Music Courses

Formerly MUS 100, MUSC 100

Non-major course covering basic concepts of rhythm, melody, keyboards, scales, and harmony.

Formerly MUS 115, MUSC& 105

The study of musical literature from early times to the present. Emphasis on listening and enjoyment through the use of recordings, attendance at concerts, and films.

Formerly MUS 116, MUSC 116

The evolution of jazz and the development of black music in white America. This is an intercultural humanities course. Emphasis on listening and enjoyment through the use of recordings, attendance at concerts, and films.

Formerly MUS 118, MUSC 118

Instruction and performance of standard and contemporary wind literature. This course can be repeated for a maximum of six credits which can be applied to an AA degree. $11.40 lab fee.

Formerly MUS 122, MUSC 122

Private lessons on wind, percussion, and keyboard instruments. Instruction may be by CBC faculty or by instructors approved by the CBC Music department. There may be additional fees charged by the instructor. These courses are intended for students who are pursuing a degree in music. Instructor permission is required to enroll.

Formerly MUS 123, MUSC 123

Private vocal lessons. Instruction may be by CBC faculty or by instructors approved by the CBC Music department. There may be additional fees charged by the instructor. These courses are intended for students who are pursuing a degree in music. Instructor permission is required to enroll.

Formerly MUS 124, MUSC 124

Private lessons on string instruments. Instruction may be by CBC faculty or by instructors approved by the CBC Music department. There may be additional fees charged by the instructor. These courses are intended for students who are pursuing a degree in music. Instructor permission is required to enroll.

Formerly MUS 125, MUSC 125

Introduction in and performance of standard orchestral literature. This course can be repeated for a maximum of six credits which can be applied to an AA degree. Instructor permission is required to enroll. $11.40 lab fee.

Formerly MUS 134, MUSC 134

Group piano instruction for all students interested in beginning piano. Students may take more than one quarter. $11.40 lab fee.

Formerly MUS 135, MUSC 135

Group piano instruction for music majors and minors who cannot meet entrance requirements in piano and for all students interested in beginning piano. $11.40 lab fee.

Formerly MUS 136, MUSC 136

Group piano instruction for music majors and minors who cannot meet entrance requirements in piano and for all students interested in beginning piano. $11.40 lab fee.

Formerly MUS 137, MUSC 137

Study, rehearse, and perform jazz, commercial, and big band literature. Performances required on and off campus. This course can be repeated for a maximum of six credits which can be applied to an AA degree.

Formerly MUS 141, MUSC 138

An introduction to the principles of voice production, vocal literature, and vocal techniques.

Formerly MUS 142, MUSC 139

Emphasis on vocal ensemble literature. May include different types of ensembles/styles according to available voicing.

Formerly MUS 140, MUSC 140

Emphasis on swing and vocal jazz concepts within a performance ensemble. Performances required on and off campus. Auditions for this ensemble are held in May and June for the following academic year. Contact instructor for materials. This course can be repeated for a maximum of six credits which can be applied to an AA degree.

Formerly MUS 101, MUSC& 141

Courses must be taken in sequence. The melodic, rhythmic and harmonic elements of music through ear-training, sight singing, writing, analysis, and keyboard work. This course should be taken concurrently with MUSC 171. Some music background is required. Students with no piano background should take MUSC 134 concurrently. Offered fall quarter only.

Formerly MUS 102, MUSC& 142

Courses must be taken in sequence. The melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of music through ear-training, sight singing, writing, analysis, and keyboard work. Students with no piano background must take MUSC 135 concurrently. Offered winter quarter only.

Formerly MUS 103, MUSC& 143

Courses must be taken in sequence. The melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of music through writing, analysis, ear-training, sight singing, and keyboard work. Music background is required. Students with no piano background must take MUSC 136 concurrently. Offered spring quarter only.

Formerly MUS 147, MUSC 147

The following ensembles will be organized if enrollment warrants: brass ensemble, woodwind ensemble, string ensemble, and mixed instrumental ensemble. A maximum of six elective credits from this course can be applied to an AA degree.

