Music

This course covers intermediate level performance techniques and communication skills appropriate for singing various styles of jazz, commercial, and popular music. Focus will continue to be on healthy vocal technique, established jazz/commercial singers, traditions, repertoire selections, phrasing, improvisation, band-leading, and basic lead sheet arrangements. Students will work with a professional accompanist and receive critiques from the instructor.

This course covers the following topics through analysis and application of common jazz practices: chord symbols and nomenclature, extended harmony, scales and modes, voicings, bass lines, form, and chord substitutions. This course is for musicians who already possess a basic understanding of music theory (staff notation, keys, scales, intervals).

Formerly MUSIC 71. This introductory course examines the terminology, equipment, techniques, and concepts related to the basics of music technology. The course will survey the principles and practices of sound, MIDI, synthesis, notation, and audio recording utilizing hardware and software platforms.

This course offers hands-on instruction for students that want to develop their skills producing beats, samples/loops, live acoustic instruments, analog and digital instruments, and more.

Formerly MUSIC 68. This course is an overview of live concert and event sound reinforcement. Topics include basic sound system theory and its application. It also covers individual sound system component operation, including microphones, mixers, effects, power amplifiers, and speaker systems. This course offers opportunities for hands-on experiences in troubleshooting, sound checking, and mixing sound for live performance applications.

Formerly MUSIC 96. This course offers hands-on instruction for beginners in the use of multi-track recording systems, emphasizing critical listening skills, and the development of a recording project.

This course offers hands-on instruction for intermediate recording engineers in the use of multi-track recording systems, emphasizing critical listening skills, audio problem solving, and multiple recording projects.

Formerly MUSIC 75A. This course covers the study of how the music industry is structured and how it works. Job opportunities, job responsibilities, and jobs related to the industry will be surveyed and discussed. Students are directed toward research in their areas of interest. Guest speakers serve as industry resources.

This course is a study of contemporary songwriting principles and techniques. The course is designed to explore the use of state-of-the-art technology in the songwriting process and is appropriate for students who wish to pursue careers as songwriters, artists, producers and/or recording engineers. Students will be introduced to systematic analytical techniques that aid in the developmental skills related to the songwriting process.

This introductory course examines the terminology, equipment, techniques, and concepts related to the basics of music technology. The course will survey the principles and practices of sound, MIDI, synthesis, notation, and audio recording utilizing hardware and software platforms.

This course offers hands-on instruction for students that want to develop their skills producing beats, samples/loops, live acoustic instruments, analog and digital instruments, and more.

This course is an overview of live concert and event sound reinforcement. Topics include basic sound system theory and its application. It also covers individual sound system component operation, including microphones, mixers, effects, power amplifiers, and speaker systems. This course offers opportunities for hands-on experiences in troubleshooting, sound checking, and mixing sound for live performance applications.

This course offers hands-on instruction for beginners in the use of multi-track recording systems, emphasizing critical listening skills, and the development of a recording project.

This course offers hands-on instruction for intermediate recording engineers in the use of multi-track recording systems, emphasizing critical listening skills, audio problem solving, and multiple recording projects.

This course covers the study of how the music industry is structured and how it works. Job opportunities, job responsibilities, and jobs related to the industry will be surveyed and discussed. Students are directed toward research in their areas of interest. Guest speakers serve as industry resources.

This course is a study of contemporary songwriting principles and techniques. The course is designed to explore the use of state-of-the-art technology in the songwriting process and is appropriate for students who wish to pursue careers as songwriters, artists, producers and/or recording engineers. Students will be introduced to systematic analytical techniques that aid in the developmental skills related to the songwriting process.

This course covers the following topics through analysis and application of compositional practices of pieces from the common-practice period: diatonic harmony through four-part writing and roman numeral analysis, including the use of figured bass and early-species counterpoint, 7th chords, and the basic elements of form.

This course covers the following topics through analysis and application of compositional practices of pieces from the common-practice period: chromatic harmony through four-part writing and roman numeral analysis, including applied functions, modulation, mixture, Neapolitan chords, Augmented 6th chords, and small forms.

This course covers the following topics through analysis and application of compositional practices of pieces from the common-practice period, and early-mid 20th Century: enharmonic spellings and modulations, extended and advanced chromatic and altered chords, advanced chromatic sequences, alternate scales, advanced rhythmic techniques, and post-tonal techniques.

