MU-MUSIC -- 1999-2000 Catalog
Music Department

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Open to all instrumentalists who are interested in performing 20^th-century 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Individual instruction in performance with emphasis on repertoire, technical skills, style, and interpretation. Total credit limited to 3 units. Specific areas of study are listed in the Class Schedule. Prerequisite: 6 units of MU 150 and consent of instructor.

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.

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

Intermediate 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.

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.

Development of improvised melodies in mainstream jazz with play-along recordings. Modal, blues and II-V-I progressions with relevant jazz theory. Swing, eighth-note phrasing, and performance of transcribed solos. Total credit limited to 3 units. 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 101 or consent of instructor.

Further development of improvised melodies in mainstream jazz with play-along recordings. Blues and II-V-I progressions with relevant jazz theory. Swing, eighth-note phrasing, and performance of transcribed solos. Total credit limited to 3 units. 1 activity. Prerequisite: MU 259 or consent of instructor.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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, music notation, facsimile enhancement, and music printing. Formatting music for publication. Performance practice. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MU 207, ENGL 114 and MU 120 recommended; or permission of instructor.

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

Musical literature, styles, composers, theory, genres and notation of High Baroque, Classic and early Romantic periods. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MU 320; MU 120 recommended; or permission of instructor.

Musical literature, styles, composers, theory, genres and notation of the Romantic and 20^th Century periods. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MU 320; MU 120 recommended; or permission of instructor.

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: Junior standing. MU 120 recommended.

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; MU 120 recommended.

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.

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. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

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. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MU 120 or MU 320 or permission of instructor.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.