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MU 175 - Studio Keyboard (1)
A series of 10 specialized individual instruction lessons. Repertoire and technical studies determined by emphasis selected as appropriate for piano, organ, or harpsichord. Jury examination at the end of each quarter. Total credit limited by emphasis requirements. Course not available to non-majors except by special audition.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance requirement posted in Music Department. Permission to enroll by instructor only
Repeatable: Repeatable up to 9 units.
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MU 176 - Studio Guitar (1)
A series of 10 specialized individual instruction lessons. Repertoire and technical studies determined by emphasis selected. Jury examination at the end of each quarter. Total credit limited by emphasis requirements. Course not available to non-majors except by special audition.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance requirement posted in Music Department. Permission to enroll by instructor only.
Repeatable: Repeatable up to 9 units.
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MU 177 - Studio Voice (1)
A series of 10 specialized individual instruction lessons. Repertoire and technical studies determined by emphasis selected. Jury examination at the end of each quarter. Total credit limited by emphasis requirements. Course not available to non-majors except by special audition.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance requirement posted in Music Department. Permission to enroll by instructor only.
Repeatable: Repeatable up to 9 units.
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MU 181 - Studio Electric Bass (1)
A series of 10 specialized individual instruction lessons. Repertoire and technical studies as appropriate for electric bass. Jury examination at the end of each quarter. Total credit limited by emphasis requirements. Course not available to non-majors except by special audition.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance requirement posted in Music Department. Permission to enroll by instructor only
Repeatable: Repeatable up to 9 units.
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MU 199 - Special Activity for Lower Division Students (1-2)
Small group performance or other musical activity. Title to be specified in advance. Consent of instructor is needed to enroll in course.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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MU 199A - Special Activity for Lower Division (1-2)
Small group performance or other musical activity. Title to be specified in advance.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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MU 200 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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MU 211A - Class Piano (1)
Continued development of music reading skills and transposing.
Prerequisite(s): MU 113A .
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
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MU 212A - Class Piano (1)
Continued development of music reading skills and transposing.
Prerequisite(s): MU 211A
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
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MU 213A - Class Piano (1)
Continued development of music reading skills and transposing.
Prerequisite(s): MU 212A
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
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MU 214 - Beginning Piano II (1)
Intermediate class piano instruction. Continued development of reading and playing skills at the keyboard.
Component(s): 1 hour lecture.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 3 credits.
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MU 218 - Listening for Style and Structure (4)
Discovery and application of strategies for detailed listening to a variety of musics. Particular emphasis on developing appropriate vocabulary for describing and analyzing interaction of the elements of music as they occur in each style. Discrimination of subtle differences in a variety of musics, especially complex genres and styles.
Prerequisite(s): Music major and MU 121 .
Component(s): 4 hours lectures/problem-solving.
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MU 221A - Musicianship (1)
Drill and practice of sight-reading skills and rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation including computer assisted tutoring.
Prerequisite(s): MU 122 .
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
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MU 222A - Musicianship (1)
Drill and practice of sight-reading skills and rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation including computer assisted tutoring.
Prerequisite(s): MU 221A .
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
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MU 223A - Musicianship (1)
Drill and practice of sight-reading skills and rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation including computer assisted tutoring.
Prerequisite(s): MU 222A .
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
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MU 228 - Music Recording I (4)
Project-based introduction to the recording arts. History of recording technology. Introduction to professional recording studio equipment and techniques. Recording, editing and mixing using Pro Tools|HD digital audio workstation. Microphone history, characteristics, placement and technique. Introduction to signal processing.
Prerequisite(s): MU 108/108A .
Component(s): 4 hours lectures/problem-solving.
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MU 229 - Songwriting II (2)
Further study of the thematic, poetic, melodic, structural, rhythmic and harmonic components of a song. Individual projects in songwriting.
Prerequisite(s): MU 129
Component(s): 2 hours seminar.
Repeatable: May be repeated up to 4 times.
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MU 231 - Intermediate Guitar Class (1)
Intermediate instruction in playing the guitar. Development of right- and left-hand finger coordination, strumming, and finger-picking techniques; note and chord reading skills. Continuation of MU 131 Guitar Class.
Component(s): 1 hour lecture.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 3 units.
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MU 233 - Intermediate Strings (1)
Intermediate instruction on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Further development of bow and finger coordination, tone and note reading skills. Continuation of MU 133 Beginning Strings .
