Music Department S2-107M (323) 265-8894 Faculty Dawson II, Robert B, Chair, Professor Lupica, Dr. Anthony J., Associate Professor Martinez, Jesus E., Professor Nagatani, Dr. Chie, Professor Adjunct Associate Professors Balian, Muriel Chavez, Robert Chilingarian, Samuel Coulter, Chrisian Curinga, Nicolas P. Foley, Megan J. Hasty, Barbara P. Hasty, Robert G. Julian, Michael J. Julian, Suzanne Nargizyan, Lucy Nunez, John Smith, Glenda EDUCATIONAL PROGR AMS ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM Music ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM Music, Associate in Arts Degree This program provides the student a comprehensive study in music. This program is designed to award the Associate in Arts degree to those students who have completed a specialization in Music. The requirements were chosen to optimize student preparation for upperdivision coursework at a four-year institution leading to the major of Music or a field related to the discipline of Music. The degree program can lead to careers in reseach, performance, or education. SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS MUSIC 121 Music History and Literature I...3 MUSIC 122 Music History abnd Literature II...3 MUSIC 181 Applied Music I...0.5 MUSIC 182 Applied Music II...0.5 MUSIC 183 Applied Music III...0.5 MUSIC 184 Applied Music IV...0.5 MUSIC 201 Harmony I...3 MUSIC 202 Harmony II...3 MUSIC 211 Musicianship I...2 MUSIC 212 Musicianship II...2 MUSIC 250 Music Performance Workshop...1 MUSIC 323 Elementary Piano III...2 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS PLAN A 30 FOUR UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING: 4 MUSIC 501 College Choir...1 MUSIC 561 Chamber Chorale...1 MUSIC 712 Marching Band...1 MUSIC 713 Marching Band Summer Camp...1 MUSIC 733 Latin Jazz Ensemble...1 MUSIC 745 Symphonic Band...1 MUSIC 775 Jazz Ensemble...1 SEVEN UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING: 7 MUSIC 111 Music Appreciation I...3 MUSIC 200 Introduction to Music Theory...4 MUSIC 321 Elementary Piano I...2 MUSIC 322 Elementary Piano II...2 MUSIC 324 Elementary Piano IV...2 MUSIC 341-1 Intermediate Piano I...2 MUSIC 341-2 Intermediate Piano II...2 MUSIC 341-3 Intermediate Piano III...2 MUSIC 341-4 Intermediate Piano IV...2 MUSIC 411 Elementary Voice I...2 Total... 62 TRANSFER CURRICULUM Information regarding lower division major preparation requirements required to transfer to a University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) campus may be obtained at www. assist.org. For information about independent or out-of-state colleges/universities, please consult with a counselor. SUBJECTS & COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Title V changes effective Fall 2013 substantially restrict how many times students can take specific types of classes. Students enrolled in active participation courses in Kinesiology, visual arts, or performing arts are limited to four (4) enrollments per family. Failures and W grades count as enrollments. A family can contain multiple courses, but a student can only take four of them. LACCD courses in, Art, Dance Techniques, Kinesiology, Music, and Theater are all affected. For courses in the Music department, families have been created as follows: MUSIC FAMILY NAMES AND COURSE NUMBERS: Classical Guitar MUSIC 651, 652, 653, 654 Piano MUSIC 321, 322, 323, 324, 341-1, 341-2, 341-3, 341-4 String Instruments MUSIC 611 Voice MUSIC 411, 412, 413, 414 east los angeles college 2013-2015 GENERAL CATALOG 223
Music (MUSIC) 101 Fundamentals of Music (3) UC:CSU Note: For the general student. This course is designed for the general student and is a study of the fundamentals of music, including notation, time signatures and rhythms, major and minor scales and key signatures, intervals, triads, and musical symbols and terminology. Students are introduced to the piano keyboard layout. 111 Music Appreciation I (3) UC:CSU IGETC Area 3A This course provides basic materials, aesthetics, and structure of music through a broad historical survey of musical styles and masterpieces from the Middle Ages up to and including the 21st century, with emphasis on perceptive listening. 121 Music History and Literature I (3) UC:CSU IGETC Area 3A Advisory: Music 111. This course traces the evolution of music as a reflection of changing culture in the Western wold from ancient Greece to 1750. Topics covered include Gregorian chant and the development of polyphony in the Middle Ages, sacred and secular music of the Renaissance, and the vocal and instrumental music of the Baroque era. Although this course is designed for music majors who are fluent in score reading, it is open to the general student population. 122 Music History and Literature II (3) UC:CSU IGETC Area 3A Advisory: Music 111. This course traces the evolution of music as a reflection of changing culture in the Western world from the middle of the 18th century to the present. Topics covered include the style and techniques of music composition from the vocal and instrumental music of the Pre-Classic era, to the development of the sonata idea in the Classic era, the concept of interrelatioship of the arts of the Romantic era, to the multi-faceted musical culture of the 20th and 21st centuries. This course is designed for music majors who are fluent in score reading, but is open to the general student population. 