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MU-MUSIC -- 2003-05 Catalog
Music Department

MU 100 Music Fundamentals (4)

Traditional music notation. Use of treble and bass staff for pitch and rhythm, harmonization using principal triads, major and minor, and common seventh chords. Performance of simple pieces individually and in groups using common classroom instruments. 3 lectures, 1 activity.

MU 101 Introduction to Music Theory (4) GE C3

Introduction to the elements of music and their use by composers and performers. Notation of pitch and rhythm, scales, key signatures, intervals and chords. 3 lectures, 1 activity.

MU 103 Music Theory I (4)

Structure of tonality, four-part writing of root position and inverted triads, cadences and melodic structure, harmonic progressions, harmonization of a melody and nonharmonic tones. Composition project. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MU 101 or permission of instructor.

MU 104 Musicianship I (2)

Introductory sightsinging; rhythmic performance and dictation in simple meters; identification and performance of melodic and harmonic intervals and triads; dictation of major diatonic melodies. 2 activities. Prerequisite: Previous or current enrollment in MU 101; Music major or minor status.

MU 106 Musicianship II (2)

Sightsinging in all forms of the minor mode; rhythmic performance and dictation in compound meters and syncopation; identification of triad inversions and cadence formulas; dictation of minor diatonic melodies; interval identification in multiple timbres. 2 activities. Prerequisite: MU 104 or consent of instructor.

MU 114 Introduction to Composing (4)

Fundamental concepts in music composition. Creative projects. Compositional techniques, development, and structure. Analysis of examples from the literature. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 101 or consent of instructor.

MU 120 Music Appreciation (4) GE C3

Explores the world of music with emphasis on Western tradition. Language of music, the role of music in society. Historical context and major composers from the Middle Ages to the present. 3 lectures, 1 activity.

MU 121 Introduction to Non-Western Musics (4)

Survey of selected non-Western music cultures. Emphasis on listening and understanding the ensemble type, aesthetic principle, musical style, and performance practice of each. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Music major, minor, or consent of instructor.

MU 149 Applied Study/Technique (1)

Individual instruction in performance with emphasis on the technical skills needed for the performance of repertoire. Total credit limited to 3 units. Specific areas of study are listed in the Class Schedule. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MU 150 Applied Music (1)

Individual instruction in performance with emphasis on repertoire, technical skills, style, and interpretation. Total credit limited to 6 units. Specific areas of study are listed in the Class Schedule. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MU 151 Beginning Piano (2)

Beginning piano for student with no background in keyboard instruments. Includes fundamentals of notation, keyboard techniques, tone production, sightreading and facility. 1 lecture, 1 activity.

MU 152 Elementary Class Piano (1)

Continuation of MU 151. Piano for students with the ability to play a simple Bach or Mozart Minuet. Total credit limited to 3 units. 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 151 or equivalent. For non-music majors.

MU 153 Intermediate Class Piano (1)

Continuation of MU 152. Students are expected to play at the level of the easier Clementi Sonatinas. Total credit limited to 3 units. 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 152 or one year of piano instruction. For non-music majors.

MU 154 Beginning Voice (2)

Beginning study of vocal and performance technique for the untrained singer. Includes the beginning study of the vocal mechanism and the fundamentals of notation. 1 lecture, 1 activity.

MU 155 Beginning Guitar (1)

Fundamentals of guitar technique and performance. Elements of classical, pop, and folk styles. Basics of staff and chord notations. No previous experience necessary. 1 activity.

MU 161 Piano Skills I (1)

Preparation for Piano Proficiency Examination. Study of piano repertoire, sightreading, transposition, harmonization or a melody, accompanying, improvisation of a melody. 1 activity. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MU 162 Piano Skills II (1)

Continuation of MU 161. Preparation for Piano Proficiency Examination. Study of piano repertoire, sightreading, transposition, harmonization of a melody, accompanying, improvisation of a melody. 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 161 or consent of instructor.

MU 163 Piano Skills III (1)

Continuation of MU 162. Preparation for Piano Proficiency Examination. Study of piano repertoire, sightreading, transposition, harmonization of a melody, accompanying, improvisation of a melody. 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 162 or consent of instructor.

