May 09, 2024  
2018-2019 University Catalog 
    
2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Prefix and Course Index 

 

Music

Courses are designated as MUS in the class schedule.

  
  • MUS 221 - Musicianship III - Chromatic (1)


    Application of materials in MUS 211. Sight-singing, dictation and keyboard exercises. For Music majors or by permission of department only. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisites: MUS 112 , MUS 122 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 264 - Jazz Improvisation I (1)


    Application of scales and their relationship to chords. Modes, jazz rhythmic phrasing, blues progressions and cycle of dominant seventh chords. Basic jazz keyboard drills and ear training. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisites: MUS 111 , MUS 112 ; ability on a standard jazz instrument.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 278 - Music Production and Performance (1)


    Training and experience in the production of live performance, including house management, stage management, and publicity, as well as guided observation and reflection on a diverse range of musical events. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 9 units.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 281B - Orchestral Instruments/Brass Instruments (1)


    Techniques and materials for teaching orchestral instruments. Intended for Music Education majors. (3 hours activity)

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 281P - Orchestral Instruments/Percussion Instruments (1)


    Techniques and materials for teaching orchestral instruments. Intended for Music Education majors. (3 hours activity)

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 281S - Orchestral Instruments/String Instruments (1)


    Techniques and materials for teaching orchestral instruments. Intended for Music Education majors. (3 hours activity)

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 281W - Orchestral Instruments/Woodwind Instruments (1)


    Techniques and materials for teaching orchestral instruments. Intended for Music Education majors. (3 hours activity)

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 282A - Piano Class for Music Majors (2)


    Keyboard skills for students whose major performance field is not piano. For Music majors or by permission of department only. (1 hour lecture, 2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: MUS 182  with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 282B - Piano Class for Music Majors (2)


    Keyboard skills for students whose major performance field is not piano. Meets minimum piano proficiency requirements for degree. For Music majors or by permission of department only. (1 hour lecture, 2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: MUS 282A  with a C (2.0) or better.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 283 - Voice Class for Instrumentalists (1)


    Vocal skills for students whose major performance field is not voice. Prepares music education students to work with young singers in group settings by understanding their own vocal problems and the solutions in a variety of vocal styles. Satisfies voice-proficiency requirement for music credential candidates. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: teaching credential candidate.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 284 - Instrument Class for Singers, Pianists, and Guitarists (1)


    Instrumental skills for music majors and minors other than Instrumental Music Education. Prepares Choral and General-Music music-education students to work with beginning instruments in group settings. Study of ranges, transpositions and techniques of various orchestral instruments. (3 hours activity)

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 285 - Functional Skills for Keyboard Majors (2)


    Development of the ability to sight-read, harmonize, transpose and improvise. (4 hours activity)

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 291 - Individual Instruction (1)


    Individual study with assigned instructor. Performance technique, repertoire and other responsibilities as assigned. Jury examination required. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.

    Prerequisite: jury recommendation.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 292 - Individual Instruction (2)


    Individual study with assigned instructor. Performance technique, repertoire and other responsibilities as assigned. Jury examination required. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.

    Prerequisite: jury recommendation.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 302 - History of Jazz (3)


    Historical study of jazz music in America, along with its antecedents; chronological development and stylistic evolution with consideration of related trends. Listening, reading and written work. Intended for non-music majors. May not be used as a music-major elective.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.1.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 303 - World Music (3)


    Art, folk and popular music of selected world areas; topics vary according to semester and are chosen from Latin American, North American, Asian, African, and European cultures and traditions. Listening, reading and written work. Intended for non-music majors. May not be used as a music-major elective.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.1.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 304 - Music of Mexico (3)


    Historical survey of folk, popular and art music traditions of Mexico and music in Mexican American/Chicano society; pre-Cortesian and contemporary indigenous musical practices; relationship of music to Mexican history and culture. Listening, reading and written work. Intended for non-music majors. May be used as a music-major elective. (CHIC 304 and MUS 304 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.1.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 305 - Women in Music (3)


    Contributions women have made as composers and performers, and as musical patrons, as well as the historical limitations to which women musicians have been subject. Listening, reading and written work. Intended for non-music majors. May be used as a music-major elective.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.1.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 306 - Business of Music (3)


    Comprehensive survey of the business aspects of songwriting, publishing, copyright, legal affairs, the record industry, music in broadcast and film, and career planning and development.

