2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

MUS V31H - PRIVATE LESSONS: VOICE - 3 Units
Corequisite: MUS V02A, V02B, V02C or V02D; MUS V10, V11, V12,
V14A, V14B, V14C, V15, V16, V17, V19, V21A, V21B, V21C, V22A,
V22B, V22C, V34, V35, V43, V44, V45, V46 OR V47; and MUS V30
Recommended preparation: ability to sing
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course includes a private one-hour lesson per week, plus six
hours of practice on campus weekly. The student will work on vocal
techniques, style and interpretation, and repertoire.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 31H. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V34 - SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V15 or equivalent skills
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Symphony Orchestra is for experienced orchestral musicians.
The orchestra will concentrate on masterworks from the standard
repertoire from all periods of music. The goal is to meet the highest
performance standards. Members will play alongside professional
musicians, who will act as their mentors. Performances may include
strictly orchestra concerts, but also soloists in concertos, chorus
and ballet.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 34. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V35 - CHAMBER ORCHESTRA - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V15 or equivalent skills
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Chamber Orchestra explores literature for smaller orchestras
typical of the Baroque and Classic periods. In addition, modern
scores by composers such as Stravinsky and Copland will be studied
and performed. Musicians are expected to be proficient on their
instruments and experienced in ensemble playing. Concerts include
orchestra repertoire, choral/orchestral repertoire, ballet repertoire and
concertos.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 35. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V36 - BEGINNING GUITAR - 1.5 Units
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed for the beginning student in guitar and
focuses on the study of standard guitar techniques and on the
development of musical skills, performance skills and a knowledge of
repertoire.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Mus 36. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V37 - INTERMEDIATE GUITAR - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: MUS V36
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed for the serious student interested in
building classical repertoire. Focus is on continued improvement of
basic techniques, development of performance skills and individual
problem solving.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Mus 37. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V39 - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: music fundamentals and computer
fundamentals
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to the many uses of the computer
in today’s music. Areas covered include: music notation and
printing software (Finale and Sibelius); the basics of MIDI (Musical
Instrument Digital Interface) and MIDI sequencing; sound synthesis
and sampling; and, digital audio recording, editing, and mixing with
software such as Pro Tools or Digital Performer. Students will get
hands-on experience through several class projects. An overview of
the complete spectrum of technology in music is included.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
MUS V42 - SOUND AND AUDIO FOR MULTIMEDIA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 or equivalent; and computer
fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to build an understanding of audio
and soundtrack production for multimedia presentations. Using
computers, audio and MIDI (Musical Instrumental Digital Interface)
software, musical keyboards and synthesizers, students will explore,
discuss and begin to create audio and music tracks in a series of
progressive exercises designed to develop aesthetic sensitivity and
basic technical knowledge required to produce new and unique
interactive materials and experiences.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Same as MM
V76. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MUS V43 - SYMPHONIC CHOIR - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V19 or equivalent skills
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Symphonic Choir is for experienced musicians who would like to
sing the choral-symphonic literature. Repertoire is drawn from all
periods of music and will include: musical mass, oratorio, passion,
choral symphony and opera.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V44 - CHAMBER CHOIR - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V19 or equivalent skills
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Chamber Choir is designed for experienced singers. Literature is
drawn from all periods of music, concentrating on ensembles made
up of a smaller number of singers. Typical genres include motets,
madrigals, anthems, part songs, folk songs, and character pieces.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V45 - BEGINNING OPERA/MUSICAL THEATRE
WORKSHOP - 1.5 Units
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
An in-depth study of the skills necessary for the performer in
a live opera/musical theatre production. Emphasis on the script/
score analysis, role preparation, theatre and rehearsal etiquette and
technique, singing technique, culminating in a live scene or fulllength,
fully produced opera or musical.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 45. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
MUS V46 - INTERMEDIATE OPERA/MUSICAL THEATRE
WORKSHOP - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: MUS V45
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
An in-depth study of the skills necessary at the intermediate
level for the performer in a live opera/musical theatre production.
Emphasis on the script/score analysis, role preparation, theatre and
rehearsal etiquette and technique, singing technique, culminating in a
live scene or full-length, fully produced opera or musical.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 46. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
MUS V47 - ADVANCED OPERA/MUSICAL THEATRE
WORKSHOP - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: MUS V46
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
An in-depth study of the skills necessary at the advanced level for
the performer in a live opera/musical theatre production. Emphasis
on the script/score analysis, role preparation, theatre and rehearsal
etiquette and technique, singing technique, culminating in a live
scene or full-length, fully produced opera or musical.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
184 Credit Courses, Degrees, Certificates, and Awards Ventura College Catalog 2010 - 2011