123 Opera Appreciation for Teachers (2) CSU Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 2 hours. This course is an introductory opera appreciation class and is an analysis of the history of opera from its beginnings in the late 16th century to the current day. This course analyses how opera reflects the cultural and political attitudes of its time and is designed for teachers. The classes are held at the Los Angeles Opera facilities. Materials and strategies for integrating opera in the classroom are discussed, including tools for critical listening, examining the libretto, adapting source material, and more. 132 Music of Mexico (3) UC:CSU IGETC Area 3A This course introduces students to the predominant regional musical styles of Mexico, from Pre-Cuauhtemoc to contemporary times. Students examine a cross section of styles including folk, classical, sacred, secular, border, dance and pop. The students are exposed to the effect that Latin American, African and European cultures have had on Mexico and understand what effect the indigenous music of Mexico has had on the rest of the world. 141 Jazz Appreciation (3) UC:CSU IGETC Area 3A This course is the study of the elements of jazz literature and traces the development and evolution of styles and structure. Listening skills are developed to enable the student to recognize the many differences in individual solo as well as jazz ensemble interpretations. 161 Introduction to Electronic Music (3) CSU Advisory: Music 101. Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory, 2 hours. This course introduces students to the latest procedures used to produce music recordings in today s music industry. In a state-ofthe-art facility with the latest equipment, students receive practical real-world experience. They are exposed to the most advanced techniques as they produce their own projects. 165 Introduction to Recording Arts (3) CSU This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of acoustics, audio, and recording. Topics include: the nature of sound, basic acoustics, audio systems and terminology, microphone principles and usage, recording styles, recording studio equipment, and multitrack recording procedures. 181 Applied Music I (0.5) UC:CSU This course offers individual instruction of one-half hour per week in voice, piano, guitar, or band/orchestral instruments, with an assigned instructor on the Applied Music staff. Emphasis is placed on technical development, interpretation, and musicianship at the lower-intermediate level. Performance for a faculty jury is required at the end of the semester. All students must successfully audition to enroll. 182 Applied Music II (0.5) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 181. This course offers individual instruction of one-half hour per week in voice, piano, guitar, or band/orchestral instruments, with an assigned instructor on the Applied Music staff. Emphasis is place on technical development, interpretation, and musicianship at the intermediate level. Performance for a faculty jury is required at the end of the semester. 183 Applied Music III (0.5) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 182 This course offers individual instruction of one-half hour per week in voice, piano, guitar, or band/orchestral instruments with an assigned instructor on the Applied Music staff. Emphasis is placed on technical development, interpretation, and musicianship at the upper-intermediate level. Performance for a faculty jury is required at the end of the semester. 224 east los angeles college 2013-2015 GENERAL CATALOG
184 Applied Music IV (0.5) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 183. This course offers individual instruction of one-half hour per week in voice, piano, guitar, or band/orchestral instruments, with an assigned instructor on the Applied Music staff. Emphasis is placed on technical development, interpretation, and musicianship at the upper-intermediate/advanced level. Performance for a faculty jury is required at the end of the semester. 200 Introduction to Music Theory (4) UC:CSU Advisory: Music 101. Lecture, 4 hours. Designed for the Music major, this is an intensive review of all music fundamentals in preparation for Music 201 and 211. This course also includes an early introduction to the basic principles of harmonic analysis as well as a strong focus on ear training, singing solfege, and keyboard skills. It is strongly recommended that students entering Music 200 have prior basic knowledge of the fundamentals of music. 201 Harmony I (3) UC:CSU IGETC area 3A Prerequisite: Music 200. Corequisite: Music 217-2. Note: Required of Music majors. This course provides a study of diatonic harmony, including primary and secondary triads and the dominant seventh chord. Topics considered include the fundamental principles of part-writing in root position and inversions, the harmonization of simple melodies and figured bass lines, as well as harmonic analysis. 202 Harmony II (3) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 201. Corequisite: Music 218-2. This course is the study of chromatic harmony including secondary functions, common chord modulations, mode mixture, the Neapolitan chord, and augmented sixth chords. Musical form is also covered. 203 Harmony III (3) CSU Prerequisite: Music 202. Corequisite: Music 219-2. This course continues the study of advanced chromatic harmony, including chromatic mediants, tall chords, altered chords, and enharmonic and chromatic modulation. Also included are twentieth century techniques such as modal harmony, Impressionism, tone rows, set theory, polytonality, pandiatonicism, and advanced meter/rhythm. 205 Commercial Harmony I (3) CSU This course explores harmonic chord progressions used in popular music including rock, jazz, Latin, funk and fusion, among others. Students are introduced to song writing by adding a melody over given harmonic structures. 206 Commercial Harmony II (3) CSU Prerequisite: Music 205. This course is a continuation of Commercial Harmony I. Students incorporate extended and altered chords to enhance the basic chord progressions previously learned to compose original compositions using different instrumentation and styles. A variety of compositional techniques and considerations as they apply to client needs, time, and budget constraints are also discussed. 211 Musicianship I (1) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 200. Corequisite: Music 201. This course is correlated to Music 201 or Harmony I. It includes singing diatonic intervals and melodies, two part play-and-sing drills, playing diatonic chord progressions, and simple rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation. 212 Musicianship II (1) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 211. Corequisite: Music 202. This course is correlated to Music 202 or Harmony II. Students apply and develop the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of more advanced diatonic and beginning chromatic harmony through sight singing, keyboard playing, and ear training. 213 Musicianship III (1) CSU Prerequisite: Music 212. Corequisite: Music 203. This course is correlated to Music 203 or Harmony III. Students apply and develop the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of advanced chromatic and twentieth century techniques through sight singing, keyboard playing, and ear training. 241 Music Notation and Copying I (1) CSU Lecture, 1 hour. This course provides instruction and experience in the much in demand field of music notation. Students receive hands-on training in how to create computer generated sheet music as is needed in the music industry. 242 Music Notation and Copying II (1) CSU Prerequisite: Music 241. Lecture, 1 hours. This course provides advanced instruction and hands-on training in computer music notation. Students receive experience on professional projects in preparation for entering the music industry at an entry-level position. 250 Music Performance Workshop (1) CSU Corequisite: Music 181, 182, 183 or 184. Laboratory, 1.5 hours. This course provides students the opportunity to perform in a master class environment. This includes concert preparation, memorization, stage deportment, and critical analysis of performances. east los angeles college 2013-2015 GENERAL CATALOG 225
251 Jazz Improvisation Workshop (1) UC:CSU This course trains students in the art of instrumental improvisation in a traditional jazz setting. Topics include scales and chord structures involved in traditional jazz and pop. Each student is given the opportunity to experience spontaneous composition while other students accompany them. Sufficient instrumental skills are necessary before taking this course; therefore, this course is not for beginners. 280 The Business of Commercial Music (3) CSU This course explores the many careers available in the Music Industry. Students will learn how to establish a relationship with record labels as well as promote and market their music on the Internet. Some of the topics covered in the class include: Copyrights, publishing, record contracts, and group dynamics. 281 Commercial Music Techniques I (3) CSU Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory, 2 hours. This course specializes in the skills and knowledge necessary to produce live recording sessions. Simple music writing, orchestration, recording procedures, and mixing are covered. Students receive the experience of conducting recording sessions with professional musicians playing the student s compositions. 295 Computer Music Sequencing (1) CSU Lecture, 1 hour. This course introduces students to the process of recording music on computers using M.I.D.I. software. They receive practical training with M.I.D.I. controllers, software sound sources, and computer mixing. Knowledge of the piano keyboard is recommended. 321 Elementary Piano I (2) UC:CSU This course provides instruction in basic piano skills, with emphasis on proper technique, note-reading, playing five-finger patterns, scales, chord progressions, transposition, and beginning pieces. Music theory and terminology are also covered. 322 Elementary Piano II (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 321. This course provides continuing instruction in basic piano skills, emphasizing all major and selected minor scales, primary chord progressions, triads, transposition, harmonization, repertoire and memorization. 323 Elementary Piano III (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 322. This course is continued instruction in developing and refining piano skills with emphasis on major and minor scale techniques, chord progressions, triads, arpeggios, harmonization, transposition, repertoire from the major historical periods and memorization. 324 Elementary Piano IV (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 323. This course continues instruction in developing and refining piano skills with emphasis on piano technique, harmonization, transposition, stylistic consideration, and more advanced repertoire from the major historical periods. Open score reading and ensemble skills may also be introduced. 341-1 Intermediate Piano I (2) CSU Prerequisite: Music 324. This course is for those having studied two or more years of private or class piano. Piano technique, stylistic consideration, and interpretation are further explored through the study and performance of level one intermediate piano literature from the four stylistic periods: Baroque, classical, Romantic, and 20th century. Exercises for further technical development are also studied. 341-2 Intermediate Piano II (2) CSU Prerequisite: Music 341-1. This course further explores piano technique, stylistic consideration, and interpretation through the study and performance of level two intermediate piano literature from the four stylistic periods: Baroque, classical, Romantic, and 20th century, building on skills acquired in Music 341-1. Exercises for further technical development are also studied. 341-3 Intermediate Piano III (2) CSU Prerequisite: Music 341-2. This course further explores piano technique, stylistic consideration, and interpretation through the study and performance of level three intermediate piano literature from the four stylistic periods: Baroque, classical, Romantic, and 20th century, building on skills acquired in Music 241-2. Exercises for further technical development are also studied. 341-4 Intermediate Piano IV (2) CSU Prerequisite: Music 341-3. This course further explores piano technique, stylistic consideration, and interpretation through the study and performance of level four intermediate piano literature from the four stylistic periods: Baroque, classical, Romantic, and 20th century, building on skills acquired in Music 341-3. Exercises for further technical development are also studied. 411 Elementary Voice I (2) UC:CSU Advisories: Music 101, 501 and 561. The course is the first level of beginning voice instruction. The purpose of this course is to train the singing voice. Students use their voice to the maximum advantage and develop its range and power, interpret songs suited to their ability and develop their appreciation of music. 226 east los angeles college 2013-2015 GENERAL CATALOG
412 Elementary Voice II (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 411. Advisories: Music 501 and 561. This course is the second level of beginning voice instruction. The purpose of this course is to train the singing voice. Students use their voice to the maximum advantage and develop range and power, interpret songs suited to their ability and develop their appreciation of vocal repertoire. 413 Elementary Voice III (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 412. Advisories: Music 501 and 561. This is the third level of beginning voice instruction. The purpose of this course is to train the singing voice. Students use their voice to the maximum advantage and develop range and power, interpret songs suited to their ability, and develop their appreciation of vocal repertoire. 414 Elementary Voice IV (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 413. Advisories: Music 501 and Music 561. This course is the fourth level of beginning voice instruction. The purpose of this course is to train the singing voice. Students use their voice to the maximum advantage and develop range and power, interpret songs suited to their ability and develop their appreciation of vocal repertoire. 501 College Choir (1) UC:CSU RPT3 Advisories: Music 101 and 411. Note: Students audition at the beginning of the semester. This course is an introduction to choral ensemble singing. Emphasis is on vocal technique and choral elements such as blend, intonation, diction, and music reading. Repertoire is chosen on the basis of group ability and represents historical and current styles of music. Students are required to perform in a public performance at the end of the semester. 561 Chamber Chorale (1) UC:CSU RPT3 Advisory: Music 412, 413 or 414. Note: Confirmation of enrollment is Subject to audition. This course is designed for the intermediate choral singer. The students analyze, rehearse and perform choral music suited to a small group of singers, with and without accompaniment. Choral literature from the Renaissance through the 21st century is explored. Emphasis is on increased skill in reading music and sight singing, score interpretation, vocal technique, diction, ear training, and preparation for public performances. 611 String Instrument Instruction I (2) UC:CSU Music 611 offers instruction in violin, viola, cello and bass. Recommended for students interested in learning to play, write and arrange for string instruments. 651 Classical Guitar I (2) UC:CSU This course consists of basic instruction in classical guitar playing at beginning level. It includes fundamental music reading, right and left hand playing techniques, and exercises to develop technical facility, basic chords sight-reading, and performance of elementary solo guitar repertoire. 