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  • 1.00 Credits

    Large ensembles are open to all qualified students (determined by audition). Music majors are required to enroll in one major performance group each quarter. Field trips may be required. Each large ensemble may be repeated for credit, for a maximum of 12 units. Two hrs act. 01 University Chorus 02 University Orchestra 04 East Bay Singers 06 Chamber Ensemble 09 Piano Accompaniment 10 East Bay Jazz Orchestra 11 East Bay Wind Symphony Band 15 University Oratorio Society
  • 1.00 Credits

    Major performance ensemble in the tradition of collegiate choir. Music activities are Open to all qualified students by audition. Music majors are required to enroll in one major performance group each quarter of study. Field trips may be required. May be repeated for credit, for a maximum of 12 units. Two hours activity.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Major performance ensemble in the tradition of jazz big band. Music activities are Open to all qualified students by audition. Music majors are required to enroll in one major performance group each quarter of study. Field trips may be required. May be repeated for credit, for a maximum of 12 units. Two hours activity.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Major performance ensemble in the tradition of band and wind ensemble. Music activities are Open to all qualified students by audition. Music majors are required to enroll in one major performance group each quarter of study. Field trips may be required. May be repeated for credit, for a maximum of 12 units. Two hours activity.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Chamber ensembles are open to all qualified students (determined by audition). Music majors are required to enroll in one major performance group each quarter. Field trips may be required. Each chamber ensemble may be repeated for credit, for a maximum of 6 units per ensemble. Two hrs act. Wind, Brass, and Percussion Ensembles 31 Chamber Winds Repertoire for small and large combinations of winds, brass, and percussion with occasional soloists. 32 Brass Ensemble Repertoire for small and large combinations of brass instruments with occasional soloists. 33 Trumpet Ensemble Repertoire for small and large combinations of trumpets with occasional soloists. 34 Trombone Ensemble Repertoire for small and large combinations of trombones and low brass with occasional soloists. 35 Percussion Ensemble Repertoire for small and large combinations of pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments. 36 African Drumming Ensemble Repertoire for small and large combinations of African drums and percussion instruments.   String and Keyboard Ensembles 41 String Ensemble Repertoire for small and large combinations of bowed, struck and plucked string instruments with occasional soloists. 42 Guitar Ensemble Repertoire for small and large combinations of guitars with occasional soloists. 43 Piano Ensemble Repertoire for small and large combinations of keyboard instruments with special attention paid towards works for piano four-hands and two pianos. Jazz Combos 50 Jazz Improvisation Ensemble Introductory-level jazz ensemble focusing on general improvisation techniques in jazz. 51 Jazz Standards Ensemble Jazz ensemble focusing on standard jazz combo repertoire. 52 Contemporary Jazz Ensemble Jazz ensemble emphasizing modern, mainstream jazz repertoire. 53 Blue Note Jazz Ensemble Small jazz ensemble focusing on post-bop jazz of the 1950s and 1960s. 54 Latin Jazz Ensemble Jazz ensemble focusing on Afro-Cuban, Salsa, and Brazilian jazz repertoire. 55 Jazz Composers Ensemble Jazz ensemble focusing on the composition and performance of student works for jazz ensemble. 56 Electric Jazz Ensemble Jazz ensemble focusing on Fusion, Funk, and World Jazz. 57 Avant-garde Jazz Ensemble Jazz ensemble focusing on free improvisation, game pieces, extended improvisation techniques, and other experimental means of composing and performing jazz. 58 Rhythm Section Ensemble Jazz ensemble emphasizing rhythmically challenging material such as odd-meter composition, polyrhythmic works, and pieces with frequent and dramatic metric changes. 59 Sight-reading Ensemble Jazz ensemble focusing on continual honing of sight-reading abilities through continual practice and performance of works unseen previous to rehearsal. Vocal Ensembles 60 Vocal Repertory Ensemble Chamber ensemble focusing on repertoire for solo voice and small and large combinations of voices with special attention paid to Art Song and peer review and collaborative assessment of performance practice. 61 Chamber Singers Small vocal ensemble focusing on repertoire for chamber choir, mixed voices. 62 Jazz Singers Small vocal ensemble focusing on repertoire for chamber choir, mixed voices, that is drawn from jazz, pop, and world traditions. New Music and World Ensembles 70 Orchestre dB New Music Ensemble Chamber ensemble focusing on repertoire for small and large combinations of string, wind, brass, percussion, vocal, keyboard, and electronic instruments with special attention paid towards the workshop and performance of newly composed student and faculty works.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Individual vocal coaching in collaborative music making for music majors or minors with Junior-level performance ability. Coaching times arranged according to Level 30 degree recital expectations as outlined in the music major handbook. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or Departmental approval. Co-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 3220 or MUS 3620. May be repeated five times for credit for a maximum of six units. Students may enroll in a maximum of 3 units in a single quarter. A-F grading only.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Individual Instrumental Coaching in collaborative music making for music majors or minors with Junior-level performance ability. Coaching times arranged according to Level 30 degree recital expectations as outlined in the music major handbook. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or Departmental approval. Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment in at least one course drawn from MUS 3610-3699. May be repeated five times for credit for a maximum of six units. Students may enroll in a maximum of 3 units in a single quarter. A-F grading only.
  • 1.00 - 2.00 Credits

    Individual instruction for music majors or minors with Junior-level performance ability. Audition required. At the end of third quarter of study, students demonstrate their progress before a faculty jury. A failed jury results in a failing grade for the course. Prerequisite: Completion of the corresponding previous level course drawn from MUS 2610-2699. Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment in a Major Performance Ensemble (MUS 3500-3530). May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units. Students may enroll in a maximum of 2 units in a single quarter. A-F grading only.   10 Piano 11 Organ 12 Harpsichord 20 Voice 30 Violin 31 Viola 32 Cello 33 Bass 34 Harp 35 Guitar 40 Flute 41 Oboe 42 Clarinet 43 Bassoon 44 Saxophone 50 Trumpet 51 French Horn 52 Trombone 53 Baritone 54 Tuba 60 Percussion 70 Composition 80 Conducting 85 Interactive and Media Composition 90 Jazz Composition 91 Jazz Piano and Keyboard 92 Jazz Guitar 93 Jazz Bass 94 Jazz Drums and Percussion 95 Jazz Saxophone 96 Jazz Trumpet 97 Jazz Trombone
  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off-campus paid or volunteer activities. Prerequisites: at least a 2.0 GPA; departmental approval of activity. May be repeated for credit, for a maximum of 8 units. Not applicable to the music major; a maximum of 4 units may be applied to the music minor. CR/NC grading only.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in music. May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units.
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