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198 MUSIC
140 145 148
APPLIED MUSIC BRASS ENSEMBLE CHAMBER MUSIC
0.5 Units 0.5 to 1.0 Units 1.0 Units
MUSIC 140 is a course in individual and MUSIC 145 is a small instrumental group MUSIC 148 is for the study, rehearsal, and
ensemble performance. Students receive which plays for college and community performance of literature for specialized
eight hours of private instruction on a solo activities. Emphasis is on balance, dynamics, chamber ensembles, with an emphasis on
instrument or voice. Emphasis is on solo phrasing, and interpretation. Note: Audition the development of skills needed to perform
performance through individual instruction, is required. Please contact the instructor at in the ensemble. Different literature will be
recital performance through participation in extension 5829 prior to the first class meet- studied every semester with the ensembles in
a recital class, and ensemble performance ing. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: Abil- the genres of traditional classical, jazz, opera,
through participation in a performing ity to play a musical instrument in a band and world music. The choice of ensemble is
ensemble. Note: Students must remain in or orchestra. Note: May be taken 4 times based on each student’s identified area of
good standing in their corequisite perform- for credit. Course Typically Offered: Fall/ performance study. Note: An audition is
ing ensemble as defined in the ensemble’s Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC required. Please contact the instructor prior
course overview. Laboratory 1.5 hours. to the first class meeting. Students must
Prerequisite: The student must demonstrate 146 provide an appropriate instrument. Studio
a basic proficiency on an instrument or voice. COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA: 2 hours. Prerequisite: None. Note: May be
This will be determined by individual audi- LITERATURE 1725-1850 taken 4 times for credit. Course Typically
tion. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
MUSIC 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 231, 232, 1.0 Unit UC, USC
233, 235, 236, 237, 240, 241, or 242. Note: May
be taken 4 times for credit. Course Typically MUSIC 146 is a class for students who 150
Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, want to learn and perform the standard BEGINNING GUITAR
UC, USC. (C-ID MUS 160) orchestral repertoire from the Baroque era
through the Romantic period. Literature 2.0 Units
143 includes overtures, symphonies, and suites.
JAZZ BAND Emphasis is placed on interpretation and MUSIC 150 is an introductory course in
style. Note: An audition is required. Concert playing the guitar. Students learn basic
1.0 Unit dress is required. Students must provide an playing technique, tuning, chords, and
appropriate instrument. Laboratory 3 hours. scales. An emphasis is placed on reading
MUSIC 143 is a class for students who wish to Prerequisite: The ability to perform on a and performance of music in the open posi-
learn the techniques used in performing jazz standard orchestral instrument is required. tion. Repertoire is drawn from a diverse set
and big band literature. Emphasis is placed Note: May be taken 4 times for credit. Trans- of styles including but not limited to classi-
on developing music reading skills and fer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID MUS 180) cal, folk, blues, rock, and jazz. No previous
gaining additional familiarity with impro- musical training or experience on the guitar
visational techniques. Students perform 147 is required. Note: This class requires the
with other instrumentalists or with singers. COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA: student to have a full-size guitar in playable
Selected works by contemporary compos- LITERATURE 1825-1950 condition. Lecture 1.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5
ers are rehearsed and performed. Note: The hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically
class requires the ability to perform in a 1.0 Unit Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
proficient manner on the trumpet, trombone, UC, USC. (Classical Guitar Family)
saxophone, drums, string bass, guitar, or MUSIC 147 is a class for students who want
piano. An audition is required. Laboratory to learn and perform the standard orches- 152
3 hours. Prerequisite: The ability to perform tral repertoire from the Romantic period STRING ENSEMBLE
in a proficient manner upon the trumpet, through the present. Concerto literature
trombone, saxophone, drums, string bass, and programmatic music are featured. 1.0 Unit
guitar, or piano. Note: May be taken 4 times Emphasis is placed on interpretation and
for credit. Course Typically Offered: Fall/ style. Note: An audition is required. Concert MUSIC 152 is a small string instrumental
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. dress is required. Students must provide an group that participates in college and
(C-ID MUS 180) appropriate instrument. Laboratory 3 hours. community ensembles and activities.
Prerequisite: The ability to perform on a Emphasis is on balance, dynamics, phrasing,
144 standard orchestral instrument is required. interpretation, and the ability to play well in
WOODWIND ENSEMBLE Note: May be taken 4 times for credit. Course an ensemble. Note: An audition is required.
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Concert dress may be required. Students
0.5 to 1.0 Units Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID MUS 180) must supply appropriate instrument. Labo-
ratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: The ability to
MUSIC 144 is a small instrumental group perform on a musical instrument in a band,
which plays for college and community orchestra, or chamber music ensemble. Note:
activities. Emphasis is on balance, dynamics, May be taken 4 times for credit. Course Typi-
phrasing, and interpretation. Note: Audition cally Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit:
is required. Please contact the instructor at CSU, UC, USC
extension 5829 prior to the first 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
Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC
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