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Not all classes in all disciplines are offered every semester. See the Class Schedule or contact the Music department for offerings in the current semester.
NOTE For up-to-date course descriptions, please refer to the current GCC catalog.
Glendale Community College offers several different levels of voice and keyboard instructions. Our classes are offered at several different times of the day to accommodate your schedule. They are great resources for anyone in the Metro Los Angeles area.
101
MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS
3.0 Units
MUSIC 101 is an introductory course designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of tonal music and music notation. It incorporates the concepts of pitch, rhythm and meter, intervals, diatonic scales, Major and minor keys, triads and inversions, and beginning harmonic analysis. Students learn to notate these elements in bass and treble clefs, and to relate these elements to the piano keyboard. Development of skill in handwritten notation is expected.
Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None.
Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID MUS 110)
103
KEYBOARD HARMONY I
2.0 Units
MUSIC 103 is designed for students who have a basic knowledge of music and music notation. Students review bass and treble clefs, notes and note values, meter signatures and key signatures; identify notes of a piano keyboard; and develop a basic understanding of melody, harmony, and rhythm. In addition, students learn basic piano technique and begin the study of harmony in the context of the piano keyboard. These concepts are used in the analysis and performance of musical exercises and literature. This course prepares students for advanced harmony and musicianship classes.
Note: MUSIC 103 is designed for students who have a basic knowledge of music. Students should be able to read musical notation and understand concepts of melody, harmony, and rhythm.
Lecture 1.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours.
Recommended Preparation: MUSIC 160.
Course Typically Offered: Fall.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
113
KEYBOARD HARMONY II
2.0 Units
MUSIC 113 is designed for students who have basic keyboard skills. Students learn transposition, harmonization of melodies, and to work with harmonic progressions in the context of the piano keyboard. In addition, students continue the study of piano technique and literature. These concepts are used in the analysis and performance of musical exercises and literature. This course prepares students for advanced harmony and musicianship classes.
Lecture 1.5 hours/ Laboratory 1.5 hours.
Prerequisite: MUSIC 103 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
120
MUSIC APPRECIATION
3.0 Units
MUSIC 120 traces the evolution of music over the past 1500 years, with a special emphasis on understanding how to listen for greater enjoyment. Students learn the basic elements of music, such as form and structure, families and subgroups of musical instruments, as well as learning about specific composers and works.
Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed MUSIC 125 or 126. This course is designed especially for non-music majors. Music majors should enroll in MUSIC 125 and 126. The student is required to attend five (5) classical concerts and submit concert reports.
Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None.
Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
121
HISTORY OF ROCK MUSIC
3.0 Units
MUSIC 121 is a course in the evolution of popular music in the United States since World War II. Students first study the musical influences which led to the rise of rock and roll in the mid-1950. They then follow the development of the various musical styles which are collectively referred to as rock music. Emerging musical innovations are viewed as reflections of changes within our society.
Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
122
HISTORY OF JAZZ
3.0 Units
MUSIC 122 traces the evolution of jazz music from its earliest influences in the nineteenth century to current styles. Special emphasis is placed on understanding how to listen for greater enjoyment. Students learn basic elements of music, such as meter, form, and structure, and how the elements of music are used in jazz. Students learn to distinguish the instruments used in jazz performance as well as examining the different types of jazz ensembles. Students learn about the leading practitioners of jazz and listen to the masterworks of jazz.
Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/ Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
125
HISTORY AND LITERATURE
3.0 Units
MUSIC 125 covers the history of music from the early Christian era through the Baroque Period. In addition to lectures and readings, the course includes a study of live and recorded musical performances. Recognition of composers and styles is emphasized.
Note: Students are required to attend six (6) concerts featuring music from the historical periods being studied, and to submit six (6) concert reports. Students are urged to take MUSIC 125 and 126 within the same academic year.
Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: It is strongly recommended that students entering MUSIC 125 be able to read music well enough to identify key signatures and transpositions, and be able to follow a musical score.
Course Typically Offered: Fall.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
126
HISTORY AND LITERATURE
3.0 Units
MUSIC 126 begins with the mid-18th century and continues with musical history through the present day. In addition to lectures and readings, the course includes a study of live and recorded musical performances. Recognition of composers and styles is emphasized.
Note: Students are required to attend six (6) concerts featuring music from the historical periods being studied, and to submit six (6) concert reports. Students are urged to take MUSIC 125 and 126 within the same academic year.
Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: It is strongly recommended that students entering MUSIC 126 be able to read music well enough to identify key signatures and transpositions, and be able to follow a musical score.
Course Typically Offered: Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
127
WORLD MUSIC
3.0 Units
MUSIC 127 is designed to provide non-majors with a broader understanding of the multicultural world community. Students are introduced to non-western music as it occurs in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Musical expression is viewed as an outgrowth of diverse cultural needs.
Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
135
VOICE TRAINING I
2.0 Units
MUSIC 135 stresses the principles of correct vocal production and their application to songs and ballads in English. Emphasis is placed on the following: proper breathing habits, the relationship between breathing and tone making, vocal health, resonance, registration, poise, posture, and song presentation. The development of an appreciation for the vocal arts is an important aspect of the course.
Lecture 1.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours.
Prerequisite: None.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Voice Training Family)
136
VOICE TRAINING II
2.0 Units
MUSIC 136 is a continuing focus upon the principles of correct vocal production and their application to songs and ballads in English. Foreign art songs are introduced; more difficult exercises both musically and vocally are stressed. Further emphasis is placed on legato singing, diction, resonance, interpretation, and expression. The development of an appreciation for the vocal arts is of continuing importance.
Lecture 1.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours.
Prerequisite: MUSIC 135 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Voice Training Family)
137
VOICE TRAINING III
1.0 Unit
MUSIC 137 is a continuation and broadening of the principles of vocal production and proper use of the breath in singing as outlined in MUSIC 135 and 136. More difficult literature is explored, including contemporary and world music and songs in foreign languages. Further emphasis is placed on integrating vocal technique into the performance and mastering the shaping of the musical phrase through legato singing.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Prerequisite: MUSIC 136 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Voice Training Family)
140
APPLIED MUSIC
0.5 Units
MUSIC 140 is a course in individual and ensemble performance. Students receive eight hours of private instruction on a solo instrument or voice. Emphasis is on solo performance through individual instruction, recital performance through participation in a recital class, and ensemble performance through participation in a performing ensemble.
Note: Students must remain in good standing in their corequisite performing ensemble as defined in the ensemble’s course overview.
Laboratory 1.5 hours.
Prerequisite: The student must demonstrate a basic proficiency on an instrument or voice. This will be determined by individual audition.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment MUSIC 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 231, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237, 240, 241 or 242.
Note: May be taken 4 times for credit.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID MUS 160)
143
JAZZ BAND
1.0 Unit
MUSIC 143 is a class for students who wish to learn the techniques used in performing jazz and big band literature. Emphasis is placed on developing music reading skills and gaining additional familiarity with improvisational techniques. Students perform with other instrumentalists or with singers. Selected works by contemporary composers are rehearsed and performed.
Note: The class requires the ability to perform in a proficient manner on the trumpet, trombone, saxophone, drums, string bass, guitar, or piano. An audition is required.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Prerequisite: The ability to perform in a proficient manner upon the trumpet, trombone, saxophone, drums, string bass, guitar, or piano.
Note: May be taken 4 times for credit.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/ Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID MUS 180)