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LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011 183 MUSICMUS 134D INTERMEDIATE JAZZ PIANOLecture .5, Lab 1.5, Units 1This intermediate-level course will emphasize learning the harmonic,melodic, and rhythmic vocabulary of the established jazz styles. Thecourse will focus on the modern interpretation of jazz chords andteach students how to become independent musicians using individualstyles of incorporating jazz music.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCPREREQUISITE: MUS 133C, MUS 127B, or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.MUS 135 BEGINNING GUITARLecture 1.5, Labs 1.5, Units 2In this course, students will study basic guitar techniques. Emphasiswill be on music fundamentals as they pertain to basic guitar skillsand the reading of music. Key signatures, rhythm and meter will becovered.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCREPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.MUS 136 INTERMEDIATE GUITARLecture 1.5, Lab 1.5, Units 2In this course, students will study popular and classical techniques andstyles to prepare them for more extensive performance in both soloand ensemble settings. Basic music theory concepts will be expandedto include additional major and minor chords and scales. Studentswill also be introduced to jazz and blues chords and scales.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCADVISORY: MUS 135 or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.MUS 137 ADVANCED GUITARLecture 1.5, Lab 1.5, Units 2This course will be an in-depth study of popular and classic guitarstyles with an emphasis on performance in both solo and ensemblesettings. Students will also work to improve their fretboard knowledgeand musical theory as it pertains to chords and scales in guitar music.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCADVISORY: MUS 136 or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.MUS 141A COLLEGE CHORUS (A)Lecture 1, Lab 3, Units 2This course provides an opportunity for students to develop vocalskills within a choral group. Instruction will emphasize correct vocalproduction, singing technique, and principles of choral diction.Repertoire will vary each quarter. The selection of materials or type ofmaterial to be rehearsed will be listed in the class schedule description.Participation in a public performance is required.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCREPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.MUS 141B COLLEGE CHORUS (B)Lecture 1, Lab 2, Units 1.75This course provides an opportunity for students to develop vocalskills within a choral group. Instruction will emphasize correct vocalproduction, singing technique, and principles of choral diction.Repertoire will vary each quarter. The selection of materials or type ofmaterial to be rehearsed will be listed in the class schedule descriptionand will be incorporated into a public concert the following quarter.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCREPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.MUS 141C COLLEGE CHORUS (C)Lecture 1, Lab 1.5, Units 1.5This course provides an opportunity for students to develop vocalskills within a choral group. Instruction will emphasize correct vocalproduction, singing technique, and principles of choral diction.Repertoire will vary each quarter. The selection of materials or type ofmaterial to be rehearsed will be listed in the class schedule description.Participation in a public performance is required.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCADVISORY: MUS 141B or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.MUS 147 POPS CHOIRLecture 0, Lab 4, Units 1.25This course will emphasize ensemble vocal performance using repertoirefrom popular, Broadway, jazz, and other contemporary musical styles.Elementary choreography and staging may be introduced. Studentswill be required to participate in scheduled public performances.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCADVISORY: MUS 111 and 123 or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.MUS 149 RENAISSANCE MUSIC ENSEMBLELecture 0, Lab 3, Units 1In this course, students will rehearse music for participation in apublic performance at the Renaissance Faire, Christmas concert, orother community venue. Renaissance or Baroque music enthusiastswho play recorder, percussion, strings, or sing are encouraged to jointhe class.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCADVISORY: MUS 111, 133A, or 123, or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.MUS 181 BEGINNING HAND DRUMMING ANDPERCUSSIONLecture .5, Lab 1.5, Units 1This course offers group and individual drumming instruction in aneclectic, multi-cultural, tribal style. The class will work on developinga fundamental sense of time and integrating skills into a rhythmicdrum circle. A brief history of drums and drumming from variouscultures will be covered. Small groups within the class will constructtheir own performance pieces. No previous experience is required.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.NOTE: MUS 181, 182, and 183 may be taken for a combined total of 6 times.MUS 182 INTERMEDIATE HAND DRUMMING ANDPERCUSSIONLecture .5, Lab 1.5, Units 1This course builds on the fundamentals covered in the beginningclass and offers group and individual instruction in an eclectic, multicultural,tribal style. Precise emphasis may change from class to classas students work on both traditional and non-traditional polyrhythmsin a drum circle. Focus may vary from rhythms of the West Africandjembe, to the Middle Eastern doumbek, the Native American Taosdrum, the Latin American conga, and others. Some history of drumsand drumming will be covered. The relationship of drumming andchanting and/or dancing will be explored.ADVISORY: MUS 181 or equivalent.REPEATABILITY: May be repeated 5 times.NOTE: MUS 181, 182, and 183 may be taken for a combined total of 6 times.Music