Course Descriptions
MUP 310
Orchestra
2 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Study and performance of orchestral music. Public performances required. May be taken four times for credit.
MUP 320
Jazz Band
2 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Study and performance in stage band and stage routine, including performance from special arrangements. Public performances required. May be taken four times for credit.
MUP 321
Advanced Jazz Band
1-2 Units
Prerequisite: MUP 320 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This course is in the continuing study and performance of Jazz Band repertoire. Additional topics include experience in conducting, rehearsal technique and section leading. Public performance and field trips are required. Performance participation will be by audition. This course may be taken four times for credit. Students may wish to challenge the prerequisite on the basis of equivalent experience.
MUP 330
Concert Band
2 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Open to all students who wish to continue their musical training. This course includes public performance and field trips, and meets requirements for all music majors and minors. Students study music literature composed for concert band and perform concert band music. This course is open to all students and may be taken four times for credit. Students may be required to provide their own instruments. Students may wish to challenge the prerequisite on the basis of equivalent experience.
MUP 350
College Choir
2 Units
Prerequisite: MUP 357 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 72 hours LAB
Study and performance of standard vocal literature from 16th century to modern period. Students are urged to enter during the freshman year. The course is not limited to music majors and is open to all qualified students. Public performances required. May be taken four times for credit.
MUP 353
Contemporary Gospel Choir
2 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is designed for the college student who is interested in singing and performing contemporary gospel chorale repertoire. No previous musical experience is necessary. The course is open to all interested singers and musicians. Public performance of the repertoire rehearsed and learned is required. This course may be taken two times for credit.
MUP 357
College Chorus
2 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is designed for the college student who is interested in a musical experience. Singers study and perform standard choral literature. Membership is open to college students, faculty, staff and community. Public performances are required. Ability to match pitch, maintain rhythmic integrity and produce a good tone will be assessed by the professor in the initial rehearsals. This course may be taken four times for credit.
MUP 360
Chamber Singers
2 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MUP 350 or 357
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 72 hours LAB
Singers study and perform standard choral literature, especially written for chamber ensemble. Prospective members should have considerable previous choral experience. Public performances are required. Singers will perform outside of class, including evening concerts, participation in collegiate choral festivals, and on short tours. Ability to match pitch, maintain rhythmic integrity and produce a good tone will be assessed by the professor in the initial rehearsals. This course may be taken four times for credit.
MUP 418
Piano Ensemble
1 Unit
Prerequisite: MUIVI 341 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Open to students who read music. Emphasis on ensemble playing and continuing development of Comprehensive Keyboard Musicianship with emphasis on study and interpretation of piano literature from each historical and stylistic period. May be taken four times for credit. Students may wish to challenge the prerequisite on the basis of equivalent experience.
MUP 422
Special Ensemble Participation
.5-2 Units
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: MUP 310 or MUP 320 or MUP 330, or MUP 357, or the equivalent (may be taken previously)
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This course is open to all students who sing, or play a musical instrument. Instrumentation of groups will vary, including jazz combo, piano quintet, guitar ensemble, and related music as well as choral groups. The course may be taken four times for credit.
MUP 424
Commercial Music Ensemble
2 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Ability to play at least one instrument or vocalize in a popular style.
Enrollment Limitation: audition/demonstrated instrumental or vocal skill
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course involves the rehearsal and performance of contemporary pop and commercial styles, including rock, jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, folk, urban styles, country, and world beat. The course may be taken four times for credit.
MUP 495
Independent Studies in Music Performance
1-3 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
MUP 499
Experimental Offering in Music Performance
.5-4 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB