Citrus College Catalog 2009-2010 (ver. 10/22

practice and precision tooling used for reconditioning
drums, rotors, valves, compressors,
master and slave cylinders and
related components will be included as
well as anti-lock braking systems. 36 lecture
hours, 18 lab hours.
MTRK 285
Allison Transmissions
2 Units Grade or P/NP
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
Disassembly and assembly of the Allison
heavy duty automatic transmission used
on and off road. Includes component
function, identification and application in
circuits, hydraulic circuit and power flow
throughout the transmission. The diagnosis
of problem areas is stressed. 36 lecture
hours, 18 lab hours.
Music
(Fine and Performing Arts
Department)
The roster of alumni from the music department
includes conductors, composers,
teachers, administrators, performers, in
concert, jazz, musical comedy and opera,
and members of symphony orchestras. All
music majors must be registered every semester
in a Citrus College performing
group.
Commercial Courses
MUS 129
Pop/Rock Ensemble I
2 Units
Prerequisite: Audition required.
Corequisite: MUS 290, 291 or 292.
A course for vocalists and instrumentalists
in the techniques from Doo-Wop, Rockabilly,
Rhythm and Blues, “Covers" to Classic
Rock, Teen Idols and Girl Groups, with
a focus on the small ensemble setting.
Students will work extensively on these
early rock and pop stylings and within the
application of a small group, with the intention
of public performance. Public performance
required. This course may be
taken four times. 36 lecture hours, 36 lab
hours arranged. CSU
MUS 131
Career Opportunities in the Music
Entertainment Industry
3 Units
This is a class for students interested in
the music entertainment industry. Practices
and procedures of artists and performers,
record companies, live
performance and touring, publishing,
management, promotion, artist, radio station,
video, and retail sales will be examined.
Emphasis will be on prominent guest
lecturers from various fields. 54 lecture
hours.
MUS 132
Music Performance for Events
1 Unit
Prerequisite: Audition.
Music Performance for Events is designed
for the student to learn and enjoy the art
of performing music for sports events and
related functions. This course will incorporate
the selection of, and the ability to
perform the appropriate material. This
course may be taken four times. 72 lab
hours.
MUS 139
Pop/Rock Ensemble II
2 Units
Prerequisite: Audition.
Corequisite: MUS 290, 291 or 292.
A course for vocalists and instrumentalists
in the techniques from Motown, Soul,
Folk-Rock and Psychedelic Rock of the 60's
to contemporary pop and rock, Tex-Mex
and Salsa, and contemporary vocal jazz
groups, with a focus on the small ensemble
setting. Students will work extensively
on these rock and pop styling's and within
the application of a small group, with the
intention of public performance. Public
performance required. This course may be
taken four times. 36 lecture hours, 36 lab
hours arranged. CSU
MUS 140
Electronic Music I
2 Units
Basic theory and practice of electronic
music synthesis including synthesizer components
and electronic sound processing,
recording, editing, and mixing techniques.
36 lecture hours, 18 lab hours arranged.
CSU
MUS 141
Electronic Music II
2 Units
Prerequisite: MUS 140.
Advanced theory and practice of electronic
music synthesis including analog synthesizer
components and electronic sound
processing, recording, editing, and mixing
techniques. Advanced MIDI applications.
36 lecture hours, 18 lab hours arranged.
CSU
MUS 145
Pop Rock and Jazz Performance
Styles
4 Units
Prerequisite: Audition.
Corequisite: MUS 290, 291 or 292.
Introductory study and performance of
contemporary Pop, Rock, and Jazz styles.
This course will focus on the various fusions
of these diverse styles; including appropriate
rehearsal and performance
techniques. This course may be taken four
times. 36 lecture hours, 18 lab hours, 108
lab hours arranged. CSU
MUS 146
Pop/Cumbia Ensemble I
2 Units Grade or P/NP
Requisite: Audition.
Corequisite: MUS 290, 291 or 292.
A course for vocalists and instrumentalists
in the study, rehearsal, and performance
of Cumbia, Vallenato, Merengue, Corridos,
and Rancheras and other Central and Interior
and South American musical styles
(notably excluding Mariachi) with a focus
on the medium size (15-20) ensemble setting.
Students will explore the rhythmic
and stylistic idiosyncrasies of this group of
Latin American musical styles in sectional
and full ensemble settings, with the intention
of public performance. Public performance
required. This course may be
taken four times. 36 lecture hours, 36 lab
hours. CSU;UC
MUS 147
Pop/Salsa Ensemble I
2 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: Audition.
Corequisite: MUS 290, 291 or 292.
A course for vocalists and instrumentalists
in the study, rehearsal, and performance
of Salsa, Merengue, Bolero and other
Caribbean and Coastal South American
musical styles with a focus on the medium
size (15-20) ensemble setting. Students
will explore the rhythmic and stylistic idiosyncrasies
of this group of Latin American
musical styles in sectional and full ensemble
settings, with the intention of public
performance. Public performance required.
This course may be taken four
times. 36 lecture hours, 36 lab hours.
CSU;UC
MUS 150
Professional Performance Techniques
3 Units
Prerequisite: Audition.
The Professional Performance Techniques
for the musician class provides the musician
with the necessary fundamentals, to
accurately assess a performance setting
and make appropriate decisions for its
success. The course stresses detailed style
analysis in a broad range of musical settings.
Logistical necessities will be examined
and the course will culminate with
musical performances. This course may be
taken four times. 18 lecture hours, 108 lab
hours.
MUS 160
Popular Piano Styles
2 Units Grade or P/NP
This course acquaints the student with the
musical concepts employed by the professional
pianist in the commercial music
field. Concepts include construction and
identification of extended (jazz) chords,
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