# Music (MUS) — Fall 2026 schedule

Sierra College · 66 sections · Seat counts as of 2026-10-14

Source: https://ss.oci.sierracollege.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/term/termSelection?mode=search

Course descriptions: 2026-2027 catalog, /c/sierra-college/catalog/2026-2027/courses/mus.md

## MUS 0002 — Music Appreciation (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80346 | 100 | In person | Tue/Thu 11:00am–12:20pm, D 002 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Lauren C. Sharkey | 1 of 35 open, 1 waitlisted |
| 84098 | 200 | In person | Tue/Thu 2:00–3:20pm, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Ariel E. May | 16 of 35 open |
| 81158 | 805 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Lauren M. Poluha | 3 of 35 open, 4 waitlisted |
| 80344 | 810 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Michelle Coder | 4 of 35 open, 4 waitlisted |
| 80345 | 835 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Oct 10 | Laura R. Basini | Full (35/35), 2 waitlisted |
| 80953 | 840 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Oct 10 | Courtney E. Tackitt | 2 of 35 open, 2 waitlisted |
| 81760 | 850 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 12 | Kim S. Osteen-Petreshock | Full (35/35), 20 waitlisted |
| 82203 | 855 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 12 | Laura R. Basini | Full (35/35), 15 waitlisted |
| 83762 | 910 | In person, College Career Access Pathways | Tue/Thu 11:45am–1:05pm, Antelope High School | Aug 18–Dec 15 | Jennifer L. Fulkerson | 1 of 35 open |

## MUS 0003A — Ear Training I (1 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81523 | 110 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 8:00–8:30am, D 002; Lab: Mon/Wed 8:30–9:10am, D 002 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Lauren C. Sharkey | Full (25/25) |

## MUS 0004A — Advanced Ear Training I (1 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 82828 | 100 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 9:30–9:55am, D 001; Lab: Mon/Wed 9:55–10:35am, D 001 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Greg M. McLaughlin | 10 of 20 open |

## MUS 0006A — Music Theory I (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80347 | 110 | In person | Mon/Wed 9:30–10:50am, D 002 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Kim S. Osteen-Petreshock | 10 of 40 open |

## MUS 0007 — Composition with Electronic Media (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80868 | 120 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Robert S. Johnson | Full (21/20) |

## MUS 0009A — Music Theory III (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80348 | 100 | In person | Mon/Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, D 012 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Lauren M. Poluha | 7 of 20 open |

## MUS 0010 — Music Fundamentals (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80351 | 110 | In person | Tue/Thu 12:30–1:50pm, D 003 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Greg M. McLaughlin | Full (28/20) |
| 81087 | 802 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Courtney E. Tackitt | 5 of 25 open, 3 waitlisted |
| 80350 | 804 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Oct 10 | Erina S. Nolan | 8 of 25 open, 2 waitlisted |
| 81157 | 820 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 12 | Erina S. Nolan | Full (25/25), 15 waitlisted |

## MUS 0011 — Introduction and History of Jazz (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 83208 | 100 | In person | Tue/Thu 9:30–10:50am, W 204 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Pascal B. Thiam | 4 of 30 open |
| 80954 | 810 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Greg M. McLaughlin | 1 of 30 open |
| 80352 | 815 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 12 | Greg M. McLaughlin | Full (30/30), 17 waitlisted |

## MUS 0012A — Survey of Music History and Literature to 1750 (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80353 | 110 | In person | Mon/Wed 2:00–3:20pm, D 002 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Lauren M. Poluha | 11 of 35 open |

## MUS 0013 — Introduction to Music: History of Rock and Roll (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81159 | 100 | In person | Tue/Thu 12:30–1:50pm, D 012 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Pascal B. Thiam | 2 of 35 open |
| 81524 | 790 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Raymond F. Ashton | 3 of 35 open, 2 waitlisted |
| 84097 | 800 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Oct 10 | Raymond F. Ashton | 3 of 35 open, 6 waitlisted |
| 80354 | 815 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Raymond F. Ashton | 3 of 35 open, 3 waitlisted |

## MUS 0016 — Media Content and Public Event Technology (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81068 | 115 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Robert S. Johnson | 25 of 40 open |

## MUS 0024 — Introduction to Music Cultures of the World (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 83520 | 160 | Hybrid | Thu 12:30–1:50pm, D 002; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Lauren M. Poluha | 24 of 40 open |

## MUS 0025 — Introduction to Entertainment Industry (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81160 | 105 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Angel Alvarez | 22 of 35 open |

## MUS 0028 — Independent Study (1-3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 84466 | 105 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 12 | Kim S. Osteen-Petreshock | Full (1/1) |

## MUS 0039A — Beginning Voice (2 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80626 | 100 | Hybrid | Class: Tue 9:30–9:55am, D 002; Activity: Tue 9:55–10:50am, D 002; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Michelle Coder | 15 of 25 open |
| 81849 | 200 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 9:30–10:00am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101; Activity: Mon/Wed 10:00–10:55am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Dorla B. Menmuir | 13 of 25 open |

## MUS 0039B — Intermediate Voice (2 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80627 | 100 | Hybrid | Class: Tue 9:30–9:55am, D 002; Activity: Tue 9:55–10:50am, D 002; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Michelle Coder | 24 of 25 open |
| 81850 | 200 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 9:30–10:00am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101; Activity: Mon/Wed 10:00–10:55am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Dorla B. Menmuir | 24 of 25 open |