MU 170 University Jazz Band (1)

Study and public performance of music written for big band jazz. Limited to those who have had considerable experience playing musical instruments. The band performs concerts on campus and makes at least one tour annually. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MU 171 Instrumental Ensembles (1)

Open to qualified musicians. Rehearsal and public performances in large and small ensembles. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 activity. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MU 172 Wind Orchestra (1)

Study and public performance of music written for large wind bands (woodwinds, brass, and percussion). Limited to those students who have had experience with wind and percussion instruments. The band performs concerts on campus and makes at least one tour annually. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MU 173 Wind Ensemble (1)

Study and public performance of music written for wind ensembles (woodwinds, brass and percussion). Limited to those students who have had experience with wind and percussion instruments. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MU 174 Orchestra (1)

Preparation and performance of orchestral music including both the standard repertoire and rarely performed works. Open to all students whose technique is adequate. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MU 175 Contemporary Music Ensemble (1)

Open to all instrumentalists who are interested in performing recent classical literature. Limited to students who are proficient on their instrument. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 activity. Prerequisite: By audition or consent of instructor.

MU 176 Mustang Band (1)

Public performance of music and specially-designed shows written for marching band (woodwinds, brass, percussion, and flag team auxiliary). Limited to those students who have had marching experience with wind and percussion instruments, or flag, rifle or dance lines. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MU 180 Men’s Chorus (1)

Study and public performance of music composed for men’s voices. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MU 181 PolyPhonics (1)

Study and public performance of music for mixed voices. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MU 182 Women’s Chorus (1)

Study and public performance of music composed for women’s voices. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MU 183 Vocal Ensemble (1)

Open to qualified singers. Rehearsal and performance of specialized vocal music. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 activity. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MU 184 Music Production Workshop (2)

Preparation of a musical theatre production for public presentation. Includes acting and stage management. Total credit limited to 6 units. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: By audition or consent of instructor.

MU 185 University Singers (1)

Study and public performance of music for large mixed chorus. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MU 187 Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1)

Study and performance of vocal jazz, including ensemble performance as well as solo performance and improvisation. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MU 189 Vocal Practicum (1)

Study and implementation of performing techniques used by vocalists in a recital or concert setting. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 150, MU 250, MU 350 or MU 450, or consent of instructor.

MU 200 Special Problems for Undergraduates (1)

Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MU 207 Music Theory II (4)

Construction and resolution of seventh chords, secondary dominants, nondominant seventh chord, basic modulation, change of mode. Augmented sixth chord and Neapolitan sixth chord. Binary and ternary form. Composition project. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MU 103.

MU 208 Musicianship III (2)

Sightsinging in all modes in two or more parts; rhythmic dictation in 2 parts; identification of triadic chord progressions and root position seventh chords; dictation of two-part melodies in all modes. 2 activities. Prerequisite: MU 106 or consent of instructor.

MU 210 Musicianship IV (1)

Continuation of MU 208. Sightsinging with chromatic tones; rhythmic performance in irregular meters; chord progressions with triads and dominant seventh chords; seventh chord inversions; and 2-part diatonic dictation. 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 208 or consent of instructor.

MU 211 Musicianship V (1)

Continuation of MU 210. Sightsinging with non-diatonic tones; rhythmic dictation in irregular meters; chord progressions with secondary dominant chords; modulatory progressions and dictations. 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 210 or consent of instructor.

MU 212 Musicianship VI (1)

Continuation of MU 211. Emphasis on previously acquired skills, plus performance and dictation of complex beat divisions; identification of augmented and neapolitan 6^th chords; and modulatory dictation in 2 parts. 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 211 or consent of instructor.

MU 221 Jazz Styles (4) GE C3 USCP

Survey of Jazz as a significant American art form from 1900 to the present; its historical background and development in the United States; key elements, leading performers, and significant compositions in each style. Emphasis on listening skills. 3 lectures, 1 activity.