652 Classical Guitar II (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 651. This course consists of the second level of continued study of basic instruction in classical guitar playing. It includes music reading, right and left hand playing techniques, and exercises to develop technical facility, basic chords, sight-reading and performance of second level elementary solo guitar repertoire. This course is a continuation of music 651. 653 Classical Guitar III (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 652. This course consists of the third level of continued study of basic instruction in classical guitar playing. It includes music reading, right and left hand playing techniques, and exercises to develop technical facility, chords, sight-reading, and performance of solo guitar repertoire. This course is the continuation of Music 652. 654 Classical Guitar IV (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Music 653. This couse consists of the fourth level of continued study of basic instruction in classical guitar playing. It includes music reading, right and left hand playing techniques, and exercises to develop technical facility, chords, sight-reading, and performance of solo guitar repertoire. This course is the continuation of Music 653. 712 Marching Band (1) UC:CSU RPT3 Laboratory-performance, 3 hours. This course provides training and experience in rehearsal and performance of music suitable for marching band. Technique and practice in marching, drill patterns, and rhythmic movements are covered. Marching skills are emphasized. Students are required to perform at community and athletic events both on and off campus. Open to all students by audition. 713 Marching Band Summer Camp (1) UC:CSU RPT3 Laboratory-performance, 2 hours. This course provides training and experience in rehearsal and performance of music suitable for marching band. Techniques and practice in marching, drill patterns, and rhythmic movements. Marching skills are emphasized. Open to all students by audition. 721 Orchestra (1) UC:CSU RPT3 This course provides an opportunity for musicians who play string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments to be a part of a performing ensemble that will rehearse orchestral literature until it reaches performance level. The orchestra performs during the semester. Students must already play an instrument and are auditioned at the beginning of the semester. east los angeles college 2013-2015 GENERAL CATALOG 227
733 Latin Jazz Ensemble (1) UC:CSU RPT3 Laboratory-performance, 3 hours. Note: Proficiency on a band instrument. This course consists of the study of standard Latin Jazz ensemble literature with the intent to develop an individual s technical and artistic abilities through experience with a wide range of Latin Jazz ensemble literature. Public performances are presented. Theory, history, rehearsal and performance of music in the Latin Jazz idiom is included. A conjunto (smaller ensemble) typically consists of 3-5 hours, a rhythm section, timbales, congas, bongos, hand percussionists, and optional vocalist. Instructional trips are required. The course is an overview of various techniques and interpretation as applied to Latin Jazz ensemble and performance. (Enrollment Subject to audition) 745 Symphonic Band (1) UC:CSU RPT3 Note: Confirmation of enrollment is Subject to audition. This course provides training and experience in rehearsal and performance of music suitable for symphonic band, discussion of various aspects of ensemble musical performances and technique and practice in symphonic band literature. Students are required to perform at community and college events both on and off campus. rehearsal and performance of music in Jazz idiom are covered. Students participate in a large ensemble typically consisting of 15 hours, rhythm section, bass, drum set, piano, guitar and optional vocalist. Instructional trips are required. This course is an overview of various techniques and interpretation as applied to Jazz Ensemble and performance. (Enrollment Subject to audition). 185 Directed Study - Music (1) CSU 285 Directed Study - Music (2) CSU 385 Directed Study - Music (3) CSU Conference 1 hour per week per unit. The above courses allow students to pursue Directed Study in Music on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor. The courses will grant credit for one, two or three semester units, respectively. The complexity of the topic of study will determine which course the student should take. Credit Limit: A maximum of 6 units in Directed Study may be taken for credit. Note: UC Credit for variable topics courses in this discipline is given only after a review of the scope and content of the course by the enrolling UC campus. This usually occurs after transfer and may require recommendations from faculty. Information about internships may also be presented for review, but credit for internships rarely transfers to UC. 775 Jazz Ensemble (1) UC:CSU RPT3 Note: Proficiency on a band instrument. This course consists of the study of standard Jazz Ensemble literature with the intent to develop an individual s technical and artistic abilities through experiences with a wide range of Jazz Ensemble literature. Public performances are presented. Theory, history, 228 east los angeles college 2013-2015 GENERAL CATALOG