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MUSIC 17P: Keyboard Explorations

This course is designed for students who want to further their skills in music, whether experienced on the piano or not. The class will be divided into groups according to experience level. Whatever the level of their previous experience, students will improve their keyboard musicianship via both solo and ensemble repertoire. Students will perform live in different settings and also - as a final project - integrate texts or images in a recording of their playing.
Terms: Aut | Units: 1-2 | UG Reqs: WAY-CE | Repeatable 2 times (up to 2 units total)
Instructors: Catsalis, M. (PI)

MUSIC 18AX: Audiovisual Performance

The unification of music and visual arts has been attempted throughout history, opera being one example. In the 20th Century, sounds and moving images have been syncretized in various art forms, such as film or video art, as well as in popular culture (television, music video, the Internet, etc.). Today, with fast technological developments and the convenience of hardware/software tools, media artists employ both sonic and visual elements in their performance practice. What are the interrelations between music, video, and themselves as performers. Students will perform with music and video in synergy. The course explores various theories and practices of engaging audiovisual media in the context of stage performance. Examples come from the scenes of experimental music and multimedia performance. Other audiovisual categories to be approached: avant-garde film, visual music, video art, music video, etc. Readings, listening-viewings, discussions, and analyses of relevant works will provide a conceptual framework. Labs and assignments will give students hands-on experience in crafting and performing their own audiovisual works. The course culminates with a public show.
Terms: Sum | Units: 2 | UG Reqs: WAY-CE
Instructors: Basica, C. (PI)

MUSIC 19A: Introduction to Music Theory

For non-music majors and Music majors or minors unable to pass the proficiency test for entry to MUSIC 21. The fundamentals of music theory and notation, basic sight reading, sight singing, ear training, keyboard harmony; melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation. Skill oriented, using piano and voice as basic tools to develop listening and reading skills.
Terms: Aut, Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, GER:DB-Hum, WAY-CE

MUSIC 19B: Intermediate Music Theory

This course is an introduction to music theory geared toward students who have basic literacy skills (i.e. fundamental notation, identifying major and minor scales, keys, etc). Using musical materials from repertoire selected from campus and area concerts, and incorporating the opportunity to attend these concerts, the course will introduce elements of harmony, melody, form, orchestration and arrangement. The course is an appropriate successor to Music 19A. Students who successfully complete Music 19B can go on directly to Music 21.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-CE, WAY-A-II

MUSIC 20A: Jazz Theory (AFRICAAM 20A)

Introduces the language and sounds of jazz through listening, analysis, and compositional exercises. Students apply the fundamentals of music theory to the study of jazz. Prerequisite: Music 19, consent of instructor, or satisfactory demonstration of basic musical skills proficiency on qualifying examination on first day of class. This class is closed by design. Please register on the waitlist and show up on the first day of class to receive a permission number for enrollment.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II, WAY-CE
Instructors: Nadel, J. (PI)

MUSIC 20B: Advanced Jazz Theory

Approaches to improvisation and composed jazz lines through listening, transcribing, analysis, and compositional exercises. Topics include: chord/scale theory, melodic minor harmony, altered chords, and substitute harmony. Prerequisite: 20A or consent of instructor.
Terms: Win, Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-CE, GER:DB-Hum
Instructors: Nadel, J. (PI)

MUSIC 20C: Jazz Arranging and Composition

Jazz arranging and composition for small ensembles. Foundation for writing for big band. Prerequisite: 20A or consent of instructor.
Last offered: Spring 2022 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-CE

MUSIC 21: Introduction to Tonal Theory

Preference to majors. Introduction to tonal theory. Practice and analysis. Diatonic harmony focusing on melodic and harmonic organization, functional relationships, voice-leading, and tonal structures. Students must concurrently enroll in an Ear-training and musicianship lab ( MUSIC 24a, 24b, or 24c as appropriate). Music majors must take 4 courses in ear training, and pass an ear training exit exam in their Junior year. Enrollment limited to 40. Prerequisites: (1) Piano Proficiency Exam (must be passed within the first two weeks of the term) or MUSIC 12A (may be taken concurrently); (2) Passing grade on a basic musical skills proficiency examination on the first day of class or MUSIC 19.
Terms: Aut, Win | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II, WAY-CE

MUSIC 22: Intermediate Tonal Theory

Preference to majors. Introduction to chromatic harmony focusing on secondary functions, modulations, and harmonic sequences.  Analysis of musical forms and harmonizations complemented by harmonic and melodic dictation, sight-singing, and other practical skills. Students must concurrently enroll in an ear-training and musicianship lab (  MUSIC 24A, 24B, or 24C as appropriate). Music majors must take 4 courses in ear training, and pass an ear training exit exam in their Junior year. Prerequisites: (1)  MUSIC 21; (2) Piano Proficiency Exam or  MUSIC 12B (may be taken concurrently); or consent of instructor.
Terms: Win, Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-CE, GER:DB-Hum

MUSIC 23: Advanced Tonal Theory

Preference to majors. Continuation of chromatic harmony such as mode mixture, Neapolitan, augmented sixth chords, enharmonic modulation, complex forms of the late Romantic and early Modern period, and the transition to post-tonal theory (church modes, octatonic, pentatonic, whole-tone scales, amongst other topics). Students must concurrently enroll in an ear-training and musicianship lab ( MUSIC 24A, 24B, or 24C as appropriate). Music majors must take 4 courses in ear training, and pass an ear training exit exam in their Junior year. Prerequisites: (1) MUSIC 22; (2) Piano Proficiency Exam or MUSIC 12C (may be taken concurrently); or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-CE, GER:DB-Hum
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