    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 307 - History of Rock Music (3)


    Rock music around the world; its origins and the development of national styles. Emphasis on listening. For non-music majors.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 308 - Music of the Middle East (3)


    Middle Eastern music in its socio-cultural, historical and global contexts. Develops listening, critical thinking and writing skills. Directed towards non-majors.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. category C.1.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 312 - Jazz and Commercial Arranging (2)


    Harmonic practices in commercial music; stage band and jazz writing techniques. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisite: MUS 211 , MUS 213 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 314A - Special Projects in Jazz and Commercial Music (2)


    Three- and four-part voice accompaniment; planning and executing the multi-chorus, small-group arrangement.

    Prerequisite: MUS 312 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 314B - Special Projects in Jazz and Commercial Music (2)


    Introduction to harmonic substitutions; planning and executing arrangements for larger groups of instruments.

    Prerequisite: MUS 314A .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 316 - 16th-Century Counterpoint (2)


    Sixteenth-century counterpoint in two, three and four parts, covering motet, canon, double counterpoint.

    Prerequisite: MUS 211 , MUS 221 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 319 - Form and Analysis (3)


    Structural elements of music such as motive, phrase and period: binary, ternary, rondo, sonata allegro and larger musical forms in representative musical works.

    Prerequisite: MUS 211 , MUS 221 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 320 - 20th-Century Techniques to 1945 (2)


    Compositional practices from 1890 to 1945; written examples in the various styles. Sight singing, keyboard practice and dictation. (1 hour lecture, 2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: MUS 211 , MUS 221 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 323 - Orchestration (2)


    Instrumentation and scoring. Writing and analyzing orchestral music.

    Prerequisites: MUS 319 , MUS 320 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 326 - Introduction to Music Technology (2)


    Theory and use of computer software for sound design and music production. Demonstrations and assignments dealing with techniques for creating music in the digital domain.

    Prerequisites: MUS 211 , MUS 221 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 333 - Music and Child Development (3)


    Relationship of music to child growth and development for the child ages five to 12. Survey of age-appropriate music materials.

    Prerequisite: music majors only.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 350 - Music in American Society (3)


    Music in its relationship to American culture and society. Sociological approach through the study of musical repertoires and concert life, as well as audience participation in musical consumption. Listening, reading and written work. Intended for non-music majors. May not be used as a music-major elective.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.1.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 351A - History and Literature of Western Music (3)


    History and literature of European music, from early Greek beginnings through the Renaissance. Listening, reading and written work. Intended for music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUS 112 , MUS 122 , MUS 151 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 351B - History and Literature of Western Music (3)


    History and literature of European music of the Baroque and Classic eras. A grade of C (2.0) or better fulfills the course requirement of the university upper-division baccalaureate writing requirement for music majors. Listening, reading and written work. Intended for music majors.

    Prerequisite: MUS 151 , MUS 211 , MUS 221 , MUS 351A .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 351C - History and Literature of Western Music (3)


    History and literature of European and American music, from the Romantic era to the present. Intended for music majors.

    Prerequisite: MUS 151 , MUS 211 , MUS 221 ; MUS 351A , MUS 351B .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 354 - Survey of Public School Choral Music Materials (2)


    Examination and analysis of choral repertoire suitable for junior and senior high choruses.

    Prerequisite: MUS 383A .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 355 - Film Music (3)


    Historical survey of the use of music in motion pictures. Analysis and examination of film scores. Listening, reading and written work. Intended for non-music majors. May be used as a music-major elective.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.1.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 356 - African American Music Appreciation (3)


    Black music in America; the sociological conditions that help produce various forms of black music. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (AFAM 356 and MUS 356 are the same course)

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 357 - Blacks in the Performing Arts (3)


    African-American culture through the performing arts. Blacks in the entertainment industry as a means of understanding and revealing important aspects of African-American culture. (AFAM 357, MUS 357 and THTR 357 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.1.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 364 - Jazz Improvisation II (1)


    Continuation of modal patterns and jazz rhythms for improvisation. Melodic construction in improvisation. Emphasizes playing II-V-I progressions in major and minor keys. Form, stylistic analysis and ear training. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisites: MUS 213 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 365G - Guitar Performance Workshop (1)


    Weekly workshop performances by students, faculty and guests. Recommended for guitar majors each semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 units. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 365I - Instrumental Workshop (1)


    Weekly workshop performances by students, faculty and guests. Recommended for instrumental majors each semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 units. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 365K - Keyboard Workshop (1)


    Weekly workshop performances by students, faculty and guests. Recommended for keyboard majors each semester. May be taken for credit for a maximum of two units. (2 hours activity)

