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MUSIC 197

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

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