Formerly MUSIC 5AD. This course covers the techniques of music dictation and sight-singing with basic, tonal materials. Topics covered are scales, intervals, basic chord structures, and harmonic-melodic-rhythmic dictation.

This course is a complete introduction to music fundamentals and basic musicianship. Traditional topics are covered such as notation, meter, scales, intervals, triads, and chords. This class is designed for both music majors and non-music majors.

Formerly MUSIC 7AB. Elementary Voice is a performance class designed to improve singers of all ages and talent levels. Students will learn correct techniques in tone production, breathing, diction, repertoire and song interpretation. The students will also be able to develop their self confidence through class performance.

Advanced voice is a performance class designed to improve vocal techniques of the more accomplished singer. Students will be able to perform standard repertoire from classical literature which includes art songs and arias in English, German, French and Italian as well as vocal selections from Musical Theater. Students will be able to work with a professional accompanist, improve their vocal and musical technique and receive written critiques by the instructor.

Formerly MUSIC 9AD. This course covers the techniques of musical dictation and sight-singing with intermediate, diatonic tonal materials. Topics covered are intermediate scales, intervals, chord structures, and harmonic-melodic-rhythmic dictation.

Formerly MUSIC 10AD. This course covers the techniques of musical dictation and sight-singing with intermediate and semi-advanced, diatonic and chromatic tonal materials. Topics covered are advanced scales, intervals, chord structures, and harmonic-melodic-rhythmic dictation.

This course is a large choral ensemble that includes the study and performance of the classical choral repertoire from all historical musical periods. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory. It is advisable that participating students have some previous choral experience, though it is not required. Auditions to be placed in the appropriate vocal section of the choir (soprano, alto, tenor, or bass) will occur during the first class meeting or as scheduled in the schedule of classes.

This choir is a smaller, select ensemble with performances throughout the year. All periods and styles of choral music, especially classical chamber literature, are performed.

This course is a study of orchestral techniques through reading, rehearsal and performance of standard literature. Participation in performances is required.

Formerly MUSIC 16AD. This course covers the techniques of musical dictation and sight-singing with advanced, chromatic tonal and atonal materials. Topics covered are advanced scales, intervals, chord structures, and harmonic-melodic-rhythmic dictation.

Formerly MUSIC 17. This course continues the skills and outcomes of Music 92AD in preparation for advanced repertoire and techniques in performance, and also serves as major preparation for the transfer audition. This also serves as the final preparation for a sophomore recital.

Formerly MUSIC 20AD. The Southland Chorale will study and perform choral music of all historical musical periods. Singers will perform repertoire including a'capella, orchestra choral works, secular and sacred, light opera and musical theatre. The Southland Chorale involves participation in all concerts and performances.

This course involves the study and performance of the standard large ensemble jazz repertoire from all historical jazz musical periods. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory. Vocal placement will occur during the first class meeting or as scheduled in the schedule of classes.

This course will focus on small vocal/chamber Jazz repertoire with performances. All periods and styles of vocal Jazz ensemble music will be covered and performed as it pertains to small vocal/chamber Jazz ensembles. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory. Audition to qualify for enrollment will occur during the first class meeting or as scheduled in the schedule of classes.

This course includes the study and performance of music for chamber ensembles including: brass ensemble, woodwind ensemble, string ensemble, and guitar ensemble. The repertoire performed is mainly classical in nature, but may include contemporary compositions and popular arrangements.

Students will learn various skills and techniques for playing snare drum and various other percussion instruments. Music reading, drum rudiments, percussion techniques, and musicianship are emphasized. Students will perform in small and large percussion ensembles. Students must provide their own sticks and practice pad.

This course traces the development of the jazz tradition from its multicultural roots into styles like blues, ragtime, swing, bebop, and post-bop. This course also focuses on the development of jazz music alongside the critical, cultural, and social issues associated with black society and American history.

This course is a survey of various types of music from Latin America and the Caribbean. Students will learn to recognize numerous styles of music through rhythmic patterns, as well as the historical, geographic, and political dimensions of the genres, with emphasis on the contribution of African and European music on Latin styles.

