Music Department K7-105 (323) 265-8894 Faculty Dawson II, Robert B. - Chair Lupica, Dr. Anthony J. Martinez, Jesus E. Nagatani, Chie Adjunct Faculty Balian, Muriel Curinga, Nicolas P. Foley, Megan J. Hasty, Barbara P. Hasty, Robert G. Julian, Suzanne Laronga, Barbara Nargizyan, Lucy Osuna, Thomas Savage, Marilyn Smith, Glenda Sobrino, Laura Villalobos, John Youngstrom, Kenton Educational Programs associate Degree Programs: Music Transfer Curriculum: Music ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM Music (Pending Approval) Associate in Arts Degree This program provides the student a comprehensive study in music. This program is designed to award the Associate in Arts degree to those students who have completed a specialization in Music. The requirements were chosen to optimize student preparation for upper-division coursework at a four-year institution leading to the major of Music or a field related to the discipline of Music. The degree program can lead to careers in reseach, performance, or education. SUBJECT & NO. COURSE units 121 Music History and Literature I..... 3 122 Music History abnd Literature II....3 181 Applied Music I............0.5 182 Applied Music II...........0.5 183 Applied Music III...........0.5 184 Applied Music IV...........0.5 201 Harmony I............... 3 202 Harmony II...............3 211 Musicianship I............. 2 212 Musicianship II.............2 250 Music Performance Workshop (four semesters)................2 323 Elementary Piano III.......... 2 General Education requirements (Plan A) 30 four units from the following: 4 501 College Choir 561 Chamber Chorale 712 Marching Band 713 Marching Band Summer Camp 733 Latin Jazz Ensemble 734 Latin Jazz Ensemble Workshop 745 Symphonic Band 775 Jazz Ensemble seven units from the following: 7 111 Music Appreciation I 200 Introduction to Music Theory 321 Elementary Piano I 322 Elementary Piano II 323 Elementary Piano III 324 Elementary Piano IV 341 Intermediate Piano 411 Elementary Voice I Transfer Curriculum Total.................. 63 Transfer requirements are subject to change. Students should check with a counselor for current transfer information. The Music curricula provides programs for the student (1) who wishes to become a professional musician; (2) who plans to enter the teaching profession; (3) for whom music is a part of a general education; or (4) who intends to pursue an advanced degree in music. Each music major must declare a specialization in a performance area (voice, piano or other instrument), develop ability in this area, appear in student recitals and demonstrate progress to the satisfaction of the faculty. Since keyboard facility is important to every music major, each student is urged to meet keyboard proficiency requirements in the lower division, regardless of the performance area. Participation in one of the principal performance organizations is required of each music major each semester. The Music program meets the lower division requirements of most colleges and universities offering a four-year curriculum leading to a bachelor s degree with a major in music. For specific requirements, the catalog of the four-year school should be consulted. Course Descriptions Music (music) 101 Fundamentals of Music (3) UC:CSU IGETC Area 3A Note: For the general student. This course is designed for the general student and is a study of the fundamentals of music, including notation, time signatures and rhythms, major and minor scales and key signatures, intervals, triads, and musical symbols and terminology. Students are introduced to the piano keyboard layout. 224
2009-2011 GENERAL CATALOG 111 Music Appreciation I (3) UC:CSU IGETC Area 3A This course provides basic materials, aesthetics, and structure of music through a broad historical survey of musical styles and masterpieces from the Middle Ages up to and including the 21st century, with emphasis on perceptive listening. 121 Music History and Literature I (3) UC:CSU IGETC Area 3A Advisory: Music 111. This course traces the evolution of music as a reflection of changing culture in the Western wold from ancient Greece to 1750. Topics covered include Gregorian chant and the development of polyphony in the Middle Ages, sacred and secular music of the Renaissance, and the vocal and instrumental music of the Baroque era. Although this course is designed for music majors who are fluent in score reading, it is open to the general student population. 122 Music History and Literature II (3) UC:CSU IGETC Area 3A Advisory: Music 111. This course traces the evolution of music as a reflection of changing culture in the Western world from the middle of the 18th century to the present. Topics covered include the style and techniques of music composition from the vocal and instrumental music of the Pre-Classic era, to the development of the sonata idea in the Classic era, the concept of interrelatioship of the arts of the Romantic era, to the multi-faceted musical culture of the 20th and 21st centuries. This course is designed for music majors who are fluent in score reading, but is open to the general student population. 134 Mexican Folk Ensemble (2) UC:CSU RPT3 Folk ensemble playing and folk singing are coordinated according to the regional styles of Mexico with special emphasis on mariachi music. Indigenous instruments are employed in the ensemble such as the guitarron, vihuela, guitar and jaraha as well as the violin, flute and trumpet. 141 Jazz Appreciation (3) UC:CSU IGETC Area 3A This course presents a study of the elements of jazz as well as tracing the development and evolution of styles and structure. Listening skills are developed to enable the student to recognize the many differences in individual solo as well as jazz ensemble interpretations. 