MU 229 Music of the 60s: War and Peace (4) GE C3 USCP

Explores wide spectrum of rock, folk and pop styles of the 60s. Relates music to social turmoil and historical trends, including Vietnam War, Civil Rights Movement, American Indian Movement, Chicano Movement, Free Speech Movement. 3 lectures, 1 activity.

MU 249 Applied Study/Technique (1)

MU 250 Applied Music (1)

MU 251 Diction for Singers (1)

The study of diction as it applies to singing in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Class Schedule will list topic elected. Total credit limited to 3 units. 1 activity. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MU 252 Intermediate Voice (1)

Vocal and performance technique for experienced singers. Total credit limited to 3 units. 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 154 or consent of instructor.

MU 253 Advanced Class Piano (1)

Advanced level piano techniques with emphasis on style, interpretation, sightreading, basic performance practices and the solution to general musical problems. Total credit limited to 3 units. 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 153 or consent of instructor. For non-music majors.

MU 255 Intermediate Guitar (1)

Develops intermediate guitar techniques and performance. Elements of classical, pop, and folk styles. Intermediate skills, reading notes and chord charts. 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 155 or permission of instructor.

MU 259 Beginning Jazz Improvisation (2)

Development of fundamentals of jazz improvisation including scales, arpeggios, patterns, swing feel, expressiveness, and motifs through in-class performance of written materials and improvisations with play-along recordings. Total credit limited to 6 units. 2 activities. Prerequisite: Facility on a musical instrument or singing ability; MU 101 or consent of instructor.

MU 260 Intermediate Jazz Improvisation (2)

Further development of fundamentals of jazz improvisation including alternate scales, arpeggios, embellishments, expressiveness, and motifs through in-class performance of written materials and improvisations with play-along recordings. Total credit limited to 6 units. 2 activities. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MU 259 or consent of instructor.

MU 261 Piano Skills IV (1)

Continuation of MU 163. Preparation for Piano Proficiency Examination. Study of piano repertoire, sightreading, transposition, harmonization of a melody, accompanying, and improvisation of a melody. 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 163 or consent of instructor.

MU 262 Piano Skills V (1)

Continuation of MU 261. Preparation for Piano Proficiency Examination. Study of piano repertoire, sightreading, transposition, harmonization of a melody, accompanying, improvisation of a melody. 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 261 or consent of instructor.

MU 263 Piano Skills VI (1)

Continuation of MU 262. Successful completion of this course represents fulfillment of the Piano Proficiency Examination. Study of piano repertoire, sightreading, transposition, harmonization of a melody, accompanying, improvisation of a melody. 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 262 or consent of instructor.

MU 301 Counterpoint (4)

Counterpoint as a compositional technique. Modal, tonal, and post-tonal practices. Creative project. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MU 309.

MU 308 Sound Design: Technologies (4)

Fundamental tools of electroacoustic sound design. Concepts and application of music studio procedure, recording, synthesis, and MIDI. Studio projects. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 101, MU 120 or consent of instructor.

MU 309 Music Theory III (4)

Compositional procedures employed by composers of the Classical and Romantic periods. Chromatic third-related harmony, ninth, eleventh and thirteenth chords. Chromatic and enharmonic modulation. Sonata and rondo form. Composition project. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MU 207.

MU 310 Sound Design: Recording (4)

Exploring creative use of recording technology. Analog and digital equipment for recording music. Analysis and creative projects. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 308 or permission of instructor.

MU 315 Music Fundamentals in the Classroom (4)

Music skills and concepts for non-musicians developed through “learn-by-doing” music education pedagogies. Methodologies and state standards for teaching classroom music, performance skills (singing, recorder, accompanying instruments, body percussion). 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A and consent of instructor.

MU 320 Music Research and Writing (4)

Methodology for researching, analyzing, and writing about music. Exploration of investigative tools including library resources, periodicals, bibliographic tools, computerized search methods. Computerized software for text and music notation. Formatting music for publication. Performance practice. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MU 207 and ENGL 134. Recommended: MU 120; or permission of instructor.

MU 324 Music and Society (4) GE C4

Exploration into the role of music historically and culturally. Emphasis on deeper understanding and appreciation of the context of music through topics of special interest. Class Schedule will list topics selected. Total credit limited to 12 units. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A and a foundation course in Area C. Music majors will not receive GE C4 credit.

