MAJOR REQUIREMENT

MUSIC

MAJOR CODE 1004.00

“PLAN A”

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE SKILL CERTIFICATE

The Music curriculum is designed to meet the requirements for students matriculating to a baccalaureate-level program at four-year colleges, and to prepare students for many music vocations and careers.

Students who wish to obtain an associate degree in Music may do so by completing the course requirements listed below plus all other WLAC requirements for an associate degree. Transfer students should consult the Counseling Office for major preparation and general education requirements of the particular transfer institution of their choice. Transfer students who want to also obtain an Associate Degree may do so by completing all WLAC general education requirements plus at least 18 units in the major as required by the transfer institution (a total of 60 units for an Associate Degree).

 

ASSOCIATE DEGREE (33 UNITS)
REQUIRED COURSES		UNITS
MUSIC 200	Introduction to Music Theory	4
MUSIC 121	Music History and Literature I	3
OR
MUSIC 122	Music History and Literature II	3
MUSIC 201	Harmony I	3
MUSIC 202	Harmony II	3
MUSIC 203	Harmony III	3
MUSIC 211	Musicianship I	3
MUSIC 212	Musicianship II	3
MUSIC213	Musicianship III	3
PLUS
4 UNITS TOTAL FROM THE FOLLOWING:
MUSIC 321	Elementary Piano I	2
MUSIC 322	Elementary Piano II	2
MUSIC 324	Elementary Piano III	2
MUSIC 341	Intermediate Piano I	2
PLUS
2 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
MUSIC 411	Elementary Voice I	2
MUSIC 412	Elementary Voice II	2
MUSIC 413	Elementary Voice III	2
MUSIC 414	Elementary Voice IV	2
PLUS
2 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
MUSIC 501	College Choir	.5
MUSIC 561	Chamber Chorale	.5
MUSIC 725	Community Orchestra	.5
MUSIC 775	Jazz Ensemble	.5
The piano proficiency requirement may be met by examination if the student has had previous training. Enrollment in the elementary voice sequence (MUSIC 411, 412, 413, 414), and/or the elementary piano sequence (MUSIC 321, 322, 323, 324) is recommended for Music majors who are preparing for performance or music education careers. Music majors are required to enroll in a music performance class every semester.
SKILL CERTIFICATE IN SONGWRITERS
WORKSHOP (12 UNITS)
MAJOR CODE 1004.01
REQUIRED COURSES
MUSIC 217, MUSIC 272, MUSIC 273, MUSIC 274

Course Descriptions

MUSIC

UC Transfer Credit Limit: A maximum of 12 units from the following courses will be accepted for UC transfer: Music 181, 182, 183, 184, 321, 322, 323, 324, 341, 411, 412, 413, 414, 561, 725, 775. See UC information under Music heading.

101 Fundamentals of Music (3) UC:CSU

The rudiments of musical notation, scales, keys, intervals, common musical terms and elementary keyboard are studied.

111 Music Appreciation I (3) UC:CSU

Designed for non-Music majors, this course meets Humanities/Fine Arts requirements by surveying a wide variety of musical styles and periods past and present. The emphasis is on perceptive listening along with expository readings.

112 Music Appreciation II (3) UC:CSU

Designed for non-Music majors, this course meets Humanities/Fine Arts requirements by surveying a variety of twentieth century musical styles. The emphasis is on perceptive listening, along with expository readings. Music 112 differs from Music 111 in that the focus is on twentieth century composers and styles.

NOTE: Music Appreciation I is not a prerequisite to Music Appreciation II.

121 Music History and Literature I (3) UC:CSU

This course presents a survey of musical practices and styles from the earliest times to 1750, including the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. The artistic philosophy of each style period is explored.

NOTE: Music History and Literature I is not a prerequisite to Music History and Literature II.

122 Music History and Literature II (3) UC:CSU

Styles, techniques and forms of music from 1750 to the present are traced. Special emphasis is placed on the development of the orchestra and its forms. The artistic philosophy of each style period is examined.

NOTE: Music History and Literature I is not a prerequisite to Music History and Literature II.

