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Music: Applied Study (UD) |
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MUS 469F - Applied Study: Jazz Drums
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors at the Upper Division performance level. Students demonstrate progress before a faculty jury at the end of each semester. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course. Audition required.
Prerequisites: MUS 269F.
Co-requisites: Minimum of one course from the MUS 351-355 series.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3694 and MUS 4694.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
Music: Chamber Ensembles |
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MUS 361 - Chamber Wind Ensemble
Units: 1
Ensemble focused on performing repertoire for small combinations of wind and brass instruments. Chamber ensembles are open to all qualified students (determined by audition). Field trips may be required.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3531.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 362 - Brass Ensemble
Units: 1
Ensemble focused on performing repertoire for small combinations of brass instruments. Field trips may be required.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3532.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 363 - Percussion Ensemble
Units: 1
Ensemble focused on performing repertoire for small combinations of percussion instruments. Field trips may be required. Audition required.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3535.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 364 - African Drumming Ensemble
Units: 1
Ensemble to explore repertoire for small and large combinations of African drums and percussion instruments. Field trip(s) may be required.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3536.
Repeatability: may be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1 |
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MUS 365 - String Ensemble
Units: 1
Ensemble focused on performing repertoire for small combinations of string instruments. Field trips may be required. Audition required.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3541.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 366 - Guitar Ensemble
Units: 1
Chamber ensemble playing repertoire for small and large combinations of guitars with occasional soloists. Field trip(s) may be required. Audition required.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3542.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1 |
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MUS 367 - Piano Ensemble
Units: 1
Repertoire for small and large combinations of keyboard instruments with special attention paid towards works for piano four-hands and two pianos. Audition required.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3543.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1 |
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MUS 368A - Jazz Improvisation Ensemble
Units: 1
Introductory-level jazz ensemble focusing on general improvisation techniques in jazz. Field trips may be required. Audition required.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3550.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 368B - Jazz Standards Ensemble
Units: 1
Jazz ensemble focusing on standard jazz combo repertoire. Field trips may be required. Audition required.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3551.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 368C - Contemporary Jazz Ensemble
Units: 1
Jazz ensemble emphasizing modern, mainstream jazz repertoire. Field trips may be required. Audition required.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3552.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 368D - Blue Note Jazz Ensemble
Units: 1
Small jazz ensemble focusing on post-bop jazz of the 1950’s and 1960’s. Field trips may be required. Audition required.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3553.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 368E - Latin Jazz Ensemble
Units: 1
Jazz ensemble focusing on Afro-Cuban, Salsa, and Brazilian jazz repertoire. Field trips may be required. Audition required.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3554.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 368F - Jazz Composers Ensemble
Units: 1
Jazz ensemble focusing on the composition and performance of student works for jazz ensemble. Field trips may be required. Audition required.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3555.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 369A - Vocal Repertory Ensemble
Units: 1
Chamber ensemble focusing on repertoire for solo voice and small and large combinations of voices with special attention paid to Art Song and peer review and collaborative assessment of performance practice. Field trip(s) may be required. Audition required.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3560.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1 |
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MUS 369B - Chamber Singers
Units: 1
Small vocal ensemble focusing on repertoire for chamber choir, mixed voices. Field trip(s) may be required. Audition required.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3561.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1 |
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MUS 369C - Jazz Singers
Units: 1
Small vocal ensemble focusing on repertoire for chamber choir, mixed voices, that is drawn from jazz, pop, and world traditions. Auditions required.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3562.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1 |
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MUS 370A - Electric Jazz Ensemble
Units: 1
Jazz ensemble focusing on Fusion, Funk, and World Jazz. Field trips may be required. Audition required.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3556.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 370B - Rhythm Section Ensemble
Units: 1
Jazz ensemble emphasizing rhythmically challenging material such as odd-meter composition, polyrhythmic works, and pieces with frequent and dramatic metric changes. Field trips may be required. Audition required.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3558.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 370C - Sight-reading Ensemble
Units: 1
Jazz ensemble focusing on continual honing of sight-reading abilities through continual practice and performance of works unseen previous to rehearsal. Field trips may be required. Audition required.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3559.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
Music: Courses for Non-Music Majors |
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MUS 103A - Elementary Piano for Non-Majors I
Units: 1
Beginner-level instruction in piano for non-majors. Includes basic musicianship and music literacy with a specific application to the piano. Assumes no prior musical experiences.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 2 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1 |
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MUS 103B - Elementary Piano for Non-Majors II
Units: 1
Beginner-to-early intermediate level instruction in piano for non-majors. Includes musicianship and music literacy with a specific application to recreational piano playing. Assumes some prior musical knowledge.