MU 325 America’s Music (4) USCP

Explorations of the many styles of America’s music through lectures, readings, sound recordings, musical scores, and performance. Includes “Native American,” “folk,” “popular,” and “fine art” traditions. How American music reflects the different cultural heritages, social contexts, and philosophies of its creators. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MU 207. Recommended: MU 120.

MU 326 Cultural Concepts and Structures in Music (4)

Exploring the definition, concepts, and structures of music in terms of theory, performance practice, and compositional procedures of selected non-Western cultures. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.

MU 328 Women in Music (4) GE C4

Survey of women’s contributions as composers and performers of western art and popular music; historical overview of the experiences and perception of women as musicians. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A and a foundation course in Area C. Music majors will not receive GE C4 credit.

MU 331 Music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance (4)

Musical literature, styles, composers, theory, genres and notation of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Relationship to historical trends. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MU 320; Recommended: MU 120; or permission of instructor.

MU 332 Music of the Baroque and Early Classic Eras (4)

Survey of the history of western art music from 1600 to 1780. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MU 320; Recommended: MU 120; or permission of instructor.

MU 333 Music of the Classic and Romantic Eras (4)

Survey of the history of western art music from 1780 to 1900. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MU 320; Recommended: MU 120; or permission of instructor.

MU 334 Music of the Modern Era (4)

Composers, important works, and significant trends in the Western European and American classical tradition during the 20^th and 21st Centuries. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MU 320; Recommended: MU 120; or permission of instructor.

MU 335 Survey of Keyboard Literature (4)

Intensive survey of solo piano literature from early keyboard music through contemporary composers; emphasis upon composers’ influences, stylistic characteristics, performance practices, and the development of the pianoforte. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MU 207 or consent of instructor.

MU 336 Jazz History and Theory (4)

Survey of Jazz theoretical techniques. Emphasis upon historical context and development of Jazz through study and analysis of scores and historical performances. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MU 207.

MU 337 Survey of Vocal Literature (4)

Comprehensive survey of vocal literature from early to contemporary composers. Emphasis upon composers’ influences, style characteristics, and performance practices. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MU 207 or consent of instructor.

MU 340 Conducting: Fundamentals (2)

Principles and techniques of conducting with experience in score reading. 2 activities. Prerequisite: MU 207 or consent of instructor.

MU 341 Conducting: Choral (2)

Continuation of MU 340. Emphasis on choral literature. Score reading, rehearsal techniques, and musical details associated with vocal music. 2 activities. Prerequisite: MU 340.

MU 342 Conducting: Instrumental (2)

Continuation of MU 340. Emphasis on band and orchestra literature. Score reading, rehearsal techniques, and musical details associated with instrumental music. 2 activities. Prerequisite: MU 340.

MU 349 Applied Study/Technique (1)

MU 350 Applied Music (1)

Individual instruction in performance and composition. Total credit limited to 6 units. Specific areas of study are listed in the Class Schedule. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MU 351 Jazz and Popular Music Arranging (2)

Arranging for small and large jazz ensembles. Score and part preparation. 2 activities. Prerequisite: MU 207.

MU 352 Orchestration (4)

Ranges, transposition, technical capabilities, and scoring of vocal ensembles, band, and orchestra instruments. Creative project. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 207.

MU 360 Music for Classroom Teachers (4)

Development of skills for fostering creative music experiences in the classroom. Exploration of various approaches to motivating children musically. Study of folk songs for singing, playing instruments, and learning about music as well as for their ethnic and cultural significance. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 100 or MU 101.

MU 361 Instruments (1)

Fundamentals of playing and teaching woodwind, brass, string, and percussion instruments. Separate sections in specific areas of study are arranged with instructor. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 activity. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.

MU 365 Music in the Elementary School (4)

Study and application of Orff, Dalcroze, Kodaly, Manhattanville, and Suzuki. Philosophy, objectives and methodologies for implementing an effective school music program. Includes fieldwork. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 207; junior standing.

