Do you love music and performing and want to learn the skills necessary to turn your passion into a career? If so, join the music program!
Allan Hancock College’s music program prepares students for employment in the areas of music teaching, music performance, merchandising, recording, church music positions, public recreation departments, private teaching, and many other related fields of the music industry. In this program, students will learn how to analyze and notate music using traditional Western music notation, theory, and harmony, as well as learn performance skills as a member of an instrumental or vocal ensemble.
The choral and band ensembles are strong component of the music program. They cover a variety of styles and time periods to provide the broadest possible appeal. Most importantly, they provide an opportunity for personal enrichment and enjoyment. All levels of musicianship and experience can contribute to the groups and are welcomed. The ensembles traditionally perform in an end-of-semester program as well as at events throughout the year.
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The associate degree will prepare students seeking employment in the commercial music industry or to transfer to a four-year university.
If you are looking for an inclusive program to develop or hone your musical abilities, Hancock’s music program is for you.
This program will help you to:
- analyze and notate music using traditional Western music notation, theory and harmony
- perform as a member of an instrumental or vocal ensemble
- recognize and describe the key figures and the breadth of achievement in Western music history
- become more confident in your musical abilities
- excel under pressure
- work well both independently and collaboratively
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories: ENGL 101
A study of the development of the music of Western civilizations from the ancient Greeks and early Christian periods through music of the eighteenth-century Baroque period. Recommended course for the music major.
Advisories: MUS 110 or The ability to read music.
A comprehensive course dealing with the fundamentals of traditional music theory and its applications in classical, commercial and global music. Course concepts include rhythm, meter, basic properties of sound, intervals, scales, modes, triads, seventh chords, 4-part voice leading, phrase structure, cadential formulas, figured-bass and non harmonic tones. These topics will be studied through guided composition and analysis as well as ear training, sight singing, aural analysis and dictation.
Prerequisite: MUS 128
A basic piano course covering music reading, playing scales and arpeggios, simple chords, sight reading, and two handed elementary level pieces. Recommended for perspective elementary classroom teachers and music majors who have had little or no piano training.
A writing course designed primarily to meet the needs of students pursuing career and technical programs. Meets the written composition graduation requirement for an AHC associate's degree. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution will need to take ENGL 101 instead of this course to meet the university's first-year composition requirement. Readings will be drawn from the disciplines involved so that students master comprehension and critical reading skills in real-world texts. Writing assignments and projects will similarly be based upon the types of critical thinking and analytical writing required in the students' fields of study. Research methods and skills will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: Placement based upon Allan Hancock College's placement policy.
Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper.
Select one course from this list.
Choose one of the following courses:
- EMS 102, First Aid and Safety
- FSN 109, Basic Nutrition for Health
- HED 100, Health and Wellness
- HUSV 126, Meditation, Mindfulness, and Stress Reduction
Total Units:
15,5-18
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite: MUS 111
A continuation of Comprehensive Music Theory 1. In addition, through guided composition and analysis, the course will include: an introduction to two-part counterpoint; voice leading involving four-part chorale writing; diatonic harmony; and an introduction to secondary chords and modulation. These rhythmic, melodic and harmonic materials will be applied and developed through ear training, sight singing and dictation.
Prerequisite: MUS 120
A continuation of Music 120, covering technical problems, scales, arpeggios, chording, sight reading, fundamentals of technique, and the interpretation of piano literature within the ability of each student. Recommended for prospective elementary classroom teachers and music majors who have had an introduction to piano playing.
Choose one of the following courses:
- ES 1231, African American History
- HIST 107, U S History to 1877
- HIST 108, US History from 1877 to the Present
- HIST 118, U S History to 1877
- HIST 119, History of California
- POLS 101, Introduction to Political Science
- POLS 103, American Government
To satisfy both area 4B: Comm and Analytical Thinking and the math competency, take one of the following courses:
- MATH 321 First Year Geometry
- MATH 100 Nature of Modern Mathematics
- MATH 105 Mathematics for Teachers
- MATH 123 Elementary Statistics
- MATH 135 Calculus with Applications
- MATH 181 Calculus
or choose a course from this list.
Total Units:
14 TO 16
Fall Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite: MUS 112
A continuation of Comprehensive Music Theory, dealing with sight singing, ear training, one and two-part melodic dictation, advanced materials of musicianship and rhythmic notation, advanced modulation techniques, tertian extensions of the triad including 9th, 11th and 13th chords, augmented sixth chords, Neapolitan sixth chords, advanced four-part harmonic writing, and analysis.
