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Spring 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: November 26, 2008

Instrumental/Voice Instruction (MUIVI)


MUIVI 310    Voice Class    2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Enrollment Limitation: Student must be able to match pitch.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course emphasizes the development of the individual singer's voice. Basic vocal techniques of breathing and mouth position are practiced. Solo repertoire is learned and performed in class.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          09:00AM-09:50AM   LEC   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 512      16738
TTh          09:55AM-10:20AM   LAB   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 512      
TTh          01:30PM-02:20PM   LEC   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 512      31471
TTh          02:25PM-02:50PM   LAB   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 512      
MW           04:30PM-05:20PM   LEC   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 580      20942
MW           05:25PM-05:55PM   LAB   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 580      
MW           03:00PM-03:50PM   LEC   A.Lapierre           ARC MAIN Rm 512      16742
MW           03:55PM-04:20PM   LAB   A.Lapierre           ARC MAIN Rm 512      
TTh          05:30PM-06:20PM   LEC   A.Lapierre           ARC MAIN Rm 512      20182
TTh          06:25PM-06:50PM   LAB   A.Lapierre           ARC MAIN Rm 512      


MUIVI 311    Voice Class    2 Units

Prerequisite: MUIVI 310 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course emphasizes the continued development of the individual singer's voice. Topics include the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and techniques of breathing and vowel formation. Solos are learned and performed in class.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          09:00AM-09:50AM   LEC   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 512      22684
TTh          09:55AM-10:20AM   LAB   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 512      
TTh          01:30PM-02:20PM   LEC   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 512      31473
TTh          02:25PM-02:50PM   LAB   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 512      
MW           04:30PM-05:20PM   LEC   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 580      22688
MW           05:25PM-05:55PM   LAB   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 580      
MW           03:00PM-03:50PM   LEC   A.Lapierre           ARC MAIN Rm 512      16746
MW           03:55PM-04:20PM   LAB   A.Lapierre           ARC MAIN Rm 512      
TTh          05:30PM-06:20PM   LEC   A.Lapierre           ARC MAIN Rm 512      16750
TTh          06:25PM-06:50PM   LAB   A.Lapierre           ARC MAIN Rm 512      


MUIVI 320    Voice Class, Intermediate    2 Units

Prerequisite: MUIVI 311 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course emphasizes the continued development of the individual's voice. The course offers solo singers the opportunity to further develop the concepts begun in the first and second semesters of vocal study. Solos are learned and performed in class.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          09:00AM-09:50AM   LEC   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 512      22692
TTh          09:55AM-10:20AM   LAB   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 512      
TTh          01:30PM-02:20PM   LEC   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 512      31476
TTh          02:25PM-02:50PM   LAB   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 512      
MW           04:30PM-05:20PM   LEC   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 580      22696
MW           05:25PM-05:55PM   LAB   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 580      
MW           03:00PM-03:50PM   LEC   A.Lapierre           ARC MAIN Rm 512      16874
MW           03:55PM-04:20PM   LAB   A.Lapierre           ARC MAIN Rm 512      
TTh          05:30PM-06:20PM   LEC   A.Lapierre           ARC MAIN Rm 512      16878
TTh          06:25PM-06:50PM   LAB   A.Lapierre           ARC MAIN Rm 512      


MUIVI 321    Voice Class, Intermediate    2 Units

Prerequisite: MUIVI 320 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course focuses on the practical application of bel canto technique with emphasis on English and Italian diction and literature. The course offers solo singers the opportunity to further develop the concepts begun in the first three semesters of vocal study. Performance in class is required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          09:00AM-09:50AM   LEC   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 512      22700
TTh          09:55AM-10:20AM   LAB   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 512      
TTh          01:30PM-02:20PM   LEC   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 512      31479
TTh          02:25PM-02:50PM   LAB   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 512      
MW           04:30PM-05:20PM   LEC   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 580      22704
MW           05:25PM-05:55PM   LAB   S.Leathersich        ARC MAIN Rm 580      
MW           03:00PM-03:50PM   LEC   A.Lapierre           ARC MAIN Rm 512      16882
MW           03:55PM-04:20PM   LAB   A.Lapierre           ARC MAIN Rm 512      
TTh          05:30PM-06:20PM   LEC   A.Lapierre           ARC MAIN Rm 512      16886
TTh          06:25PM-06:50PM   LAB   A.Lapierre           ARC MAIN Rm 512      


