College of Marin
Spring 2005 Schedule of Classes
MUSIC
Directed study courses are offered at the KTD campus.
NOTE: To take Music Placement Test, contact Test Center at 485-9469. Major
performing ensembles are Music 162, 163, 166, 167, 168 and 169. Members of
the community are welcome to take credit music classes for which they
qualify on a noncredit basis. Please see Community Education Winter 2005
schedule for more information.
MUS 101 3.0 units
Intro to Classical Music
Appreciate and enjoy classical music; a study of elements, musical forms,
vocal and instrumental styles and the lives and music of great composers.
2200 Delaney D
D TTh 9:40-11am, KTD/FA72
and 2hrs/wk TBA
MUS 102 3.0 units
Music Masterworks
Prerequisite: MUS 106 OR 111
Listening, discussion, and general analysis of music masterworks through
the ages.
2201 CANCELLED 01/26/05 Masonson N
K TTh 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/FA177
and 1hr/wk TBA
MUS 106 3.0 units
Music Fundamentals
Prerequisite: MUS 163 ADVISED
Includes basic study of the rudiments of music, musical notation and
terminology, elementary harmony and introduction to the piano keyboard.
2203 Smith P
T 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA178
2202 Noble Brown L
Web Based Course, 3hrs/wk TBA, KTD
Please see Distance Learning page.
There are no on-campus attendance requirements. After enrollment,
students must e-mail the instructor at Linda.Noble@Marin.cc.ca.us by
the first day of classes to receive instructions for accessing the
course Web site.
MUS 112 4.0 units
Theory II
Prerequisite: PLEASE SEE CATALOG
Harmonic progressions using secondary triads and seventh chords. Two-part
counterpoint, modes and some keyboard applications.
2204 Delaney D
J MWF 10:10-11am, KTD/FA177
and 3hrs/wk TBA
MUS 113 3.0 units
Jazz Improvisation
Prerequisite: PLAY/SING MUS SCALES
The ability to play or sing all major scales from memory is a prerequisite
for this course. Open to instrumentalists and vocalists who wish to learn
to improvise jazz solos.
2205 Adams S
T 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA75
Note: Instructor changed from Schleeter R to Adams S
MUS 116 3.0 units
Desktop Musician I
Basic concepts of acoustics, techniques and history of electronic music;
recording and mixing with digital audio; recording to CD; MIDI
(sequencing).
5217 Schleeter R
W 7:10-10pm, IVC/OL103
and 2hrs/wk TBA
MUS 117 3.0 units
Desktop Musician II
Prerequisite: MUS 116
Continued study of digital recording including MIDI. Emphasis on editing,
mixing, plug-ins and their application. Course culminates in recording to
CD. Performance/application is a requirement.
5218 Schleeter R
W 7:10-10pm, IVC/OL103
and 2hrs/wk TBA
MUS 121 2.0 units
Ear Training I
Prerequisite: READ SIMPLE MUSIC
Ear training, rhythmic and melodic sight-reading, harmonic aural
perceptions. Students are to select one music lab from the following list
at the first class meeting. See LABS listed below.
2206 Zaharako S
F MWF 9:10-10am, KTD/FA177
and 1hr/wk TBA
EAR TRAINING LABS:
Zaharako S, Flandreau T
F 11:10-12noon in FA 177
F 11:10-12noon in FA 225
MUS 122 2.0 units
Ear Training II
Prerequisite: MUS 121
Ear training, rhythmic and melodic sight reading: harmonic aural
perception. Students are to select one music lab from the list above at
the first class meeting. See LABS listed above.
2207 Zaharako S
F MWF 9:10-10am, KTD/FA177
and 1hr/wk TBA
MUS 162 1.0 unit
Band
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION
Daytime concert band for intermediate and advanced players. Students must
participate in a performance Sun 5/15 at 2:30pm.