Component(s): 1 hour lecture.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 3 units.
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MU 261 - Diction for Singers (2)
Study of International Phonetic Alphabet, pronunciation of languages most often needed to perform great song and operatic literature. Exercises in Italian, French, German, and English diction. Performance of songs or arias in these languages.
Prerequisite(s): MU 134 or 1 unit of MU 177 .
Component(s): 2 lectures/presentation/problem-solving.
Repeatable: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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MU 270 - Performance Seminar (1)
Weekly seminar/workshop to give students an opportunity to perform for each other and encourage discussion of technique, interpretation, and style.
Component(s): 1 hour seminar.
Repeatable: May be repeated up to 12 units.
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MU 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4)
Lower division group study of a selected topic within the lecture/presentation/problem-solving format. Topics to be specified in advance.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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MU 301 - Advanced Music Theory (3)
Study of chromatic harmony including augmented 6th chords and chromatic modulation; evolution and re-ordering of musical elements in the 20th Century including expanded use of rhythm and meters, free tonality, atonality, bi-tonality, symmetry, multi-layered techniques, ultra-rationalism, minimalist techniques.
Prerequisite(s): MU 122 or equivalent.
Component(s): 3 hours lectures/problem-solving.
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MU 302 - Counterpoint (3)
Study and experience in analyzing and writing modal and tonal counterpoint. Including ecclesiastical modes, rhythmic modes, species counterpoint, contrapuntal techniques. Vocal polyphony and instrumental inventions and fugues.
Prerequisite(s): MU 301 or equivalent.
Component(s): 3 hours lectures/problem-solving.
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MU 303 - Form and Analysis (3)
Study and experience in solving problems related to analyzing musical forms. Includes small song and dance forms, sonata, rondo, concerto, theme and variation.
Prerequisite(s): MU 301 or equivalent.
Component(s): 3 hours lectures/problem-solving.
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MU 304 - Beginning Conducting (2)
Study of and experience in basic conducting techniques. Problem solving and decision making with regard to tempo, dynamics, performers ability, difficulty of music, instrumentation, balance, blend, pitch and rhythmic accuracy, and score reading.
Prerequisite(s): MU 122 .
Component(s): 2 hours lectures/problem-solving.
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MU 307 - Instrumental Conducting (2)
Study of and experience in instrumental conducting techniques. Problem-solving and decision-making as it pertains to conducting instrumental ensembles. Practical experience in implementing those decisions.
Prerequisite(s): MU 304 or equivalent.
Component(s): 2 hours lectures/problem-solving.
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MU 308 - Choral Conducting (2)
Study of and experience in choral conducting techniques. Problem-solving and decision-making as it pertains to conducting vocal ensembles. Practical experience in implementing those decisions.
Prerequisite(s): MU 304 or equivalent.
Component(s): 2 hours lectures/problem-solving.
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MU 309 - Arranging for Instruments (2)
Techniques of arranging; modifying existing compositions for various instrumental ensembles.
Prerequisite(s): MU 121 .
Component(s): 2 hours lectures.
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MU 310 - History of Technology in Music (4)
Survey of music technologies including the musical, cultural and philosophical forces governing them, from the monochord of Ancient Greece through contemporary life. Course fulfills GE Interdisciplinary Synthesis B5 or C4 or D4.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A, two GE Area B sub-areas (1, 2, 3, or 4), GE Area C (1, 2, and 3), or GE Area D (1,2, and 3).
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MU 311 - Musics of Mexico (4)
Survey of musics and dance of Mexico focusing on folk instruments and music patterns, cultural crossover between Hispanic and Indian music heritages.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture discussions.
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MU 316A - Jazz Improvisation (1)
Traditional and contemporary techniques of improvisation. Basic and advanced chords, keys, and scales are emphasized through melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic applications.
Prerequisite(s): MU 116A .
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units.
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MU 317 - Women in Music (4)
Study of contributions women have made as composers and performers. Student presentation of a culminating study.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture discussions.
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MU 321A - Musicianship (1)
Drill and practice of sight-reading skills and rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation including computer assisted tutoring.
Prerequisite(s): MU 223A .
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
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MU 322A - Musicianship (1)
Drill and practice of sight-reading skills and rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation including computer assisted tutoring.
