Mus100A
Ear Training and Sight-Singing
3 units
A four-semester course designed to develop
aural skills in ear training and sight-singing.
Students enhance their ability to listen deeply,
write, sing, and identify the rhythmic, melodic
and harmonic components of the music they
hear and play. Exercises and exams utilize
rhythmic, melodic and harmonic material from
jazz repertoire reinforcing knowledge of the
styles and improvisation techniques of the
jazz masters.
3 hours lecture
Mus100B
Ear Training and Sight-Singing
3 units
A continuation of Mus100A.
Mus200A
Ear Training and Sight-Singing
3 units
A continuation of Mus100B.
Mus200B
Ear Training and Sight-Singing
3 units
A continuation of Mus200A.
Mus101
Keyboard Proficiency
— Piano for Non-Pianists
1 unit
Entry-level keyboard technique for non-pianists
covering scales, reading and playing basic
repertoire. Prerequisite for Mus201.
1 hour lecture
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Mus201
Keyboard Proficiency
Jazz Piano for Non-Pianists
1 unit
An introduction to jazz piano technique addressing
voicings, voice leading, soloing and comping, as applied to standard jazz repertoire. Useful for composing and arranging. Prerequisite: Mus101 or consent of instructor.
1 hour lecture
Mus110
Vocal Technique for Instrumentalists
Elective — 1 unit
An introduction to vocal technique and
song interpretation. Repertoire includes
the Great American Songbook and standard
and contemporary jazz. Covers basic stage
presence and microphone technique.
1 hour lecture
Instrumentalists may take up to 4 units of Vocal
Technique for Instrumentalists.
Mus250
North Indian Music Fundamentals
Through Voice
Elective — 2 unit
A general overview of the styles, forms and
practices of traditional North Indian music.
The class includes participatory singing,
familiarization with the Indian solfège
system, exploration of the melodic concepts
of raga, and the rhythmic concepts of tala.
All students are expected to participate in the
pedagogical and performance requirements
of the North Indian vocal tradition.
2 hour lecture
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