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MUSIC 197
121 126 135
HISTORY OF ROCK MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE II (1750– VOICE TRAINING I
PRESENT)
3.0 Units 2.0 Units
3.0 Units
MUSIC 121 is a course in the evolution of MUSIC 135 stresses the principles of correct
popular music in the United States since MUSIC 126 is a survey of music history and vocal production and their application to
World War II. Students first study the musical literature from 1750 to present, including songs and ballads in English. Emphasis is
influences which led to the rise of rock and cultural, intellectual and social influences, placed on the following: proper breathing
roll in the mid-1950. They then follow the and provides an in-depth examination habits, the relationship between breathing
development of the various musical styles of the development of Western European and tone making, vocal health, resonance,
which are collectively referred to as rock music through the analysis and synthesis registration, poise, posture, and song presen-
music. Emerging musical innovations are of historical details and stylistic elements of tation. The development of an appreciation
viewed as reflections of changes within our the musical trends of the era. Note: Students for the vocal arts is an important aspect of
society. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. are required to attend two (2) concerts the course. Lecture 1.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. featuring music from the historical periods hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC being studied, and to submit two (2) concert Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
reports. Students are urged to take MUSIC UC, USC. (Voice Training Family)
122 125 and 126 within the same academic year.
HISTORY OF JAZZ It is strongly recommended that students 136
entering Music 125 and 126 have a basic VOICE TRAINING II
3.0 Units understanding of music notation so as to be
able to follow a score and do basic analysis. 2.0 Units
MUSIC 122 traces the evolution of jazz music Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course
from its earliest influences in the nineteenth Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: MUSIC 136 is a continuing focus upon the
century to current styles. Special emphasis CSU, UC, USC principles of correct vocal production and
is placed on understanding how to listen their application to songs and ballads in
for greater enjoyment. Students learn basic 127 English. Foreign art songs are introduced;
elements of music, such as meter, form, and EXPLORING MUSIC THROUGH more difficult exercises both musically and
structure, and how the elements of music are CULTURE vocally are stressed. Further emphasis is
used in jazz. Students learn to distinguish placed on legato singing, diction, resonance,
the instruments used in jazz performance 3.0 Units interpretation, and expression. The develop-
as well as examining the different types of ment of an appreciation for the vocal arts is
jazz ensembles. Students learn about the MUSIC 127 is designed to provide non- of continuing importance. Lecture 1.5 hours/
leading practitioners of jazz and listen to majors with a broader understanding of the Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: MUSIC
the masterworks of jazz. Prerequisite: None multicultural world community. Students 135 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered:
Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course are introduced to music through an under- Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer standing of culture, as it occurs throughout (Voice Training Family)
Credit: CSU, UC, USC the world, including Africa, North, Central
and South America, Asia, the Indian sub- 137
125 continent and Europe. Music expression is VOICE TRAINING III
HISTORY AND LITERATURE I viewed as an outgrowth of diverse cultural
(ANTIQUITY–1750) needs. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. 1.0 Unit
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
3.0 Units Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC MUSIC 137 is a continuation and broaden-
ing of the principles of vocal production
MUSIC 125 is a survey of music history and 130 and proper use of the breath in singing
literature from antiquity to 1750, including INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC as outlined in MUSIC 135 and 136. More
cultural, intellectual and social influences, EDUCATION difficult literature is explored, including
and provides an in-depth examination contemporary and world music and songs
of the development of Western European 4.0 Units in foreign languages. Further emphasis is
music through the analysis and synthesis placed on integrating vocal technique into
of historical details and stylistic elements of MUSIC 130 introduces students to Music the performance and mastering the shaping
the musical trends of the era. Note: Students Education is a survey of the philosophi- of the musical phrase through legato singing.
are required to attend two (2) concerts cal, historical, cultural, psychological and Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: MUSIC
featuring music from the historical periods curricular foundations of music education. 136 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered:
being studied, and to submit two (2) concert This course includes guided field observa- Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
reports. Students are urged to take MUSIC tion and analysis of K-12 classes, and in-class (Voice Training Family)
125 and 126 within the same academic year. teaching demonstrations. This course is for
It is strongly recommended that students music majors entering or considering music
entering Music 125 and 126 have a basic teaching as a career. Note: Students should
understanding of music notation so as to be be able to play an instrument at the college
able to follow a score and do basic analysis. level prior to enrolling. Lecture 3 hours/
Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended Prepara-
Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: tion: MUSIC 101 and MUSIC 120. Transfer
CSU, UC, USC Credit: CSU
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