| Music Core |
35-36 units |
MUS 201: Music Theory 1 As a beginning study of the craft of music for students with considerable musical experience, this course includes the study and application of scales, intervals, triads, rhythms, and elementary chord progression through analysis and writing. Co-requisite: normally taken concurrently with MUS 211. Recommended prerequisite: MUS 102 or other training in the fundamentals of musical notation. |
3 |
MUS 202: Music Theory 2 As a continuation of Music Theory 1, this course will study non-harmonic tones, seventh chords, modulation, and basic musical forms through analysis and composition of four-part textures. Co-requisite: normally taken concurrently with MUS 212. |
3 |
MUS 211: Aural Skills 1 This course will reinforce the material and experiences from Music Theory 1 through keyboard and dictation activities with an emphasis on the cultivation of musical sensitivity and responsiveness. Co-requisite: normally taken concurrently with MUS 201. |
1 |
MUS 212: Aural Skills 2 A continuation of Aural Skills 1. Co-requisite: normally taken concurrently with MUS 202. |
1 |
MUS 221: Beginning Conducting A beginning study in the craft of conducting, this course will include the basic beat patterns, preparatory and release gestures, and simple non-verbal stylistic cues. Students will conduct a musical ensemble composed of class members. |
2 |
MUS 303: Music Theory 3 As a continuation of Music Theory 2 and Aural Skills 2, this course will include analysis of counterpoint, classical forms, and chromatic alteration of melody and chord progression, as well as further development of composition skills. Prerequisite: MUS 202. |
3 |
MUS 304: Music Theory 4 As a continuation of Music Theory 3, this course will study extended forms and melodic-harmonic formula characteristic of the 19th century; introduce techniques of the 20th century; and cultivate related notational and compositional skills. Prerequisite: MUS 303. |
3 |
MUS 323: Aural Skills 3 A continuation of Aural Skills 2. Co-requisite: MUS 303. |
1 |
MUS 324: Aural Skills 4 A continuation of Aural Skills 3. Co-requisite: MUS 304. |
1 |
MUS 331: Music History: Antiquity to Bach This survey course will look at the development of art music in Western history from ancient Greece to the time of J.S. Bach, including the relationship between secular and ecclesiastical music, vocal and instrumental music, and the social functions of music. Prerequisite: MUS 202 or consent of instructor. |
3 |
MUS 332: Music History: Classical Period to Modernity This survey course will look at the development of art music in Western history from the early classical period to the present, including the social functions of music, the relationship between secular and ecclesiastical music, and vocal and instrumental music. Prerequisite: MUS 202 or consent of instructor. |
3 |
| Performance |
MU ___: Applied Music Every semester on a principal instrument at least to Level 401. |
5+ |
MuE ___: Ensemble Four units of ensemble are counted toward graduation within the major, but each music major must participate in at least one department ensemble each term of attendance; two ensembles are encouraged. Additional units may be petitioned against general electives as described in the General Catalog. |
4 |
| Senior Recital or Project |
Mu___ 498: Senior Recital This course will help students prepare for a recital in their primary performing medium (voice or instrument) and satisfies the final requirements for a music major with a performance emphasis. Prerequisite: approval of senior project application by the music faculty (see Senior Project Guidelines and Senior Recital Guidelines available in the Music Office). Replaces applied music for the semester leading to the recital. orMu___ 498: Senior Recital This course will satisfy the final requirements for a music major when church music, music theory, music history, ethnomusicology, or music education is the student's primary interest and may include the following: developing a curriculum and music activities for a school; directing an established music performing group; conducting research or field study, writing a composition, preparing a festival worship service, and/or leading music in a church under supervision. Prerequisite: approval of senior project application by the music faculty. See also Senior Project Guidelines available in the Music Office. |
2 |
| Music Education Emphasis |
20 units |
MUS 222: Intermediate Conducting As a continuation of Beginning Conducting, students will build upon their conducting skills with more advanced study in expressive gestures, left-hand independence, cueing, psychological conducting, and score preparation. Prerequisite: MUS 221. |
2 |
MUS 261: Introduction to Music Teaching An exploration course of career opportunities in music education including elementary, middle, and high school as well as studio pedagogy through readings, seminar discussions, and field experience in area schools and studios. Prerequisites: at least sophomore standing, MUS 102 or 201 (or concurrent registration), or permission of instructor. |
1 |