MU 366 Piano Pedagogy (2)

Survey of elementary, intermediate and advanced teaching methods and literature; private and group instruction; studio policies. 2 activities. Prerequisite: MU 207 or consent of instructor.

MU 367 Vocal Pedagogy (2)

Survey of elementary, intermediate and advanced teaching methods including a comprehensive study of the vocal mechanism. 2 activities. Prerequisite: MU 207 or consent of instructor.

MU 370 University Jazz Band (1)

MU 371 Instrumental Ensemble (1)

Open to qualified musicians. Rehearsal and public performance in large and small ensembles. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 activity. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.

MU 372 Wind Orchestra (1)

Study and public performance of music written for large wind band (woodwinds, brass and percussion). Limited to those students who have had experience with wind and percussion instruments. The band performs concerts on campus and makes at least one tour annually. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.

MU 373 Wind Ensemble (1)

Study and public performance of music written for wind ensemble (woodwinds, brass and percussion). Limited to those students who have had experience with wind and percussion instruments. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.

MU 374 Orchestra (1)

MU 375 Contemporary Music Ensemble (1)

Open to all instrumentalists who are interested in performing recent classical literature. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 activity. Prerequisite: Junior standing; by audition or consent of instructor.

MU 376 Mustang Band (1)

Public performance of music and specially-designed shows written for marching bank (woodwinds, brass, percussion, and flag team auxiliary). Limited to those students who have had marching experience with wind and percussion instruments, or flag, rifle or dance lines. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.

MU 380 Men’s Chorus (1)

Study and performance of music for men’s voices. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.

MU 381 PolyPhonics (1)

Study and public performance of music for mixed voices. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.

MU 382 Women’s Chorus (1)

Study and public performance of music for women’s voices. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.

MU 383 Vocal Ensemble (1)

Open to qualified singers. Rehearsal and performance of specialized vocal music. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 activity. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.

MU 384 Music Production Workshop (2)

Preparation of a musical theatre production for public presentation, including acting and stage management. Total credit limited to 6 units. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Junior standing and by audition, or consent of instructor.

MU 385 University Singers (1)

Study and public performance of music for large mixed chorus. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.

MU 387 Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1)

Study and performance of vocal jazz, including ensemble performance as well as solo performance and improvisation. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.

MU 389 Vocal Practicum (1)

MU 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates (1–2)

Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of department head.

MU 401 Contemporary Music Theory (4)

Examination of modern compositional practices including impressionism, polytonality, serialism, timbre and form, minimalism, and the new eclecticism. Analysis and creative projects. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MU 309 or permission of instructor.

MU 404 Composition (2)

Independent creative projects. Exercises in compositional methods designed to increase technical facility. Total credit limited to 6 units. 2 activities. Prerequisite: MU 309 or permission of instructor.

MU 411 Sound Design: Synthesis (4)

Compositional application of sound synthesis techniques. Realization of computer music. Creative projects. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 310.

MU 412 Sound Design: Composition and Production (4)

Production of electroacoustic music in media. Program analysis, technical planning, composition, and product development. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 310.

MU 420 Music History: Selected Topics (4)

Intensive study of selected topics in music history through the use of readings, recordings, scores, and class presentations. Class Schedule will list topics selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 331, MU 332, MU 333, MU 334, or consent of instructor.

MU 449 Applied Study/Technique (1)

MU 450 Applied Music (1)

Individual instruction in performance and composition. Total credit limited to 6 units. Specific areas of study are listed in the Class Schedule. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MU 461 Senior Project (3)

Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Minimum of 90 hours total time. Results presented in a recital, creative work, formal report, or a combination of all three. Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of department head.

MU 465 Choral Literature and Rehearsal Techniques (4)

Survey of choral literature especially suited for secondary schools. Philosophy and strategy for developing a school program. Musical as well as non-musical techniques for effective rehearsal. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 341, or consent of instructor.

MU 466 Instrumental Literature and Rehearsal Techniques (4)

Survey of instrumental literature especially suited for secondary schools. Philosophy and strategy for developing a school program. Musical as well as non-musical techniques for effective rehearsal. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 342, or consent of instructor.