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

MUS 244
Wind Symphony II
4 Units
Prerequisite: Audition
The study and performance of advanced
wind band literature, with an emphasis on
the exploration of contemporary wind and
percussion music and the development of
the highest standards of personal and musical
professionalism. This course may be
taken four times. 36 lecture hours, 18 lab
hours, 90 lab hours arranged. CSU;UC
MUS 252
Fusion Ensemble
1 Unit
Prequisite: Audition.
Corequisite: MUS 290, 291 or 292.
Students will work extensively on contemporary
jazz styles including fusion of rock
and jazz elements, post Be-Bop" and
avant garde styles. This class will be divided
into small ensembles. Public performance
required. This course may be
taken four times. 48 lab hours, 24 lab
hours arranged. CSU
174
Vocal Courses
MUS 115
Voice
2 Units
Strongly recommened: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
Special attention given to beginners with
emphasis on basic elements necessary for
good singing. This course may be taken
four times. 36 lecture hours, 18 lab hours
arranged. CSU;UC
MUS 116
Chamber Singers I
4 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: Audition.
This course includes the study and performance
of composition for the mixed
choral ensemble. Includes compositions of
the Baroque, Classic, and Romantic style
period. Public performance required. This
course may be taken four times. 36 lecture
hours, 126 lab hours. CSU;UC
MUS 117
Vocal Ensemble I
3 Units
Strongly recommened: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
Recommended for all students interested
in learning and performing repertoire for
the small vocal ensemble. Includes standard
vocal literature for various combinations
of voices with intensive preparation
in choral techniques for public concerts.
Public performance required. This course
may be taken four times. 36 lecture hours,
54 lab hours. CSU;UC
MUS 118
Concert Choir I
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Open to all students. Standard choral literature
studied; special attention is given to
choral tone production, phrasing and interpretation.
Participation in public performances
is required. This course may be
taken four times. 36 lecture hours, 18 lab
hours, 36 lab hours arranged. CSU;UC
MUS 119
Concert Choir II
3 Units
A more in-depth study of standard choral
literature: special attention is given to
tone productions, phrasing, and interpretation.
Participation in public performances
is required. This course may be taken four
times. 18 lab hours, 36 lab hours
arranged. CSU;UC
MUS 120
Opera Workshop
2 Units
Prerequisite: Audition.
Training and performance in solos, trios
and small ensembles from the light opera
and operatic repertoire. Introduction to
standard literature, languages/diction,
staging and performance of this repertoire
in scenes or in full opera productions. This
course may be taken four times. 18 lecture
hours, 54 lab hours. CSU;UC
MUS 121
Chamber Chorale
3 Units
This course prepares the student for more
in-depth ensemble experience. Emphasis
on study and performance of classical and
pop compositions for small vocal ensembles.
Public performances are required.
This course may be taken four times. 36
lecture hours, 54 lab hours. CSU;UC
MUS 126
Chamber Singers II
4 Units
Prerequisite: Audition.
This course includes the study and performance
of composition for the mixed
choral ensemble. Primary focus is on compositions
of the contemporary style period.
Public performance required. This course
may be taken four times. 36 lecture hours,
126 lab hours. CSU;UC
MUS 210
Intermediate Voice
2 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: MUS 115 or audition.
Vocal exercises, analysis, and song memorization
for the development of skill in performing
literature for the solo voice. This
course may be taken four times. 36 lecture
hours, 18 lab hours arranged.
CSU;UC
MUS 222
Women's Tour Ensemble
4 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: Audition.
This course prepares the student for a
unique ensemble experience through
classroom instruction, laboratory training,
and performance. Emphasis on solo as
well as ensemble study and performance
of vocal compositions combined with an
in-depth travel experience. Public performance
required. This course may be taken
four times. 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours.
CSU
MUS 230
Advanced Voice (Classical)
2 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: MUS 210.
Advanced vocal exercises and techniques,
analysis and repertoire development used
in performing classical literature for the
solo voice. This course may be taken four
times. 36 lecture hours, 18 lab hours.
CSU;UC
MUS 231
Advanced Voice (Popular)
2 Units
Prerequisite: MUS 210 or audition.
Advanced vocal exercises and techniques,
analysis and repertoire development used
in performing popular literature for the
solo voice. This course may be taken four
times. 36 lecture hours, 18 lab hours.
CSU;UC
MUS 232
Women's Ensemble I
4 Units Grade or P/NP
Required: Audition.
This course prepares the student for indepth
women's ensemble performance.
Emphasis on study and performance of
classical compositions for women's ensemble.
Public performance is required. This
course may be taken four times.
36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours, 72 lab
vocal hours arranged. CSU;UC
MUS 233
Men's Ensemble I
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: Audition.
Recommended for all male students interested
in gaining knowledge of repertoire
for the small men's vocal ensemble. Intensive
preparation of choral literature for
public concerts. Performance required.
May be taken four times. 36 lecture hours,
54 lab hours. CSU;UC
MUS 242
Women's Ensemble II
4 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: Audition.
This course prepares the student for indepth
women's ensemble performance.
Emphasis on study and performance of
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