161 Introduction to Electronic Music (3) CSU Lecture, 3 hours; This course surveys the electronic equipment used in the making of music in today s commercial music industry. Technical, compositional and performance skills utilizing synthesizers, computer sequencing software and recording techniques are introduced and developed. 165 Introduction to Recording Arts (3) CSU This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of acoustics, audio, and recording. Topics include: the nature of sound, basic acoustics, audio systems and terminology, microphone principles and usage, recording styles, recording studio equipment, and multi-track recording procedures. 181 Applied Music I (0.5) UC:CSU with an assigned instructor on the Applied Music staff. Emphasis is placed on technical development, interpretation, and musicianship at the lower-intermediate level. semester. All students must successfully audition to enroll. 182 Applied Music II (0.5) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 181. with an assigned instructor on the Applied Music staff. Emphasis is place on technical development, interpretation, and musicianship at the intermediate level. Performance for a faculty jury is required at the end of the semester. 183 Applied Music III (0.5) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 182 per week in voice, piano, guitar, or band/orchestral instruments with an assigned instructor on the Applied Music staff. Emphasis is placed on technical development, interpretation, and musicianship at the upper-intermediate level. semester. 184 Applied Music IV (0.5) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 183. with an assigned instructor on the Applied Music staff. Emphasis is placed on technical development, interpretation, and musicianship at the upper-intermediate/advanced level. semester. 200 Introduction to Music Theory (4) UC:CSU Advisory: Music 101. Laboratory, 3 hours; Laboratory, 2 hours.. Designed for the Music major, this is an intensive review of all music fundamentals in preparation for Music 201 and 211. This course also includes an early introduction to the basic principles of harmonic analysis as well as a strong focus on ear training, singing solfege, and keyboard skills. It is strongly recommended that students entering Music 200 have prior basic knowledge of the fundamentals of music. 201 Harmony I (3) UC:CSU RPT1 IGETC area 3A Note: Required of Music majors. Corequisite: Music 211. 2009-2011 GENERAL CATALOG 225
This course provides a study of diatonic harmony, including primary and secondary triads and the dominant seventh chord. Topics considered include the fundamental principles of part-writing in root position and inversions, the harmonization of simple melodies and figured bass lines, as well as harmonic analysis. 202 Harmony II (3) UC:CSU RPT1 Prerequisite: Music 201. Corequisite: Music 212. The study of all secondary dominant chords, non-dominant sevenths, and chromatic harmony will be emphasized in keeping with correct part-writing and voice leading procedures. The use of non-harmonic tones in written exercises will be included. Students will also be assigned to harmonize original melodies. 205 Commercial Harmony I (3) CSU This course makes the transition from traditional harmony to commercial harmony. Terminology, notation, chord structure and usage are covered with an emphasis on part writing using open and closed 4th, Major 6th & 7th chords, minor 7th chords, major, minor, pentatonic and blues scales, modes, blues and commercial chord progressions. 211 Musicianship I (2) UC:CSU RPT1 Note: Required of all Music majors. Corequisite: Music 201. (UC credit limit: No credit for UC - Has only 2 units) This course is correlated to Music 201 or Harmony I. It includes singing diatonic intervals and melodies, two part play-and-sing drills, and simple rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation. 212 Musicianship II (2) UC:CSU RPT1 Note: Required of Music majors. Prerequisite: Music 211. Corequisite: Music 202. Music 212 is a continuation of Music 211, with emphasis on singing and ear training through the study of chromaticism in both melodic and harmonica context. Rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation of a more advanced level is covered. 241 Music Notation and Copying I (1) CSU This course provides instruction and practical experience in the basic techniques of music notation such as the drawing of notes, rests, lettering, and symbols and characters used in music manuscript. A knowledge of music fundamentals is recommended, but not required. 242 Music Notation and Copying II (1) CSU Prerequisite: Music 241. Lecture, 1 hours. Advanced training in computer notation with emphasis on orchestral score, layout, tablature, and desktop music publishing. Students will also learn instrument transportation and part extraction. 250 Music Performance Workshop (0.5) CSU RPT3 Corequisite: Music 181 or 182 or 183 or 184. Laboratory, 1.5 hours. This course provides students the opportunity to perform in a master class environment. This includes concert preparation, memorization, stage deportment, and critical analysis of performances. 251 Jazz Improvisation Workshop (.5) UC:CSU RPT3 This course includes the study of scale and chord structures involved in jazz improvisation. Practical application occurs in small group performances of standard jazz literature. 280 The Business of Commercial Music (3) CSU This course offers the opportunity to examine economic opportunities and responsibilities for the performer, arranger, sales, manager, studio engineer, and other related positions. Students have the opportunities to research areas of interest and to discuss the music industry with guest speakers. 281 Commercial Music Techniques I (3) CSU Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory, 2 hours. This course surveys various areas and opportunities in commercial music including technical training in the skills of notation, part writing, song writing and music demo production with emphasis on current popular music trends. 