Plus a minimum of 4 units selected from the following:
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Mixed Ensemble |
2 |
|
Masterworks Chorale |
2 |
|
Chamber Voices |
2 |
|
Concert Chorale |
2 |
|
Symphonic Band |
1 |
|
Jazz Band |
1 |
|
Jazz Improvisation |
1 |
|
Big Band Jazz |
1 |
|
Jazz Ensemble |
1 |
|
Concert Band |
1 |
Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence.
Plus a minimum of 4 units selected from the following: Recommended MUS 104 OR 106
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Music Appreciation |
3 |
|
Roots of Pop, Rock, Jazz |
3 |
|
World Music Appreciation |
3 |
|
Introduction to Sound Recording & Mixing |
3 |
|
Sound Production Techniques |
3 |
|
Electronic Music MIDI Recording |
3 |
|
Intro to Electronic Music |
3 |
|
Electronic Music Studio Technique |
1 |
|
Piano 4 |
1 |
|
Voice 2 |
2 |
|
Voice 3 |
2 |
|
Beginning Guitar |
1 |
|
Intermediate Guitar |
1 |
|
Voice 4 |
2 |
|
Music Business |
2 |
Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence.
Select one course from this list.
If you take any of the following courses, you will also satisfy the Multicultural/Gender Studies requirement:
ANTH 102, 103, 105; BUS 141; ECON 141; ENGL 105; GBST 141; GEOG 102, 103; LGBT 101, 102; POLS 104, 105; SOC 101, 102, 120, 122; SPCH 110
Or select one course from this list.
Select one course from this list.
Total Units:
15 - 19
Spring Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite: MUS 113
A continuation of Comprehensive Music Theory 3 dealing with sight singing, ear training, melodic dictation, complex rhythmic notation, and materials of musicianship, Post-Romantic harmony, quartal and quintal harmony, Impressionist harmonic procedures, Jazz, Atonality, the 12-tone method, integral serialism, aleatorism, Post-Serialism and minimalism.
Plus a minimum of 4 units selected from the following:
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Mixed Ensemble |
2 |
|
Masterworks Chorale |
2 |
|
Chamber Voices |
2 |
|
Concert Chorale |
2 |
|
Symphonic Band |
1 |
|
Jazz Band |
1 |
|
Jazz Improvisation |
1 |
|
Big Band Jazz |
1 |
|
Jazz Ensemble |
1 |
|
Concert Band |
1 |
Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence.
Plus a minimum of 4 units selected from the following:
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Mixed Ensemble |
2 |
|
Masterworks Chorale |
2 |
|
Chamber Voices |
2 |
|
Concert Chorale |
2 |
|
Symphonic Band |
1 |
|
Jazz Band |
1 |
|
Jazz Improvisation |
1 |
|
Big Band Jazz |
1 |
|
Jazz Ensemble |
1 |
|
Concert Band |
1 |
Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence.
Plus a minimum of 4 units selected from the following: Recommended MUS 104 OR 106
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Music Appreciation |
3 |
|
Roots of Pop, Rock, Jazz |
3 |
|
World Music Appreciation |
3 |
|
Introduction to Sound Recording & Mixing |
3 |
|
Sound Production Techniques |
3 |
|
Electronic Music MIDI Recording |
3 |
|
Intro to Electronic Music |
3 |
|
Electronic Music Studio Technique |
1 |
|
Piano 4 |
1 |
|
Voice 2 |
2 |
|
Voice 3 |
2 |
|
Beginning Guitar |
1 |
|
Intermediate Guitar |
1 |
|
Voice 4 |
2 |
|
Music Business |
2 |
Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence.
Plus a minimum of 4 units selected from the following: Recommended MUS 104 OR 106
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
Music Appreciation |
3 |
|
Roots of Pop, Rock, Jazz |
3 |
|
World Music Appreciation |
3 |
|
Introduction to Sound Recording & Mixing |
3 |
|
Sound Production Techniques |
3 |
|
Electronic Music MIDI Recording |
3 |
|
Intro to Electronic Music |
3 |
|
Electronic Music Studio Technique |
1 |
|
Piano 4 |
1 |
|
Voice 2 |
2 |
|
Voice 3 |
2 |
|
Beginning Guitar |
1 |
|
Intermediate Guitar |
1 |
|
Voice 4 |
2 |
|
Music Business |
2 |
Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence.
Select one course from this list.