Prerequisite(s): MU 321A .
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
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MU 323A - Musicianship (1)
Drill and practice of sight-reading skills and rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation including computer assisted tutoring.
Prerequisite(s): MU 322A .
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
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MU 328 - Music Recording II (4)
Project-based overview of the recording arts. Review of acoustic principles, microphone technology, and signal processing. Professional techniques for recording, editing and mixing using Pro Tools|HD digital audio workstation and other specialized equipment. Introduction to digital audio.
Prerequisite(s): MU 228 .
Component(s): 4 hours lectures/problem-solving.
Note(s): Credit by examination can be achieved for MU 228 .
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MU 330 - Brass Fundamentals (2)
Fundamentals of playing and teaching the trumpet, trombone, horn, tuba for music majors and minors who plan to teach music in the public schools K-12. Development of embouchure, tone, note reading skills; basic brass pedagogy.
Prerequisite(s): MU 122 .
Component(s): 2 hours lecture presentations/problem-solving.
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MU 331 - Percussion Fundamentals (2)
Fundamentals of playing and teaching percussion instruments for music majors and minors who plan to teach music in the public schools K-12; stick and mallet technique for membrane, metal, non-pitched and pitched instruments. Basic percussion pedagogy.
Prerequisite(s): MU 122 .
Component(s): 2 hours lecture presentations/problem-solving.
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MU 332 - String Fundamentals (2)
Fundamentals of playing and teaching the violin, viola, cello, and string bass for music majors and minors who plan to teach music in the public schools K-12. Development of bow and finger coordination, tone, note reading skills; basic string pedagogy.
Prerequisite(s): MU 122 .
Component(s): 2 hours lecture presentations/problem-solving.
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MU 333 - Voice Fundamentals (2)
Fundamental techniques of singing for music majors and minors who plan to teach music in the public schools K-12. Methods of tone production, breathing, diction, selection of repertoire, and song interpretations.
Prerequisite(s): MU 122 .
Component(s): 2 hours lecture presentations/problem-solving.
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MU 334 - Woodwind Fundamentals (2)
Fundamentals of playing and teaching woodwinds: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, for music majors and minors who plan to teach music in the public schools K- 12. Development of finger coordination, tone, note reading skills; basic woodwind pedagogy.
Prerequisite(s): MU 122 .
Component(s): 2 hours lecture presentations/problem-solving.
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MU 335 - Seminar for Music Industry Studies (1)
Weekly seminar examining and discussing issues involved with the music and entertainment industries. Topics may also include making presentations, business practices, and research methods.
Prerequisite(s): MU 104 .
Component(s): 1 hour seminar.
Repeatable: May be repeated up to 3 units.
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MU 336 - Guitar Fundamentals (2)
Fundamentals of playing and teaching guitar for music majors and minors who plan to teach music in the public schools K-12; right- and left-hand techniques for nylon and steel-string guitar pedagogy.
Prerequisite(s): MU 122 .
Component(s): 2 hours lecture presentations/problem-solving.
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MU 341A - Brass Ensemble (1)
Study and performance of small instrumental ensemble literature.
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Note(s): Enrollment by audition.
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MU 342A - Woodwind Ensemble (1)
Study and performance of small instrumental ensemble literature.
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Note(s): Enrollment by audition.
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MU 343A - Percussion Ensemble (1)
Study and performance of small instrumental ensemble literature.
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
Note(s): Enrollment by audition.
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MU 344A - String Ensemble (1)
Study and performance of small instrumental ensemble literature.
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
Note(s): Enrollment by audition.
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MU 345A - Piano Accompaniment (1)
Study of accompaniments for rehearsals and performances of soloists and ensembles in vocal and instrumental classes.
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Note(s): Enrollment by audition.
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MU 346A - Guitar Ensemble (1)
Study and performance of small instrumental ensemble literature.
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
Note(s): Enrollment by audition.
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MU 347A - World Music Ensemble (1)
Study and performance of small instrumental ensemble literature.
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
Note(s): Enrollment by audition.
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MU 348A - Piano Ensemble (1)
Sight-reading, rehearsal, and performance of ensemble piano repertoire. Ensembles to include piano 4-hands, duo-piano, and groups of 3-4 keyboard players on multiple instruments.
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Note(s): Enrollment by audition.
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MU 351L - Orchestra (1)
Rehearsal and performance of orchestral literature from all musical periods by composers from around the world.
