Skyline College Catalog 2011-2012 Program & course descriptions ...

C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N SMUSIC „ NUTRITIONMUS. 404 *VOICE IVContinuation of training in vocal technique, musicalexpression and performance skills begun in MUS. 401,402 and 403 for advanced singers. Content includesrefinement of posture, breathing, tone production, andperformance preparation techniques. Further studies inmusic theory and language diction. Emphasis placed onsong interpretation and vocal styles. May be repeatedonce for credit.MUS. 420 TRADITIONAL KULINTANG MUSIC (2)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 32 lecture hours and 16 lab hours plus 48 labhours by arrangement/semester.An introduction to the theory and performance of thetraditional bronze gong music and dance of the SouthernPhilippines, including music and dance of the Maguin -danao people of Cotabato, the Maranao people of theLanao, the Tausug people of Sulu, and the Tiruray peopleof Upi. May be repeated for credit a maximum of threetimes. Transfer credit: CSU.MUS. 430 CONCERT BAND(.5 or 1 or 1.5 or 2 or 2.5 or 3)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 8 lecture hours and 24 lab hours plus 16hours by arrangement for .5 unit; 16 lecture hours and 32lab hours plus 16 hours by arrangement for 1 unit; 24 lecturehours and 24 lab hours plus 16 hours by arrangementfor 1.5 units; 32 lecture hours and 16 lab hours plus 32hours by arrangement for 2 units; 40 lecture hours and 32lab hours plus 32 hours by arrangement for 2.5 units; 48lecture hours and 32 lab hours plus 48 hours by arrangementfor 3 units.Study and performance of music for concert band.Performance is required. Open to all students of theCollege. May be repeated for credit a maximum of threetimes. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.MUS. 450 JAZZ BAND (1 or 2 or 3)Minimum of 16 lecture hours and 32 lab hours plus 16hours by arrangement for 1 unit; 32 lecture hours and 16lab hours plus 32 hours by arrangement for 2 units; 48 lecturehours and 32 lab hours plus 48 hours by arrangementfor 3 units.Career course that includes organization, training, procedures,arranging, vocals and other phases of danceband work. Performance is required. May be repeated forcredit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: UC;CSU.MUS. 470 CONCERT CHOIR (2 or 3)Minimum of 32 or 48 lecture hours and 16 or 24 lab hoursper .5 unit. Recommended: MUS. 100 or equivalent.Performance of choral music for accompanied and/orunaccompanied choir. The choir may perform alone or inconjunction with other musical organizations on and offcampus. Performance is required. (Open entry.) May berepeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfercredit: UC; CSU (C1).MUS. 475 JAZZ CHOIR (2)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester. Prerequisite:Vocal audition given by the instructor which includesvocalizing, sight-reading, and tonal memory.Study and performance of contemporary vocal/choralmusic within the popular and jazz idioms. Students whoplay bass guitar, string bass, or drums are also welcometo enroll in this course. Performance is required. May berepeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfercredit: UC; CSU (C1).MUS. 665, 667 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSICPERFORMANCE (.5-2 or .5 or 1 or 2)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 8-32 lecture hours and 8-32 lab hours/semester for variable unit sections; minimum of 8 lecturehours and 8-32 lab hours/semester for .5 unit; minimum of16 lecture hours and 32 lab hours plus 16-48 lab hours byarrangement/semester for 1 unit; minimum of 32 lecturehours and 16-32 lab hours plus 16-48 lab hours byarrangement/semester for 2 units. Prerequisite: Success -ful completion of a beginning applied music course ordemonstration of equivalent skill in the performance area.Advanced study in specialized areas of the performingarts. Designed for vocalists, pianists, and instrumentalists,this course provides for extended in-depth study ofboth performance practice and performance art usingselected themes as listed in the class schedule. (Openentry.) May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Transfercredit: UC; CSU.NUTRITIONSee listings under Family and Consumer Sciences.216 w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u 2011 – 2 012 C ATA L O G