Introduces notation and primary elements of tonal music. Incorporates the following concepts: staff notation in treble and bass clefs, rhythm and meter; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; and diatonic chords.

Incorporates, through guided composition and analysis, the following concepts: rhythm and meter; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; diatonic chords, basic cadential formulas and phrase structure; dominant seventh; figured bass symbols; and non-harmonic tones. Develops skills in handwritten notation.

Applies the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials developed in Music Theory I. Utilizes ear training, sight-singing, analysis, and dictation.

Incorporates the concepts from Music Theory I. Teaches, through guided composition and analysis, an introduction to two-part counterpoint, voice leading, and diatonic harmony, and rhythmic concepts from various cultural backgrounds. Provides an introduction to secondary/applied chords, modulation, and form.

Applies the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials developed in Music Theory II. Utilizes ear training, sight-singing, analysis, and dictation.

Introduces chromatic harmony, secondary/applied chords, modulation, borrowed chords, and an introduction to Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords. Explores simple forms and stylistic traits from contemporary genres such has hip hop as well as classical structures. Applies these concepts through writing and analysis.

Applies the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials developed in Music Theory III. Utilizes ear training, sight-singing, analysis, and dictation.

Introduces 9th, 11th and 13th chords, extended harmonies and jazz theory; and 20th century techniques such as: Impressionism, tone rows, set theory, pandiatonicism, polytonalism, metric modulation, additive rhythms, and extended instrumental techniques. Explores rhythmic concepts and tuning systems from multiple cultural and musical traditions.

Applies rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials developed in Music Theory IV. Utilizes ear training, sight-singing, analysis, and dictation.

Introduces the concepts, techniques, terminology and uses of music technology. Addresses ethical, aesthetic, economic, and social problems in technology applications. Includes the use of current hardware and software for music notation, sequencing, synthesis, digital audio, and music performance and practice.

Surveys world music traditions, examining style, performance practice, and cultural context. Provides students an appreciation of the range and diversity of musical expression in a variety of world cultures, Western and Non-Western.

Surveys world music traditions, examining style, performance practice, and cultural context. Provides students an appreciation of the range and diversity of musical expression in a variety of world cultures, Western and Non-Western. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, real-world applications and enrichment opportunities.

Introduces the techniques and elements of electronic music production. Includes topics such as synthesis, sampling, and musical instrumental digital interface (MIDI) sequencing. Requires the creation of compositions utilizing electronic music techniques.

Introduces the study of the music industry. Emphasizes and examines the various areas of the music business, the functions of each area, and the relationships between areas. Includes the topics of music publishing; copyright and intellectual property; music licensing; unions and guilds; performance rights organizations; personal and business financial management; artists and management; and recording industry.

Introduces history of music, emphasizing understanding and enjoyment. Investigates basic elements of music, including structure of musical compositions as well as orchestral instrumentation. Focuses on styles, characteristics, and composers representative of, but not limited to, Western classical tradition, with directed listening of major musical examples.

Introduces history of music, emphasizing understanding and enjoyment. Investigates basic elements of music, including structure of musical compositions as well as orchestral instrumentation. Focuses on styles, characteristics, and composers representative of, but not limited to, Western classical tradition, with directed listening of major musical examples. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, real-world applications and enrichment opportunities.

Explores musical activity, influences, and contributions of Greek and Roman civilizations. Traces development of music of Western world from Romanesque period to Baroque, including major composers as well as instrumental and vocal forms of each period. Requires listening to, identifying, and analyzing representative works of each period.

Explores musical activity, influences, and contributions of Greek and Roman civilizations. Traces development of music of Western world from Romanesque period to Baroque, including major composers as well as instrumental and vocal forms of each period. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, in depth study of chosen works and enrichment opportunities. Requires listening to, identifying, and analyzing representative works of each period.

Studies changing styles, techniques, and forms of music from the middle of the 18th century to the present, emphasizing artistic philosophy of each period. Analyzes style and forms of representative works of composers representing these various stylistic eras. Requires listening and analysis outside of classroom.

Studies changing styles, techniques, and forms of music from the middle of the 18th century to the present, emphasizing artistic philosophy of each period. Analyzes style and forms of representative works of composers representing these various stylistic eras. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, in ­depth study of chosen works and enrichment opportunities.

Studies, rehearses, and performs choral literature, from the Renaissance to the modern day. Emphasizes the development of vocal production and tone quality, balance and blend, and musical precision and accuracy.

Explores the process, skills, and techniques of songwriting. Analyzes the chord structure, form, rhythm, melody, harmony, and lyrics of various songs. Requires demonstration of understanding through composition and performance of original song.

Prepares students to participate in a vocal ensemble that performs choral music from various time periods, styles, and cultures. Focuses on repertoire specific to chamber vocal ensembles.

Develops singing ability, including correct posture, breathing techniques, voice placement and resonance, vowel production, diction, range extension, and performance. Includes familiar, traditional, art songs, and selections from musical theater.

Continues and expands development of vocal potential to correct faulty singing and to lay foundation for proper vocal production. Emphasizes vocal exercises as well as material sung in additional languages such as Italian, French, Spanish, or German.

Continues development of proper vocal production. Emphasizes vocal exercises as well as English, Italian, German, French, and Spanish art songs. Introduces opera and oratorio literature.

Further expands advanced vocal development through study and performance. Includes more challenging material, emphasizing operatic and oratorio literature as well as more difficult art songs.

Participate and perform in small and large jazz ensembles. Includes sight-reading, jazz chord theory, and improvisation.

