Instrumental/Voice Instruction Course Descriptions
MUIVI 310
Voice Class
2 Units
Prerequisite: None
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
Students will experience basic training in the correct use of the singing voice, vocal techniques, and repertoire. This course is required for vocal majors, but open to all students desiring to begin the study of voice.
MUIVI 311
Voice Class
2 Units
Prerequisite: MUIVI 310 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
Students will experience basic training in the correct use of the singing voice, vocal techniques, and repertoire. This course is required for vocal majors, but open to all students desiring to begin the study of voice.
MUIVI 320
Voice Class, Intermediate
2 Units
Prerequisite: MUIVI 311 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course provides opportunity for vocal exercise and intellectual analysis in the development of efficient singing technique and skill in performing vocal literature. Performance in class and in recital is essential. The course is required for vocal majors. Students may wish to challenge the prerequisite on the basis of equivalent experience.
MUIVI 321
Voice Class, Intermediate
2 Units
Prerequisite: MUIVI 320 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course provides opportunity for vocal exercise and intellectual analysis in the development of efficient singing technique and skill in performing vocal literature. Performance in class and in recital is essential. The course is required for vocal majors. Students may wish to challenge the prerequisite on the basis of equivalent experience.
MUIVI 340
Beginning Piano
2 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
Course is based on conceptual learning which is transferable to all areas of music study. Group activities include ear training, repertoire, sight reading and transposition, technique, improvisation, and written work. Goals are literacy and creativity in music through keyboard application. Recommended for all music majors, pre-school and elementary teachers, and required for non-keyboard music majors. May be taken two times for credit.
MUIVI 341
Beginning Piano
2 Units
Prerequisite: MUIVI 340 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
Course is based on conceptual learning which is transferable to all areas of music study. Group activities include ear training, repertoire, sight reading and transposition, technique, improvisation, and written work. Goals are literacy and creativity in music through keyboard application. Recommended for all music majors, pre-school and elementary teachers, and required for non-keyboard music majors. May be taken two times for credit. Students may wish to challenge the prerequisite on the basis of equivalent experience.
MUIVI 350
Intermediate Piano
2 Units
Prerequisite: MUIVI 341 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
Course is based on conceptual learning which is transferable to all areas of music study. Group activities include ear training, repertoire, sight reading and transposition, technique, improvisation, and written work. Goals are literacy and creativity in music through keyboard application. Recommended for all music majors, pre-school and elementary teachers, and required for non-keyboard music majors. May be taken two times for credit. Students may wish to challenge the prerequisite on the basis of equivalent experience.
MUIVI 351
Intermediate Piano
2 Units
Prerequisite: MUIVI 350 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
Course is based on conceptual learning which is transferable to all areas of music study. Group activities include ear training, repertoire, sight reading and transposition, technique, improvisation, and written work. Goals are literacy and creativity in music through keyboard application. Recommended for all music majors, pre-school and elementary teachers, and required for non-keyboard music majors. May be taken two times for credit. Students may wish to challenge the prerequisite on the basis of equivalent experience.
MUIVI 370
Beginning Guitar
2 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
Beginning instruction on the guitar with emphasis on the fundamentals of music as well as basic guitar chord technique and accompaniment figurations.
MUIVI 371
Intermediate Guitar
2 Units
Prerequisite: MUIVI 370 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
A continuation of MUIVI 370 with emphasis on increased skills in chording, arpeggiation, accompaniment, improvisation, melodic reading, and development of personal style. Students may wish to challenge the prerequisite on the basis of equivalent experience.
MUIVI 385
Jazz Styles and Improvisation
2 Units
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Ability to play a melodic instrument or ability to sing; ability to read music.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
This course is the study of instrumental and vocal application of jazz improvisation. This course may be taken two times for credit.
MUIVI 386
Jazz Styles and Improvisation
2 Units
Prerequisite: MUIVI 385 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
This course is the study of advanced instrumental and vocal applications of jazz improvisation. May be taken two times for credit.
MUIVI 400
Beginning Jazz Piano
2 Units
Prerequisite: MUFHL 420 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: MUIVI 341
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of jazz piano. Topics include left-hand voicings, tritone substitution, and scale theory applications to the keyboard. Requires at least five hours per week outside preparation.
MUIVI 410
Applied Music
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
This course involves off-campus instrumental or vocal study requiring a minimum of one-half hour per week of individual study with a private instructor (at student's expense) for a minimum of 18 weeks. The course meets one hour per week on campus for instruction and performance. The course may be taken four times for credit.
MUIVI 495
Independent Studies in Music Instrumental/Voice Instruction
1-3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 162 hours LAB
An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies. This independent study course is designed to provide instrumental training not offered in other CRC music classes. Components of the course may include private or group instruction, solo and ensemble work, accompanying experience, and programmed learning in music fundamentals and music technology. The course may also be designed for students interested in developing tutorial and/or instrumental skills. Each component may be repeated for a total of 3 units each time, up to a maximum of 9 units.
MUIVI 499
Experimental Offering in Music Instrumental/Voice Instruction
.5-4 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB