1A-B. Fundamentals of Music (3-3)
For those beginning the collegiate study of music. Fundamentals of musical
theory; ear training and sight singing.
4A-B. Musicianship (2-2)
14A-B. Harmony (3-3)
Prerequisites: Mus. 1A-B or 4A-B, or equivalent. Fundamentals of harmony
with application to keyboard.
104. Counterpoint (2)
The five species of counterpoint in two-voice structure; practice writing
such forms; canon and two-part inventions. Prerequisites,: Music 14a-b.
114A-B. Advanced Theory (2-2)
Prerequisite: Mus. 14A-B. Analysis and application of traditional and contemporary
harmonic practices.
116. Conducting (2)
Candidates for teaching credentials should take this course prior to student
teaching. Instrumental and choral conducting; essential personal traits
and baton techniques. Individual participation; supplementary reading with
observation of successful conductors.
124. Form and Analysis (2)
Prerequisite: Mus 14A-B. Analysis of the principal music forms.
126. Instrumentation (2)
Prerequisites: Mus. 14A-B or equivalent. Tuning, transpositions, registers,
ranges; manner of scoring for orchestral instruments, singly and in combination.
134. Composition (2; max total 8)
Prerequisite: Mus 14A-B, permission of instructor. Original composition
in various forms, styles, and techniques.
136. Elementary Orchestration (2)
Prerequisite: Mus. 126 or equivalent. Introduction to writing for orchestral
instruments and handling resources of the modern orchestra.
144. Advanced Composition (2)
Maximum total credit 4 units. Prerequisites: Mus. 14A-B, 104, 134 or equivalent;
permission of instructor. Original composition in various forms and styles;
based on both classical and modem harmonic models for various media of musical
expression -- voice, orchestra, piano -- and related fields of creative
expression. Students work to show sincere acquaintance with and regard for
established principles. Prerequisites: Music 14a-b, 104, 134 or equivalent
and permission of instructor.
154A-B. Keyboard Harmony (2-2)
Recommended to students needing additional harmonic drill at the keyboard
to increase sensitiveness to music and its structure. Application at the
keyboard of all the harmonic materials studied in previous courses.
190. Special Study (1-5)
Individual projects and studies in research (theory, literature) or
composition, under direction of a ember of the staff. Usually not more than
2 units a semester permitted. Combined total units in 190 and 195 limited
to 6. Secure permission of head of department to register.
195. Honors Course (1-5)
Individual project in research or composition pursued under the supervision
of a member of the staff. Limited to senior majors in music with an average
of "B" in music courses. Combined total units earned under 190
and 195 limited to 6. Secure permission of head of department to register.
LITERATURE, HISTORY, AND APPRECIATION
11a-b. Music Appreciation (1-1)
18th and 19th century music. Representative compositions of great masters
from Bach to Wagner. Explanations and analysis. No more than a total of
2 units in Music 11a-b and 76 will be allowed for credit.
76a-b. Listener's Guide to Music (1-1)
Designed for general public and students untrained in music. Practical
approach to hearing music with understanding and pleasure. Does not count
toward the major in music except by special arrangement.
111a-b. General Survey of Music Literature (1-1)
Recent and contemporary music. A continuation chronologically of and similar
in manner of presentation to Music 11a-b. Representative music since Wagner.
Open to all upper-division students without prerequisite. Offered in 1947-48
and alternate years thereafter.
118. Piano Repertoire (2-10)
Survey of piano literature; participation in class work; individual study
and performance.
121. Music Literature (1-2)
Credit in field of student's specialty.
131. History of the Opera Through Verdi (2)
A study of the early musico-drama of Italy, France, England, Germany;
evolution of operatic forms and styles; relationship to development of instrumental
music; operas of Monteverdi, Purcell, Handel, Gluck, Mozart, Weber, Rossini,
Wagner, Verdi. Much osutside listening to recordings and studying of scores;
emphasis on helping the students gain an undertanding of (1) the various
operatic forms and styles, (2) the forces influential in causing them to
change, and (3) an awareness of the relationship of the development of musico-drama
to that of instrumental music general.
141. History and Development of the Symphony (2)
A history of the symphonic form from the early sinfonias and concerti
grossi to modern experiments; history of the symphony orchestra; representative
works of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Berlioz, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Brahms,
Tschaikowsky, Cesar Franck, Sibelius, Richard Strauss, Debussy, Stravinsky,
Prokofiev, Hindemith, Vaughn Williams, Roy Harris.