Total Units:
10 TO 17
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A major of 32 units is required for the associate in arts degree. Required core courses (24 units):
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
MUS 101 | Music History Ancient-Baroque | 3 |
MUS 102 | Music History Classical-Modern | 3 |
MUS 111 | Music Theory 1 | 4 |
MUS 112 | Music Theory 2 | 4 |
MUS 113 | Music Theory 3 | 4 |
MUS 114 | Music Theory 4 | 4 |
MUS 120 | Piano 2 | 1 |
MUS 121 | Piano 3 | 1 |
Plus a minimum of 4 units selected from the following performance ensembles (students may repeat those courses designated as repeatable for degree credit):
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
MUS 130 | Mixed Ensemble | 1 |
MUS 132 | Masterworks Chorale | 1 |
MUS 133 | Chamber Voices | 1 |
MUS 137 | Concert Chorale | 1 |
MUS 140 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
MUS 143 | Jazz Band | 1 |
MUS 144 | Jazz Improvisation | 1 |
MUS 145 | Big Band Jazz | 1 |
MUS 146 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
MUS 151 | Concert Band | 1 |
Plus a minimum of 4 units selected from the following:
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
MUS 100 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
MUS 104 | Roots of Pop, Rock, Jazz | 3 |
MUS 106 | World Music Appreciation | 3 |
MUS 115 | Introduction to Sound Recording & Mixing | 3 |
MUS 116 | Sound Production Techniques | 3 |
MUS 117 | Electronic Music MIDI Recording | 3 |
MUS 118 | Intro to Electronic Music | 3 |
MUS 119 | Electronic Music Studio Technique | 1 |
MUS 122 | Piano 4 | 1 |
MUS 123 | Voice 2 | 2 |
MUS 124 | Voice 3 | 2 |
MUS 125 | Beginning Guitar | 1 |
MUS 126 | Intermediate Guitar | 1 |
MUS 127 | Voice 4 | 2 |
MUS 160 | Music Business | 2 |
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite: Placement based upon Allan Hancock College's placement policy.
Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper.
Advisories: MUS 110 or The ability to read music.
A comprehensive course dealing with the fundamentals of traditional music theory and its applications in classical, commercial and global music. Course concepts include rhythm, meter, basic properties of sound, intervals, scales, modes, triads, seventh chords, 4-part voice leading, phrase structure, cadential formulas, figured-bass and non harmonic tones. These topics will be studied through guided composition and analysis as well as ear training, sight singing, aural analysis and dictation.
Corequisite: MUS 111 or MUS 112 Music Theory 2 MUS 113 Music Theory 3 MUS 114 Music Theory 4 MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale MUS 133 Chamber Voices MUS 140 Symphonic Band MUS 143 Jazz Band MUS 144 Jazz Improvisation or MUS 137 Concert Chorale Audition Required
This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skill needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a performance ensemble and music theory course to enroll in Applied Music each of the four semesters.
One course from selected list:
Voice:
MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble
MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale
MUS 133 Chamber Voices
MUS 137 Concert Chorale
Instrumental:
MUS 140 Symphonic Band
MUS 151 Concert Band
Select one course from this list.
Select one course from this list.
Total Units:
15.5
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite: MUS 111
A continuation of Comprehensive Music Theory 1. In addition, through guided composition and analysis, the course will include: an introduction to two-part counterpoint; voice leading involving four-part chorale writing; diatonic harmony; and an introduction to secondary chords and modulation. These rhythmic, melodic and harmonic materials will be applied and developed through ear training, sight singing and dictation.
Corequisite: MUS 111 or MUS 112 Music Theory 2 MUS 113 Music Theory 3 MUS 114 Music Theory 4 MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale MUS 133 Chamber Voices MUS 140 Symphonic Band MUS 143 Jazz Band MUS 144 Jazz Improvisation or MUS 137 Concert Chorale Audition Required
This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skill needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a performance ensemble and music theory course to enroll in Applied Music each of the four semesters.
Voice:
MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble
MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale
MUS 133 Chamber Voices
MUS 137 Concert Chorale
Instrumental:
MUS 140 Symphonic Band
MUS 151 Concert Band
Select one course from this list.
Select one course from area C1: Arts or from area C2: Humanities
Recommended one from this list:
- ES 121, African American History
- HIST 107, US History to 1877
- HIST 108, US History from 1877 to the Present
- HIST 118, U S History American Institutions Requirement
Or choose a course from this list.
Note: Recommended courses also fulfill CSU US History and American Institutions Graduation Requirement
Total Units:
14.5 to 15.5
Summer Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Select one course from this list.
Total Units:
3.0
Fall Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite: MUS 112
A continuation of Comprehensive Music Theory, dealing with sight singing, ear training, one and two-part melodic dictation, advanced materials of musicianship and rhythmic notation, advanced modulation techniques, tertian extensions of the triad including 9th, 11th and 13th chords, augmented sixth chords, Neapolitan sixth chords, advanced four-part harmonic writing, and analysis.
