Students that aren t able to attend these exams should contact the following faculty to make other arrangements: Vocal auditions: lorimarie.rios@canyons.edu and Julie.lawson@canyons.edu Instrumental auditions: kc.manji@canyons.edu Music Theory Placement Tests: bernardo.feldman@canyons.edu and william.macpherson@canyons.edu Piano Proficiency: julie.lawson@canyons.edu Please check for audition dates and times for all performing ensembles. These are the courses that need the information included: MUSIC 100 FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC Introduces the elements of music and musical notation; music reading and sight-singing; scales and intervals :00AM-09:20AM TTH J. Lawson PCOH :30AM-10:50AM MW J. Lawson PCOH :00AM-12:20PM TTH S. Zusman CCC-509 This class meets at the CANYON COUNTRY CAMPUS on Sierra Highway :30PM-03:35PM TTH J. Lawson PCOH /11/17-06/01/17 MUSIC 101 MUSICIANSHIP SKILLS I Prerequisite: MUSIC-100 First in a series of four comprehensive training workshops for musicians. It includes intensive practice of sight-singing, melodic and rhythmic dictations, chord recognition as well as applied music theory exercises :00AM-09:20AM TTH E. Davis PCOH-111 MUSIC 102 MUSICIANSHIP SKILLS II Prerequisite: MUSIC-101

2 Second in a series of four comprehensive training workshops providing musicians with intensive practice in sight-singing, melodic and rhythmic dictations, chord recognition and applied music theory exercises :30AM-10:50AM TTH E. Davis PCOH-111 MUSIC 103 MUSICIANSHIP SKILLS III Prerequisite: MUSIC-102 Third in a series of four comprehensive training workshops providing musicians with intensive practice in sight-singing, melodic and rhythmic dictations, chord recognition and applied music theory exercises :00AM-12:20PM TTH E. Davis PCOH-111 MUSIC 104 MUSICIANSHIP SKILLS IV Prerequisite: MUSIC-103 Fourth in a series of four comprehensive training workshops providing musicians with intensive practice in sight-singing, melodic and rhythmic dictations, chord recognition and applied music theory exercises :00AM-12:20PM TTH E. Davis PCOH-111 MUSIC 116 PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES FOR MUSIC THEATER Units: UC:CSU, May Be Taken 4 Times Prerequisite: Audition Rehearsal and performance of music for scenes and complete musical theater productions produced in conjunction with Theater and other performing arts departments. Ability to sing or play a wind, brass, string or percussion instrument is assumed. Offered pass/no-pass only :30PM-10:00PM TTH Staff PAC :00AM-12:50PM S PAC-127 Audition required before enrollment. This is a production course for the musical BRING IT ON-The Musical. This is a late start course beginning 04/11/ and ending 05/09 with a complete dismantling of the set. Complete information about the technical and rehearsal process can be found on the COC theatre website MUSIC 120B TONAL HARMONY II Prerequisite: MUSIC-120A. Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in MUSIC-102 & MUSIC-132 Continues the concepts from Tonal Harmony I. Additional content includes: an introduction to two-part counterpoint; voice leading involving four-part chorale writing; diatonic harmony; and an introduction to secondary/applied chords and modulation. Formerly MUSIC :30AM-10:50AM MW R. Burkhart PCOH-107 MUSIC 126 POP AND JAZZ MUSIC THEORY Recommended Preparation: MUSIC-120A Focuses on the theoretical principles and practices found within the styles of jazz and pop music. Emphasizes analytical comprehension of style and chordal structure :30PM-01:50PM MW W. Macpherson PCOH-107 MUSIC 127 ORCHESTRATION FOR STRINGS AND WOODWINDS Recommended Preparation: MUSIC-100