Formerly MUS 171, MUSC 171

This class focuses on developing the skills to correctly identify major and minor scales, intervals, rhythmic patterns, and triads in root position. This class should be taken concurrently with MUSC& 141. Offered fall quarter only.

Formerly MUS 172, MUSC 172

This class focuses on developing the skills to correctly identify triads in first and second inversion, basic chord progressions, and cadences. This class should be taken concurrently with MUSC& 142. Offered winter quarter only.

Formerly MUS 173, MUSC 173

This class focuses on developing the skills to correctly identify seventh chords (both in root position and inversion), diatonic chord progression, and simple melodies containing basic non-harmonic tones. This class should be taken concurrently with MUSC& 143. Offered spring quarter only.

Formerly MUS 181, MUSC 181

Instruction and performance of standard choral literature from a variety of historical periods and cultures. Performances required on and off campus. Open to all students. This course can be repeated for a maximum of six credits which can be applied to an AA degree.

A class used to explore new coursework.

Formerly MUSC 216

Individual study for advanced students relating to conducting.

Formerly MUSC 217

Individual study for advanced students relating to composition.

Formerly MUSC 218

Individual study for advanced students relating to performance.

Formerly MUS 225, MUSC 225

Advanced private vocal lessons. Instruction may be by CBC faculty or by instructors approved by the CBC music department. There may be additional fees charged by the instructor. These courses are intended for students who are pursuing a degree in music. Instructor permission is required to enroll.

Formerly MUS 227, MUSC 227

Advanced private instrumental lessons. Instruction may be by CBC faculty or by instructors approved by the CBC Music department. There may be additional fees charged by the instructor. These courses are intended for students who are pursuing a degree in music.

Formerly MUS 240, MUSC 240

A combination of jazz theory and improvisation techniques for the small group setting. The emphasis is on individual solving skills. Performance required at various CBC concerts and jazz festivals.

Formerly MUS 204, MUSC& 241

Melody harmonization, harmonic dictation, chromatic harmony, advanced modulation, 20th century techniques, and oral composition. Offered fall quarter only.

Formerly MUS 205, MUSC& 242

Melody harmonization, harmonic dictation, chromatic harmony, advanced modulation, 20th century techniques, and oral composition. Offered winter quarter only.

Formerly MUS 206, MUSC& 243

Melody harmonization, harmonic dictation, chromatic harmony, advanced modulation, 20th century techniques, and oral composition. Offered spring quarter only.

Formerly MUS 242, MUSC 244

Emphasis on traditional and contemporary vocal jazz concepts in an advanced ensemble situation. Extensive audition required each spring for the following academic year. Performances required on and off campus. Auditions for this ensemble are held in May and June for the following academic year. Contact instructor for materials.This course can be repeated for a maximum of six credits which can be applied to an AA degree.

Formerly MUS 274, MUSC 274

This class focuses on developing the skills to correctly identify chord progressions and melodic dictation, and continued work with ear training concepts. This class should be taken concurrently with MUSC& 241. Offered fall quarter only.

Formerly MUS 275, MUSC 275

This class focuses on developing the skills to correctly notate chord progressions using inversions, two-part melodic dictation, and identification of chromatically altered chords. This class should be taken concurrently with MUSC& 242. Offered winter quarter only.

Formerly MUS 276, MUSC 276

This class focuses on developing the skills to correctly notate chord progressions using inversions and chromatically altered chords, four-part dictation, and identification of scales, chords, and progressions as used in 20th century techniques. This class should be taken concurrently with MUSC& 243. Offered spring quarter only.

Formerly MUS 281, MUSC 281

Instruction and performance of advanced choral literature from a variety of historical periods and cultures. Performances required on and off campus. This course can be repeated for a maximum of six credits which can be applied to an AA degree. Instructor permission is required to enroll.

A class used to explore new coursework.