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Music

MUSC 015 Stage Band 1.0 Unit MUSC 018 Beginning Steel Drum Band 2.0 Units
Prerequisite: Ability to perform on one or more instruments Course Advisory: SCC minimum English and
in the stage band. Students must demonstrate an adequate Math standards.
level of proficiency on an instrument to participate and Transferable to UC/CSU
perform with the stage band. Course Advisory: SCC Hours: 16-18 lecture, 32-36 lab, 16-18 lab by arrangement.
minimum English and Math standards. An ensemble class with emphasis on music from the
General Education: Option A: Area C; Option B: Area 3A Caribbean. Regular rehearsal and performances using steel
Transferable to UC/CSU drums. This class also presents a comparison of Caribbean
Hours: 48-54 lab. 16-18 lab by arrangement. musical performance styles. Public performances and/or
An instrumental ensemble class analyzing and performing field trips required. Repeatable 3 times.
stage band music. Public performance required.
Repeatable 3 times. (C-ID MUS 180) MUSC 019 Instrumental Ensemble 2.0 Units
Course Advisory: Ability to read music and play
MUSC 016 Symphony Orchestra 1.0 Unit an instrument.
Prerequisite: Ability to play an orchestral instrument. Transferable to UC/CSU
Students must demonstrate an adequate level of Hours: 32-36 lecture, 16-18 lab.
proficiency on an instrument to participate and perform The study and performance of representative music
with the symphony orchestra. Course Advisory: SCC literature for strings, woodwinds, brass and small mixed
minimum English and Math standards. group ensembles. Includes improvisation, reading,
General Education: Option A: Area C; Option B: Area 3A ensemble practice and outside performance when
Transferable to UC/CSU possible. Repeatable 3 times.
Hours: 8-9 lecture, 16-18 lab, 8-9 lab by arrangement.
The study and performance of orchestral repertoire. MUSC 020 Choir 1.0 Unit
A wide variety of musical literature is covered. Public Prerequisite: Ability to sing in a choir. Students must
performances and/or field trips are required. Repeatable 3 demonstrate an adequate level or proficiency to participate
times. This is an Open Entry/Open Exit course. and perform with the choir.
(C-ID MUS 180) Course Advisory: SCC minimum English and
Math standards.
MUSC 017 Chamber Orchestra 1.0 Unit General Education: Option A: Area C; Option B: Area 3A
Prerequisite: Ability to play an orchestral instrument. Transferable to UC/CSU
Students must demonstrate an adequate level of Hours: 48-54 lab, 16-18 lab by arrangement.
proficiency on an instrument to participate and perform A performing mixed choir (S.A.T.B.) that studies and
with the chamber orchestra. Course Advisory: SCC performs a variety of a cappella and accompanied choral
minimum English and Math standards. literature. This course teaches fundamentals of reading
General Education: Option A: Area C; Option B: Area 3A choral music, using examples from choral literature.
Transferable to UC/CSU Attendance at and involvement in public performances
Hours: 48-54 lab, 16-18 lab by arrangement. required. Field trips may be required. Repeatable 3 times.
The study and performance of chamber orchestra (C-ID MUS 180)
repertoire. Public performances and/or field trips are
required. Repeatable 3 times. (C-ID MUS 180)

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