3 A study of orchestration using the instruments of the standard symphonic ensemble with emphasis on strings and woodwinds. Course also focuses upon the use of computers, samplers and synthesizers as tools for the contemporary composer and arranger, as well as with the use of instruments from non-european traditions :00PM-03:20PM TTH G. Hosharian PCOH-111 MUSIC 128 ORCHESTRATION FOR BRASS, PERCUSSION AND HARP Recommended Preparation: MUSIC-100 Presents orchestration as it applies to the instruments of the standard symphonic ensemble emphasizes brass, percussion, and harp. Includes the use of computers, samplers, and synthesizers as tools for the contemporary composer and arranger, as well as instruments from non-european traditions :00PM-03:20PM TTH G. Hosharian PCOH-111 MUSIC 131 KEYBOARD INSTRUCTION I First of two levels of keyboarding, focusing on introductory skills. Emphasizes instruction in elementary music-reading, repertoire, piano technique, tone production, sight-reading, keyboard harmony, and performance styles :10AM-11:00AM T J. Lawson PCOH :05AM-12:10PM T PCOH :10AM-12:10PM TH PCOH :45PM-06:35PM T L. Lee PCOH :40PM-09:45PM T PCOH-114 MUSIC 132 KEYBOARD INSTRUCTION II Recommended Preparation: MUSIC-131 Second of two levels of keyboarding, focusing on advanced beginner skills. Emphasizes instruction in music reading, repertoire, piano technique, tone production, sight-reading, keyboard harmony, and performance styles for music and non-music majors at a first-year level :45PM-06:35PM T L. Lee PCOH :40PM-09:45PM T PCOH :45PM-06:35PM W Y. Guerra PCOH :40PM-09:45PM W PCOH-114 MUSIC 142 ELECTRONIC MUSIC COMPOSITION Units: CSU, May Be Taken Once for Credit Presents the composition and production of in-studio music in a variety of contemporary idioms utilizing digital technology :00PM-12:50PM MW B. Feldman PCOH :55PM-02:15PM MW PCOH-111 MUSIC 153 STUDIO JAZZ ENSEMBLE Units: UC:CSU, May Be Taken 4 Times Prerequisite: Audition by instructor to ensure satisfactory performance ability. Examines the historical basis of jazz and fosters the improvement of jazz performance skills on wind, string, vocal or percussion instruments through participation in public concerts. Field trips may be required.

4 :40PM-03:30PM T K. Manji PCOH :35PM-04:40PM T PCOH :40PM-04:40PM TH PCOH :45PM-06:35PM T K. Manji PCOH :40PM-09:45PM T PCOH-202 MUSIC 160 GUITAR STUDIES I Introduces the needed skills to perform proficiently on the guitar :45PM-03:35PM M J. LoPiccolo PCOH :40PM-04:45PM M PCOH :45PM-04:45PM W PCOH :30PM-01:20PM M J. LoPiccolo PCOH :25PM-02:30PM M PCOH :30PM-02:30PM W PCOH-202 MUSIC 161 GUITAR STUDIES II Recommended Preparation: MUSIC-160 Advances the study and application of guitar skill through advanced chord structures, sight reading (1-5 position), and more complex rhythm techniques :45PM-03:35PM M J. LoPiccolo PCOH :40PM-04:45PM M PCOH :45PM-04:45PM W PCOH-202 MUSIC 165 SYMPHONY OF THE CANYONS Prerequisite: Audition for instructor to ensure satisfactory performance ability on an acceptable wind, string or percussion instrument. Contact the Music Department for time, date and other details. Examines musical styles, performance techniques and basic theoretical analysis as they relate to performance of symphonic literature, as well as orchestra accompaniment of operatic and major choral works. Includes participation in public performance with the ensemble :30PM-09:35PM M P. Sherman PCOH-202 MUSIC 167 JAZZ GUITAR STUDIES I Introduces position-playing for jazz guitar, including jazz chordal structures, rhythm comping,harmonic structure and historical context of jazz forms :30PM-01:20PM M J. LoPiccolo PCOH :25PM-02:30PM M PCOH :30PM-02:30PM W PCOH-202 MUSIC 173 JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE Prerequisite: Audition