MUS 451: Music Cultures of the World: Emerging Nations This course will introduce students to the study of music as a universal cultural phenomenon and the discipline of ethnomusicology, with exposure to the musical and social aspects of a variety of folk, traditional, and art music of Latin America, Africa, India, North America, and contemporary mass media. Prerequisite: MUS 101 or equivalent knowledge and experience in music strongly encouraged. orMUS 452: Music Cultures of the World: The Silk Road Introduction to the discipline of ethnomusicology and of music as a universal cultural phenomenon, with exposure to the musical and social aspects of a variety of folk, traditional and art music of regions from Eastern Europe to Asia, including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Oceania, China, Japan, and Korea. Prerequisite: MUS 101 or equivalent knowledge and experience in music strongly encouraged. |
3 |
MUS 461: Music for Children This course will allow students to identify, understand, and work with the music capabilities of children, including the following: The one unit option will study the approaches, activities, and materials for teaching music to children and the development of preschool through grade 8 general music curriculum. The two unit option is available to multiple-subject teacher education candidates interested in incorporating music into the self-contained classroom as well as others interested in musical development of children. The three unit option is required of music education majors and available to others interested in developing curricula and/or other special skills and projects. Prerequisite: MUS 101, 102 or equivalent; basic music reading ability and musical experience recommended. |
2-3 |
MUS 462: Music in Secondary Schools This course will study the principles and practices for teaching music in secondary schools including philosophy, organization, curriculum development, and lesson-planning for general music, instrumental, and choral programs. It will also prepare students to take the CSET (California Subject Examination for Teachers) in music. Prerequisites: MUS 261 and 461 or concurrent registration. |
2 |
Choose a minimum of three units from the following:
(A secondary instrument may be substituted for one techniques course upon petition.) |
MUS 312: Brass Techniques Basic techniques for playing, teaching, and maintaining brass instruments along with curricular concepts and materials for teaching beginning instrumentalists will be covered in this course. Prerequisites: considerable musical experience, preferably instrumental, and consent of instructor. |
1 |
MUS 313: Percussion Techniques Basic techniques for playing, teaching, and maintaining percussion instruments will be covered in this course. Prerequisites: considerable musical experience, preferably instrumental, and consent of instructor. |
1 |
MUS 314: Woodwind Techniques Basic techniques for playing, teaching, and maintaining woodwind instruments will be covered in this course. Prerequisites: considerable musical experience, preferably instrumental, and consent of instructor. |
1 |
MUS 315: String Techniques Basic techniques for playing, teaching, and maintaining string instruments will be covered in this course. Prerequisites: considerable musical experience, preferably instrumental. and consent of instructor. |
1 |
| Choose a minimum of five units from the following: |
MUS 215: Music Technology This course will introduce the electronic tools for music making, including CD mastering, sequencing, recording, and score production. |
1 |
MUS 402: Orchestration As a study of instrumental timbre and the application of instrument combinations to achieve artistic sonority in music, this course will emphasize the study of orchestral scores and will culminate with a final project consisting of a full orchestration of a short organ prelude. This course will also help students become familiar with music notation software. Prerequisites: MUS 202, one history course, and one instrumental techniques course or equivalent experience. |
2 |
MUS 412: Instrumental Methods and Repertoire This is an advanced instrumental music methods course focusing on repertoire, rehearsal management, advanced conducting issues and techniques, pedagogy, planning, and administration. Prerequisites: MUS 202 and 222 or consent of the instructor. |
2-3 |
MUS 441: Handbell Methods and Repertoire This course will study the organizing and directing of handbell programs. The one-credit component includes a philosophy of handbell ringing, methods for beginning ringers, materials and equipment, recruitment, and handbell literature for school and church. The two-credit course adds literature and methods for more advanced ringers, small ensembles and solos. The three-credit option adds work in composition and arranging for handbells as well as advanced conducting. Prerequisites: experience with handbell ringing and familiarity with musical notation, and MUS 202 and 221 for the three-unit course. |
2-3 |
MUS 471: Choral Methods and Repertoire This is an advanced choral music methods course that will focus on choral repertoire, rehearsal management, advanced conducting techniques, vocal pedagogy, planning, and administration. Prerequisites: MUS 202 and 222 or consent of instructor. |
3 |