Component(s): 3 hours laboratory.
Repeatable: May be repeated for 12 credits.
Note(s): Enrollment by audition.
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MU 352L - Concert Band (1)
Rehearsal and performance of wind band literature by composers from around the world.
Component(s): 3 hours laboratory.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
Note(s): Enrollment by audition.
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MU 353L - Symphonic Wind Ensemble (1)
Rehearsal and performance of symphonic wind literature by composers from around the world.
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
Note(s): Enrollment by audition.
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MU 354L - Jazz Band (1)
Rehearsal and performance of jazz and jazz related music.
Component(s): 3 hours laboratory.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
Note(s): Enrollment by audition.
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MU 356A - Jazz Combo (1)
Rehearsal and performance of small group jazz and jazz related music.
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
Note(s): Enrollment by audition.
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MU 357 - Instrumental Techniques for Secondary Education (2)
Study and student discussion of problems and solutions involved in developing and operating an instrumental music program in secondary schools.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Component(s): 2 hours lectures/problem-solving.
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MU 358A - Latin American Ensemble (1)
Study and performance of music from Latin American countries.
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Repeatable: May be repeated for 12 credits.
Note(s): Enrollment by audition.
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MU 359A - MIDI Ensemble (1)
Rehearsal and performance of small group MIDI-based and electronic instruments.
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
Note(s): Enrollment by audition.
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MU 361L - Concert Choir (1)
Rehearsal and performance of choral literature for mixed voices, from all musical periods by composers from around the world.
Component(s): 3 hours laboratory.
Grading: Enrollment by audition.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
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MU 363 - Interpretation for Singers (2)
A performance workshop based on individual student participation in which communication through the singing voice and the special problems of the singer/actor are explored in depth.
Prerequisite(s): MU 134 or 1 unit of MU 177 .
Component(s): 2 lectures/presentation/problem-solving.
Repeatable: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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MU 364L - Chamber Singers (1)
Rehearsal and performance of choral literature for small choral ensembles, from all musical periods by composers from around the world.
Component(s): 3 hours laboratory.
Grading: Enrollment by audition.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
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MU 365A - Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1)
Rehearsal and performance of jazz and jazz-related vocal music.
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
Note(s): Enrollment by audition.
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MU 366L - Music Theatre Workshop (1)
Rehearsal and performance of operatic and musical theatre literature.
Component(s): 3 hours laboratory.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Note(s): Enrollment by audition.
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MU 367 - Vocal Techniques for Secondary Education (2)
Study and student discussion of problems and solutions involved in developing the adolescent voice, as well as developing and operating a vocal music program in secondary schools.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Component(s): 2 hours lectures/problem-solving.
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MU 368L - Music Theatre Production (1)
Rehearsal and performance of an opera or musical comedy. Technical crews, singing, and acting.
Component(s): 3 hours laboratory.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Note(s): Enrollment by audition.
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MU 369L - Songwriter Showcase (1)
Rehearsal and performance of song literature and original songwriting.
Component(s): 3 hours laboratory.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 12 units.
Note(s): Enrollment by audition.
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MU 371 - Studio Strings (1)
A series of 10 specialized individual instruction lessons. Repertoire and technical studies for violin, viola, cello, or double bass with a higher level of skill and more repertoire mastered than for MU 171 . Jury examination at the end of each quarter. Total credit limited to those of chosen emphasis requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MU 171 requirements and passing entrance requirements for upper division studio. Course not available to non-majors except by special audition. Permission to enroll by instructor only.
Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 units.
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MU 372 - Studio Brass (1)
A series of 10 specialized individual instruction lessons. Repertoire and technical studies as appropriate for trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba, or euphonium with a higher level of skill and more repertoire mastered than for MU 172 . Jury examination at the end of each quarter. Total credit limited to those of chosen emphasis requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MU 172 requirements and passing entrance requirements for upper division studio. Course not available to nonmajors except by special audition. Permission to enroll by instructor only.
Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 units.
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MU 373 - Studio Woodwinds (1)
A series of 10 specialized individual instruction lessons. Repertoire and technical studies as appropriate for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, or saxophone with a higher level of skill and more repertoire mastered than for MU 173 . Jury examination at the end of each quarter. Total credit limited to those of chosen emphasis requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MU 173 requirements and passing entrance requirements for upper division studio. Course not available to nonmajors except by special audition.