133 Introduction to Asian Music (3) UC:CSU

This course consists of an introduction to Asian music and its place in history. Culture from the earliest period to the present will be explored.

141 Jazz Appreciation (3) UC:CSU

Designed for non-Music majors, this course meets Humanities/Fine Arts requirements by surveying jazz styles of music from their beginnings to the present. The emphasis is on perceptive listening, along with expository readings.

161 Introduction to Electronic Music (3) CSU

This course explores electro-acoustic music by surveying contemporary music and by becoming familiar with the use of technology in today's musical practices and procedures. Computers, synthesizers and MIDI software are utilized.

181 Applied Music I (1) CSU 182 Applied Music II (1) CSU 183 Applied Music III (1) CSU 184 Applied Music IV (1) CSU

Prerequisite: Open to Music majors by audition.

These courses are designed for both vocal and instrumental students and provide credit for independent study. Fifteen one-hour lessons and a minimum of five hours of weekly independent music practice are required for the semester. The development of vocal/ instrumental technique is emphasized. Workshop and recital participation are required.

200 Introduction to Music Theory (4) UC:CSU

Required of all Music majors.

This course explores the elements of music and discovers how musicians use the elements to create compositions. Topics include musical notation, basic rhythms, scales keys, sight singing, ear training, and an introduction to the keyboard.

201 Harmony I (3) UC:CSU

Required of all Music majors. Prerequisite: Music 101.

Recommended: concurrent enrollment in Music 211.

This course deals with the fundamental harmonic principles of music including chord structure, diatonic harmony, inversions, harmonic progression, harmonic structure of the phrase, harmonization of a given part, and non-harmonic tones. Harmonic skill is developed through written exercises, analyses of classical examples and keyboard exercises. Students will be required to spend additional time in the Learning Resource Center with audio-visual and computer-assisted instructional materials, have some pianistic ability, and/or concurrent enrollment in an elementary piano course.

202 Harmony II (3) UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Music 201. Corequisite: Music 212.

While further developing the material presented in Harmony I, Harmony II expands the musical vocabulary by presenting seventh chords and an introduction to chromaticism and modulation. Students in this course will be required to spend additional tie in the Learning Resources Center with audio-visual and computer-assisted instructional material.

203 Harmony III (3) UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Music 202. Corequisite: Music 213.

This course extends principles developed in Music 202, including augmented sixth chords, the Neapolitan sixth, altered dominants, diminished seventh chords, chromatic third-relation harmony, modulation to foreign keys and extended chords such as ninths, elevenths and thirteenths. Students I n this course will be required to spend additional tie in the Learning Resources Center with audio-visual and computer-assisted instructional material.

211 Musicianship I (2) UC:CSU

Required of all Music majors.

Prerequisite: Music 101 or equivalent. Corequisite: Music 201.

Correlated with Harmony 1, this course consists of a study of sight reading, one-part melodic dictation, simple harmonic dictation, elementary theory, including scale structure, keys, intervals, musical terminology and notation, and the basic principles of musicianship.

 

212 Musicianship II (2) UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Music 211. Corequisite: Music 202.

This course consists of sight reading, ear training and keyboard application of the subject matter covered in Music 202.

213 Musicianship III (2) UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Music 212. Corequisite: Music 203.

This course consists of sight reading, ear training and keyboard application of the subject matter covered in Music 203.

271 Songwriters' Workshop I (3)

Composers, lyricists, book writers, actors and theater artists meet regularly to create new works for the musical theater. Introductory principles of the craft of creating new works for musical theater are presented.

272 Songwriters' Workshop II (3)

Prerequisite: Music 271

.Composers, lyricists, book writers, actors and theater artists meet regularly to create new works for the musical theater. Introductory principles of the craft of creating new works for musical theater are presented. This is a continuation of the principles begun in Music 271, with emphasis on longer works.

273 Songwriters' Workshop III (3)

Prerequisites: Music 271, 272.

Composers, lyricists, book writers, actors and theater artists meet regularly to create new works for the musical theater. Introductory principles of the craft of creating new works for musical theater are presented. A continuation of the principles studies in Music 272, with emphasis on performance and production.

