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All courses are for unit credit and apply to a De Anza associate degree unless otherwise noted.
2 Units
Study, preparation and performance of orchestral literature for chamber orchestra with an emphasis on both early and late 18th century performance practice and then applying that practice, rhetoric and sensibility into music of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.
MUSI 31 Chamber Orchestra
Development of improvisational skill in the jazz idiom. Analysis of scales, chords, and forms as applicable to improvisational performance of basic standard jazz songs. Ear training and transcribing solos is included. Participation in final recital is required.
MUSI 48B Jazz Improvisation II 1 1/2 Units
(Formerly MUSI 68B.)
Prerequisite: MUSI 48A or by instructor consent.
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262 and 263.
One hour lecture, two hours laboratory (36 hours total per quarter).
(This course is included in the Class Applied Performance - Jazz and Non- Western Family of activity courses. Please see the rules on “Repeating Courses” in the College Policies section of the catalog.)
Further development of improvisational skill in the jazz idiom. Higher level of difficulty in analysis of scales, chords, and forms applicable to improvisational performance of intermediate level jazz songs. Ear training and transcribing solos included. Participation in a final recital is required.
MUSI 48C Jazz Improvisation III 1 1/2 Units
(Formerly MUSI 68C.)
Prerequisite: MUSI 48B or by instructor consent.
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262 and 263.
One hour lecture, two hours laboratory (36 hours total per quarter).
(This course is included in the Class Applied Performance - Jazz and Non- Western Family of activity courses. Please see the rules on “Repeating Courses” in the College Policies section of the catalog.)
Development of improvisational skill in the jazz idiom. More advanced analysis of scales, chords, and forms applicable to improvisational performance of advanced jazz songs. Ear training and transcribing solos is included. Participation in final recital is required.
MUSI 51 Introduction to Electronic Music 3 Units
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262 and 263.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory (60 hours total per quarter).
This course is an introduction to the use of keyboard controllers, hardware and software synthesizers and instruments, and sequencing and audio software to create music projects in a variety of styles. The course also includes basic studio techniques; an introduction to Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI); an introduction to basic historical developments in electronic music; and the creation of music/audio projects using basic electronic music hardware and software. Some prior music experience is recommended but not required.
MUSI 53 Music Business 3 Units
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262 and 263.
Three hours lecture (36 hours total per quarter).
Introduction to the business aspects of music. Examines the areas of copyright laws, publishing, concert promotion, club and record contracts, agents, managers, unions, and the various careers to be found in music. Emphasis on the commercial music field including music for film, television, sound recording, the record industry, and Internet applications.
MUSI 58A Beginning African and African- 1 1/2 Units Influenced Percussion and Rhythms
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262 and 263.
One hour lecture, two hours laboratory (36 hours total per quarter).
(This course is included in the Class Applied Performance - Jazz and Non- Western Family of activity courses. Please see the rules on “Repeating Courses” in the College Policies section of the catalog.)
An introduction to selected African, Afro-Caribbean and Latin American rhythms applied to hand drums, stick drums and percussion instruments. Each quarter focuses on one particular culture area and its traditional and popular music styles. No musical experience required. Instruments for in-class use provided.
MUSI 58B Intermediate African and African- 1 1/2 Units Influenced Percussion and Rhythms
Prerequisite: MUSI 58A or equivalent level.
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262 and 263.
One hour lecture, two hours laboratory (36 hours total per quarter).
(This course is included in the Class Applied Performance - Jazz and Non- Western Family of activity courses. Please see the rules on “Repeating Courses” in the College Policies section of the catalog.)
Intermediate-level skill development of selected African, Afro-Caribbean and Latin American rhythms applied to hand drums, stick drums and other percussion instruments. Each quarter focuses on one particular culture area and its traditional and popular music styles. Instruments for in-class use provided.
M Prerequisite: Enrollment subject to audition; ability to play an orchestral instrument and read music at sight.
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262 and 263.
One hour lecture, three hours laboratory (48 hours total per quarter).
(Satisfies the associate degree music ensemble requirement. May be taken up to six times for credit.)
MUSI 34 Jazz Ensemble
2 Units
Prerequisite: Audition based on the ability to play a traditional big band instrument and read music.
One hour lecture, three hours laboratory (48 hours total per quarter).
(Satisfies the associate degree music ensemble requirement. May be taken up to six times for credit.)
Sight-reading, rehearsal, performance and recording of diverse styles of music composed and arranged for standard jazz ensemble. Emphasis on improvising within the ensemble structure is a goal for each individual.
MUSI 35 Mariachi Ensemble 2 Units
Prerequisite: Ability to play a mariachi or related instrument. Enrollment subject to audition.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory (48 hours total per quarter).
(Satisfies the associate degree music ensemble requirement. May be taken up to six times for credit.)
This is an intermediate-level ensemble course focusing on mariachi literature. Students will rehearse and perform arrangements for mariachi. This course emphasizes authentic mariachi style, excellence in personal and group performance, repertoire building, sight-reading music, playing and transposing songs by ear, memorization techniques, working and performing in a group, stage presence and other aspects of performance, and overall professionalism.
MUSI 41V Rehearsal and Performance
MUSI 41W
Prerequisite: Placement by audition.
One hour lecture, one and one-half hours laboratory for the one and one-half unit course (30 hours total per quarter); one hour lecture, three hours laboratory for the two unit course (48 hours total per quarter).
Supervised participation in the various aspects of music rehearsal and/or performance.
MUSI 42 Concert Band 2 Units
Prerequisite: Placement by audition based on the ability to play a band instrument and read music at sight.
One hour lecture, three hours laboratory (48 hours total per quarter).
(Satisfies the associate degree music ensemble requirement. May be taken up to six times for credit.)
Rehearsal, sight-reading, performance, and recording of wind ensemble literature in a variety of styles and time-periods. Attendance at all scheduled performances is required.
MUSI 44A Composition and Arranging - Level I 1 1/2 Units
(Formerly MUSI 64A.)
Prerequisite: MUSI 3A or MUSI 3B.
One hour lecture, two hours laboratory (36 hours total per quarter).
The art and technique of writing and arranging music. Solving basic compositional problems, writing melodies and simple harmonies, inventing direct manipulation, variations, and motivic developments of different types of pitch sets, creating logical patterns of rhythms, arranging material for different instrumentation, extending and condensing material, creation of original compositions, reading/sight singing of student exercises and original compositions, and analysis of existing published music are all involved.
MUSI 45 Jazz Combos 2 Units
Prerequisite: Placement by audition based on the ability to play an instrument and read music.
One hour lecture, three hours laboratory (48 hours total per quarter).
(Satisfies the associate degree music ensemble requirement. May be taken up to six times for credit.)
Preparation and performance of music for jazz combo. Ensemble and improvisational performance are emphasized in addition to playing in all jazz rhythmic styles. Student compositions and arrangements are encouraged. Participation at all scheduled performances is required.
MUSI 77
MUSI 77X
MUSI 77Y
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and division dean.
Three hours laboratory for each unit of credit (36 hours total for each unit of credit per quarter).
Individual advanced projects in music.
MUSI 48A Jazz Improvisation I
1 1/2 Units
Prerequisite: Ability to play an instrument and read music.
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262 and 263.
One hour lecture, two hours laboratory (36 hours total per quarter).
(This course is included in the Class Applied Performance - Jazz and Non- Western Family of activity courses. Please see the rules on “Repeating Courses” in the College Policies section of the catalog.)
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