282 Commercial Music Techniques II (3) CSU Advisory: Music 281. Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory, 2 hours. This course teaches students how to compose and synchronize music for films, video and television. Title themes, underscoring, and action support are emphasized for both live and synthesized scores. 295 Computer Music Sequencing (1) CSU This introductory course presents basics of computer sequencing including topics MIDI (Music Instrument Digital Interface), SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers), basic synthesizer programming and operation, software interfaces with notation programs, and multi-track recording. Students are given hands-on experience sequencing and recording individual projects. 301 Keyboard Harmony I (1) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 300. Corequisite: Music 201. This course applies to the study of diatonic harmony to the piano keyboard and teaches the student basic piano technique. Concepts of harmony are used in the analysis and performance of musical exercises and literature. 302 Keyboard Harmony II (1) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 301. Corequisite: Music 202. This course is a study of diatonic and simple chromatic harmony applied to the piano. 226
2009-2011 GENERAL CATALOG 321 Elementary Piano I (2) UC:CSU This course provides instruction in basic piano skills, with emphasis on proper technique, note-reading, playing fivefinger patterns, scales, chord progressions, transposition, and beginning pieces. Music theory and terminology are also covered. 322 Elementary Piano II (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 321. This course provides continuing instruction in basic piano skills, emphasizing all major and selected minor scales, primary chord progressions, triads, transposition, harmonization, repertoire and memorization. 323 Elementary Piano III (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 322. This course is continued instruction in developing and refining piano skills with emphasis on major and minor scale techniques, chord progressions, triads, arpeggios, harmonization, transposition, repertoire from the major historical periods and memorization. 324 Elementary Piano IV (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 323. This course continues instruction in developing and refining piano skills with emphasis on piano technique, harmonization, transposition, stylistic consideration, and more advanced repertoire from the major historical periods. Open score reading and ensemble skills may also be introduced. 341 Intermediate Piano (2) UC:CSU RPT3 Prerequisite: Music 324. This course is for those having studied two or more years of private or class piano. Piano technique, stylistic consideration, and interpretation are further explored through the study and performance of intermediate to advanced level concert piano literature from the four stylistic periods. Exercises for further technical development are also studied. 411 Elementary Voice I (2) UC:CSU Advisories: Music 101, Music 501 and Music 561. The course is the first level of beginning voice instruction. The purpose of this course is to train the singing voice. Students use their voice to the maximum advantage and develop its range and power, interpret songs suited to their ability and develop their appreciation of music. 412 Elementary Voice II (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 411. The purpose of this course is to train the singing voice. It teaches the student to use his/her voice to the utmost advantage and to develop its range and power, to interpret songs suited to his/her ability, and to develop his/her appreciation of music. 413 Elementary Voice III (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 412. This is a continuation of Music 411 and 412 with an emphasis placed on singing art songs and arias, improving voice production, and engaging in group singing. 414 Elementary Voice IV (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 413. Advisories: Music 501 and Music 561. This course is the fourth level of beginning voice instruction. The purpose of this course is to train the singing voice. Students use their voice to the maximum advantage and develop range and power, interpret songs suited to their ability and develop their appreciation of vocal repertoire. 501 College Choir (1) UC:CSU RPT3 Advisories: Music 101 and Music 411. Note: Students audition at the beginning of the semester. This course is an introduction to choral ensemble singing. Emphasis is on vocal technique and choral elements such as blend, intonation, diction, and music reading. Repertoire is chosen on the basis of group ability and represents historical and current styles of music. Students are required to perform in a public performance at the end of the semester. 561 Chamber Chorale (1) UC:CSU RPT3 Advisories: Music 412, Music 413 or Music 414. Note: Confirmation of enrollment is subject to audition. This course is designed for the intermediate choral singer. The students analyze, rehearse and perform choral music suited to a small group of singers, with and without accompaniment. Choral literature from the Renaissance through the 21st century is explored. Emphasis is on increased skill in reading music and sight singing, score interpretation, vocal technique, diction, ear training, and preparation for public performances. 611 String Instrument Instruction I (2) UC:CSU RPT3 Music 611 offers instruction in violin, viola, cello and bass. Recommended for students interested in learning to play, write and arrange for string instruments. 650 Beginning Guitar (2) UC:CSU Lecture, 1 hour; Laboratory, 2 hour. A beginning course in guitar playing. Basic exercises in the performance of simple melodies and basic chords are studied. This course will prepare the student for continuing courses in classical and/or commercial guitar performance.. 651 Classical Guitar I (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 650. This course consists of basic instruction in classical guitar playing at beginning and intermediate levels. It includes exercises to develop technical facility, basic chords and classical guitar repertoire. 2009-2011 GENERAL CATALOG 227