MUIVI 340    Beginning Piano    2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed for students interested in piano as a medium of expression and enjoyment, and for prospective nursery, kindergarten and elementary teachers. It is required for music majors who do not demonstrate equivalent piano proficiency.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          07:30AM-08:20AM   LEC   J.Kelley             ARC MAIN Rm 526      16762
TTh          08:25AM-08:50AM   LAB   J.Kelley             ARC MAIN Rm 526      
MW           09:00AM-09:50AM   LEC   S.Rink               ARC MAIN Rm 526      21610
MW           09:55AM-10:25AM   LAB   S.Rink               ARC MAIN Rm 526      
TTh          09:00AM-09:50AM   LEC   H.VanRegenmorter     ARC MAIN Rm 526      21614
TTh          09:55AM-10:20AM   LAB   H.VanRegenmorter     ARC MAIN Rm 526      
F            09:00AM-10:40AM   LEC   K.Keene              ARC MAIN Rm 526      21618
F            10:50AM-11:55AM   LAB   K.Keene              ARC MAIN Rm 526      
Th           12:10PM-01:50PM   LEC   R.Hughes             ARC MAIN Rm 526      16758
Th           02:00PM-02:50PM   LAB   R.Hughes             ARC MAIN Rm 526      
MW           03:00PM-03:50PM   LEC   R.Hughes             ARC MAIN Rm 526      16754
MW           03:55PM-04:20PM   LAB   R.Hughes             ARC MAIN Rm 526      
M            06:00PM-08:05PM   LEC   S.Rink               ARC MAIN Rm 526      16766
M            08:15PM-09:20PM   LAB   S.Rink               ARC MAIN Rm 526      


MUIVI 341    Beginning Piano    2 Units

Prerequisite: MUIVI 340 with a grade of "C" or better, or ability to sight read an eight-measure composition with a single line in each hand and the ability to play I-IV-I-V7-I in five (5) major keys (C, G, F, D, A major).
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is a continuation of MUIVI 340 and is designed for students interested in piano as a medium of expression and enjoyment, and for prospective nursery, kindergarten and elementary teachers. It is required for music majors who do not demonstrate equivalent piano proficiency. (CAN MUS 24)

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           12:00PM-12:50PM   LEC   H.VanRegenmorter     ARC MAIN Rm 526      16770
MW           12:50PM-01:20PM   LAB   H.VanRegenmorter     ARC MAIN Rm 526      
W            06:00PM-07:40PM   LEC   S.Rink               ARC MAIN Rm 526      18888
W            08:00PM-08:50PM   LAB   S.Rink               ARC MAIN Rm 526      


MUIVI 350    Intermediate Piano    2 Units

Prerequisite: MUIVI 341 with a grade of "C" or better, or the ability to play major scales (one octave, hands together C, D, F, D, A, and E-major) and the ability to play a simple melody with basic choral accompaniment in a major or minor key.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course expands on the piano playing foundations of MUIVI 341 and includes further study of the harmonization of melodies, major and minor scales, and repertoire.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           01:30PM-02:20PM   LEC   H.VanRegenmorter     ARC MAIN Rm 526      16774
MW           02:20PM-02:50PM   LAB   H.VanRegenmorter     ARC MAIN Rm 526      


MUIVI 351    Intermediate Piano    2 Units

Prerequisite: MUIVI 350 with a grade of "C" or better, or the ability to play all major scales, hands together, two octaves and harmonic minor in A, E, B, F, D, and G.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is the second year of piano study. It is a continuation of MUIVI 350. The course includes the further development of insight into music as an artistic means of communication through the study of scales, chords, melodic harmonization and repertoire. The course also serves to develop the fundamental skills for the non-keyboard music major.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           01:30PM-02:20PM   LEC   H.VanRegenmorter     ARC MAIN Rm 526      21624
MW           02:20PM-02:50PM   LAB   H.VanRegenmorter     ARC MAIN Rm 526      