274 Songwriters' Workshop IV (3)

Prerequisites: Music 271, 272, 273.

Composers, lyricists, book writers, actors and theater artists meet regularly to create new works for the musical theater. Introductory principles of the craft of creating new works for musical theater are presented A continuation of the principles studies in Music 273, with emphasis on work suitable for submission to professional, regional and Broadway theater companies.

299 Music Honors (1) CSU (RPT 3)

Designed for the advanced Music major. This course provides the gifted Music student with an opportunity for concentrated independent study in selected areas under the direct supervision of an instructor. For UC transfer, Music 299 is considered the same as Directed Study.

321 Elementary Piano I (2) UC:CSU

This course begins a four-semester sequence covering music reading, basic keyboard technique, and principles of interpretation. Music majors are required to take four units of piano for the AA Degree. Anyone interested in learning to play the piano and in growing musically should find the piano sequence helpful.

NOTE: Students should have access to a piano, as daily practice is required.

322 Elementary Piano II (2) UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Music 321 or equivalent.

This course is a continuation of Music 321 topics with extended hand position; transposition; and selected exercises.

NOTE: Students should have access to a piano, as daily practice is required.

323 Elementary Piano III (2) UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Music 322 or equivalent.

Continuation of Music 322 topics including repertoire on level of Beethoven Sonata in G; Bach Minuet in G.

NOTE: Students should have access to a piano, as daily practice is required.

324 Elementary Piano IV (2) UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Music 323 or equivalent.

This course is a continuation of skills and concepts developed in Elementary Piano III.

NOTE: Students should have access to a piano, as daily practice is required.

341 Intermediate Piano (2) UC:CSU (RPT 3)

Prerequisite: Music 324 or equivalent.

The performance of appropriate repertoire is developed with emphasis on memorization and artistic interpretation.

411 Elementary Voice I (2) UC:CSU

Required of all Music majors.

This course is an introduction to the proper use of the voice through breath control and vocal placement, and includes posture, tone quality, diction, range, and stage presence. Repertoire includes simple art songs, folk songs and spirituals.

412 Elementary Voice II (2) UC:CSU (RPT 1)

Recommended: Music 411.

An extension of principles introduced in Music 411 and includes interpretive qualities. Repertoire: an introduction to Italian art songs and simple Broadway songs.

413 Elementary Voice III (2) UC:CSU

Recommended: Music 411 and 412 or equivalent.

All aspects of solo singing are stressed, especially English, Italian, and German diction. Repertoire includes art songs in the original language and less vocally demanding arias from opera and oratorio. See UC information under Music heading.

414 Elementary Voice IV (2) UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Music 413 or equivalent.

This course is a continuation of the principles and concepts presented in Music 413. An introduction to French art song and simple opera arias , the development of the student's ability to analyze and interpret the song repertoire are stressed.

501 College Choir (.5) UC:CSU (RPT 3)

Open to all students by audition.

This course consists of study and performance of selected choral literature for mixed voices, both accompanied and a cappella. The emphasis is placed on the development of reading skills, basic voice techniques and interpreting the score.

561 Chamber Chorale (.5) UC:CSU (RPT 3)

Open to all students by audition.

This course is for rehearsal and performance of choral music for small ensembles. The music is chosen from all stylistic periods. Emphasis is placed upon reading skills, interpreting the score and the development of a professional attitude toward public performance.

701 Instrumental Ensemble (.5) UC:CSU

This course provides students with the opportunity to study and perform a variety of music. The music selected will depend on the variety and mix of instruments being played each semester.

 

725 Community Orchestra (.5) UC:CSU (RPT 3)

Open by audition to all musicians who play orchestral instruments. Standard orchestral literature is rehearsed and performed.

725 A Community Orchestra (.25) UC:CSU (RPT 3)

Modularized Class

725 B Community Orchestra (.25) UC:CSU (RPT 3)

Modularized Class

775 Jazz Ensemble (.5) UC:CSU (RPT 3)

Open to all instrumentalists by audition.

This course provides instrumentalists and vocalists with the opportunity to rehearse and perform music of the past in the "big band" tradition, as well as contemporary compositions written for this ensemble.