Corequisite: MUS 111 or MUS 112 Music Theory 2 MUS 113 Music Theory 3 MUS 114 Music Theory 4 MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale MUS 133 Chamber Voices MUS 140 Symphonic Band MUS 143 Jazz Band MUS 144 Jazz Improvisation or MUS 137 Concert Chorale Audition Required
This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skill needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a performance ensemble and music theory course to enroll in Applied Music each of the four semesters.
One course from selected list:
Voice:
MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble
MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale
MUS 133 Chamber Voices
MUS 137 Concert Chorale
Instrumental:
MUS 140 Symphonic Band
MUS 151 Concert Band
Choose one of the following courses:
- ENGL 103, Critical Thinking and Composition
- PHIL 112, Logic
- PHIL 114, Critical Thinking
- SPCH 106, Argumentation and Debate
Recommended one from this list:
- ES 121, African American History
- HIST 107, US History to 1877
- HIST 108, US History from 1877 to the Present
- HIST 118, U S History American Institutions Requirement
Or choose a course from this list.
Note: Recommended courses also fulfill CSU US History and American Institutions Graduation Requirement
Select one course from this list.
Total Units:
14.5 to 16.5
Spring Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite: MUS 113
A continuation of Comprehensive Music Theory 3 dealing with sight singing, ear training, melodic dictation, complex rhythmic notation, and materials of musicianship, Post-Romantic harmony, quartal and quintal harmony, Impressionist harmonic procedures, Jazz, Atonality, the 12-tone method, integral serialism, aleatorism, Post-Serialism and minimalism.
Corequisite: MUS 111 or MUS 112 Music Theory 2 MUS 113 Music Theory 3 MUS 114 Music Theory 4 MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale MUS 133 Chamber Voices MUS 140 Symphonic Band MUS 143 Jazz Band MUS 144 Jazz Improvisation or MUS 137 Concert Chorale Audition Required
This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skill needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a performance ensemble and music theory course to enroll in Applied Music each of the four semesters.
One course from selected list:
Voice:
MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble
MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale
MUS 133 Chamber Voices
MUS 137 Concert Chorale
Instrumental:
MUS 140 Symphonic Band
MUS 151 Concert Band
Choose one of the following courses:
- SPCH 101, Public Speaking
- SPCH 102, Small Group Communication
- SPCH 106, Argumentation and Debate
Select one course from this list.
If you did not satisfy this requirement with high school coursework or an external exam, complete one of the courses from this list. If you are unsure if you have met this requirement, see a counselor.
- ES 120: Chicano History
- ES 121: African American History
- HIST 120: Chicano History
- HIST 121: African American History
NOTE: Students who started at Allan Hancock College (or any CCC or CSU) prior to Summer 2021 and have maintained continuous enrollment are not required to complete Area F for CSU GE Certification. See a counselor for further information.
Total Units:
14.5 to 16.5
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite: Placement based upon Allan Hancock College's placement policy.
Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper.
Advisories: MUS 110 or The ability to read music.
A comprehensive course dealing with the fundamentals of traditional music theory and its applications in classical, commercial and global music. Course concepts include rhythm, meter, basic properties of sound, intervals, scales, modes, triads, seventh chords, 4-part voice leading, phrase structure, cadential formulas, figured-bass and non harmonic tones. These topics will be studied through guided composition and analysis as well as ear training, sight singing, aural analysis and dictation.
Corequisite: MUS 111 or MUS 112 Music Theory 2 MUS 113 Music Theory 3 MUS 114 Music Theory 4 MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale MUS 133 Chamber Voices MUS 140 Symphonic Band MUS 143 Jazz Band MUS 144 Jazz Improvisation or MUS 137 Concert Chorale Audition Required
This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skill needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a performance ensemble and music theory course to enroll in Applied Music each of the four semesters.
One course from selected list:
Voice:
MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble
MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale
MUS 133 Chamber Voices
MUS 137 Concert Chorale
Instrumental:
MUS 140 Symphonic Band
MUS 151 Concert Band
Select one course from this list.
Select one course from this list.
Total Units:
15.5
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite: MUS 111
A continuation of Comprehensive Music Theory 1. In addition, through guided composition and analysis, the course will include: an introduction to two-part counterpoint; voice leading involving four-part chorale writing; diatonic harmony; and an introduction to secondary chords and modulation. These rhythmic, melodic and harmonic materials will be applied and developed through ear training, sight singing and dictation.