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 365S - String Workshop (1)


    Weekly workshop performances by students, faculty, and guests. Recommended for string majors each semester. May be repeated for credit. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 365V - Vocal Workshop (1)


    Techniques of artistic performance explored through classroom demonstrations, master classes, and recitals on and off campus. Additional recital and performance attendance required. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 units. (2 hours activity)

    Corequisite: enrollment in applied vocal study or consent of Vocal Area Coordinator.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 372 - Harpsichord Class for Music Majors (1)


    Harpsichord as an instrument, the application of Baroque stylistic characteristics, and training in the rudiments of continuo playing in ensemble with voices and instruments. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: 300 jury level in piano or organ.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 373 - Organ Class for Music Majors (1)


    Organ as an instrument, the playing techniques and repertoire. Differences between piano and organ techniques. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: 300 jury level in piano.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 380A - Diction for Singers (English and Italian) (1)


    Introduces the International Phonetic Alphabet as the fundamental tool for improvement of singing diction. Refining English and Italian diction through group, individual exercises. Not a substitute for formal foreign-language study. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: sophomore standing; music major status.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 380B - Diction for Singers (German) (1)


    Problems of basic phonetics in German as applied to singing diction. Continued study of the International Phonetic Alphabet with oral and written exercises. Not a substitute for formal foreign-language study; prior study of German recommended. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: MUS 380A .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 380C - Diction for Singers (French) (1)


    Problems of basic phonetics in French as applied to singing diction. Continued study of the International Phonetic Alphabet with oral and written exercises. Not a substitute for formal foreign-language study; prior study of French recommended. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: MUS 380A .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 382A - Instrumental Conducting (2)


    Principles, techniques and methods of conducting orchestral and band groups. (4 hours activity)

    Prerequisites: MUS 284  or two courses from MUS 281B , MUS 281P , MUS 281S , MUS 281W .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 382B - Instrumental Conducting (2)


    Continuation of MUS 382A, including laboratory experience in conducting instrumental groups, using standard instrumental literature. (4 hours activity)

    Prerequisites: MUS 284  or two courses from MUS 281B , MUS 281P , MUS 281S , MUS 281W .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 383A - Choral Conducting (2)


    Principles, techniques and methods of conducting choral groups. (4 hours activity).

    Prerequisite: one semester of voice class.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 383B - Choral Conducting (2)


    Continuation of MUS 383A, including laboratory work with class and vocal ensembles, using standard choral repertoire. (4 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: MUS 383A  plus one semester of voice class.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 384 - Jazz/Commercial Keyboard (1)


    Provides skills to play underlying harmonies and keyboard voicings found in jazz and popular music. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: Pass Piano Proficiency or MUS 282B .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 385G - Guitar Fingerboard Skills (2)


    Developing comprehensive understanding of the guitar fingerboard, with emphasis on scales, intervals, chord formation, harmonic progressions and sight-reading. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: junior or senior guitar standing.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 386 - Piano-Vocal Collaboration (1)


    Collaborative skills for pianists and vocalists, with representative examples from standard teaching literature for voice and piano. Classroom performances, outside rehearsals, listening and recital attendance required. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 units. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: MUS 200-level in performance.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 391 - Individual Instruction (1)


    Individual study with assigned instructor. Performance technique, repertoire and other responsibilities as assigned. Jury examination required. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.

    Prerequisite: jury recommendation.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 392 - Individual Instruction (2)


    Individual study with assigned instructor. Performance technique, repertoire and other responsibilities as assigned. Jury examination required. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.

    Prerequisite: jury recommendation.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 395 - Internship and Professional Experience (1-3)


    Fieldwork in music under supervision of resident faculty and professionals in the field. Requires minimum six hours fieldwork per week for each unit credit. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units. Open to all music students by consent of instructor.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 398 - Recital (1)


    Preparation and presentation of representative works in the principal performance area. In the semester of recital presentation, MUS 398 will substitute for one unit of MUS 393.

