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Music Courses are designated as MUS in the class schedule.
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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)
Prerequisites: MUS 211 , MUS 221 .
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MUS 323 - Orchestration (2)
Instrumentation and scoring. Writing and analyzing orchestral music.
Prerequisites: MUS 319 , MUS 320 .
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
Prerequisites: MUS 151 , MUS 211 , MUS 221 , MUS 351A .
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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.
Prerequisites: MUS 151 , MUS 211 , MUS 221 , MUS 351A , MUS 351B .
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
Prerequisite: MUS 213 .
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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) (2 hours activity)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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MUS 365I - Instrumental Workshop (1)
Weekly workshop performances by students, faculty and guests. Recommended for instrumental majors each semester. (2 hours activity)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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MUS 383A - Choral Conducting (2)
Principles, techniques and methods of conducting choral groups. (4 hours activity).
Prerequisite: one semester of voice class.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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 once for credit. (2 hours activity)
Prerequisite: MUS 200-level in performance.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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 16 units or for a maximum of 6 units by students in graduate music programs. (More than 3 hours major production)
Prerequisite: audition.
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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.
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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 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (More than 3 hours major production)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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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 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (3 or more hours activity).
Prerequisites: audition and consent of instructor.
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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 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (More than 3 hours major production) May be repeated for credit
Prerequisite: audition.
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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 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (More than 3 hours major production)
Prerequisite: advanced wind and percussion students accepted by audition.
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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 16 units or for a maximum of 6 units by students in graduate music programs. (3 or more hours activity)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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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 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (3 or more hours activity)
Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor.
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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 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (3 or more hours activity)
Prerequisite: audition.
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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 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (3 or more hours activity)
Prerequisite: audition
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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 a maximum of 16 units. (3 or more hours activity)
Prerequisite: audition.
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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 16 units or for a maximum of 6 units by students in graduate music programs. (More than 3 hours major production)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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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 16 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.
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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 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (3 or more hours activity)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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MUS 407C - Cello Choir (1)
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 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)
Prerequisite: audition.
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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 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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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 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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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 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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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 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)
Prerequisite: audition.
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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 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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 .
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MUS 419 - Advanced Form and Analysis (3)
Continuation of MUS 319; larger musical works.
Prerequisite: MUS 351C .
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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 .
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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 .
Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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 .
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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.
Course not available for Graduate Credit
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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.
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MUS 450 - History of Musical Style (3)
Intensive review of the principal musical styles in Western music. Intended primarily for graduate and post-baccalaureate students. Fulfills graduate entrance examination requirement in music history. May not be applied to a graduate study plan.
Prerequisites: MUS 351A , MUS 351B , MUS 351C .
Course not available for Graduate Credit
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MUS 451 - Jazz History and Style (3)
History and literature of jazz music, including African roots, developments and aspects of style periods, and the contemporary state of jazz. Intended for music majors. Listening, analysis and a term paper.
Prerequisites: MUS 211 , MUS 351A , MUS 351B .
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MUS 453A - Choral Literature (2)
Choral literature, from Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque eras analyzed in historical perspective; investigation of performance practice issues.
Prerequisites: MUS 351A , MUS 351B .
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MUS 453B - Choral Literature (2)
Choral literature, from Classic, Romantic and Contemporary eras analyzed in historical perspective; investigation of performance practice issues.
Prerequisites: MUS 351A , MUS 351B , MUS 351C .
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MUS 454A - Piano Literature (2)
Representative styles and schools of piano literature; solo and ensemble repertoire - contrapuntal forms, sonatas and variations.
Prerequisites: MUS 351A , MUS 351B , MUS 351C and junior or senior piano standing.
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MUS 454B - Piano Literature (2)
Representative styles and schools of piano literature; solo and ensemble repertoire - character pieces, fantasies, suites and etudes.
Prerequisites: MUS 351A , MUS 351B , MUS 351C and junior or senior piano standing.
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MUS 455 - Wind Ensemble Literature (3)
Comprehensive survey of the history and literature of the wind ensemble. Developments in musical style and repertory and the social and historical contexts for the wind ensemble.
Prerequisites: MUS 351A , MUS 351B , MUS 351C , MUS 382A , MUS 382B .
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MUS 456 - Opera Literature (3)
Operatic literature and performance practices from the Baroque period through the present. Stylistic and historical considerations of selected works examined in detail.
Prerequisites: MUS 351A , MUS 351B , MUS 351C .
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MUS 457A - Song Literature (2)
Open to all music majors. German Lieder with representative examples of periods and styles. Historical contexts, poetry and compositional techniques. Prior study of German recommended.
