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CLASSICAL GUITAR II PIANO III MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP
2.0 Units 1.0 Unit 3.0 Units
MUSIC 157 continues with the study of basic MUSIC 162 covers the theory and interpreta- MUSIC 170 is designed to provide training
classical guitar techniques. Dynamics, liga- tion of works from the preclassical, classical, and experience in the art of musical theatre.
dos, and grace notes are introduced. Students and romantic periods, as well as modern Performance of a major production is the
are acquainted with the entire fi ngerboard or contemporary music. Emphasis is on objective of the course. Students have the
through scales in the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th and development of technique, style, tone-color, opportunity to participate in the rehearsals
9th positions, and also through selected dynamics, and phrasing. Laboratory 3 hours. and the development of the performances.
compositions for the guitar from the 18th Prerequisite: MUSIC 161 or equivalent. Course work provides experience in the
and 19th centuries, and solo arrangements of Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. techniques of stage ensemble, acting, techni-
familiar tunes. Chord structure is discussed Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Piano cal stage, costuming, and makeup. Auditions
and applied to the fi ngerboard. Note: This Family) are held for all roles. Note: An audition is
class requires the student to have a full-size 163 required. Students must demonstrate the
guitar in playable condition. Lecture 1.5 PIANO WORKSHOP I ability to match pitch, sing a harmony part,
hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: 1.0 Unit maintain steady rhythm, and produce an
MUSIC 156 or equivalent. Course Typically acceptable vocal quality. Lecture 2 hours/
Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, MUSIC 163 is for Level One advanced Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: Students
UC, USC. (Classical Guitar Family) students who can benefi t from individual must demonstrate the ability to match
study and supervised practice time. Piano pitch, sing a harmony part, maintain steady
158 Workshop allows students to study solo rhythm, and produce an acceptable vocal
CLASSICAL GUITAR III repertoire, accompanying, ensemble playing, quality. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
1.0 Unit sight-reading, and improvisation. Labora-
MUSIC 158 proceeds with techniques and tory 3 hours. Prerequisite: MUSIC 161 or 171
compositions of intermediate level for clas- equivalent. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/ INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
sical guitar. Included for study are selected Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. BUSINESS
pieces from the Renaissance, Baroque, (Piano Family) 3.0 Units
Classic and Romantic eras, as well as solo 164 MUSIC 171 off ers musicians an introduction
arrangements of familiar tunes. Knowl- PIANO WORKSHOP II to the career aspects of the music industry.
edge of the entire fi ngerboard is further 1.0 Unit Jobs and roles in the music industry are
enhanced by the practice of two and three examined including: songwriters, fi lm and
octave scales. Basic skills for transcribing MUSIC 164 is for Level Two advanced television composers, arrangers, publishers,
music written for keyboard are introduced. students who can benefi t from individual producers, engineers, record companies,
Note: This class requires the student to study and supervised practice time. Piano retail, promotion, manufacturing, distribu-
have a full-size guitar in playable condition. Workshop II allows students to study solo tion, agents, music law, and managers. The
Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: MUSIC repertoire, accompanying, ensemble playing, course examines copyright legalities, the
157 or equivalent. Course Typically Off ered: sight-reading, and improvisation. Labora- recording industry, and entrepreneurial
Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. tory 3 hours. Prerequisite: MUSIC 163 or opportunities for musicians. Students learn
(Guitar Family) equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. about possible fi elds of employment and
(Piano Family) how to eff ectively present themselves to
160 employers in the music industry. Lecture 3
PIANO I 165 hours. Prerequisite: None. Recommended
2.0 Units PIANO WORKSHOP III
1.0 Unit Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or
MUSIC 160 is a course in the fundamentals of ESL 151 Course Typically Off ered: Spring.
piano technique. It is designed for students MUSIC 165 is for Level Three advanced Transfer Credit: CSU.
with no prior experience in piano playing. students who can benefi t from individual
Special attention will be given to the rudi- study and supervised practice time. Piano 176
ments of music notation and reading. Lecture Workshop III allows students to study solo INTRODUCTION TO SONGWRITING
1.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequi- repertoire, accompanying, ensemble playing, 3.0 Units
site: None. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/ sight-reading, and improvisation. Labora- MUSIC 176 is designed for students who
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. tory 3 hours. Prerequisite: MUSIC 164 or would like to acquire the skills to write
(Piano Family) equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. a popular song. Students learn how the
(Piano Family) components of lyrics, melody, and chords
161 fi t together within the structure of a popular
PIANO II 166 song. In addition, students develop an aware-
2.0 Units PIANO WORKSHOP IV
1.0 Unit ness of the stylistic elements of diff erent
MUSIC 161 advances the beginning pianist’s types of popular music and songs. Students
fundamental skills. Emphasis will be given MUSIC 166 is for Level Four advanced are introduced to the relevant aspects of
to beginning concepts of interpretation and students who can benefi t from individual the music publishing industry, including
tone coloring. Lecture 1.5 hours/Labora- study and supervised practice time. Piano copyright law. During the semester students
tory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: MUSIC 160 or Workshop IV allows students to study solo write songs in diff erent styles and learn how
equivalent. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/ repertoire, accompanying, ensemble playing, to make simple recordings of their songs.
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. sight-reading, and improvisation. Labora- Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara-
(Piano Family) tory 3 hours. Prerequisite: Music 165 or tion: MUSIC 101 or equivalent. Course Typi-
equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
(Piano Family) cally Off ered: Fall.

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