    Prerequisites: 300 jury level in the principal performance area and consent of instructor. Corequisite: MUS 365I , MUS 365S , MUS 365G , MUS 365K  or MUS 365V .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 406A - Major Performance Ensemble/Symphony Orchestra (1)


    Study and performance of standard and contemporary music literature. Public concerts on campus and in the community each semester. Concert tour may be included. May be repeated for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 6 units by students in graduate music programs. (More than 3 hours major production)

    Prerequisite: audition.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 406B - Major Performance Ensemble/Concert Choir (1)


    Study and perform standard and contemporary music literature. Public concerts on campus and in the community each semester. Concert tour may be included. May be repeated for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. Required of music majors every semester of residence. (More than 3 hours major production) May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: audition.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 406C - Major Performance Ensemble/Symphonic Winds (1)


    Study and performance of standard and contemporary music literature. Public concerts on campus and in the community each semester. Concert tour may be included. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of fifteen units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. (More than 3 hours major production)

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 406D - Major Performance Ensemble/Opera Theatre (1)


    Musical, dramatic and language techniques of music theatre. Assignments made according to casting requirements. Public performance of scenes, programs or complete operas. Open to majors and non-majors. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of fifteen units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. (3 or more hours activity).

    Prerequisites: audition and consent of instructor.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 406E - Major Performance Ensemble/University Singers (1)


    Study and perform standard and contemporary music literature. Public concerts on campus and in the community each semester. Concert tour may be included. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of fifteen units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. (More than 3 hours major production) May be repeated for credit

    Prerequisite: audition.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 406F - Major Performance Ensemble/Wind Symphony (1)


    Study and perform standard and contemporary music literature. Public concerts on campus and in the community each semester. Concert tour may be included. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of fifteen units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. (More than 3 hours major production)

    Prerequisite: advanced wind and percussion students accepted by audition.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 406H - Major Performance Ensemble/Opera Orchestra (1)


    Performance in the orchestra for collaborative Music Department/Theatre Department productions. Includes musical preparation, joint rehearsal preparation with the Theatre Department, and performances. Does not satisfy the Music Department major performance ensemble requirement. May be repeated for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 6 units by students in graduate music programs. (3 or more hours activity)

    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 406L - Major Performance Ensemble/Jazz Ensemble I (1)


    Study and perform advanced-level standard and contemporary jazz literature for large ensemble. Public concerts on campus and in the community each semester. Concert or jazz festival tours may be included. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of fifteen units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. (3 or more hours activity)

    Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 406M - Major Performance Ensemble/Men’s Chorus (1)


    Learn and perform a wide variety of high-quality choral literature written especially for men’s voices. Gain improved competence in sight singing, musicianship and vocal skills. Open to both music majors and non-music majors. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. (3 or more hours activity)

    Prerequisite: audition.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 406S - Major Performance Ensemble/Jazz Ensemble II (1)


    Study and perform standard and contemporary jazz literature for large ensemble. Public concerts on campus and in the community each semester. Concert or jazz festival tours may be included. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of fifteen units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. (3 or more hours activity)

    Prerequisite: audition or consent of instructor.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 406T - Major Performance Ensemble/Jazz Ensemble III (1)


    Study and perform standard and contemporary jazz literature for large ensemble. Public concerts on campus and in the community each semester. Concert or jazz festival tours may be included. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 15 units. (3 or more hours activity

    Prerequisite: audition.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 406U - Major Performance Ensemble/University Band (1)


    Study and performance of standard and contemporary music literature. Public concerts on campus and in the community each semester. May be repeated for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 6 units by students in graduate music programs. (More than 3 hours major production)

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 406V - Jazz Singers (1)


    Study and perform standard and contemporary vocal jazz literature. Public concerts on campus and in the community each semester. Concert/festival tours may be included. Open to non-music majors by audition. May be repeated for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 6 units by students in graduate music programs. (3 or more hours activity).

    Prerequisite: audition and/or consent of instructor.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 406W - Major Performance Ensemble/Women’s Choir (1)


    Learn and perform a wide variety of high-quality choral literature written especially for women’s voices, while improving competence in sight singing, musicianship and vocal skills. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of fifteen units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. (3 or more hours activity)

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 407C - Cello Choir (1)


    Course is open to cellists by audition. Rehearse, study and perform literature written or arranged for various groups of cellos. Combine rehearsals, sectionals, workshops, master classes and joint concerts with guest artists/conductors. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of fifteen units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 407D - Percussion Ensemble (1)


    Study and perform music written for percussion ensemble. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of fifteen units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 407E - Brass Ensemble (1)


    Study and perform music written for large brass choir/ensemble. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of fifteen units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 407G - Guitar Orchestra (1)


    Numerous public performances, on and off campus, of music written for large ensemble of classical guitars. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of fifteen units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 407K - Clarinet Choir (1)


    Study and performance of music for clarinet choir. May be repeated for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 12 units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: audition.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 407M - Horn Ensemble (1)


    Study and performance of music written for French horn ensemble with emphasis on the solution of various problems relating to multiple horn literature. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of fifteen units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 407Y - Diverse Instrument Ensemble (1)