Corequisite(s): Permission to enroll by instructor only.
Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 units.
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MU 374 - Studio Percussion (1)
A series of 10 specialized individual instruction lessons. Repertoire and technical studies as appropriate for timpani, mallet instruments, or other percussion specialties with a higher level of skill and more repertoire mastered than for MU 174 . Jury examination at the end of each quarter. Total credit limited to those of chosen emphasis requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MU 174 requirements and passing entrance requirements for upper division studio. Course not available to non-majors except by special audition.
Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 units.
Note(s): Permission to enroll by instructor only.
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MU 375 - Studio Keyboard (1)
A series of 10 specialized individual instruction lessons. Repertoire and technical studies as appropriate for piano, organ, or harpsichord with a higher level of skill and more repertoire mastered than for MU 175 . Jury examination at the end of each quarter. Total credit limited to those of chosen emphasis requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MU 175 requirements and passing entrance requirements for upper division studio. Course not available to non-majors except by special audition.
Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 units.
Note(s): Permission to enroll by instructor only.
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MU 376 - Studio Guitar (1)
A series of 10 specialized individual instruction lessons. Repertoire and technical studies with a higher level of skill and more repertoire mastered than for MU 176 . Jury examination at the end of each quarter. Total credit limited to those of chosen emphasis requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MU 176 requirements and passing entrance requirements for upper division studio. Course not available to non-majors except by special audition.
Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 units.
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MU 377 - Studio Voice (1)
A series of 10 specialized individual instruction lessons. Repertoire and technical studies with a higher level of skill and more repertoire mastered than for MU 177 . Jury examination at the end of each quarter. Total credit limited to those of chosen emphasis requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MU 177 requirements and passing entrance requirements for upper division studio. Course not available to non-majors except by special audition.
Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 units.
Note(s): Permission to enroll by instructor only.
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MU 378 - Creative Projects (1)
Projects in composition and/or production.
Prerequisite(s): MU 121 and permission of instructor.
Component(s): 1 hour lecture.
Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 units.
Note(s): Permission to enroll by instructor only.
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MU 382 - Studio Conducting (1)
A series of 10 specialized individual instruction lessons per quarter. Jury examination at the end of each quarter. Total credit limited to those of chosen emphasis requirements.
Prerequisite(s): MU 304 , MU 307 or MU 308 , and permission of instructor. Course not available to non-majors except by special audition. Permission to enroll by instructor only. Repeatable up to 6 units.
Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 units.
Note(s): Permission to enroll by instructor only.
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MU 388 - Studio Electric Bass (1)
A series of 10 specialized individual instruction lessons. Repertoire and technical studies as appropriate for electric bass. Jury examination at the end of each quarter. Total credit limited to those of chosen emphasis requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MU 174 requirements and passing entrance requirements for upper division studio. Course not available to non-majors except by special audition.
Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 units.
Note(s): Permission to enroll by instructor only.
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MU 392 - Music Industry Internship (1-2)
Selection and completion of an internship in the music industry or in a faculty-approved related field.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. Fieldwork.
Repeatable: May be repeated up to 3 units.
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MU 394S - Music Studies Integration (1)
Integration of the creativity, performance, technological and business aspects of music. Quarter-long group projects, in conjunction with a community partner, resulting in a finished performance or production with a significant service learning component.
Prerequisite(s): MU 121 .
Component(s): 1 hour lecture/problem-solving.
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MU 395 - Non-Profit Music (2)
Ensembles, orchestras, symphonies, choruses, and opera companies as business operations. Responsibilities of personnel. Financial concerns, grants and fund-raising. Promotion and marketing.
Prerequisite(s): MU 104 .
Component(s): 2 hours lecture discussions.
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MU 397 - Music in Record, Radio, Film, and Television Industries (4)
Study of record companies, radio stations, music in film and television. Administrative and creative functions, their roles and influence within the music industry and impact on society. Advertising, music videos and multimedia. Administrative and creative functions of music synchronization.
Prerequisite(s): MU 104 .
Component(s): 4 hours lecture discussions.
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MU 398 - Artist Representation and Promotion (2)
Roles and responsibilities of performing artist representatives. Credibility and image-building. Techniques for self-promotion.
Prerequisite(s): MU 104 .
Component(s): 2 hours lecture discussions.