Strongly Recommended Preparation: Audition for instructor.
Prerequisites: MUS 103A.
Credit Restrictions: Not Open for Music Majors or Minors.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 2 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1 |
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MUS 104 - Introduction to World Music
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
Investigating various world music traditions, including those in Africa, South America, and Asia, with an emphasis on connections with culture and history. Previous musical experience welcome but not necessary.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 1004.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1 |
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MUS 106 - History of Rock Music
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
A survey of important performers and styles from the 1950’s to the present, and of the music’s African, rhythm and blues, and classical music sources. Previous musical training not necessary.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 1006.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1 |
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MUS 106A - History of Hip-Hop
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
A survey of Hip Hop music, with an emphasis on its musical elements and influences. Students will acquire the appropriate vocabulary necessary to analyze Hip Hop music and trace its development as a form of human expression.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1 |
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MUS 106B - Music in Film
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
Exploration of the role of music in films as it stimulates the emotional response to the visual aspects of the art form and an examination of the historical evolution of film scoring.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1 |
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MUS 106C - History of the Blues
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
Examination of a musical genre that forms the backbone of much American popular music. Survey of the way the various Blues sub-genres have influenced popular music and culture in the United States.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1 |
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MUS 107 - History of Jazz
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
Exposes students to the world of jazz music by studying periods, major performers and composers, trends, influences, stylistic features and cultural significance. No previous musical training is required. Field trips may be required.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1 |
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MUS 108 - The Language of Music
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
An introduction to the materials and structure of Western tonal art music, including notation, pitch, rhythm, meter, scales and keys, intervals, chords, harmonic progressions and voice-leading, and form.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1 |
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MUS 121 - Music Through the Ages
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
Introduction to the history of Western art music. Emphasis on listening, reading, and beginning score study to develop awareness of style and structure. Influence of various styles and genres of music from other cultures may be included.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 1155.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground., Entirely On-line., Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1 |
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MUS 206 - Arts and Media of the Golden State
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
Survey of creativity in California, including stage, screen, recording arts, media, Silicon Valley, and gaming. Emphasis on the roles of delivery and content in developing a personal understanding and appreciation for arts and culture. Requires attendance at field trips.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 2269
Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1 |
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MUS 302 - What to Listen for in Music
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
Development of a greater appreciation and enjoyment of music through study of selected works. Study of musical elements to develop critical listening skills applicable to all styles of music. Previous musical training not necessary. Field trips may be required.
Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3002.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line.
Grading: A-F grading only.
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4 |
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MUS 304 - Introduction to World Music & Culture
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
Investigating various world music traditions, including those in Africa, South America, and Asia, with an emphasis on connections with culture and history. Previous musical experience welcome but not necessary.
Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3014.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground., Entirely On-line., Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4 |
Music: Composition |
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MUS 180 - Music Workshop
Units: 3
Weekly workshop that concentrates on a wide range of topics related to music creation. The topics, which include the performance of student works, will be guided both by contemporary concerns and by the interests of the group.
Strongly Recommended Preparation: Basic knowledge of music is not required, though encouraged. All kinds of music creation are welcome!
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3 |
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MUS 280 - Essentials of Music Technology
Units: 3
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of music technology, including acoustics and the elements of sound, audio recording, sample editing and overall sound mixing. The course will also briefly overview advanced topics in the field, such as DSP and synthesis.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice)
Units: 3 |
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MUS 411 - 16th Century Counterpoint
Units: 3
The writing of counterpoint modeled on the style of Palestrina. Additional work modeled on other 16th century composers may be introduced at the discretion of the instructor.
