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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
MUSC 4B | Title:
JAZZ/ROCK/POP THEORY 2 |
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Full Title:
Jazz, Rock, and Pop Theory 2 |
Last Reviewed:3/8/2021 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
MUS 4B
Catalog Description:
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Continued study of music theory relative to contemporary musical styles. Emphasis is on four-part harmonization of a melodic line and its applications in small and large ensembles. Study also includes accompaniment practices and counterpoint.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of MUSC 4A ( or MUS 4A)
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Continued study of music theory relative to contemporary musical styles. Emphasis is on four-part harmonization of a melodic line and its applications in small and large ensembles. Study also includes accompaniment practices and counterpoint.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of MUSC 4A ( or MUS 4A)
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Major Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Harmonize melodies in four-part close voicings.
2. Write background lines to given melodies.
3. Create saxophone spread voicings from given chord symbols.
4. Harmonize given melodies in open-voiced soli style.
5. Arrange compositions for combo or large ensembles in a manner suitable
for college-level or professional performance.
Topics and Scope
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Major topics include:
I. Refinement of Four-Part Closed-Voiced Harmonization Skills
II. Writing Background Pads and Figures
III. Spread Voicings for the Saxophone Section
IV. Open-Voiced Soli Harmonization Procedures
Assignments:
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1. Advanced four-way close harmonization.
2. Writing background lines to given melodies.
3. Creating saxophone spread voicings from given chord symbols.
4. Harmonizing given melodies in open-voiced soli style.
5. Two arranging projects.
6. 2-4 exams.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 0 - 0% |
None | |
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments are more appropriate for this course. |
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Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 40 - 45% |
Homework problems, arranging projects | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0% |
None | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 45 - 60% |
Completion, musical analysis | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 0 - 15% |
Attendance and participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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