652 Classical Guitar II (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 651. This course consists of the continued study of basic instruction in classical guitar playing. It includes appropriate exercises to develop technical facility, material for sight-reading, study of basic chords and repertoire of intermediate level. 653 Classical Guitar III (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 652. This course consists of basic instruction in classical guitar playing at beginning and intermediate levels. It includes exercises to develop technical facility, basic chords and classical guitar repertoire. This course is a continuation of Music 652. 654 Classical Guitar IV (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 653. This course consists of intermediate instruction in classical guitar playing at beginning and intermediate levels. It includes exercises to develop technical facility, basic chords and classical guitar repertoire. This course is a continuation of Music 653. 712 Marching Band (2) UC:CSU Laboratory-performance, 6 hours. performance of music suitable for marching band. Technique and practice in marching, drill patterns, and rhythmic movements are covered. Marching skills are emphasized. Students are required to perform at community and athletic events both on and off campus. Open to all students by audition. 713 Marching Band Summer Camp (1) UC:CSU Laboratory-performance, 2 hours. performance of music suitable for marching band. Techniques and practice in marching, drill patterns, and rhythmic movements. Marching skills are emphasized. Open to all students by audition. 731 Rehearsal Band (.5) UC:CSU RPT3 Note: Ability to play an instrument. Laboratory-performance, 3 hours. Experience is given in performance of varied types of music, and appearances at College functions are made. Some recording is also included. 733 Latin Jazz Ensemble (1) UC:CSU RPT3 Note: Proficiency on a band instrument. Laboratory-performance, 3 hours. This course consists of the study of standard Latin Jazz ensemble and artistic abilities through experience with a wide range of Latin Jazz ensemble literature. Public performances are presented. Theory, history, rehearsal and performance of music in the Latin Jazz idiom is included. A conjunto (smaller ensemble) typically consists of 3-5 hours, a rhythm section, timbales, congas, bongos, hand percussionists, and optional vocalist. Instructional trips are required. The course is an overview of various techniques and interpretation as applied to Latin Jazz ensemble and performance. (Enrollment subject to audition) 734 Latin Jazz Ensemble Workshop (1) UC:CSU Laboratory-performance, 2 hours. This course consists of the study of standard latin jazz ensemble and artistic abilities through experience with a wide range of Latin Jazz ensemble literature. Public performances may be presented. Theory, history, rehearsal and performance of music in the Latin Jazz idiom is included. A conjunto (smaller ensemble) typically consists of 3-5 hours, a rhythm section, timbales, congas, bongos, hand percussionists, and an optional vocalist. Instructional trips are required. This course is an overview of various techniques and interpretation as applied to Latin Jazz ensemble and performance. 741 Band (1) UC:CSU RPT3 Note: Proficiency on an instrument. Laboratory-performance, 4 hours. The study and performance of band literature. 745 Symphonic Band (1) UC:CSU RPT3 Note: Confirmation of enrollment is subject to audition. performance of music suitable for symphonic band, discussion of various aspects of ensemble musical performances and technique and practice in symphonic band literature. Students are required to perform at community and college events both on and off campus. 775 Jazz Ensemble (1) UC:CSU RPT3 Note: Proficiency on a band instrument. This course consists of the study of standard Jazz Ensemble and artistic abilities through experiences with a wide range of Jazz Ensemble literature. Public performances are presented. Theory, history, rehearsal and performance of music in Jazz idiom are covered. Students participate in a large ensemble typically consisting of 15 hours, rhythm section, bass, drum set, piano, guitar and optional vocalist. Instructional trips are required. This course is an overview of various techniques and interpretation as applied to Jazz Ensemble and performance. (Enrollment subject to audition). 185 Directed Study - Music (1) CSU RPT2 285 Directed Study - Music (2) CSU 385 Directed Study - Music (3) CSU Conference 1 hour per week per unit. The above courses allow students to pursue independent Directed Study in music on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor. The courses will grant credit for one, two or three semester units, respectively. The complexity of the topic of study will determine which course the student should take. Credit Limit: A maximum of 6 units in Directed Study may be taken for credit. Note: UC Credit for variable topics courses in this discipline is given only after a review of the scope and content of the course by the enrolling UC campus. This usually occurs after transfer and may require recommendations from faculty. Information about internships may also be presented for review, but credit for internships rarely transfers to UC. 228