Music

A study of the development of the music of Western civilizations from the ancient Greeks and early Christian periods through music of the eighteenth-century Baroque period. Recommended course for the music major.

A comprehensive course dealing with the fundamentals of traditional music theory and its applications in classical, commercial and global music. Course concepts include rhythm, meter, basic properties of sound, intervals, scales, modes, triads, seventh chords, 4-part voice leading, phrase structure, cadential formulas, figured-bass and non harmonic tones. These topics will be studied through guided composition and analysis as well as ear training, sight singing, aural analysis and dictation.

A basic piano course covering music reading, playing scales and arpeggios, simple chords, sight reading, and two handed elementary level pieces. Recommended for perspective elementary classroom teachers and music majors who have had little or no piano training.

A writing course designed primarily to meet the needs of students pursuing career and technical programs. Meets the written composition graduation requirement for an AHC associate's degree. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution will need to take ENGL 101 instead of this course to meet the university's first-year composition requirement. Readings will be drawn from the disciplines involved so that students master comprehension and critical reading skills in real-world texts. Writing assignments and projects will similarly be based upon the types of critical thinking and analytical writing required in the students' fields of study. Research methods and skills will be emphasized. 

Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper. 

Select one course from this list.

A study of the development of music from the Classic and Romantic periods through the contemporary period. Recommended course for the music major.

A continuation of Comprehensive Music Theory 1. In addition, through guided composition and analysis, the course will include: an introduction to two-part counterpoint; voice leading involving four-part chorale writing; diatonic harmony; and an introduction to secondary chords and modulation. These rhythmic, melodic and harmonic materials will be applied and developed through ear training, sight singing and dictation.

A continuation of Music 120, covering technical problems, scales, arpeggios, chording, sight reading, fundamentals of technique, and the interpretation of piano literature within the ability of each student. Recommended for prospective elementary classroom teachers and music majors who have had an introduction to piano playing.

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Ethnic Studies 121
• History 107, 108, 118, 119, 121
• Political Science 101, 103

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Mathematics 100, 105, 121, 123, 131, 135, 141, 181, 182, 183, 184

A continuation of Comprehensive Music Theory, dealing with sight singing, ear training, one and two-part melodic dictation, advanced materials of musicianship and rhythmic notation, advanced modulation techniques, tertian extensions of the triad including 9th, 11th and 13th chords, augmented sixth chords, Neapolitan sixth chords, advanced four-part harmonic writing, and analysis.

Plus a minimum of 4 units selected from the following:

Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence.

Plus a minimum of 4 units selected from the following: Recommended MUS 104 OR 106

Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence.

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Anthropology 101, 110 (when taken in conjunction with 101)
• Astronomy 100
• Biology 100, 120, 124, 132
• Chemistry 110, 120
• Environmental Technology 101
• Food Science and Nutrition 110
• Geography 101, 115
• Geology 100, 111, 114, 115, 131, 141
• Physical Science 111, 112
• Physics 100
• Viticulture and Enology 102

If you take any of the following courses, you will also satisfy the Multicultural/Gender Studies requirement:

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Administration of Justice 101, 103, 115
• Anthropology 102, 103, 105, 107
• Business 121, 141
• Communications Studies 100, 110
• Early Childhood Studies 100, 101
• Economics 101, 102, 121, 141
• English 105, 150, 151,152, 153
• Ethnic Studies 101, 107, 150, 151,152, 153
• Geography 102, 103, 105
• Global Studies 141
• Graphics 127
• LGBT 101, 102
• Physical Education 128
• Political Science 101, 104, 105, 110
• Psychology 101, 112, 113, 117, 118, 119, 121
• Sociology 101, 102, 104, 120, 122, 155, 160

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Anthropology 107
• English 150, 151, 152, 153
• Ethnic Studies 101, 105, 107, 120, 121, 122, 150, 151, 152, 153
• Fashion 105
• Film 122
• History 120, 121

ALL courses in this category also fulfill the AHC Graduation Requirement: Multicultural and Gender Studies  

A continuation of Comprehensive Music Theory 3 dealing with sight singing, ear training, melodic dictation, complex rhythmic notation, and materials of musicianship, Post-Romantic harmony, quartal and quintal harmony, Impressionist harmonic procedures, Jazz, Atonality, the 12-tone method, integral serialism, aleatorism, Post-Serialism and minimalism.

Plus a minimum of 4 units selected from the following:

Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence.

Plus a minimum of 4 units selected from the following:

Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence.

Plus a minimum of 4 units selected from the following: Recommended MUS 104 OR 106

Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence.

Plus a minimum of 4 units selected from the following: Recommended MUS 104 OR 106

Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence.