Strongly Recommended Preparation: MUS 211.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3061.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3 |
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MUS 412 - 18th Century Counterpoint
Units: 3
The writing of counterpoint modeled on the style of J. S. Bach. Additional work modeled on other 17th and 18th century composers may be introduced at the discretion of the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUS 211.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3062.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3 |
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MUS 414 - Contemporary Orchestration and Arranging
Units: 3
Course devoted to fundamentals of instrumentation and arranging for contemporary band and orchestral instruments. The study of basic elements (range, transposition, timbre) of each instrument will be followed by examination and analysis of orchestration ‘problems’ and solutions from repertoire.
Prerequisites: MUS 212.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 4074.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3 |
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MUS 415 - MIDI Orchestration
Units: 3
This course is devoted to students interested in writing orchestration projects for visual media, or contemporary arrangements to support other musical styles. It will cover basic techniques of creating a full orchestral sound through sequencing and sampling libraries.
Prerequisites: MUS 212, MUS 280, and MUS 414.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 4075.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3 |
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MUS 485 - Sound Design I: Sampling, Editing, and Mixing
Units: 3
This course builds on skills introduced in MUS 280 (Essentials of Music Technology) to advanced students interested in music production through sampling programming. Advanced audio recording techniques, sample editing, and audio processing tools will be covered.
Prerequisites: MUS 280 and Junior standing or above.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3 |
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MUS 486 - Sound Design II: Synthesis, Modulation & Creative Digital Signal Processing
Units: 3
This course builds on skills introduced in MUS 280 (Essentials of Music Technology) to advanced students interested in the creation of stand-alone electronic music compositions through synthesis programming and other computer-based composition techniques.
Prerequisites: MUS 280 and Junior standing or above.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3 |
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MUS 498 - Internship
Units: 1-3
Formal work opportunities integrating the academic program with their career aspirations. Integral hands-on experience enhancing education and preparing for professional and personal success.
Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
Credit Restrictions: No units may be applied to the Music major; no more than 3 units may be applied to the Music minor.
Repeatability: May be repeated with department consent for a maximum of 6 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1-3 |
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MUS 698 - Internship
Units: 1-3
Formal advanced work opportunities integrating the academic program with their career aspirations. Integral advanced hands-on experience enhancing education and preparing for professional and personal success.
Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
Credit Restrictions: No units may be applied to the Music major; no more than 3 units may be applied to the Music minor.
Repeatability: May be repeated with department consent for a maximum of 6 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1-3 |
Music: Jazz Studies |
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MUS 316 - Jazz Theory and Composition
Units: 3
Study of jazz harmonic theory and composition for small jazz ensembles. Topics include the analysis of standard jazz repertoire and compositions by jazz composers, jazz applications of tonal harmony, reharmonization techniques and chord substitution, and idiomatic song forms.
Prerequisites: MUS 112.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3040.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3 |
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MUS 317 - Improvisation Techniques I
Units: 1
Introduction to improvisation techniques for jazz musicians. Use of modes (major & melodic minor), symmetrical scales, and arpeggios in improvisation. Emphasis on the development of an idiomatic jazz style through the transcription and analysis of recorded solos by jazz masters.
Prerequisites: MUS 112, MUS 116.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3037.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 2 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1 |
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MUS 416 - Jazz Arranging for Large Ensemble
Units: 3
Focus on arranging and orchestration techniques for large jazz ensemble. Study of ensemble scores from the jazz masters and the use of doublings, mutes, voicings, upper-structure triads, and linear harmonization to arrange and compose for big band.
Prerequisites: MUS 212 and MUS 316.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 4077.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3 |
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MUS 417 - Improvisation Techniques II
Units: 1
Advanced techniques in jazz improvisation. Topics include harmonic superimposition, playing “out”, and poly-rhythms and cross-rhythms. Emphasis on the development of an idiomatic jazz style through the transcription and analysis of recorded solos by jazz masters.
