College of Marin
Spring 2008 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, 165, 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
Spring 2008 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.
Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2180 Delaney D
G 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. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2181 Masonson N
H TTh 2:10-3:30pm, 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.
Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2182 Noble Brown L
Web Based Course, 3hrs/wk TBA, KTD/IVC
Please see Distance Learning page.
There are no on-campus attendance requirements. After enrollment,
students must e-mail the instructor at Linda.NobleBrown@marin.edu by
the first day of classes to receive instructions for accessing the
course Web site.
2183 Segel J
W 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA178
Note: Instructor changed from Staff to Segel J
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. Transfer Credit:
CSU/UC
2184 Delaney D
M 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. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2185 Schleeter R
T 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA75
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). Transfer Credit: CSU
2186 Kelly A
W 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA225
and 2hrs/wk TBA
Note: Instructor changed from Staff to Kelly A
Hands on experience with Garage Band and Pro Tools. By midterm you
are making your own CDs!
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. Transfer Credit: CSU
2187 Kelly A
W 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA225
and 2hrs/wk TBA
Note: Instructor changed from Staff to Kelly A
Hands on experience with Garage Band and Pro Tools. By midterm you
are making your own CDs!
MUS 121 2.0 units
Ear Training I
Prerequisite: READ SIMPLE MUSIC
Ear training, rhythmic and melodic sight-reading, harmonic aural
perceptions. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2188 Ivry J
J MWF 9:10-10am, KTD/FA177
and F 11:10-12noon, KTD/FA177
MUS 122 2.0 units
Ear Training II
Prerequisite: MUS 121
Ear training, rhythmic and melodic sight reading: harmonic aural
perception. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2189 Ivry J
J MWF 9:10-10am, KTD/FA177
and F 11:10-12noon, KTD/FA177
MUS 162 1.0 unit
Band
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION
Daytime concert band for intermediate and advanced players. Students must
participate in a performance Tues 5/6 at 7:30pm. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2190 Delaney D
MW 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/FA75
2191 Delaney D
MW 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/FA75
Students using college instruments please enroll in section number
#2191 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. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2192 Jarrell B
MW 12:10-1:30pm, KTD/FA72
Students must participate in a performance Th 5/15 at 7:30pm.
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. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2193 Alexis Smith J
W 12:40-2:30pm, KTD/FA75
and 4hrs/wk TBA
Students must participate in performance on Th 5/1 at 12 noon.
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 a
performance Sat 5/17 at 8pm. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2194 Flandreau T, Ivry J
M 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA75
2195 Flandreau T, Ivry J
M 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA75
Students using college instruments please enroll in section number
#2195 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 W 5/14 at
7:30pm. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2196 Delaney D
W 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA75
2197 Delaney D
W 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA75
Students using college instruments please enroll in section number
#2197 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. Transfer
Credit: CSU/UC
2198 Jarrell B
W 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA72
Students must participate in a performance Sat 5/10 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. Transfer
Credit: CSU/UC
2199 Struck M
K TTh 10:10-11am, KTD/FA188
and 4hrs/wk TBA
New piano students: see Instructor Th 1/17, 11:30-1pm, 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. Transfer
Credit: CSU/UC
2200 Struck M
N TTh 11:10-12noon, KTD/FA188
and 4hrs/wk TBA
New piano students: see Instructor Th 1/17, 11:30-1pm, 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 M 4/28 at 7:30pm. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2201 Delaney D
TTh 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/FA75
2202 Delaney D
TTh 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/FA75
Students using college instruments please enroll in section number
#2202 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. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2203 Ivry J
M 2:10-4pm, KTD/FA75
and 1hr/wk TBA
2204 Ivry J
M 2:10-4pm, KTD/FA75
and 1hr/wk TBA
Students using college instruments please enroll in section number
#2204 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 5/2 and/or Sat 5/3 at 7:30pm.
Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
MUS 180A 1.0 unit
Chamber Music Ensemble I
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION. Must be taken at the same time as a major
performing ensemble.
2205 Flandreau T, Ivry J
Th 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA72
2206 Flandreau T, Ivry J
Th 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA72
Students using college instruments please enroll in section number
#2206 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.
2207 Flandreau T, Ivry J
Th 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA72
and 3hrs/wk TBA
2208 Flandreau T, Ivry J
Th 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA72
and 3hrs/wk TBA
Students using college instruments please enroll in section number
#2208 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. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2209 Noble Brown L
E 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. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2210 Noble Brown L
E 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.
Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2211 Jarrell B
T 7:10-10pm, KTD/FA72
and 3hrs/wk TBA
Students must participate in a performance Th 5/15 at 7:30pm
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. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2212 Ivry J
M 2:10-4pm, KTD/FA75
and 1hr/wk TBA
2213 Ivry J
M 2:10-4pm, KTD/FA75
and 1hr/wk TBA
Students using college instruments please enroll in section number
#2213 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 485-9576 for orchestra
audition information and appointment. A Midsummer Night's Dream. Auditions
by appointment, call 485-9576. Students must participate in performances on 2/29-
3/16 at 7:30. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2214 1/23-3/16 Flandreau T
4.4hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA150
Offered for one student unit.
2215 1/23-3/16 Flandreau T
8.8hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA150
Note: Instructor changed from Staff to Flandreau T
Offered for two student units.
2216 1/23-3/16 Flandreau T
13.1hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA150
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,
A Midsummer Night's Dream. Public performance required. Auditions 12/1 at
10am in FA 150 or by appointment, 485-9555. Students must participate in
performances on 2/29-3/16 at 7:30pm. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2217 1/23-3/16 Flandreau T
4.4hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA72
Offered for one student unit.
2218 1/23-3/16 Flandreau T
8.8hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA72
Offered for two student units.
2219 1/23-3/16 Flandreau T
13.1hrs/wk TBA, KTD/FA72
Offered for three 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.
Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2220 CANCELLED 01/30/08 Flandreau T
G TTh 9:40-11am, KTD/FA178
and 3hrs/wk TBA
MUS 221 2.0 units
Ear Training III
Prerequisite: MUS 122
A continuation of Music 121 and 122. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC See LAB
listed below:
2221 CANCELLED 01/30/08 Flandreau T
N TTh 11:10-1pm, KTD/FA178
and 1hr/wk TBA
MUS 222 2.0 units
Ear Training IV
Prerequisite: MUS 221
A continuation of Music 121 and 122. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC See LAB
listed above:
2222 CANCELLED 01/30/08 Flandreau T
N TTh 11:10-1pm, 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. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
MUS 261A 1.0 unit
Small Ensemble Techniques
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION
2227 Delaney D
3hrs/wk TBA, KTD
2228 Flandreau T
3hrs/wk TBA, KTD
2229 Jarrell B
3hrs/wk TBA, KTD
2230 Ivry J
3hrs/wk TBA, KTD
MUS 261B 2.0 units
Small Ensemble Techniques
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION
2231 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. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
MUS 262A 1.0 unit
Large Ensemble Techniques
Prerequisite: STANDARD AUDITION
2232 Jarrell B
3hrs/wk TBA, KTD
2233 Delaney D
3hrs/wk TBA, KTD
2234 Flandreau T
3hrs/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. Transfer Credit:
CSU/UC
2235 Struck M
A TTh 12:10-1pm, KTD/FA188
and 4hrs/wk TBA
New piano students: see Instructor Th 1/17, 11:30-1pm, 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. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2236 Struck M
B TTh 1:10-2pm, KTD/FA188
and 4hrs/wk TBA
New piano students: see Instructor Th 1/17, 11:30-1pm, 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. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2237 Noble Brown L
R 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. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2238 Noble Brown L
R MW 11:10-12noon, KTD/FA72
and 4hrs/wk TBA
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