APPLIED MUSIC
Elementary Courses
2a. Violin (1)
For the student beginning the collegiate study of violin. Music 2a may
be repeated for credit only once.
2b. Cello (1)
For the student beginning the collegiate study of cello. Music 2a may
be repeated for credit only once.
2c. String Bass (1)
For the student beginning the collegiate study of string bass. Music
2a may be repeated for credit only once.
3a. Woodwinds (1)
For the student beginning the collegiate study of woodwind instrument.
Music 3a may be repeated for credit only once.
3b. Brass Instrument (1)
For the student beginning the collegiate study of brass instrument.
Music 3b may be repeated for credit only once.
3c. Percussion Instruments (1)
For the student beginning the collegiate study of percussion instrument.
Music 3c may be repeated for credit only once.
7a-b. Voice (1-1)
For the student beginning the collegiate study of vioce. Music 7a-b
may not be repeated for credit. Recommended to general elementary and kindergarten-primary
credential students.
8a-b. Piano (1-1)
For the student beginning the collegiate study of violin. Music 8a-b
may not be repeated for credit. Recommended to general elementary and kindergarten-primary
credential students.
Intermediate Courses
12a. Second-Year Violin (2-12)
Prerequisite: Music 1a-b or 2a or equivalent and consent of instructor.
12b. Second-Year Cello (2-12)
Prerequisite: Music 1a-b or 2b or equivalent and consent of instructor.
12c. Second-Year String Bass (2-12)
Prerequisite: Music 1a-b or 2c or equivalent and consent of instructor.
13a. Second-Year Woodwinds (2-12)
Prerequisite: Music 1a-b or 3a or equivalent and consent of instructor.
13b. Second-Year Brass Instrument (2-12)
Prerequisite: Music 1a-b or 3b or equivalent and consent of instructor.
13c. Second-Year Percussion Instruments (2-12)
Prerequisite: Music 1a-b or 3c or equivalent and consent of instructor.
17. Second-Year Voice (2-12)
Prerequisite: Music 1a-b or 7a-b or equivalent and consent of instructor.
18. Second-Year Piano (2-12)
Prerequisite: Music 1a-b or 8a-b or equivalent and consent of instructor.
Advanced Courses
The following courses are designed primarily for upper division students majoring in the branches designated, and may be elected by others whose advancement is sufficient to meet requirements of courses. These courses may be repeated for credit. Final credit for any year in Music 108, 112a, 112b, and 117 not given until the student has satisfactorily presented publicly a program of caliber suitable for a young professional pianist, violinist, cellist or singer. Final credit for any year in Music 112c, 113a, 113b, 113c, not given until the student has satisfactorily appeared in a certain minimum number of public recitals.
108. Advanced Piano (2-12)
Advanced piano repertory.
112a. Advanced Violin (2-12)
Advanced violin repertory. Membership in symphony orchestra required.
112b. Advanced Cello (2-12)
Advanced cello repertory. Membership in symphony orchestra required.
112c. Advanced String Bass (2-12)
Advanced technical studies and repertory. Membership in symphony orchestra
required.
113a. Advanced Woodwind (2-12)
Advanced technical studies and repertory. Membership in symphony orchestra
and/or concert band required.
113b. Advanced Brass Instrument (2-12)
Advanced technical studies and repertory. Membership in symphony orchestra
and/or concert band required.
113c. Advanced Percussion Instruments (2-12)
Advanced technical studies and repertory. Membership in symphony orchestra
and/or concert band required.
117. Advanced Voice (2-12)
Advanced technical studies and repertory.
128. Accompanying (1)
Accompanying under supervision. Prerequisite: Advanced standing in piano
and consent of instructor.
62-162. Chamber Music (1)
Open to qualified players with consent of instructor. Standard string
and woodwind ensemble literature studied and performed publicly. Trios,
quartets, and quintets are organized. Lower Division students register for
Music 62; Upper Division students register for Music 162.
MUSIC EDUCATION
9A. Public School Music (2)
A basic music course for Kindergarten-Primary and General Elementary
credentials. Development of voice; basic theoretical facts; interpretation
of the printed page; music reading with "so-fa" syllables; part
singing; piano keyboard; rhythmic and tonal dictation; melody writing.
9B. Public School Music (3)
Principles of music education along with the psychology and fundamental
processes of teaching music in the elementary schools. Required for Kindergarten-Primary
and General Elementary credentials. Prerequisite: Music 9A or equivalent.
