MUSC 180 - Performance Seminar Group performance, discussion of performance practice and performance evaluation. Possible sections of voice, piano, organ and various wind and orchestral instruments. Note(s): May be repeated for up to 3 units in the same area of performance. Unit(s): 1. MUSC 181 - Introduction to Composition A writing course designed to provide opportunity for developing basic skills in the manipulation of musical materials. Unit(s): 2. MUSC 185 - Worship Foundations Survey of worship in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Key worship passages; biblical models of worship (tabernacle, temple, synagogue, Pauline worship, worship in Revelation) and their contemporary applications. Emphasis on the theology of worship. Note(s): Music in Worship majors only. Unit(s): 2. MUSC 200 - Concert Music Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Note(s): Four semesters required for graduation. Graded on a credit / no credit basis. Unit(s): 0. MUSC 205 - Introduction to Music Education Introduces prospective music teachers to the history, philosophy and function of music education within the setting of general education in American society. Cultural diversity, ethics as related to copyright and computer use, the development of the musical child and the pedagogies of Kodaly, Orff, Dalcroz, Suzuki and Gorden are explored. A strong emphasis is placed on the philosophy of education as the basis of design and implementation for appropriate music instruction at levels of public school instruction. Students investigate and discuss current educational practice, including standards, testing and assessment, as well as current issues and concerns. Students complete three school observations, one each at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Includes 12 hours of attendance at a recognized music professional workshop, clinic or conference. Students study the “National Standards for Arts Education” and the “California Visual and Performing Arts Framework." Fee: $130. Unit(s): 2. MUSC 211 - Improvisation for Non Keyboardists: Concepts / Practices A skill improvement course focusing on rhythmic freedom and melodic embellishment. Hymns and worship choruses used as templates. Prerequisite(s): 153, 154; 163, 164. Unit(s): 2. MUSC 217 - Improvisation for Keyboardists: Concepts / Practices Focus on contemporary chords, voicings, and progressions; transposition; modulation; musical style. Hymns and worship choruses used as templates. Prerequisite(s): 153, 154, 163, 164. Unit(s): 2. MUSC 251 - Song Literature I This is the first of two semesters in the survey of song literature from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. This course will cover the history of solo song literature from the Middle Ages through the Classical period, and the history of the German lied from Schubert to Schonberg. Emphasis will be placed on how solo song influences or is influenced by major style trends of the various periods. Unit(s): 1. MUSC 252 - Song Literature II This is the second of two semesters in the survey of song literature from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. This course will cover the history of French, British and American song from the 19th through the 20th centuries, as well as songs of prominent composers in the National schools. Prerequisite(s): 251. Unit(s): 1.
MUSC 253 - Lyric Diction III Lyric diction is taught in four semesters. All courses are 1-unit lab courses meeting two hours per week. These courses are geared for students studying classical vocal technique whose vocal repertoire consists of foreign language as well as English, and who, therefore, must learn to accurately pronounce and articulate foreign languages, and to know the meaning of every word in the text in order to convey it accurately. In the third semester (MUSC 253) French diction and grammar will be covered. Prerequisite(s): 152. Unit(s): 1. MUSC 254 - Lyric Diction IV This semester will be a review of the pronunciation and grammar of all languages covered in the first three semesters, and will cover the pronunciation of Latin and Spanish, as well as the proper pronunciation and articulation of the English language. Prerequisite(s): 253. Unit(s): 1. MUSC 261 - Keyboard Sight Reading Analysis of sight reading skills and procedures. Emphasis on development of ability to read with musical understanding and Analysis of sight reading skills and procedures. Emphasis on development of ability to read with musical understanding and adequate fluency at first sight. Unit(s): 1. MUSC 270 - Song Writing I Craft imagery, rhymes, melodies; set words to rhythms; use power progressions, harmonic colors; achieve contrast within the verse, chorus, and bridge format. Prerequisite(s): 154. Unit(s): 2. MUSC 271 - Song Writing II Continuation of Song Writing I. Craft imagery, rhymes, melodies; set words to rhythms; use power progressions, harmonic colors; achieve contrast within the verse, chorus, and bridge format. Prerequisite(s): 270. Unit(s): 2. MUSC 280 - Performance Seminar Group performance, discussion of performance practice and performance evaluation. Possible sections of voice, piano, organ and various wind and orchestral instruments. Note(s): May be repeated for up to 3 units in the same area of performance. Unit(s): 1. MUSC 281 - Movement & Dance for Musical Theatre adequate fluency at first sight. Unit(s): 1. MUSC 262 - Keyboard Sight Reading The study of specific styles of movement used in musical theatre performance. Included will be tap, jazz and a combination of other basic dance styles common to musical theatre performance. This activity class requires a fee and does not meet the general education requirement in Physical Education. Unit(s): 1. MUSC 287 - Hymnology Exploration of theological and narrative content of major classic and modern hymns. Memorization of several hymns, and learning ways to communicate content effectively. Unit(s): 1. MUSC 300 - Concert Music Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Three semesters required for graduation with a B.M. degree. Note(s): Graded on a credit / no credit basis. Unit(s): 0. MUSC 307 - Music History & Literature: Medieval Through Early Baroque A historical and critical study of the period including important contributions in musical literature, theory and performance practice. Special attention will be given to the analysis of selected vocal and instrumental works. Fee: $40. Unit(s): 2.
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