2208 Delaney D
MWF 11:10-12noon, KTD/FA75
2209 Delaney D
MWF 11:10-12noon, KTD/FA75
Students using college instruments please enroll in section number
#2209 and pay a $25 fee for rental.
MUS 163 1.0 unit
College Chorus
The rehearsal and performance of a variety of choral music. Techniques of
choral singing are emphasized.
2210 Jarrell B
MWF 12:10-1pm, KTD/FA72
Students must participate in a performance Th 5/12 at 8pm.
Students who need special attention with pitch matching will be
advised to take a pitch master tutorial.
MUS 166 2.0 units
Piano Repertoire and Interpretation
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION
The study of selected music for the piano stressing stylistic features,
performing in class and at a final recital. It is advisable that the
student call the instructor for repertoire assignment at 485-9460 as soon
as possible after registering.
2211 Smith P
W 12:10-2pm, KTD/FA75
and 4hrs/wk TBA
New piano students, call 485-9668 for music assignments or see Paul
Smith W 1/19 or Th 1/20 11-12:30pm in room FA 188.
Students must participate in performances W and Th 4/27, 28 at
12noon.
MUS 167 1.0 unit
Community Symphony Orchestra
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION
Symphony orchestra and chamber orchestra, performing music from a wide
selection of musical periods and styles. Students must participate in
performances Sats 3/26 and 5/14 at 8pm.
2212 Flandreau T, Zaharako S
M 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA75
2213 Flandreau T, Zaharako S
M 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA75
Students using college instruments please enroll in
section number #2213 and pay a $25 fee for rental.
MUS 168 1.0 unit
Community Symphonic Band
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION
This course is an advanced ensemble for wind and percussion players.
Public performance. Students must participate in a performance Sun 5/22 at
2:30pm.
2214 Delaney D
W 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA75
2215 Delaney D
W 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA75
Students using college instruments please enroll
in section number #2215 and pay a $25 fee for rental.
MUS 169 1.0 unit
Community Chorus
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION
Rehearsal and performance of masterpieces of choral literature, usually
with orchestral accompaniment. Public performance required.
2216 Jarrell B
W 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA72
Students must participate in a performance
Sat 5/21 at 8pm.
MUS 171 2.0 units
Piano I
Prerequisite: READ SIMPLE MUSIC
Develop mental and physical skills, musicianship, and habits leading to
keyboard competence and foundation for further music studies.
2217 Smith P
G TTh 10:10-11am, KTD/FA188
and 4hrs/wk TBA
New piano students: see Paul Smith W 1/19 or Th 1/20, 11-12:30pm, in
room FA 188 for appropriate piano class level.
MUS 172 2.0 units
Piano II
Prerequisite: MUS 171
Develop mental and physical skills, musicianship, and habits leading to
keyboard competence and foundation for further music studies.
2218 Smith P
K TTh 11:10-12noon, KTD/FA188
and 4hrs/wk TBA
New piano students: see Paul Smith W 1/19 or Th 1/20, 11-12:30pm, in
room FA 188 for appropriate piano class level.
MUS 177 1.0 unit
Jazz Ensemble
Prerequisite: PLEASE SEE CATALOG. Must be taken at the same time as a
major performing ensemble.
Ensemble and some solo experience in the jazz idiom. Students must
participate in a performance Sun 5/8 at 2:30pm.
2219 Delaney D
TTh 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/FA75
2220 Delaney D
TTh 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/FA75
Students using college instruments please enroll in section number
#2220 and pay a $25 fee for rental.
MUS 179 1.0 unit
Intermediate Orchestra
Prerequisite: MUS 178
An orchestra of mostly stringed instruments, designed for the player who
has basic skills and needs experience playing ensemble music before
playing in the community symphony orchestra.
2221 Zaharako S
MF 1:10-2pm, KTD/FA75
and 1hr/wk TBA
2222 Zaharako S
MF 1:10-2pm, KTD/FA75
and 1hr/wk TBA
Students using college instruments please enroll in section number
#2222 and pay a $25 fee for rental.
CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE I AND II
(MUS 180A, 180B)
Rehearse and perform with a small chamber ensemble. All instruments
welcome; vocal students may be admitted, repertoire permitting. Students
must participate in performance(s) F 5/6 and/or Sat 5/7 at 8pm.
MUS 180A 1.0 unit
Chamber Music Ensemble I
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION. Must be taken at the same time as a major
performing ensemble.
2223 Flandreau T
Th 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA72
2224 Flandreau T
Th 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA72
Students using college instruments please
enroll in section number#2224 and pay a
$25 fee for rental.
MUS 180B 2.0 units
Chamber Music Ensemble II
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION. Must be taken at the same time as a major
performing ensemble.
2225 Flandreau T
Th 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA72
and 3hrs/wk TBA
2226 Flandreau T
Th 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA72
and 3hrs/wk TBA
Students using college instruments please
enroll in section number#2226 and pay a
$25 fee for rental.
MUS 181 2.0 units
Voice I
Prerequisite: READ SIMPLE MUSIC
Learn the fundamentals of singing, principles of tone production, voice
development, and techniques of song learning.
2227 Noble Brown L
L MW 2:10-3pm, KTD/FA72
and 4hrs/wk TBA
MUS 182 2.0 units
Voice II
Prerequisite: MUS 181
Learn the fundamentals of singing, principles of tone production, voice
development, and techniques of song learning.
2228 Noble Brown L
L MW 2:10-3pm, KTD/FA72
and 4hrs/wk TBA
MUS 183 2.0 units
Chamber Singers
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION. Must be taken with MUS 163.
A small select choir of mixed voices performing music written for small
choral ensembles. Participation in a public performance is required.
2229 Jarrell B
MWF 1:10-2pm, KTD/FA72
and 3hrs/wk TBA
Students must participate in a performance Th 5/12 at 8pm.
MUS 187 1.0 unit
Chamber Orchestra
Prerequisite: MUS 179
An orchestra of mostly stringed instruments, designed for the player who
has basic skills but needs experience playing orchestral music and
developing his/her technique before playing in the community symphony
orchestra.
2230 Zaharako S
MF 1:10-2pm, KTD/FA75
and 1hr/wk TBA
2231 Zaharako S
MF 1:10-2pm, KTD/FA75
and 1hr/wk TBA
Students using college instruments please enroll in section number
#2231 and pay a $25 fee for rental.
MUS 191 1-3 units
Musical Production: Orchestra
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION
Rehearsal and performance of orchestral accompaniment to staged musical
productions. Public performance required. Call 485-9668 for orchestra
audition information and appointment. Opera production. Auditions by
appointment 485-9668. Students must participate in performances on 6/17,
18, 24, 25 and 26.
2232 2/27-6/26 Smith P
4.4hrs/wk TBA, KTD
Offered for one student unit.
2233 2/27-6/26 Smith P
8.8hrs/wk TBA, KTD
Offered for two student units.
2234 2/27-6/26 Smith P
13.1hrs/wk TBA, KTD
Offered for three student units.
MUS 193 1-3 units
Musical Production: Cast
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION
Rehearse and perform all vocal music aspects of staged musical production.
Public performance required. Opera production. Auditions 2/27 at 7pm in FA
72 or by appointment, 485-9668. Students must participate in performances
on 6/17, 18, 24, 25, and 26.
2235 2/27-6/26 Smith P
4.4hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA75
Offered for one student unit.
2236 2/27-6/26 Smith P
8.8hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA75
Offered for two student units.
2237 2/27-6/26 Smith P
13.1hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA75
Offered for three student units.
MUS 194 1-2 units
Applied Music
Prerequisite: PLEASE SEE CATALOG. Must be taken at the same time as a
major performing ensemble.
Use of private room under supervision on instrument, or voice, with
private instruction encouraged. Students are to meet with instructor the
first week of school during office hours posted on the door of FA 71.