180A-B-C-D-E. Teaching Instrumental Music in Public Schools
Procedures, methods and materials for teaching instrumental music and
for conducting bands, orchestras, and all instrumental groups in the public
schools. (a) violin, (b) cello, (c) woodwind, (d) brass, (e) percussion.
Practical playing experience.
181A. Problems in Elementary Music Education (2)
Principles of music education in keeping with modern trends in educational
philosophy. Active participation in the following types of music experiences;
singing, rhythms, rhythm band, making and playing simple instruments, composing
simple songs, music reading and listening. Offered only at night during
the first semester or at summer school.
181B. Problems in Elementary Music Education (2)
(Intermediate Grades)
Presentation and survey of all music experiences including integration of
music with other areas of learning; planning, organizing and developing
festivals, operettas and musical performances; the elementary school choir;
creating melodies and descants; playing simple melodic and harmonic instruments;
and part singing. Offered only at night during the second semester and at
summer school.
184. Interpretation for Teachers (2)
Fundamental elements of music as determining interpretation; simple compositions.
187. Teaching Vocal Music in Public Schools (3)
Methods and materials for teaching voice and for conducting glee clubs,
choruses, voice classes, and all choral groups encountered in the public
schools thoroughly explored. Required of students taking the special secondary
limited credential in voice, and in the voice minor to accompany education
major.
188. Teaching Piano in Public Schools (3)
Modern methods of piano teaching; classes in public schools; individual
and class teaching; application of methods in demonstration school. Required
of students taking the special secondary limited credential in piano and
in the piano minor to accompany education major.
189A. Elementary Music Education (3)
Principles of music education with processes of music teaching in elementary
school; observation and participation; construction and use of simple -instruments;
creative expression in music activities; survey of state texts and supplementary
materials. Prerequisite to directed teaching in music (Educ. 132).
189B. Secondary Music Education (3)
Music education with historical background, educational philosophy, curriculum
evaluations, current issues and challenges, and teaching procedures for
junior and senior high schools. Psychological planning of lessons for recognized
approaches to music study; survey of materials and texts.
ACTIVITIES
52-152. Symphony Orchestra (1)
The study and performance of the standard orchestral repertory. Several
formal, public concerts each season. Open to any student in the college
whose technique is adequate. Permission of instructor required. Lower Division
Students register for Music 52; Upper Division students register for Music
152.
53-153. Band (1)
The study and performance of standard band repertory. Public appearances
at football games, rallies, and concerts. Open to any student in the college
whose technique is adequate. Permission of instructor required. Lower Division
students register for Music 53; Upper Division students register for Music
153.
CHORAL ENSEMBLES
37-137. Fresno Male Chorus (1)
The Fresno Male Chorus has a long and honorable tradition in Fresno. Its
recent reorganization under the auspices of the college music department,
after nearly 15 years of inactivity, is in line with contemporary trends
in music education, namely, to make the services, resources and leadership
of the college music department increasingly available to the community
which the institution serves. The Fresno Male Chorus provides men in the
community who like to sing with an opportunity to study and perform the
best in choral literature for men's voices. Rehearsals one night a week
for two hours. Annual concert. See instructor for permission to enroll.
Lower Division students register for Music 37; Upper Division students register
for Music 137.
47-147. Fresno Male Chorus (1)
The study of choral literature for men's voices. Vocal development; choral
interpretation; public appearances. Permission of instructor required. Lower-division
students register for Music 47; upper-division students register for Music
147.
57-157. Women's Chorus (1)
The study of choral literature for women's voices. Independence and skill
in part singing developed; care and development of the voice; enunciation,
articulation, and interpretation stressed; practice in conducting. This
group has come to be popularly known on the campus and in the community
as the Charm Chorus. Permission of instructor required. Lower Division students
register for Music 57; Upper Division students register for Music 157.
67-167. Small Vocal Ensembles (1)
Madrigal Club: Vocal trios, quartets, sextettes, for men's, women's and
mixed voices organized to study and perform choral literature not appropriate
to the larger choral ensembles. Consent of instructor required. Lower Division
students register for Music 67; Upper Division students register for Music
167.
77-177. A Cappella Choir (1)
The study and performance of choral literature for mixed voices, emphasizing
the literature that is written to be sung without accompaniment; also some
study of major choral works with accompaniment. Permission of instructor
required. Lower Division students register for Music 77; Upper Division
students register for Music 177.