Provide a setting for wind and percussion instrumentalists who aspire to focus on standard wind ensemble and symphonic band repertoire. Rehearses and performs in public concerts. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

Provides a venue in which intermediate and advanced orchestral instrumentalists can rehearse and perform. Focuses on orchestral performance practices covering wide stylistic eras from Baroque to the modern.

Presents pedagogical principles and best practices for teaching music in elementary education. Introduces the elements of music, vocal and instrumental pedagogy. Analyzes the role of elementary music education with historical, cultural, and global perspectives.

Provides piano instruction for students with little or no prior piano experience. Includes the fundamentals of piano playing, music reading, technique, improvisation, scales, chords, and simple piano literature.

Reinforces the fundamentals of piano playing, including music reading techniques, articulation, improvisation, scales, chords, and simple piano literature. Emphasizes the further development of independence of hands. Introduces sharp key signature and harmony.

Provides further development of greater independence of hands and reinforces the fundamentals of expressive piano playing at the early-intermediate level. Includes an overview and study of the didactic works of the major important composers at the early-intermediate level, with emphasis on historically accurate interpretation.

Provides further development of greater independence of hands and reinforces the fundamentals of expressive piano playing at the later-intermediate level, including music reading, technique, improvisation, scales, and chords. includes an overview and study of the didactic works of the major important composers at the later-intermediate level, with emphasis on historically accurate interpretation.

Provides individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for woodwind instruments through private instruction. Emphasizes the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance.

Provides individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for brass instruments through private instruction. Emphasizes the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance.

Provides individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for string instruments through private instruction. Emphasizes the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance.

Provides individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for keyboard instruments through private instruction. Emphasizes the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance.

Provides individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for guitar instruments through private instruction. Emphasizes the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance.

Provides individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for percussion instruments through private instruction. Emphasizes the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance.

Provides individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for voice through private instruction. Emphasizes the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance.

Studies the skills necessary for the performer in a live musical theatre or opera production. Emphasizes script and score analysis, role preparation, theatre and rehearsal etiquette and technique, and singing technique. Focuses on opera or musical theatre literature from antiquity to the 20th century. Includes a culminating performance project such as a live scene, opera, or musical.

Studies the skills necessary for the performer in a live musical theatre or opera production. Emphasizes script and score analysis, role preparation, theatre and rehearsal etiquette and technique, and singing technique. Focuses on contemporary opera or musical theatre literature from the 20th and 21st centuries. Includes a culminating performance project such as a live scene, opera, or musical.

Conducts performances of contemporary popular music, original student songs, and compositions. Accommodates acoustic and electric instrumentalists as well as percussionists and vocalists. Focuses on preparing and performing the repertoire of popular music styles. introduce students to performance options with instruments such as turntables, push-button controllers, or other digital performance tools & media.

Provides students the opportunity to study, rehearse, and perform contemporary vocal literature to include jazz and a cappella music. Emphasizes the development of skills needed to perform within a specialized ensemble that performs contemporary vocal repertoire. Limitation on Enrollment: Audition and instructor approval are required.

Introduces the soft skills necessary to succeed in the music industry. Explores various strategies for cultivating and leveraging professional relationships. Emphasizes negotiation strategies to effectuate positive outcomes in various contractual agreements most common within the music industry.

Provides students an opportunity to rehearse and perform in small mixed ensembles (such as strings, keyboards, or percussion). Develops ensemble balance, musical phrasing, dynamics, and interpretation through analyzing and performing standard repertoire from Medieval to 21st-Century. Creates workplace skillsets, for example: responsibility, team building, communication, production management, marketing, public stage performance, and collaboration.

Provides on-the-job learning to develop effective work habits, attitudes, and career awareness in paid or unpaid internships that are related to the discipline. Involves the development and documentation of learning objectives and the completion of an internship paper, presentation, or project. Includes both workplace supervisor and faculty adviser feedback and/or written evaluations.

Provides advanced study, rehearsal, and performance of choral literature from various time periods, genres, and cultures. Emphasizes the advanced development of vocal production and tone quality, balance and blend, and musical precision and accuracy.

Prepare students to participate in a vocal ensemble that performs advanced choral music from various time periods. Expands knowledge of advanced choral literature from the western canon. Introduces advanced non-western choral literature.

Allows independent study for students who wish to extend their knowledge of a particular area of Music through research and study. Utilizes an approved independent project. Includes one-on-one work with instructor.

Allows additional independent study for students who wish to extend their knowledge of a particular area of Music through research, study, practice, or performance. Utilizes an approved independent project. Includes one-on-one work with instructor. Interested students should contact a Music instructor for assistance in developing a contract for learning about a specific topic.

Provides students the opportunity to study, rehearse, and perform advanced contemporary vocal literature to include jazz and a cappella music. Emphasizes the development of skills needed to perform within a specialized ensemble that performs advance contemporary vocal literature. Introduces advanced vocal techniques in jazz, contemporary, and commercial voice. Expands knowledge of microphone techniques and sound system usage. Possible off-campus performances and local venues. Possible participation in festivals, workshops, and competitions. Annual participation in International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella or Reno Jazz Festival may be required.

Explores advanced concepts in sightreading, jazz chord theory, historical context, and improvisation. Requires participation and performance at an advanced skill level in small and large jazz ensembles, including concerts.

Provides an advanced setting for wind and percussion instrumentalists who aspire to focus on standard wind ensemble and symphonic band repertoire. Requires rehearsals and performances in public concerts.

Provides a venue in which advanced orchestral instrumentalists can rehearse and perform. Focuses on orchestral performance practices covering wide stylistic eras from Baroque to the modern.