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

voicing, accompanying, fills, substitutions,
and style in view of solo and ensemble
playing. This course may be taken four
times. 36 lecture hours, 18 lab hours.
MUS 162
Songwriting
2 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: MUS 112.
This course acquaints the student with
commercial songwriting techniques. Included
are developing an idea, writing a
melody, melodic expansion, chord progressions,
form and light orchestration.
This course may be taken four times. 36
lecture hours, 18 lab hours.
MUS 172
Styles, Techniques, and the "Soul" of
Popular Singing
2 Units Grade or P/NP
Strongly recommended: Audition.
Development of basic techniques and
skills appropriate for singing various styles
of commercial and popular music. Emphasis
will be on fundamental singing techniques,
song interpretation, and the joy of
performing. Some music technology and
the business of music will also be discussed.
Solo and ensemble (back-up)
singing performances are included. This
course may be taken four times. 36 lecture
hours, 18 lab hours arranged.
MUS 209
Musical Theatre Academy Production
4 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: Audition.
An in depth survey of the skills necessary
for the performer in a live musical theatre
production. Emphasis on the audition
process, script analysis, role preparation,
theatre and rehearsal etiquette and rehearsal
technique culminating in a live,
full-length fully produced musical. This
course may be taken four times. 36 lecture
hours, 126 lab hours. CSU;UC
MUS 211
Citrus Singers Tour Ensemble (Pop)
4 Units
Prerequisite: Audition.
An advanced course for the vocal performance
major. Integration of advanced pop
vocal techniques, dance and body movement,
and tour exposure in a professional
quality performance/tour setting. This
course may be taken four times. 54 lecture
hours, 54 lab hours. CSU;UC
MUS 212
Citrus Singers Tour Ensemble
(Classical)
4 Units
Prerequisite: Audition.
An advanced course for the vocal performance
major. Advanced classical vocal techniques
in a professional quality
performance/tour setting. This course may
be taken three times. 54 lecture hours, 54
lab hours. CSU/UC
170
MUS 213
Professional Performance Techniques
(Vocal)
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: Audition.
An advanced course for the vocal performance
major. Advanced vocal techniques in
a professional-quality setting. Emphasis on
rehearsal techniques, total presentation,
body movement, and audience rapport.
This course may be taken four times. 36
lecture hours, 54 lab hours.
MUS 214
Musical Theatre Techniques
3 Units Grade or P/NP
This introductory course provides an
overview of the techniques necessary for
the performer in a live musical theatre
production. Topics include history of American
musical theatre, audition technique,
rehearsal and performance techniques,
and methods of production evaluation.
This course may be taken four times. 36
lecture hours, 18 lab hours, 36 lab hours
arranged. CSU;UC
MUS 215
Musical Theatre Production
4 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: Audition.
Live musical theatre production. Students
will function as principles and ensemble
members in a fully produced musical. The
course is also open to qualified musicians
and technicians who wish to participate in
production. This course may be taken four
times. 36 lecture hours, 108 lab hours.
CSU;UC
MUS 220
Musical Theatre Academy Techniques
2 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: Audition.
Musical Theatre Academy Techniques
course provides students with the vocal
training, dance technique, and acting fundamentals
needed to perform. The course
culminates in a final showcase which allows
each student the training, experience,
and exposure of performing for a
live audience. This course may be taken
four times. 36 lecture hours, 36 lab hours.
CSU
MUS 224
Musical Theatre Workshop
Production
4 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: Audition.
A practical overview of, and creative workshop
on, the process and skills of developing,
producing, and performing n a
musical. Emphasis on script analysis, character
development, production themes,
and vocal production, culminating in a
live, full-length, fully-produced musical.
This course may be taken four times. 36
lecture hours, 108 lab hours. CSU
MUS 228
Jazz Ensemble Tour
7 Units
Prerequisite: Audition.
This course prepares the student for a
unique instrumental ensemble experience
through classroom instruction, laboratory
training, and performance. Emphasis on
solos as well as ensemble study of jazz
compositions, combined with an in-depth
travel experience abroad. Public performance
required. This course may be taken
four times. 72 lecture hours, 252 lab
hours. CSU;UC
MUS 240
Electronic Music III
2 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: MUS 141.
Advanced theory and practice of electronic
music synthesis including digital synthesizer
components and electronic sound
processing, recording, editing, and mixing
techniques. Advanced MIDI applications.
36 lecture hours, 18 lab hours. CSU
MUS 245
Pop, Rock, and Jazz Performance
Styles II
4 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: MUS 145 and Audition.
A more in depth study and performance of
contemporary Pop, Rock, and Jazz styles.
This course may be taken four times. 36
lecture hours, 18 lab hours, 108 lab hours
arranged. CSU
MUS 290
Applied Music
2 Units
Prerequisite: Audition.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment
in appropriate Citrus College Ensemble.
A workshop class in applied music and a
private one-half hour lesson per week.
The student is required to enroll and participate
in a Citrus performing music ensemble
class and to attend a weekly
concert hour recital. This course may be
taken four times. 18 lecture hours, 108 lab
hours arranged. CSU;UC
MUS 291
Applied Music/Individual Instruction
Commercial (Pop)
2 Units
Prerequisite: Audition.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment
in appropriate Citrus College Ensemble.
A workshop class in applied music and a
private one-half hour lesson per week,
emphasis on classical techniques. The student
is required to enroll and participate in
a Citrus performing music ensemble class
and to attend and participate in a weekly
concert hour recital. This course may be
taken four times. 18 lecture hours, 108 lab
hours. CSU;UC
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