Prerequisites: MUS 317.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1 |
Music: Graduate Applied Study |
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MUS 661A - Graduate Applied Study: Piano
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6610.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 661B - Graduate Applied Study: Organ
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6611.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 661C - Graduate Applied Study: Harpsichord
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6612.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 661D - Graduate Applied Study: Jazz Piano and Keyboard
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6691.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 662 - Graduate Applied Study: Voice
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6620.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 663A - Graduate Applied Study: Violin
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6630.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 663B - Graduate Applied Study: Viola
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6631.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 663C - Graduate Applied Study: Cello
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6632.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 663D - Graduate Applied Study: Bass
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6633.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 663E - Graduate Applied Study: Harp
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6634.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 663F - Graduate Applied Study: Guitar
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6635.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 664A - Graduate Applied Study: Flute
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6640.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 664B - Graduate Applied Study: Clarinet
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6642.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 664C - Graduate Applied Study: Bassoon
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6643.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 664D - Graduate Applied Study: Saxophone
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6644.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 664E - Graduate Applied Study: Oboe
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6241.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 665A - Graduate Applied Study: Trumpet
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6650.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 665B - Graduate Applied Study: French Horn
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6651.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 665C - Graduate Applied Study: Trombone
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6652.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 665D - Graduate Applied Study: Euphonium
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6653.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 665E - Graduate Applied Study: Tuba
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6654.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 666 - Graduate Applied Study: Percussion
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6660.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 667A - Graduate Applied Study: Composition
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6670.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 667B - Graduate Applied Study: Jazz Composition
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6690.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 667C - Graduate Applied Study: Interactive and Media Composition
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6685.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 668 - Graduate Applied Study: Conducting
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6680.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 669A - Graduate Applied Study: Jazz Guitar
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6692.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 669B - Graduate Applied Study: Jazz Bass
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6693.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 669C - Graduate Applied Study: Jazz Drums and Percussion
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6694.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 669D - Graduate Applied Study: Jazz Saxophone
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6695.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 669E - Graduate Applied Study: Jazz Trumpet
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6696.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 669F - Graduate Applied Study: Jazz Trombone
Units: 1
Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of the second semester of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6697.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
Music: Graduate Musicology and Ethnomusicology |
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MUS 600 - Seminar in Research Methodology
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: UWSR
Tools and resources available to conduct research in music. Organize and undertake a thesis-directed research project investigating important and relevant questions in music, and communicate findings in an academic manner. Required for Advancement to Candidacy.
Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6000.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: University Writing Skills Requirement
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: UWSR |
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MUS 611 - Seminar in Music of the Medieval & Renaissance Periods
Units: 3
Musical styles, forms and performance practice from 400 to 1600 with detailed analyses of representative works and close reading of historical writings.
Prerequisites: M.A. Music major.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6105.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3 |
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MUS 612 - Seminar in Music of the Baroque Period
Units: 3
Musical styles, forms and performance practice from 1600 to 1750 with detailed analyses of representative works and close reading of historical writings.
Prerequisites: Admitted to M.A. Music program.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6115.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3 |
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MUS 613 - Seminar in Music of the Classical Period
Units: 3
Musical styles, forms and performance practice from 1750 to the early 19th century with detailed analyses of representative works and close reading of historical writings.
Prerequisites: M.A. Music major.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6125.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3 |
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MUS 614 - Seminar in Music of the Nineteenth Century
Units: 3
Musical styles, forms and performance practice from 1900 to early 20th century with detailed analyses of representative works and close reading of historical writings.
Prerequisites: M.A. Music major.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6135.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3 |
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MUS 615 - Seminar in Music of the Twentieth & Twenty-First Centuries
Units: 3
Musical styles, forms and performance practice from late 19th century to the present with detailed analyses of representative works and close reading of historical writings.
Prerequisites: M.A. Music major.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6180.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3 |
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MUS 622 - Seminar in Asian Music and Culture
Units: 3
Music and culture of selected parts of Asia and the Asian diaspora. Issues of identity, politics, modernization, and globalization will be studied from an ethnomusicological perspective.
