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126 136 143
HISTORY AND LITERATURE VOICE TRAINING II JAZZ BAND
3.0 Units 2.0 Units 1.0 Unit
MUSIC 126 begins with the mid-18th century MUSIC 136 is a continuing focus upon the MUSIC 143 is a class for students who wish to
and continues with musical history through principles of correct vocal production and learn the techniques used in performing jazz
the present day. In addition to lectures and their application to songs and ballads in and big band literature. Emphasis is placed
readings, the course includes a study of English. Foreign art songs are introduced; on developing music reading skills and
live and recorded musical performances. more diffi cult exercises both musically and gaining additional familiarity with impro-
Recognition of composers and styles is vocally are stressed. Further emphasis is visational techniques. Students perform
emphasized. Note: Students are required to placed on legato singing, diction, resonance, with other instrumentalists or with singers.
attend six (6) concerts featuring music from interpretation, and expression. The develop- Selected works by contemporary compos-
the historical periods being studied, and to ment of an appreciation for the vocal arts is ers are rehearsed and performed. Note: The
submit six (6) concert reports. Students are of continuing importance. Lecture 1.5 hours/ class requires the ability to perform in a
urged to take MUSIC 125 and 126 within Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: MUSIC profi cient manner on the trumpet, trombone,
the same academic year. Lecture 3 hours. 135 or equivalent. Course Typically Off ered: saxophone, drums, string bass, guitar, or
Recommended Preparation: It is strongly Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. piano. An audition is required. Laboratory
recommended that students entering MUSIC (Voice Training Family) 3 hours. Prerequisite: The ability to perform
126 be able to read music well enough to 137 in a profi cient manner upon the trumpet,
identify key signatures and transpositions, VOICE TRAINING III trombone, saxophone, drums, string bass,
and be able to follow a musical score. Course 1.0 Unit guitar, or piano. Note: May be taken 4 times
Typically Off ered: Spring. Transfer Credit: for credit. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/
CSU, UC, USC. MUSIC 137 is a continuation and broaden- Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
ing of the principles of vocal production (C-ID MUS 180)
127 and proper use of the breath in singing
WORLD MUSIC as outlined in MUSIC 135 and 136. More 144
3.0 Units diffi cult literature is explored, including WOODWIND ENSEMBLE
MUSIC 127 is designed to provide non- contemporary and world music and songs 0.5 to 1.0 Units
majors with a broader understanding of the in foreign languages. Further emphasis is MUSIC 144 is a small instrumental group
multicultural world community. Students placed on integrating vocal technique into which plays for college and community
are introduced to non-western music as the performance and mastering the shaping activities. Emphasis is on balance, dynamics,
it occurs in Africa, the Middle East and of the musical phrase through legato singing. phrasing, and interpretation. Note: Audition
Asia. Musical expression is viewed as an Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: MUSIC is required. Please contact the instructor at
outgrowth of diverse cultural needs. Lecture 136 or equivalent. Course Typically Off ered: extension 5829 prior to the fi rst class meeting.
3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typi- Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: Ability to
cally Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: (Voice Training Family) play a musical instrument in a band, orches-
CSU, UC, USC. tra, or chamber music ensemble. Note: May
140
135 APPLIED MUSIC be taken 4 times for credit. Course Typically
Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
VOICE TRAINING I 0.5 Units UC, USC.
2.0 Units MUSIC 140 is a course in individual and
MUSIC 135 stresses the principles of correct ensemble performance. Students receive 145
vocal production and their application to eight hours of private instruction on a solo BRASS ENSEMBLE
songs and ballads in English. Emphasis is instrument or voice. Emphasis is on solo 0.5 to 1.0 Units
placed on the following: proper breathing performance through individual instruction, MUSIC 145 is a small instrumental group
habits, the relationship between breathing recital performance through participation in which plays for college and community
and tone making, vocal health, resonance, a recital class, and ensemble performance activities. Emphasis is on balance, dynamics,
registration, poise, posture, and song presen- through participation in a performing phrasing, and interpretation. Note: Audition
tation. The development of an appreciation ensemble. Note: Students must remain in is required. Please contact the instructor at
for the vocal arts is an important aspect of good standing in their corequisite perform- extension 5829 prior to the fi rst class meet-
the course. Lecture 1.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 ing ensemble as defi ned in the ensemble’s ing. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: Abil-
hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically course overview. Laboratory 1.5 hours. ity to play a musical instrument in a band
Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, Prerequisite: The student must demonstrate or orchestra. Note: May be taken 4 times
UC, USC. (Voice Training Family) a basic profi ciency on an instrument or voice. for credit. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/
This will be determined by individual audi- Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
tion. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment
MUSIC 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 231, 232,
233, 235, 236, 237, 240, 241 or 242. Note: May
be taken 4 times for credit. Course Typically
Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (C-ID MUS 160)

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