MUIVI 370    Beginning Guitar    2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course provides instruction on the guitar with emphasis on rudiments of music, note reading, basic guitar chord technique and accompaniment figurations.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           07:30AM-08:20AM   LEC   T.Phillips           ARC MAIN Rm 513      16778
MW           08:25AM-08:55AM   LAB   T.Phillips           ARC MAIN Rm 513      
TTh          07:30AM-08:20AM   LEC   T.Phillips           ARC MAIN Rm 513      16782
TTh          08:25AM-08:50AM   LAB   T.Phillips           ARC MAIN Rm 513      
T            06:00PM-07:40PM   LEC   S.Saraquse           Natomas Inderkum F139 31064
T            07:50PM-08:40PM   LAB   S.Saraquse           Natomas Inderkum F139 
Th           06:00PM-07:40PM   LEC   S.Homan              Off Campus SanJuan HS  18834
Th           07:50PM-08:40PM   LAB   S.Homan              Off Campus SanJuan HS  


MUIVI 371    Intermediate Guitar    2 Units

Prerequisite: MUIVI 370 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is a continuation of MUIVI 370 with emphasis on increased skills in note reading, improvisation, accompanying, and development of personal style.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Th           06:00PM-07:40PM   LEC   S.Homan              Off Campus SanJuan HS  18838
Th           07:50PM-08:40PM   LAB   S.Homan              Off Campus SanJuan HS  
T            06:00PM-07:40PM   LEC   S.Saraquse           Natomas Inderkum F139 31066
T            07:50PM-08:40PM   LAB   S.Saraquse           Natomas Inderkum F139 


MUIVI 385    Jazz Styles and Improvisation    2 Units

Prerequisite: Ability to play a melodic instrument or ability to sight sing; ability to read music in a clef.
Advisory: MUFHL 400
General Education: CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is the study of instrumental and vocal applications of jazz improvisation. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
M            05:00PM-06:40PM   LEC   J.Gilman             ARC MAIN Rm 513      21628
TBA          TBA               LAB   J.Gilman             ARC MAIN Online     
The above class meets both online and in the classroom. For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at
www.arc.losrios.edu/online


MUIVI 386    Jazz Styles and Improvisation    2 Units

Prerequisite: MUIVI 385 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: MUFHL 420
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is the study of advanced instrumental and vocal applications of jazz improvisation. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
M            05:00PM-06:40PM   LEC   J.Gilman             ARC MAIN Rm 513      21632
TBA          TBA               LAB   J.Gilman             ARC MAIN Online     
The above class meets both online and in the classroom. For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at
www.arc.losrios.edu/online


MUIVI 400    Beginning Jazz Piano    2 Units

Prerequisite: MUIVI 340 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: MUFHL 400, MUFHL 420, and MUIVI 385
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of jazz piano. Topics include blues, left-hand voicings, two-hand voicings, and scale theory applications to the keyboard. This course requires at least five hours per week outside preparation. This course may be take two times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
F            12:00PM-01:40PM   LEC   J.Gilman             ARC MAIN Rm 526      21636
TBA          TBA               LAB   J.Gilman             ARC MAIN Online     
The above class meets both online and in the classroom. For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at
www.arc.losrios.edu/online


MUIVI 401    Intermediate Jazz Piano    2 Units

Prerequisite: MUIVI 400 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: MUFHL 420
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course covers intermediate studies in jazz piano. Topics include arranging jazz harmonies at the keyboard using techniques such as: three- and four-note rootless voicings, five-note mixed-modal voicings, "drop 2," Red Garland voicings, and the "So What" chord . This course requires at least five hours per week outside preparation. This course may be taken two times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
F            12:00PM-01:40PM   LEC   J.Gilman             ARC MAIN Rm 526      21640
TBA          TBA               LAB   J.Gilman             ARC MAIN Online     
The above class meets both online and in the classroom. For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at
www.arc.losrios.edu/online

Spring 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: November 26, 2008

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