Select one course from the list below to fulfill the requirements for both GE Area 7: Living Skills and AHC Grad: Health Education and Safety.

• Early Childhood Studies 102
• Emergency Medical Services 102
• Food Science and Nutrition 109
• Health Education 100
• Personal Development 101

Courses that meet this requirement:

• Communication Studies 100, 101, 102, 106
• English 103, 104
• Philosophy 112, 114

Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper. 

A comprehensive course dealing with the fundamentals of traditional music theory and its applications in classical, commercial and global music. Course concepts include rhythm, meter, basic properties of sound, intervals, scales, modes, triads, seventh chords, 4-part voice leading, phrase structure, cadential formulas, figured-bass and non harmonic tones. These topics will be studied through guided composition and analysis as well as ear training, sight singing, aural analysis and dictation.

This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skill needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a performance ensemble and music theory course to enroll in Applied Music each of the four semesters.

One course from selected list:

Voice:
MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble
MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale
MUS 133 Chamber Voices
MUS 137 Concert Chorale

Instrumental:
MUS 140 Symphonic Band
MUS 151 Concert Band

Select one course from this list.

Select one course from this list.

A continuation of Comprehensive Music Theory 1. In addition, through guided composition and analysis, the course will include: an introduction to two-part counterpoint; voice leading involving four-part chorale writing; diatonic harmony; and an introduction to secondary chords and modulation. These rhythmic, melodic and harmonic materials will be applied and developed through ear training, sight singing and dictation.

This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skill needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a performance ensemble and music theory course to enroll in Applied Music each of the four semesters.

Select one course from this list.

Select one course from area C1: Arts or from area C2: Humanities

Recommended one from this list:

• ES 121, African American History
• HIST 107, US History to 1877
• HIST 108, US History from 1877 to the Present
• HIST 118, U S History American Institutions Requirement

Or choose a course from this list.

Note: Recommended courses also fulfill CSU US History and American Institutions Graduation Requirement

Select one course from this list.

A continuation of Comprehensive Music Theory, dealing with sight singing, ear training, one and two-part melodic dictation, advanced materials of musicianship and rhythmic notation, advanced modulation techniques, tertian extensions of the triad including 9th, 11th and 13th chords, augmented sixth chords, Neapolitan sixth chords, advanced four-part harmonic writing, and analysis.

This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skill needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a performance ensemble and music theory course to enroll in Applied Music each of the four semesters.

One course from selected list:

Voice:
MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble
MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale
MUS 133 Chamber Voices
MUS 137 Concert Chorale

Instrumental:
MUS 140 Symphonic Band
MUS 151 Concert Band

Choose one of the following courses:

• ENGL 103, Critical Thinking and Composition
• PHIL 112, Logic
• PHIL 114, Critical Thinking
• COMM 106, Argumentation and Debate

Recommended one from this list:

• ES 121, African American History
• HIST 107, US History to 1877
• HIST 108, US History from 1877 to the Present
• HIST 118, U S History American Institutions Requirement

Or choose a course from this list.

Note: Recommended courses also fulfill CSU US History and American Institutions Graduation Requirement

Select one course from this list.

A continuation of Comprehensive Music Theory 3 dealing with sight singing, ear training, melodic dictation, complex rhythmic notation, and materials of musicianship, Post-Romantic harmony, quartal and quintal harmony, Impressionist harmonic procedures, Jazz, Atonality, the 12-tone method, integral serialism, aleatorism, Post-Serialism and minimalism.

This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skill needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a performance ensemble and music theory course to enroll in Applied Music each of the four semesters.

One course from selected list:

Voice:
MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble
MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale
MUS 133 Chamber Voices
MUS 137 Concert Chorale

Instrumental:
MUS 140 Symphonic Band
MUS 151 Concert Band

Choose one of the following courses:

• COMM 101, Public Speaking
• COMM 102, Small Group Communication
• COMM 106, Argumentation and Debate

Select one course from this list.

If you did not satisfy this requirement with high school coursework or an external exam, complete one of the courses from this list. If you are unsure if you have met this requirement, see a counselor.

• ES 120: Chicano History
• ES 121: African American History
• HIST 120: Chicano History
• HIST 121: African American History

NOTE: Students who started at Allan Hancock College (or any CCC or CSU) prior to Summer 2021 and have maintained continuous enrollment are not required to complete Area F for CSU GE Certification.  See a counselor for further information.

Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper. 

