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LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG 2008-2009
MUSIC 420
Music Voice Practice Lab
0.50 UNITS - (RPT 3)
Co-requisite: Either Music 400, 401, 402 or 403.
This course allows students currently enrolled in any of the co-requisite voice
classes to use the lab equipment and materials to enhance applicable skills
necessary for success.
MUSIC 431
Commercial Voice I
1 UNIT – (CSU)
Prerequisite: Music 400 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent.
A continued concentration of general basic fundamentals of singing using
vocal exercises and songs selected from the commercial song literature.
Course includes coaching sessions with class accompanist. (If the prerequisite
is not met, enrollment is subject to audition. See Auditions box.)
MUSIC 432
Commercial Voice II
1 UNIT – (CSU)
Prerequisite: Music 431 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent.
A concentrated study of the singing voice using more difficult vocal exercises
and songs from the many areas of commercial vocal music. Stylistic
interpretation and performance practices will be emphasized. Course includes
coaching sessions with class accompanist. (If the prerequisite is not met,
enrollment is subject to audition. See Auditions box.)
MUSIC 433
Commercial Voice III
1 UNIT – (CSU)
Prerequisite: Music 432 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent.
For the more advanced singer. A concentrated study through performance
of the stylistic interpretations and performance practices of the many areas
of commercial vocal music. Course includes coaching sessions with class
accompanist. (If the prerequisite is not met, enrollment is subject to audition.
See Auditions box.)
MUSIC 450
Advanced Practice Lab
0.5 UNITS - (RPT 3)
Prerequisite: Music 420 or equivalent.
This course allows more advanced students, who are enrolled in any of the
co-requisite courses of Music 420: Voice Practice Lab, to use the lab equipment
and materials to further enhance applicable skills necessary for success.
MUSIC 453
Musical Theater Repertoire For Singers
0.5 UNIT - (RPT3) (UC:CSU)
Prerequisite: Either Music 401 or 431 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent.
A continued concentration of general basic fundamentals of singing concentrating
on vocal techniques as utilized in Musical Theater. Additional instruction
will include basic body movement, acting techniques and Musical Theater
song literature interpretation. (If prerequisite is not met, enrollment is
subject to audition. See Auditions box.)
MUSIC 501
College Choir
0.5 UNIT - (RPT 3) (UC:CSU)
This course consists of the study and performance of selected choral literature
for mixed voices. Emphasis is on increased skill in music reading, development
of basic voice and ensemble techniques, and improving musicianship.
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MUSIC 511
Collegiate Choir
0.5 UNIT - (RPT 3) (UC:CSU)
This course includes the learning, understanding, and performing a cappella
and accompanied SATB choral music selected from the 16th through the
20th century traditional choral music in English and other languages, sacred
and secular, commercial, and contemporary styles and periods. Public performance
required. (Confirmation of enrollment subject to audition. See
Auditions box.)
MUSIC 520
Music Piano Practice Lab
0.5 UNITS - (RPT 3)
Co-requisite: Either Music 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 250, 299, 311, 312, 313,
314, 341, or 361.
This course allows students currently enrolled in any of the co-requisite piano
or related classes to use the lab equipment and materials to enhance
applicable skills necessary for success.
MUSIC 521
Concert Choir
0.5 UNIT - (RPT 3) (UC:CSU)
This course consists of analyzing, rehearsing, and performing choral literature
for the large choir. Materials range from the Renaissance to Contemporary.
Some emphasis is placed on training for professional choral work.
(Confirmation of enrollment subject to audition. See Auditions box.)
MUSIC 531
Philharmonic Choir
0.5 UNIT - (RPT 3) (UC:CSU)
This course deals with learning, understanding and performing a cappella
and accompanied SATB choral music from many styles and periods in English
and other languages. Major choral works may be included. Public
performance is required. (Confirmation of enrollment subject to audition.
See Auditions box.)
MUSIC 540
Advanced Practice Lab – Piano
0.5 UNITS - (RPT 3)
Prerequisite: Music 520 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent.
This course allows more advanced students, who are enrolled in any of the
co-requisite courses of Music 520 to use the lab equipment and materials to
further enhance applicable skills necessary for success.
MUSIC 561
Chamber Chorale
0.5 UNIT - (RPT 3) (UC:CSU)
This course deals with analyzing, rehearsing, and performing choral music
suited to a small group of singers, with and without accompaniment.
Emphasis is on increased skill in music reading and interpreting the musical
score, and on professional attitudes toward public performance.
(Confirmation of enrollment subject to audition. See Auditions box.)
MUSIC 601
Brass Instrument Instruction I
2 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Open to all students. This course consists of basic instruction on the brass
instruments: trumpet, French horn, trombone, and tuba. Some instruments
are available.
MUSIC 602
Brass Instrument Instruction II
2 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Prerequisite: Music 601 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent.
This course is a continuation of Music 601 with emphasis on the development
of embouchure, range, endurance, and music reading skills. (If prerequisite
is not met, enrollment is subject to audition. See Auditions box.)