Music

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Individual study for advanced students relating to conducting.

Individual study for advanced students relating to composition.

Individual study for advanced students relating to performance.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.