A comprehensive course dealing with the fundamentals of traditional music theory and its applications in classical, commercial and global music. Course concepts include rhythm, meter, basic properties of sound, intervals, scales, modes, triads, seventh chords, 4-part voice leading, phrase structure, cadential formulas, figured-bass and non harmonic tones. These topics will be studied through guided composition and analysis as well as ear training, sight singing, aural analysis and dictation.

This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skill needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a performance ensemble and music theory course to enroll in Applied Music each of the four semesters.

One course from selected list:

Voice:
MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble
MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale
MUS 133 Chamber Voices
MUS 137 Concert Chorale

Instrumental:
MUS 140 Symphonic Band
MUS 151 Concert Band

Select one course from this list.

Select one course from this list.

A continuation of Comprehensive Music Theory 1. In addition, through guided composition and analysis, the course will include: an introduction to two-part counterpoint; voice leading involving four-part chorale writing; diatonic harmony; and an introduction to secondary chords and modulation. These rhythmic, melodic and harmonic materials will be applied and developed through ear training, sight singing and dictation.

This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skill needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a performance ensemble and music theory course to enroll in Applied Music each of the four semesters.

One course from selected list:

Voice:
MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble
MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale
MUS 133 Chamber Voices
MUS 137 Concert Chorale

Instrumental:
MUS 140 Symphonic Band
MUS 151 Concert Band

Select one course from this list.

Select one course from area Area 3A: Arts or from area Area 3B: Humanities

If you are planning to transfer to a CSU campus, it is recommended that you take one U.S. History course (HIST 107, 108 or 118) AND one American Institutions (POLS 101 or 103) course. If not, select one course from this list.

A continuation of Comprehensive Music Theory, dealing with sight singing, ear training, one and two-part melodic dictation, advanced materials of musicianship and rhythmic notation, advanced modulation techniques, tertian extensions of the triad including 9th, 11th and 13th chords, augmented sixth chords, Neapolitan sixth chords, advanced four-part harmonic writing, and analysis.

This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skill needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a performance ensemble and music theory course to enroll in Applied Music each of the four semesters.

One course from selected list:

Voice:
MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble
MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale
MUS 133 Chamber Voices
MUS 137 Concert Chorale

Instrumental:
MUS 140 Symphonic Band
MUS 151 Concert Band

Choose one of the following courses:

• ENGL 103, Critical Thinking and Composition
• PHIL 114, Critical Thinking

If you are planning to transfer to a CSU campus, it is recommended that you take one U.S. History course (HIST 107, 108 or 118) AND one American Institutions (POLS 101 or 103) course. If not, select one course from this list.

Select one course from this list.

Some courses in GE categories Area 5A: Physical Science and Area 5B: Biological Science have lab components that also fulfill this requirement. If the course you chose in either of these categories has a lab component, you have completed this requirement. You can verify whether it has a lab component by checking these lists:

• Area 5A: Physical Science
• Area 5B: Biological Science

If not, you can fulfill this requirement with either of these courses:

• ANTH 110: Biological Anthropology Lab
• GEOG 115: Physical Geography Lab
• GEOL 115: Oceanography Geography Lab

A continuation of Comprehensive Music Theory 3 dealing with sight singing, ear training, melodic dictation, complex rhythmic notation, and materials of musicianship, Post-Romantic harmony, quartal and quintal harmony, Impressionist harmonic procedures, Jazz, Atonality, the 12-tone method, integral serialism, aleatorism, Post-Serialism and minimalism.

This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skill needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a performance ensemble and music theory course to enroll in Applied Music each of the four semesters.

One course from selected list:

Voice:
MUS 130 Mixed Ensemble
MUS 132 Masterworks Chorale
MUS 133 Chamber Voices
MUS 137 Concert Chorale

Instrumental:
MUS 140 Symphonic Band
MUS 151 Concert Band

Choose one of the following courses:

• COMM 101, Public Speaking
• COMM 102, Small Group Communication
• COMM 106, Argumentation and Debate

Select one course from this list.

Some courses in GE categories Area 5A: Physical Science and Area 5B: Biological Science have lab components that also fulfill this requirement. If the course you chose in either of these categories has a lab component, you have completed this requirement. You can verify whether it has a lab component by checking these lists:

• Area 5A: Physical Science
• Area 5B: Biological Science

If not, you can fulfill this requirement with either of these courses:

• ANTH 110: Biological Anthropology Lab
• GEOG 115: Physical Geography Lab
• GEOL 115: Oceanography Geography Lab

If you did not satisfy this requirement with high school coursework or an external exam, complete one of the courses from this list. If you are unsure if you have met this requirement, see a counselor.

• ES 120: Chicano History
• ES 121: African American History
• HIST 120: Chicano History
• HIST 121: African American History