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MU 400 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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MU 402/402A - Music Literature for Children (1/1)
Music methods, texts, songs, recordings, and instruments used in the elementary classroom, and their application to problem solving. Presentation of music activities for all elementary school grade levels. Application of music to connect across the curriculum.
Corequisite(s): MU 402/402A.
Component(s): 1 hour lecture discussion/problem-solving. 2 hours activity.
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MU 407 - Arranging for Voices (2)
Techniques of arranging, modifying existing compositions for various vocal ensembles.
Prerequisite(s): MU 121 .
Component(s): 2 hours lectures/problem solving.
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MU 408/408A - Computers and Music (3/1)
Advanced, project-based exploration of the use of computers as MIDI information controllers (sequencers), as digital audio workstations, as composition tools, and as musical instruments (software synthesizers).
Prerequisite(s): MU 108/108A .
Corequisite(s): MU 408/408A.
Component(s): 3 hours lecture presentations/problem-solving, 2 hours activity.
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MU 418 - Western Classical Traditions I (4)
Examination of the history of European and American classical music cultures prior to 1900. Research, listening.
Prerequisite(s): MU 121 , MU 218 .
Component(s): 4 hours lecture/problem-solving.
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MU 419 - Western Classical Traditions II (4)
Examination of the history of European and American classical music cultures from 1900 to the present. Research, listening.
Prerequisite(s): MU 121 , MU 218 .
Component(s): 4 hours lecture/problem-solving.
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MU 420 - Performance Literature (2)
Survey of performance literature of a specified genre. Research and presentation of systematically categorized, historic, graded repertoire for works in a specified genre.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit whenever a new topic is offered.
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MU 425 - Life and Death in the Arts (4)
Examination of aesthetic expressions in music, art, architecture, dance, theater and literature that express common human experiences: birth, daily life, spirituality, love, and death. Consideration of cultural contexts of all works studied. Exploration and development of a personal collection of artworks. Attendance at arts events. Course fulfills GE Synthesis C4.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area C (1, 2, and 3).
Component(s): 4 hours lecture/discussion.
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MU 427 - Tracking and Mixing (4)
Advanced techniques for recording, editing and mixing music in a ProTools HD digital audio workstation environment. Group projects exploring both historic and modern approaches to tracking and mixing. Advanced exploration of microphone and signal processing techniques.
Prerequisite(s): MU 328 .
Component(s): 4 hours lecture.
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MU 428 - Digital Mastering, Editing and Delivery (4)
Advanced exploration of the principles and practices of music audio mastering. Group projects explore critical listening, noise reduction, continuity, sweetening, gain structure, dynamics processing, psychoacoustics, editing, fades, Fletcher & Munson loudness curves, and other topics related to audio mastering.
Prerequisite(s): MU 328 .
Component(s): 4 hours lecture.
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MU 442 - History of World Music Theaters (4)
Styles of music theater found throughout the world. Research, listening, analysis.
Prerequisite(s): MU 103 , MU 218 .
Component(s): 4 hours lecture presentations/problem-solving.
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MU 460 - Senior Seminar (1)
Weekly seminar for senior students. Senior project or recital preparation, resume preparation, and career planning.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and MU 121 .
Component(s): 1 hour lecture.
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MU 461 - Senior Project Studio (1)
A culminating series of ten specialized individual instruction lessons. Repertoire and technical studies in preparation for senior recital project.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of instructor.
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MU 462 - Senior Project (2)
Completion of a recital or research, writing and presentation of a project, or work experience in music business. Category to be determined by, and work to be accomplished under the supervision of appropriate faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
Pre or Corequisite(s): MU 460 .
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MU 490 - Music Publishing, Copyright, and Licensing (4)
Music publishing administration, copyright law, songwriter-publisher contracts, music licensing and clearances. Legal rights and obligations. Discussion of concepts: personal service, exclusivity and conflict of interest, issues of publicity versus privacy, anti-trust, trademark and labor law.
Prerequisite(s): MU 104 .
Component(s): 4 hour lectures/problem-solving.
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MU 499/499A/499L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Upper division group study of a selected topic within the lecture/ presentation/problem-solving format. Subject to be specified in advance.
Corequisite(s): May be required.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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NSE 198 - National Student Exchange Study Topics: (1-15)
Study undertaken at a member campus of the National Student Exchange Consortium.
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