Las Positas College - Spring 2025 - Class Schedule

SPRING 2025 9 25. 424. 1 000 | l p c - a d m i s s i o n s @ l a s p o s i t a s c o l l e g e . e d u S P R I N G 2025 - C O U R S E L I S T I N G S Please refer to the onl ine schedule on CLASS-Web to access course section detai ls and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- DRUMS 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- FLUTE 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- GUITAR 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- JAZZ PIANO 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- JAZZ VOICE 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- LOW BRASS 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- PERCUSSION 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- PIANO 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- TRUMPET 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- VOICE 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- WOODWINDS 1.0 Units MUS 41 INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER MUSIC 1.0 Units This course is an instrumental music ensemble that performs selections from the standard classical repertoire, as well as modern compositions. Students develop all aspects of instrumental performance including technique, sight-reading, intonation, rhythmic interpretation, ensemble balance, and stylistic interpretation. Musical instruments may include members of the brass, woodwind, string, percussion, and keyboard families. Enrollment by audition only. MUS 45 CHAMBER CHOIR 2.0 Units A performance-based class furthering the effective study, interpretation, and presentation of choral literature. Designed for vocalists with previous classical ensemble experience. Performs multiple times per semester. Recommended Course Preparation: MUS 6, MUS 44 with a minimum grade of C As a performing vocal ensemble, there will also be additional rehearsals, sectionals, and performances that will take place in-person regularly. Prime time for additional rehearsals is Tuesdays from 6:10-7:00 p.m. The instructor will provide more details at the start of the semester. Enrollment by audition only. MUS 46 VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE 2.0 Units An advanced performance-based class exploring jazz voice in an ensemble setting. Course emphasizes the study of a variety of jazz and pop/rock styles, overall healthy vocal technique, use of microphones and an active sound system, vocal improvisation, and overall musicianship. Singing and ensemble experience highly recommended, as the class requires strong sense of intonation, rhythm, and vocal blend. Performs multiple times per semester. Recommended Course Preparation: MUS 6, MUS 44 with a minimum grade of C As a performing vocal ensemble, there will also be additional rehearsals, sectionals, and performances that will take place in-person regularly. Prime time for additional rehearsals is Mondays from 6:10-7:00 p.m. The instructor will provide more details at the start of the semester. Enrollment by audition only. MUS 48 IMPROVISATION LAB 1.0 Units This course exposes students to the fundamental concepts and skills needed for improvising in a group setting. The course is open to instrumentalists or vocalists at any level of proficiency, with no audition or prior improvisation experience required. The course is intended to expose students to the role of improvisation in a variety of music genres, and to provide experience playing MUS 23A ELEMENTARY VOICE 1.0 Units Group singing with an emphasis on healthy vocal production, solo performance opportunities, breathing, diction, sight singing, and the study of vocal anatomy. Recommended Course Preparation: MUS 6 - Basic Music Skills MUS 23B INTERMEDIATE VOICE 1.0 Units Further development of skills learned in Music 23A. Emphasis on continued development of vocal production, solo performance practice, sight singing, the International Phonetic Alphabet, and interpretation of non-English literature. Prerequisite: MUS 23A with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: MUS 8A with a minimum grade of C MUS 28 KEYBOARD SKILLS 1.0 Units Emphasis on correct harmonization of melodies with various styles of piano accompaniments; transposition; improvisation ; modulation; sight reading; principles of accompanying soloists and groups; ensemble playing; playing by ear. Frequent solo and ensemble performances in class. Intended for piano teachers or classroom music teachers. Recommended Course Preparation: MUS 21B MUS 31 STUDY OF PIANO 1.0 Units Building off of knowledge and skills from MUS 21B, MUS 31 continues development of functional piano skill for intermediate or advanced level. Prerequisite: MUS 21B with a minimum grade of C MUS 34 MUSIC IN FILM 3.0 Units The class traces the history and development of film music through reading, lecture and film viewing. The class studies the process of film scoring and how music and its relationship to film have changed over the last century. Class includes discussion and evaluation of different compositional styles and learning to listen critically to film scores while viewing movies. MUS 36 INTERMEDIATE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY 3.0 Units This course is the 2nd level course in the music technology series. Topics include intermediate/advanced computer skills, software- based sequencing, synthesis, MIDI, sampling, notation, principles of sound, microphones, introduction to digital audio, signal processing, mixers and mixing, recording principles, cables and interconnects, and audio in live performance. Prerequisite: MUS 35 MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS 1.0 Units Individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Enrollment subject to a standardized audition demonstrating basic competencies in technique and musicianship in their major performance medium. Corequisites: MUS 8A or MUS 8B or MUS 10A or MUS 10B or MUS 12 or MUS 14 or MUS 15 or MUS 16 or MUS 44 or MUS 45 or MUS 46A or MUS 46B or MUS 48. Special Approval Needed: To enroll in Applied Lessons MUS 38, students are required to concurrently enroll in Music Theory (MUS 8A, 8B, 10A, or 10B) and a Performing Ensemble. Contact Dan Marschak dmarschak@ laspositascollege.edu for more information and an Add Code. MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- BASSOON 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- BASS 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- CELLO 1.0 Units MUS 38 APPLIED LESSONS- COMPOSITION 1.0 Units