Prerequisites: MUS 319 , MUS 351A , MUS 351B , MUS 351C .
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MUS 457B - Song Literature (2)
Open to all music majors. French mélodie with representative examples of periods and styles. Historical contexts, poetry and compositional techniques. Prior study of French language recommended.
Prerequisites: MUS 319 , MUS 351A , MUS 351B , MUS 351C .
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MUS 458 - Symphonic Literature (3)
Literature of the symphony orchestra, from the classical era through the mid-20th century.
Prerequisites: MUS 351A , MUS 351B , MUS 351C .
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MUS 459A - Guitar Literature (2)
Historical survey of the literature for Baroque and classical guitar, lute and vihuela; study of transcriptions for modern guitar.
Prerequisites: MUS 351A , MUS 351B , MUS 351C .
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MUS 459B - Guitar Pedagogy (2)
Fundamentals of teaching and coaching classical guitar. Materials and methods for individual and group instruction.
Prerequisites: MUS 151 , MUS 211 , MUS 351A , MUS 351B , MUS 351C , junior or senior guitar standing.
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MUS 462 - World Music for Music Majors (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.
Prerequisites: MUS 351A , MUS 351B , MUS 351C .
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MUS 464 - Jazz Improvisation III (1)
Continuation of Jazz improvisational pedagogy and techniques with an emphasis on performance application. Form, stylistic analysis and ear training. (2 hours activity)
Prerequisites: MUS 364 .
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MUS 465S - Violin Playing Topics (1)
Various topics of violin playing and performing. Discussion and demonstration includes both technical and musical elements applicable to violin performance. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
Corequisite: MUS 193, MUS 293, MUS 393, MUS 493 or MUS 593.
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MUS 465V - Advanced Vocal Workshop (1)
Advanced techniques of artistic performance through faculty/guest artist teaching, demonstrations, master classes, exercises professional writing. Combine informal and formal performances, journaling, reading assignments, writing program notes and preparing audition portfolios.
Prerequisite: B.M. or M.M. Vocal Performance major. Corequisite: MUS 591 /MUS 592 or MUS 491 /MUS 492 .
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MUS 466 - Pedagogy Observation and Internship (1)
Observation of and supervised internship in piano teaching. Teaching techniques and development of lesson plans and materials will be included. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units. (2 hours activity)
Prerequisite: junior-level piano standing. Corequisite: MUS 467A , MUS 467B or MUS 467C .
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MUS 467A - Piano Pedagogy (2)
Materials and methods for beginning and elementary students.
Prerequisite: junior or senior piano standing. Corequisite: MUS 466 recommended.
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MUS 467B - Piano Pedagogy (2)
Materials and methods for intermediate and early advanced students.
Prerequisite: junior or senior piano standing. Corequisite: MUS 466 recommended.
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MUS 467C - Piano Pedagogy (2)
Materials and methods for class piano.
Prerequisite: junior or senior piano standing. Corequisite: MUS 466 recommended.
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MUS 468 - Vocal Pedagogy (2)
Physiology, anatomy and acoustics as they apply to singing; fundamental principles of vocal pedagogy for studio and public school teaching. Outside practice teaching required.
Prerequisite: junior standing, prior or concurrent college-level applied vocal study and permission of instructor.
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MUS 469 - Jazz Pedagogy (2)
Preparation to teach jazz in high schools and colleges. Background in administration, preparation, rehearsal and evaluation of the various types of jazz ensembles: big bands, combos and vocal jazz groups.
Prerequisite: 300 applied level required; MUS 281B , MUS 281P , MUS 281W recommended.
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MUS 477 - Piano Pedagogy Practicum (3)
Supervised piano teaching in individual and group learning environments. Emphasizes keyboard technique, literature, communication skills, lesson plans and piano curriculum. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. (6 hours activity)
Prerequisites: MUS 467A , MUS 467B , MUS 467C .
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MUS 484 - Performance Techniques for Opera (2)
Stage movement and characterization techniques for the classically trained singer. Style in performance with reference to arias and small scenes from standard operatic and music theatre literature. (1 hour lecture, 2 hours activity)
Corequisite: MUS 493 or MUS 593; audition.
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MUS 491 - 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.
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MUS 492 - 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.
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MUS 496 - Student-to-Student Tutorials (1-3)
Consult Student-to-Student Tutorials in the catalog for more complete course description. May be taken for credit for a maximum of six units.
Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA and consent of instructor. Pre- or corequisite: enrollment in the course being tutored or an equivalent course.
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