    Ensemble of diverse instruments and voices. Performs a wide range of repertoire for indeterminate instrumentation, as well as arrangements and transcriptions of music from the Middle Ages to the present. Open to all performance areas, including electric and acoustical instruments. May be repeated for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 16 units or for a maximum of 6 units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: audition.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 408B - Chamber Music Ensemble/Brass (1)


    Study, read and perform representative chamber literature of all periods. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: all qualified wind, string or keyboard students.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 408C - Collegium Musicum (1)


    Study and performance of instrumental and vocal music from the middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque. May be repeated for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 12 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: audition.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 408G - Chamber Music Ensemble/Guitar (1)


    Study, read and perform representative chamber literature of all periods. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: qualified classical guitar students and other music students by consent of instructor.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 408J - Chamber Music Ensemble/Jazz Combo (1)


    Study, read and perform jazz repertoire representative of various styles. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of fifteen units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 408K - Chamber Music Ensemble/Keyboard (1)


    Study, read and perform representative chamber literature of all periods. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: qualified wind, string or keyboard students.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 408N - Contemporary Chamber Music Performance Ensemble (1)


    Instruction in the techniques of contemporary music, and preparation of small group performances of contemporary instrumental, vocal and electroacoustic chamber music literature from the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries.

    Prerequisite: Music Major, consent of instructor (audition).

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 408N - Contemporary Chamber Music Performance Ensemble (1)


    Instruction in the techniques of contemporary music, and preparation of small group performances of contemporary instrumental, vocal and electroacoustic chamber music literature from the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries.

    Prerequisite: Music Major, consent of instructor (audition).

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 408S - Chamber Music Ensemble/Strings (1)


    Study, read and perform representative chamber literature of all periods. Multiple sections offer differing ensemble experiences: string quartet, string trio and string quintet. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: qualified wind, string or keyboard students.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 408V - Chamber Choir (1)


    Open to all qualified wind, string, keyboard, and voice students. Study, read and perform representative vocal chamber literature of all periods. Multiple sections offer differing ensemble experiences: vocal duets, vocal trios, small vocal ensembles, voice with instrument(s). May be repeated for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 16 units or for a maximum of 6 units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hour activity).

    Prerequisites:MUS 406E , MUS 406M  or MUS 406W , and consent of instructor.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 408W - Chamber Music Ensembles/Woodwind (1)


    Study, read and perform representative chamber literature of all periods. Section 1: Woodwind Quintets, Section 2: Small, Mixed Ensembles. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: qualified wind, string or keyboard students.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 408X - Chamber Music Ensemble/Saxophone (1)


    Study, read and perform representative chamber literature of all periods. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: qualified wind, string or keyboard students.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 411 - Survey of Music Theory (3)


    Theoretical basis of music from 1500 to the present through analysis, readings and discussion. Intended primarily for graduate and post-baccalaureate students. Fulfills graduate entrance examination requirement in music theory. May not be applied to a graduate study plan.

    Prerequisites: completion of all lower-division theory requirements, and at least senior standing or equivalent.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 418 - 18th-Century Counterpoint (2)


    Eighteenth-century counterpoint in two, three and four parts, covering invention, canon, double and triple counterpoint and fugue.

    Prerequisite: MUS 211 , MUS 221 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 419 - Advanced Form and Analysis (3)


    Continuation of MUS 319; larger musical works.

    Prerequisite: MUS 351C .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 420 - Compositional Techniques since 1945 (3)


    Compositional practices from 1945 to the present, including synthesis of sound. Written examples in various styles.

    Prerequisites: MUS 320 , MUS 351C .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 422 - Composition (2)


    Composition of smaller forms in various contemporary styles. Not available for use on graduate study plans.

    Prerequisites: MUS 316 , MUS 319 , MUS 320 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 426 - Applications of Music Technology (1)


    Continuing supervised laboratory experimentation with equipment, concepts and techniques encountered in MUS 326. Students pursue individual assignments based on experience, ability and interest. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of three units.

    Prerequisite: MUS 326 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 433 - Music in Childhood (3)


    Songs, creative activities, and materials for teaching music to elementary school-aged children. Teaching-learning strategies. Not available for graduate degree credit.

    Prerequisite: completion of a music course in G.E. Category III.B.1.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • MUS 444 - Survey of Marching Bands (2)


    Techniques, materials, administration for marching band. Charting for field shows and parade activities. (1 hour lecture, 2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit
 

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