2238 Delaney D
3hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA72
Offered for one student unit.
2239 Delaney D
6hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA72
Offered for two student units.
MUS 212 4.0 units
Theory IV
Prerequisite: MUS 211
A continuation of chromatic harmony, including neapolitan 6ths, augmented
6ths, etc., followed by an overview of harmonic practice to the present.
2240 Flandreau T
J MWF 10:10-11am, KTD/FA178
and 3hrs/wk TBA
MUS 221 2.0 units
Ear Training III
Prerequisite: MUS 122
A continuation of Music 121 and 122. See LAB listed below:
2241 Flandreau T
F MWF 9:10-10am, KTD/FA178
and 1hr/wk TBA
EAR TRAINING LAB:
Zaharako S, Flandreau T
F 11:10-12noon in FA 177
F 11:10-12noon in FA 225
MUS 222 2.0 units
Ear Training IV
Prerequisite: MUS 221
A continuation of Music 121 and 122. See LAB listed above.
2242 Flandreau T
F MWF 9:10-10am, KTD/FA178
and 1hr/wk TBA
SMALL ENSEMBLE TECHNIQUES
(MUS 261A, 261B)
This is the study of small ensemble literature with the opportunity to
play or sing it in an available group.
MUS 261A 1.0 unit
Small Ensemble Techniques
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION
2247 Delaney D
3hrs/wk TBA, KTD
2248 Flandreau T
3hrs/wk TBA, KTD
2249 Jarrell B
3hrs/wk TBA, KTD
2250 Zaharako S
3hrs/wk TBA, KTD
2251 Smith P
3hrs/wk TBA, KTD
MUS 261B 2.0 units
Small Ensemble Techniques
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION
2252 Flandreau T
6hrs/wk TBA, KTD
2253 Smith P
6hrs/wk TBA, KTD
2254 Jarrell B
6hrs/wk TBA, KTD
2255 Noble Brown L
6hrs/wk TBA, KTD
LARGE ENSEMBLE TECHNIQUES
(MUS 262A, 262B)
This is the study of large ensemble literature with the opportunity to
play or sing it in an available group.
MUS 262A 1.0 unit
Large Ensemble Techniques
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION
2256 Jarrell B
3hrs/wk TBA, KTD
2257 Delaney D
3hrs/wk TBA, KTD
2258 Flandreau T
3hrs/wk TBA, KTD
MUS 262B 2.0 units
Large Ensemble Techniques
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION
2259 Flandreau T
6hrs/wk TBA, KTD
MUS 271 2.0 units
Piano III
Prerequisite: MUS 172
A continuation of Music 172. Further development of functional musical
knowledge. Structure, melody, rhythm, harmony, and form.
2260 Smith P
N TTh 12:10-1pm, KTD/FA188
and 4hrs/wk TBA
New piano students: see Paul Smith W 1/19 or Th 1/20, 11-12:30pm, in
room FA 188 for appropriate piano class level.
MUS 272 2.0 units
Piano IV
Prerequisite: MUS 271
Further development of functional musical knowledge. Structure, melody,
rhythm, harmony, and form.
2261 Smith P
H TTh 1:10-2pm, KTD/FA188
and 4hrs/wk TBA
New piano students: see Paul Smith W 1/19 or Th 1/20, 11-12:30pm, in
room FA 188 for appropriate piano class level.
MUS 281 2.0 units
Voice III
Prerequisite: MUS 182
A continuation of MUS 182, Voice II. Fundamentals, principles of tone
production, and voice development.
2262 Noble Brown L
M MW 11:10-12noon, KTD/FA72
and 4hrs/wk TBA
MUS 282 2.0 units
Voice IV
Prerequisite: MUS 281
A continuation of MUS 281, Voice III. Fundamentals, principles of tone
production, and voice development.
2263 Noble Brown L
M MW 11:10-12noon, KTD/FA72
and 4hrs/wk TBA
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