The Minor in Music

Course Requirements for the Minor: 21 units

The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this minor.

2 courses required:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered
MUSC 219	Fundamentals of Music	3.0	FS
Students are given instruction in basic music theory, ear training, sight singing, piano skills, and rhythm. The fundamentals of music theory are translated to basic score reading/playing. 3 hours discussion. (006063)
MUSC 292	Major Music Figures in Western Civilization	3.0	FS
Main currents in Western music from the nineteenth century to the present. Masterworks of major musical figures are studied in relation to the historical, cultural, social, and political forces which produced them. "Tradition" as applied to contemporary musical life is considered. 3 hours discussion. (006183)

Note: With faculty approval, a student may substitute MUSC 101 and MUSC 105 for MUSC 219.

2 courses selected from:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
MUSC 291	American Music	3.0	FS	GE
A survey of the development of music in the United States from colonial days to the present. Includes African American, Indian, folk, sacred, country, blues, rock, Broadway show, jazz, and art music traditions. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (006182)
MUSC 293	History of Jazz	3.0	SP
The historical and philosophical study of jazz from its African origins to the various forms in which it exists today. 3 hours lecture. (006184)
MUSC 294	History of Rock Music	3.0	FA
An in-depth study of Rock and Roll music and culture as it relates to the development and changes in American and world social orders. A study of the impact of Rock and Roll on social, economic, cultural and political structures. 3 hours lecture. (006186)
MUSC 296	African American Music	3.0	FS	GE USD
This course is also offered as AFAM 296. A historical survey from the African heritage and Colonial times to the present. The types, forms, and styles of African American music are studied in relation to the African American experience. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course. (000141)
MUSC 371	Seminar in Music History and Literature: Keyboard	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. Concentrated study of a specific historical period or genre specific to the keyboard. 3 hours seminar. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. (006276)
MUSC 372	Seminar in Music History and Literature: Vocal	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. Concentrated study of a specific historical period or genre specific to the vocal pattern. 3 hours seminar. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. (006277)

1 course selected from:

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
MUSC 109	Introduction to Music Technology	3.0	FA
Theory and practice of recording, including audio theory and the use of synthesizers, samplers, computers, microphones, recording consoles, and tape machines. 3 hours discussion. (006072)
MUSC 309	Music Industry	3.0	FS	GW
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher. The study of music as an industry, including copyrights, publishing, licensing, merchandising, and an overview of the record industry. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. (006176)

6 units selected from:

Any Music (MUSC) courses selected in consultation with an advisor. Performing ensembles are strongly encouraged.