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• Prerequisite: Audition required.

This course provides study of musical style and rehearsal techniques as they relate to the performance of orchestra literature. Ability to play an orchestral instrument is required.

• Prerequisite: Audition required.

The study of musical literature, musical style, rehearsal techniques and ensemble playing as they relate to the performance of instrumental chamber music.

• Skills Advisory: Music 71, 72, 73A, or 73B.

This course is designed as an intermediate level class to continue skill development of the individual brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments and improve reading skills. The course will offer a first-level ensemble experience with emphasis directed to precision, intonation, balance and blend.

• Prerequisite: Audition required.

This course provides study and performance of musical literature written for wind ensemble with emphasis on style and rehearsal technique as they relate to the performance of band literature. Ability to play a band instrument is required.

• Prerequisite: Audition Required.

This course provides study and performance of musical literature written for wind ensemble with emphasis on style and rehearsal technique as they relate to the performance of band literature. Ability to play a band instrument is required.

• Prerequisite: Audition required.

This course provides rehearsal and performance of literature written for large jazz ensembles with emphasis on methods and materials. Musical materials include published arrangements of standard tunes, special arrangements of standard tunes, and contemporary compositions in the jazz idiom and selected according to the ability of the group. Ability to play an instrument and instructor’s approval are required.

• Prerequisite: None.
• Advisory: Music 1.

This course focuses on the development of idiomatic jazz improvisation skills through the study of jazz standard tunes, 12 bar blues, jazz theory, ear training, transcriptions and performance.

• Prerequisite: Music 7.

This course is designed to integrate the elements of harmonic structure presented in Music 6 and 7 with broader concepts of style so that entire compositions of the common practice period can be analyzed and understood. Emphasis is placed on chord analysis, phrase structure, tonal relationships, and macro-form. As a supplement, an introduction to the melodic and harmonic devices of the 20th Century is given. Correlated with Music 4 (Musicianship).

The study and performance of popular guitar styles in the range of beginning to intermediate skills of music reading, interpretation and performance.

Access to a guitar in good playing condition is required. A limited number of loaner guitars are available for use while enrolled in this course.

• Skills Advisory: Music 84A.

The study and performance of popular guitar styles in the range of intermediate difficulty are the goals of this course. The course includes finger styles as found in Folk, Rock, Jazz, and their variations.

Access to a guitar in good playing condition is required. A limited number of loaner guitars are available for use while enrolled in this course.

• Skills Advisory: Music 84B.

The study and performance of popular guitar styles in the range of intermediate difficulty are the goals of this course. The course includes finger styles as found in Folk, Rock, Jazz, and their variations.

Access to a guitar in good playing condition is required. A limited number of loaner guitars are available for use while enrolled in this course.

This course focuses on music reading in first-position from beginning to intermediate level and on right- and left-hand skills, using repertoire from Classical, Flamenco, Popular, and other traditions.

Access to a guitar in good playing condition is required. A limited number of loaner guitars are available for use while enrolled in this course.

• Advisory: MUSIC 87A.

This course focuses on music reading in first-position at the intermediate level and on right- and left-hand skills, using repertoire from Classical, Flamenco, Popular, and other traditions.

Access to a guitar in good playing condition is required. A limited number of loaner guitars are available for use while enrolled in this course.

Please see “Independent Studies” section.

Please see “Independent Studies” section.

• Prerequisite: Audition required.

Auditions will be held. For information call SMC Music Department at 310-434-4323 or visit smc.edu/music. Students will be assigned section numbers after acceptance into the program.

This course is designed to provide students with individual instruction in the applied areas of instrumental performance, vocal performance, and composition. The two units of credit require a weekly one-hour private lesson and five hours of individual practice per week. Students may repeat for credit for a total of four semesters.

• Prerequisite: Audition required.

This course is designed to provide students in the Applied Music Program performance opportunities in a controlled environment in the areas of instrumental performance, vocal performance, and composition. Students may repeat this class for credit for a total of four semesters.

This course reinforces older adults’ love of performing music in public and provides a structure for them to express themselves and participate in a performance group during their later years. Older adults also experience the physical benefits of deep breathing and head, eye, and ear coordination that result from playing a musical instrument. The course mentally stimulates older adults to concentrate on a wide variety of musical score, memorize parts, and problem solve in front of an audience.

This course re-stimulates older adults’ interest in and knowledge of music played on the guitar and enhances their self-expression through music. Older adults learn basic and some advanced guitar chords, strumming patterns, and finger picks while playing songs from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, as well as traditional folk songs.

This course provides older adults with an opportunity to express themselves musically, perform in community events, gain a sense of belonging to a creative peer group, and continue their life experiences in music. The course also helps older adults improve their vocal performance skills, rehearsal techniques, and general knowledge of music.