See HUMDEV E17 Senior Seminar for the Luisa R. G. Kot Concert Series.
MUSIC E00 Concert Band
If you can play a musical instrument, come join in playing a wide selection of music. Regular performances are presented to the public.
9619 6:30p–9:20p Tue LINCOLN SCH Wallace Umber
Rehearse and perform a variety of concert band music. Players of brass, woodwind, or percussion instruments may enroll with the consent of the instructor.
MUSIC E02 Intermediate Guitar
Continue learning more basic chords, strumming and finger picks while attempting new songs. Some experience is necessary.
9620 12:30p–2:20p Thu SR REC CENTER John Whelan
A fun, easygoing class covers dozens of songs, styles––pop, standards, folk, country, Broadway, blues and jazz – and eras – 30s, 40s, right up to 2002. Several approaches to each song from the easiest to more skilled techniques satisfy all levels. You need to know 5-10 chords, have taken lessons or an intro course.
MUSIC E03 The “Merits” – Vocal Ensemble
A chorus of men and women organized around songs from musical comedy or light opera. The music will be brought to a high level for performance.
9621 10a–12:50p Tue FST PRESBYTERIAN John Whelan
Perform old standards, musical comedy and favorite songs. Combine fun with learning music skills. The ability to carry a part and read music is helpful but not mandatory.
MUSIC E04 Voice Training
Learn to sing and build a repertoire of songs or renew your existing repertoire in a helpful, friendly atmosphere. For beginners and advanced students.
9622 1p–2:50p Thu UNITED METHODIST William Elliott
Vocal exercises and solo singing. Advanced memorization is stressed. Meets in the choir practice room.
9623 2p–3:50p Wed 1227 #107 William Elliott
Vocal exercises and solo singing. Advanced memorization is stressed.
MUSIC E06 Gospel Community Chorus
Learn to sing and build a repertoire of gospel songs in a friendly atmosphere. For beginners through advanced.
9624 1p–2:50p Wed CALVARY BAPT William Bryant
Get the spirit! Sing and learn about authentic gospel music in an exciting, supportive group under the direction of an award-winning master instructor. Men and women singers. The ability to read music is helpful but not required.
MUSIC E10 Spanish Folk Singing
Latin American and Spanish music with a special emphasis on the various styles and different regions.
9625 12p–1:50p Tue VIRGINIA PARK Jesus Perez
Explore the richness and diversity of this inspired musical tradition. Be prepared to sing in Spanish. Possible performance options. Meets VIRGINIA PARK Thelma Terry Building, Workshop 3.
MUSIC E30 Opera Appreciation for Older Adults
Learn about opera, the form, themes, staging, history, and music.
9626 11a–12:50p Thu 1227 #107 Linda Jackson
Experience opera behind the scenes and as an audience member from the beginning to the descending curtain.
MUSIC E31 Music Appreciation – Modified
9627 11a–11:50a Mon WISE ADULT CENTER John Whelan
Musical memories; listen to the greats. Each week the class will focus on different themes through exploration of one composer’s work or a particular era.
MUSIC E32 Music Appreciation
Focus your appreciation through exciting listening experiences. Discuss musical periods and begin to understand performances in greater depth.
9628 9a–10:50a Fri 1227 #107 James Peterson
Music from around the world: An engaging and unique exploration of music from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the United States illustrated by examples of orchestral, jazz, film music, and indigenous music styles from around the globe.
9629 1p–2:50p Mon 1227 #107 John Whelan
Travel around the world through international music selections. Discuss the interaction between culture, language, and social events that shape the creativity of composers.
MUSIC E33 Art and Music of Western Culture
Learn about the origins of music in Europe and the Americas including some of the most recent influences from other cultures.
9630 10a–11:50a Thu 1227 #409 John Whelan
This course focuses on societal and cultural influences in two creative fields––music and art. The content covers major historical periods, national music, and music as a message within society.
9684 9a – 10:50a Tue 1227 #107 Linda Jackson
Uncover the singer’s influence on music practices throughout recent history. Listen to recordings and performances of noted singers from the invention of the phonograph to the present. Classical, jazz, blues, musical theater and pop vocal styles will be discussed and analyzed.
MUSIC E34 Lyric Chorus
A chorus of women’s voices singing three–part arrangements of great classics, bouncy Broadway and rollicking ragtime. Many performances in Southern California.
9631 9a–11:50a Thu FST PRESBYTERIAN William Elliott
Come learn professional choral techniques. Have the fun and joy of blending your voice with others to create memorable music. Some experience is helpful. Meets in the chapel.
MUSIC E51 Piano and Theory
Students can start and proceed at their own level and pace. Learn notation and playing techniques. Knowledge of the keyboard is helpful.
9632 12:15p–2:05p Sat SMC M 101 Iris Kaphan
Learn techniques for reading, playing, and practicing music. Being able to read music and some knowledge of the keyboard is helpful. SMC Campus Music Building 101. This class is subject to the availability of the piano lab.