This course is a comparative and integrative study of the multicultural musical styles of the United States, based on the fundamental principles of music appreciation. This class will feature the music histories and progression of Native Americans, European Americans, African Americans, Chicano/Latino Americans, Pacific Islanders, Asian Americans and Middle Eastern Americans. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and interpret analyses of musical traditions from technical and cultural perspectives. Students will progress through the sequential development of listening and descriptive skills with a variety of media including films, recordings, hands-on performance activities, and computer-assisted instruction.

This course involves the study and performance of music composed for winds and percussion instruments, usually with one player per part. The musical literature represented includes all contemporary wind ensemble music as well as classical arrangements and transcriptions. The wind ensemble typically performs at least two concerts per semester.

This course serves as a broad approach to musical literature and its place in the cultural development of western civilization. It is designed for the non-music major.

This course serves as a broad approach to musical literature and its place in the cultural development of western civilization. The course is designed for non-music majors.

This choir provides the study of vocal techniques and music reading through performance of a cappella choral literature. Participation in several performances each semester is required.

This course covers basic techniques in Jazz improvisation, beginning with simple question and answer phrases and progressing to extended solos. The course will study standard instrumental and vocal jazz repertoire and students will learn detailed and applied knowledge of standard chord progressions.

The Viking Show Band will perform for all home football and basketball games as well as pep rallies, performances on campus, and at a variety of special activities in and around the Long Beach community. While all repertoires are considered, the majority of music performed is popular in nature such as pop, rock, jazz, swing, and funk. The instrumentation of the Viking Show Band includes woodwinds and brass instruments that are found in a marching as well as electric guitar, electric bass, drum set, auxiliary percussion and vocalists.

This course is an introduction to beginning keyboard skills. It includes basic technique, major and minor five finger patterns, major scales, sight reading and basic chord progressions, as they are encountered in beginning piano music. This course is the first in a sequence to fulfill keyboard skills for music majors.

In this course students refine and further develop beginning keyboard skills. This includes piano technique, major scales and arpeggios, sight-reading, chord progressions and harmonization skills, as encountered in upper-beginning/early intermediate piano music.

This course will allow students to refine and develop beginning keyboard skills. Piano technique, major and minor scales and arpeggios, sight-reading, expanded chord progressions and harmonization skills are encountered in intermediate piano music.

This course will allow students to refine and develop intermediate keyboard skills. Piano technique, harmonization techniques, ensemble skills, and stylistic considerations are encountered in upper-intermediate piano repertoire.

This course involves the study and performance of jazz ensemble music. The Jazz Ensemble rehearses and performs music ranging from the classic big band repertoire to contemporary and cutting-edge concert jazz music by today's leading jazz composers. Typically two concert performances are required each semester. Audition to qualify for enrollment will occur during the first class meeting or as scheduled in the schedule of classes.

Formerly MUSIC 55AD. This course provides beginning instruction in the guitar, using a classical approach to basic technique, musicianship, and repertoire.

Formerly MUSIC 56AD. This course provides intermediate/advanced instruction in the guitar, using a classical approach to advanced technique, musicianship, ensemble work, and repertoire.

The students in this course will perform original jazz classics, American songbook standards, and new compositions. Jazz combos consist of a rhythm section (bass, drums, piano or guitar) and one to four other instruments. Students perform one or two times each semester. Audition to qualify for enrollment will occur during the first class meeting or as scheduled in the schedule of classes.

Formerly MUSIC 58AD. This course involves the study and performance of the orchestral repertoire and works by contemporary composers. It emphasizes ensemble techniques including articulation, balance, phrasing, expression and accompanying. Participation in two concerts per semester, at minimum, is required.

The History of Rock Music will be treated as a chronological study. This allows for brief overviews of society in periods and then illustrates how the music of a particular period either supports or contradicts societal views. Although the main emphasis of study will be from 1955 to the present, brief attention will be given to sixteenth through twentieth century musical history and form as it relates to this period.

Formerly MUSIC 91AD. This course entails the directed study of special topics in music theory, composition, musicology, performance practice, organization and administration of instrumental or vocal ensembles, or commercial music activities. The purpose is to further explore in-depth application of skills and concepts used for transfer (such as audition or proficiency exams) or placement in an internship or job.

This course is designed for music majors planning to transfer to a university music program. It includes individual and master class instruction on either a keyboard instrument, voice, guitar or any standard instrument of the band or orchestra. The course includes performance of representative music literature from various periods and composers. The level of proficiency is determined by faculty adjudication.