Corequisite: MUS 111 or MUS 112 Music Theory 2 MUS 113 Music Theory 3 MUS 114 Music Theory 4 MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale MUS 133 Chamber Voices MUS 140 Symphonic Band MUS 143 Jazz Band MUS 144 Jazz Improvisation or MUS 137 Concert Chorale Audition Required
This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skill needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a performance ensemble and music theory course to enroll in Applied Music each of the four semesters.
One course from selected list:
Voice:
MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble
MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale
MUS 133 Chamber Voices
MUS 137 Concert Chorale
Instrumental:
MUS 140 Symphonic Band
MUS 151 Concert Band
Select one course from this list.
Select one course from area Area 3A: Arts or from area Area 3B: Humanities
If you are planning to transfer to a CSU campus, it is recommended that you take one U.S. History course (HIST 107, 108 or 118) AND one American Institutions (POLS 101 or 103) course. If not, select one course from this list.
Total Units:
14.5 to 15.5
Fall Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite: MUS 112
A continuation of Comprehensive Music Theory, dealing with sight singing, ear training, one and two-part melodic dictation, advanced materials of musicianship and rhythmic notation, advanced modulation techniques, tertian extensions of the triad including 9th, 11th and 13th chords, augmented sixth chords, Neapolitan sixth chords, advanced four-part harmonic writing, and analysis.
Corequisite: MUS 111 or MUS 112 Music Theory 2 MUS 113 Music Theory 3 MUS 114 Music Theory 4 MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale MUS 133 Chamber Voices MUS 140 Symphonic Band MUS 143 Jazz Band MUS 144 Jazz Improvisation or MUS 137 Concert Chorale Audition Required
This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skill needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a performance ensemble and music theory course to enroll in Applied Music each of the four semesters.
One course from selected list:
Voice:
MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble
MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale
MUS 133 Chamber Voices
MUS 137 Concert Chorale
Instrumental:
MUS 140 Symphonic Band
MUS 151 Concert Band
Choose one of the following courses:
- ENGL 103, Critical Thinking and Composition
- PHIL 114, Critical Thinking
If you are planning to transfer to a CSU campus, it is recommended that you take one U.S. History course (HIST 107, 108 or 118) AND one American Institutions (POLS 101 or 103) course. If not, select one course from this list.
Select one course from this list.
Some courses in GE categories Area 5A: Physical Science and Area 5B: Biological Science have lab components that also fulfill this requirement. If the course you chose in either of these categories has a lab component, you have completed this requirement. You can verify whether it has a lab component by checking these lists:
If not, you can fulfill this requirement with either of these courses:
- ANTH 110: Biological Anthropology Lab
- GEOG 115: Physical Geography Lab
Total Units:
14.5 to 16.5
Spring Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite: MUS 113
A continuation of Comprehensive Music Theory 3 dealing with sight singing, ear training, melodic dictation, complex rhythmic notation, and materials of musicianship, Post-Romantic harmony, quartal and quintal harmony, Impressionist harmonic procedures, Jazz, Atonality, the 12-tone method, integral serialism, aleatorism, Post-Serialism and minimalism.
Corequisite: MUS 111 or MUS 112 Music Theory 2 MUS 113 Music Theory 3 MUS 114 Music Theory 4 MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale MUS 133 Chamber Voices MUS 140 Symphonic Band MUS 143 Jazz Band MUS 144 Jazz Improvisation or MUS 137 Concert Chorale Audition Required
This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skill needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a performance ensemble and music theory course to enroll in Applied Music each of the four semesters.
One course from selected list:
Voice:
MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble
MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale
MUS 133 Chamber Voices
MUS 137 Concert Chorale
Instrumental:
MUS 140 Symphonic Band
MUS 151 Concert Band
Choose one of the following courses:
- SPCH 101, Public Speaking
- SPCH 102, Small Group Communication
- SPCH 106, Argumentation and Debate
Select one course from this list.
Some courses in GE categories Area 5A: Physical Science and Area 5B: Biological Science have lab components that also fulfill this requirement. If the course you chose in either of these categories has a lab component, you have completed this requirement. You can verify whether it has a lab component by checking these lists:
If not, you can fulfill this requirement with either of these courses:
- ANTH 110: Biological Anthropology Lab
- GEOG 115: Physical Geography Lab
If you did not satisfy this requirement with high school coursework or an external exam, complete one of the courses from this list. If you are unsure if you have met this requirement, see a counselor.
- ES 120: Chicano History
- ES 121: African American History
- HIST 120: Chicano History
- HIST 121: African American History
Total Units:
14.5 to 16.5
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.