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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
MUSIC
audition to all students as well as to members of the
community.
MUSC 134 MUSICAL THEATRE LAB
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: Demonstrated ability at an acceptable
level of proficiency, as evidenced by audition. Grade
option) This course may be taken four times.
Preparing the vocal and instrumental music for the
college’s musical productions. Participation as major
leads, supporting roles, chorus or orchestra members
as determined by audition. Enrollment in B, C, and D
provides the opportunity for increased skill development.
MUSC 135 BEGINNING BAND
Units: 0.5 - 24-27 hours laboratory. CSU (Prerequisite:
Student must audition. Pass/No Pass) This course may
be taken four times.
This course will be a study and performance of standard
elementary band literature composed for the beginning
and intermediate level wind and percussion literature.
Proper breathing and phrasing techniques will be
emphasized along with specific instrument performance
technique.
MUSC 136 COLLEGE SYMPHONIC BAND
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite. Student must audition. Pass/No Pass)
This course may be taken four times.
This course will emphasize the performance of standard
college wind literature. Proper playing and performance
technique will be stressed. Warm-up skills will be
developed along with scale studies and rhythmic
refinement. At least two public performances will be
required.
MUSC 138 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
See Cooperative Education listing (1-8 Units). CSU
MUSC 139 STUDIO JAZZ BAND
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: Student must audition. Pass/No Pass)
This course may be taken four times.
This course provides playing experience in the fields of
dance, jazz, rock and popular music. Accurate
execution and consistent style will be emphasized.
Attention will also be given to improvisation, sight
reading, ear training and performance practice skills.
Public performances at the college and in the
community.
MUSC 140 STUDIO SINGERS
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: Student must audition. Pass/No Pass)
This course may be taken four times.
Study and performance of commercial music styles
written and arranged for choir in jazz, rock, gospel and
popular styles. Development in healthy commercial
vocal techniques, sight singing skills, ear training,
improvisation and ensemble performance skills will be
emphasized. Public performances at college and
community concerts.
MUSC 141 JAZZ ROCK COMBO
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: Student must audition. Pass/No Pass)
This course may be taken four times.
A study and performance of the principles and skills
needed for performing in various commercial music
styles in small combos. Emphasis on ensemble skills,
improvisation, ear training, music theory, stylistic
interpretation and performance practices. Public
performances at college and community concerts.
MUSC 143 BEGINNING STRING ENSEMBLE
Units: 0.5 - 24-27 hours laboratory. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: Students must audition for this ensemble.
Alternative course is MUSC 137. Pass/No Pass) This
course may be taken four times.
This course will be a beginning study and performance
of standard string orchestra literature composed for the
beginning string player. Proper left hand position
(excluding the use of third position), beginning bow
techniques, appropriate performance practices will be
emphasized.
MUSC 144 PRELUDIUM STRING ENSEMBLE
Units: 0.5 - 24-27 hours laboratory. CSU (Prerequisite:
Student must audition for this ensemble. Alternative
course is Music 137. Pass/No Pass) This course may
be taken four times.
This course will be an intermediate study and
performance of standard string orchestra literature
composed for the intermediate string player. Proper left
hand position (excluding the use of third position),
intermediate bow techniques, appropriate performance
practices will be emphasized.
MUSC 145 COLLEGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Units: 0.5 - 24-27 hours laboratory. CSU, UC
(Prerequisite: Student must audition.) This course may
be taken four times.
This course will be a study and performance of standard
full orchestral literature for the beginning and
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