5 Provides the advanced singer an opportunity to learn and develop jazz vocal technique, including how to work with a sound system (microphones, mixing board, monitors, and speakers) and a jazz trio (piano, bass and drums). The repertoire consists of vocal arrangements from standard and progressive jazz schools. This group refines individual selections to high performance standards and represents the college at inter-collegiate festivals, on-campus performances, and in the community. Appropriate sight-singing proficiency and ability to follow a conductor are assumed. Students must audition through the Department of Music; contact the department for time, date, and other details. $20 materials fee at registration or students may purchase their own music. Please see instructor for additional information :55PM-10:00PM TH J. Lawson PCOH-219 Auditions for section will be held on Monday, February 6 th at 5:45PM in PCOH-219. Call Julie Lawson for more info at 661/ or at Julie.lawson@canyons.edu MUSIC 175 FESTIVAL CHOIR: VOICES OF THE CANYONS Prerequisite: Audition Examines musical styles, performance practices and rehearsal techniques while refining individual selections to high performance standards and represents the college at inter-collegiate festivals, oncampus performances, and in the community. Field trips may be required. $20 materials fee at registration or students may purchase their own music :30PM-09:35PM W L. Rios PCOH-219 MUSIC 176 CHAMBER SINGERS Units: UC:CSU, May Be Taken 4 Times Prerequisite: Audition by instructor to ensure satisfactory performance ability. Contact the Music Department for date, time, and other details. Presents the study and performance of chamber music from the 15th to the 21st centuries, emphasizing the development of skills needed to sing from a variety of choral styles and historical periods. Represents the college at inter-collegiate festivals, on-campus events, and within the community. Attendance at all scheduled performances is required. $20 materials fee at registration or students may purchase their own music :20PM-01:10PM M L. Rios PCOH :15PM-02:20PM M PCOH :20PM-02:20PM W PCOH-219 Auditions for section will be held on Monday, February 6 th at 12:20PM in PCOH-219. Call Lori Marie Rios for more info at 661/ or contact her at lorimarie.rios@canyons.edu MUSIC 186 MUSIC ENSEMBLE (Mixed Ensembles-Vocal/Instrumental Pop-Rock) Units: UC:CSU, May Be Taken 4 Times Explores chamber music literature and practices. Specific technical skills will be addressed including breathing, phrasing, tonguing, bow technique, embouchure development, as well as vocal techniques and rehearsal standards. Public performance is required. $20 materials fee at registration or students may purchase their own music :00AM-10:50AM F W. Macpherson PCOH :55AM-02:00PM F PCOH-202 Auditions for section will be held on Friday, February 9 th at 10:00 AM in PCOH-219. Contact William MacPherson at William.MacPherson@canyons.edu (Instrumental Jazz)

6 :40PM-03:30PM T K. Manji PCOH :35PM-04:40PM T PCOH :40PM-04:40PM TH PCOH :45PM-06:35PM T K. Manji PCOH :40PM-09:45PM T PCOH-219 Auditions for sections and will be held on Tuesday, February 7 th at 2:40 PM and 5:45PM in PCOH-219. Contact KC. Manji for more info at 661/ or at kc.manji@canyons.edu (Vocal Jazz) :45PM-06:35PM M J. Lawson PCOH :40PM-09:45PM M PCOH-219 Auditions for section will be held on Monday, February 6 th at 5:45PM in PCOH-219. Call Julie Lawson for more info at 661/ or at Julie.lawson@canyons.edu MUSIC 189 INDIVIDUALIZED MUSIC LESSONS Units: CSU, May Be Taken 4 Times Prerequisite: Audition Co-requisites: MUSIC 116, 151, 153, 165, 173, 175, 176, 177, 185, 186 or 190. Emphasizes technical development, the performing of musical repertoire, and the development of concert presentation skills. Individual instruction is provided by appointment L. Rios - Vocal students: For more information and to schedule an audition please contact professor Rios at: LoriMarie.Rios@Canyons.edu. Students must participate in 3 hours of lab work each week K. Manji Instrumental students: For more information and to schedule an audition please contact professor Manji at: KC.Manji@canyons.edu. Students must participate in 3 hours of lab work each week. - MUSIC 190 APPLIED PERFORMANCE Co-requisite: MUSIC-189 Preparation and presentation of music literature to be performed before the class with a subsequent critique by the other students and instructor :35PM-05:40PM M L. Rios PCOH :35PM-05:40PM W L. Rios PCOH-219 MUSIC 220A CHROMATIC HARMONY I Prerequisite: MUSIC-120B Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in MUSIC-103 Continues the concepts from Tonal Harmony II. Additionally includes: introduction to chromatic harmony; secondary/applied chords; modulation; borrowed chords; introduction to Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords :00PM-07:20PM MW B. Feldman PCOH-107 MUSIC 220B CHROMATIC HARMONY II Prerequisite: MUSIC-220A Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in MUSIC-104

7 Continues the concepts from Chromatic Harmony III. Additionally includes: post-romantic techniques such as borrowed chords and modal mixture, chromatic mediants, Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords, 9th, 11th and 13th chords, altered chords and dominants; and 20th century techniques such as Impressionism, tone rows, set theory, pandiatonicism and polytonalism, meter and rhythm :00PM-06:20PM MW G. Hosharian PCOH-107