Music

Some performance courses require auditions during the first week of class. A maximum of 12 units is allowed in performance courses. Please also see course listing in “Music History”.

Selected courses are repeatable. However, the number of total enrollments may be limited to four within a grouping of similar courses. Please see a counselor for details.

MUSIC 1, Fundamentals of Music   3 units

Transfer: UC*, CSU • IGETC AREA 3A (Arts) • Prerequisite: None.

*No UC transfer credit for Music 1 if taken after Music 2.

This course provides the study of the rudiments of music notation, including scales, intervals, triads and seventh chords. Also included are rhythmic drills, sight singing and exercises using computer-assisted instruction. This course (or the equivalent) is a prerequisite for all other music theory courses.

1599   8:00a-10:05a MTWTh   MAD 114   Takesue S A

Above 1599 section meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

1600   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   MAD 116   Trabold W E

Above 1600 section meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

1601   12:30p-2:35p MTWTh   MAD 114   Martin J M

Above 1601 section meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

4147   6:30p-9:40p MW   MAD 114   Gran C L

Above section 4147 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 16 to Aug 06, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

MUSIC 24, Conducting (2,2)       2 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Music 2 and 6.

Fundamentals in conducting techniques are studied with reference to directing instrumental, and vocal organizations.

4148   6:30p-9:30p MW   M CONHALL   Smith J E

MUSIC 46, Production for the Younger Audience    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Pre-enrollment audition required. Co-enrollment in Theatre Arts 51 is required.

This course includes rehearsals and performances of a theatrical production geared towards the younger viewing audience base. It explores acting skills through the application and development of progressive performance techniques. Emphasis is placed on cooperative blending of all theatre activities into a finished public performance. Students will rehearse and prepare material and learn about the processes of performing for live theatre. Attendance of theatre productions for which students must purchase tickets is required. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.

Theatre Arts 53 and Music 46 are the same course. Students may earn credit for one but not both.

1612   2:45p-5:45p MTWTh   TH ART STUDIO   Gray G

   Arrange-6 Hours    TH ART 101   Gray G

Above section 1612 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 16 to Aug 07.

MUSIC 50A, Elementary Voice (2,2)   2 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of singing: breath control, tone production, diction and the use of appropriate song material.

1613   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   MAD 115   Chapman K R

Above 1613 section meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

1614   12:30p-2:35p MTWTh   MAD 115   Kahn D Z

Above 1614 section meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

4150   6:30p-9:40p TTh   MAD 115   Parnell D J

Above section 4150 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 17 to Aug 07, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

MUSIC 50B, Intermediate Voice (2,2,2,2)   2 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • Advisory: Music 50A.

This course is the continued development of basic technique, musicianship, style and interpretations and song repertoire.

4151   6:30p-9:40p MW   MAD 115   Parnell D J

Above section 4151 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 16 to Aug 06, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

MUSIC 60A, Elementary Piano, First Level    2 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.

Instruction in this course ranges from an introduction to the keyboard to the reading of simple pieces at sight in all major keys. Technical problems, basic music theory, major scales, hand-over-hand arpeggios, simple chording and an introduction to piano literature are stressed.

1616   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   M 101   Gliadkovskaya E

1618   2:45p-4:50p MTWTh   MAD 206   Sterling J

Above 1618 section meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

4152   6:30p-9:40p MW   MAD 206   Merrifield D R

Above section 4152 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 16 to Aug 06, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

4153   6:30p-9:40p TTh   MAD 206   Madlangsakay M

Above section 4153 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 17 to Aug 07, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

MUSIC 60B, Elementary Piano, Second Level    2 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • Advisory: Music 60A.

Instruction in this course ranges from an introduction to major and harmonic minor scale fingerings, minor key signatures, hand-over-hand arpeggios, triad inversions, primary chord harmonization, sight-reading, and transposition. Pieces are studied with attention to basic concepts of piano technique and interpretation such as phrasing, tone, touches, and dynamics.

1619   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   MAD 206   Takesue S A

Above 1619 section meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

MUSIC 84A, Popular Guitar, First Level    2 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: A guitar in good playing condition.

This course includes the study and performance of popular guitar styles in the range of beginning to intermediate skills of music reading, interpretation, and performance.

1620   8:00a-10:05a MTWTh   MAD 104   Harmon J M

Above 1620 section meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

1621   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   M 168   Schulman J

1622   12:30p-2:35p MTWTh   MAD 104   Schulman J

Above 1622 section meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

4154   6:30p-9:40p MW   MAD 104   Mayer P C

Above section 4154 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 16 to Aug 06, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

MUSIC 84B, Popular Guitar, Second Level (2,2,2,2)    2 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • Advisory: Music 84A.

The study and performance of popular guitar styles in the range of intermediate difficulty are the goals of this course. The course includes finger styles as found in folk, rock, jazz, and their variations.

1623   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   MAD 104   Harmon J M

Above 1623 section meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

4155   6:30p-9:40p TTh   MAD 104   Mayer P C

Above section 4155 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 17 to Aug 07, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

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