Prerequisites: M.A. Music major.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6155.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3 |
Music: Graduate Theory and Composition |
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MUS 601A - Analysis of Musical Styles I
Units: 3
Analysis of compositional styles from chant to present-day music. Compositional principles are derived from the music with results then generalized according to composer and period.
Prerequisites: M.A. Music major.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6015.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3 |
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MUS 601B - Analysis of Musical Styles II
Units: 3
Analysis of compositional styles from chant to present-day music. Compositional principles are derived from the music with results then generalized according to composer and period.
Prerequisites: M.A. Music major.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6016.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3 |
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MUS 608A - Interactivity with Sound & Music I
Units: 3
Rudiments of hardware and software connectivity between different devices and programs for sound and music. Topics include the use of MIDI, Open Sound Control, and non-musically focused technology to create new sounds and musical experiences.
Prerequisites: M.A. Music major.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6085.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3 |
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MUS 608B - Interactivity with Sound & Music II
Units: 3
Continuation of Interactive Sound & Music I. Detailed study of the use of consumer hardware in conjunction with software protocols for controlling sound and music over computer networks. Rudimentary algorithmic music composition.
Prerequisites: MUS 608A.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6086.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3 |
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MUS 630 - Advanced Conducting
Units: 1
Ensemble conducting techniques including stylistic, pedagogical, and physical studies in gesture. Score analysis and ear training through the study of music from all genres and historical periods. Advanced rehearsal techniques and program building, including the development of ensemble.
Prerequisites: M.A. Music major.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6280.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 631 - Teaching Music in Higher Education
Units: 3
Preparation for careers in post-secondary education. Study of learning theories, curriculum development, assessment, and materials for teaching music in higher education.
Prerequisites: M.A. Music major.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6445.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3 |
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MUS 633 - Pedagogy of Music Theory
Units: 3
Materials, organization, techniques, and problems of the first two years of collegiate theory and musicianship teaching. Bibliographical survey of texts and materials, sample teaching, and observation of collegiate theory classes.
Strongly Recommended Preparation: Baccalaureate degree in music.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3 |
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MUS 697 - Issues in Music
Units: 3
Graduate seminar focused on readings, discussion, and research on significant issues in music.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6999.
Repeatability: May repeat once for credit for a maximum of 6 units when topic varies.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3 |
Music: Graduate Performance |
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MUS 660A - Graduate Vocal Coaching
Units: 1
Individual vocal coaching in collaborative music making for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Coaching times arranged according to graduate degree recital expectations as outlined in the music major handbook.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Co-requisites: MUS 662.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6601.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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MUS 660B - Graduate Instrumental Coaching
Units: 1
Individual instrumental coaching in collaborative music making for music majors or minors with Graduate-level performance ability. Coaching times arranged according to graduate degree recital expectations as outlined in the music major handbook.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Co-requisites: Minimum of one course from: MUS 661A-D, MUS 663A-F, MUS 664A-E, MUS 665A-E, MUS 666, MUS 669A-F.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6602.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
Music: Graduate Research |
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MUS 690 - Independent Study
Units: 1-3
Selected research topics agreed on between the student and the faculty supervising the course. A plan of work completion must be approved prior to proceeding with the project.
Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 3.0 GPA.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6900.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor, for a maximum of 3 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1-3 |
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MUS 691 - University Thesis
Units: 1-4
Development and completion of a formal written thesis for submission to the university. Supervision by a departmental committee, at least one of whom must be a Cal State East Bay faculty member. Oral defense required.(See also “University Thesis Writing Guide,” www.csueastbay.edu/thesiswritingguide).
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6910.
Repeatability: Course may be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1-4 |
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MUS 693 - Project
Units: 1-3
Development and completion of an original product with a written summary. Supervision by a departmental committee, at least one of whom must be a Cal State East Bay faculty member. Oral defense required.
Prerequisites: Department consent and M.A. Music major.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 6899.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 3 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1-3 |
Music: Major Performing Ensembles |
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MUS 351A - Singing Society
Units: 1
Major performance ensemble in the tradition of band and wind ensemble. Music activities are open to qualified students by audition. Music majors are required to enroll in one major performance group each semester of study. Field trips may be required.
Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 3515.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1 |
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