## MUS 0039C — Advanced Voice I (2 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80639 | 100 | Hybrid | Class: Tue 9:30–9:55am, D 002; Activity: Tue 9:55–10:50am, D 002; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Michelle Coder | 25 of 25 open |
| 81851 | 200 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 9:30–10:00am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101; Activity: Mon/Wed 10:00–10:55am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Dorla B. Menmuir | 25 of 25 open |

## MUS 0039D — Advanced Voice II (2 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80640 | 100 | Hybrid | Class: Tue 9:30–9:55am, D 002; Activity: Tue 9:55–10:50am, D 002; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Michelle Coder | 25 of 25 open |
| 81852 | 200 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 9:30–10:00am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101; Activity: Mon/Wed 10:00–10:55am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Dorla B. Menmuir | 25 of 25 open |

## MUS 0040A — Beginning Piano I (2 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80355 | 140 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 2:00–2:55pm, D 003; Lab: Mon/Wed 2:55–3:25pm, D 003 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Lauren C. Sharkey | 5 of 20 open |
| 80356 | 802 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Michelle Coder | 11 of 20 open |
| 81456 | 805 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Erina S. Nolan | 15 of 20 open |

## MUS 0040B — Beginning Piano II (2 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80357 | 110 | In person | Class: Tue/Thu 2:00–2:55pm, D 003; Lab: Tue/Thu 2:55–3:25pm, D 003 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Greg M. McLaughlin | 15 of 20 open |

## MUS 0040C — Intermediate Piano I (2 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80358 | 110 | In person | Class: Tue/Thu 2:00–2:55pm, D 003; Lab: Tue/Thu 2:55–3:25pm, D 003 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Greg M. McLaughlin | 20 of 20 open |

## MUS 0040D — Intermediate Piano II (2 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81457 | 110 | In person | Class: Tue/Thu 2:00–2:55pm, D 003; Lab: Tue/Thu 2:55–3:25pm, D 003 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Greg M. McLaughlin | 19 of 20 open |

## MUS 0042 — Chamber Singers (1.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80359 | 110 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 12:30–12:55pm, D 002; Lab: Mon/Wed 12:55–1:50pm, D 002 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Kim S. Osteen-Petreshock | 12 of 24 open |

## MUS 0046 — Jazz Ensemble (1.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80419 | 20 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 12:30–1:00pm, D 001; Lab: Mon/Wed 1:00–1:55pm, D 001 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Greg M. McLaughlin | Full (20/18) |
| 81992 | 201 | In person | Class: Tue 4:30–5:35pm, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101; Lab: Tue 5:35–7:35pm, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Justin C. Purtill | 5 of 18 open |

## MUS 0047 — Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81226 | 115 | In person | Class: Tue/Thu 11:00–11:30am, D 001; Lab: Tue/Thu 11:30am–12:25pm, D 001 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Kim S. Osteen-Petreshock | 7 of 20 open |

## MUS 0048 — Concert Choir (1.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80360 | 10 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 11:00–11:25am, D 002; Lab: Mon/Wed 11:25am–12:20pm, D 002 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Kim S. Osteen-Petreshock | 10 of 25 open |
| 84228 | 200 | In person | Class: Thu 4:30–5:35pm, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101; Lab: Thu 5:35–7:35pm, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Ariel E. May | 12 of 45 open |

## MUS 0050 — Wind Ensemble (1.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 83201 | 100 | In person | Class: Tue/Thu 9:25–9:55am, D 001; Lab: Tue/Thu 9:55–10:50am, D 001 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Greg M. McLaughlin | 7 of 20 open |

## MUS 0051 — Applied Music (1 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80877 | 110 | Hybrid | Thu 3:30–4:20pm, D 001 on Sep 3, Sep 17, Oct 1, Oct 22, Nov 5, Nov 19, Dec 3; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Greg M. McLaughlin, Juan Carlos Entrambasaguas Fernandez | 6 of 10 open |
| 81276 | 120 | Hybrid | Thu 3:30–4:20pm, D 001 on Sep 3, Sep 17, Oct 1, Oct 22, Nov 5, Nov 19, Dec 3; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Lauren M. Poluha, Pascal B. Thiam | Full (14/10) |
| 81277 | 130 | Hybrid | Thu 3:30–4:20pm, D 001 on Sep 3, Sep 17, Oct 1, Oct 22, Nov 5, Nov 19, Dec 3; Plus online work | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Kim S. Osteen-Petreshock | 4 of 10 open |

## MUS 0054 — Symphonic Band (1.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80361 | 120 | In person | Class: Mon 6:30–7:35pm, D 001; Lab: Mon 7:35–9:35pm, D 001 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Greg M. McLaughlin | 10 of 22 open |

## MUS 0057A — Beginning Guitar (1.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81853 | 100 | In person | Class: Thu 6:30–7:35pm, D 002; Activity: Thu 7:35–8:35pm, D 002 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Pascal B. Thiam | 6 of 20 open |
| 84095 | 200 | In person | Class: Wed 2:00–3:05pm, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101; Activity: Wed 3:05–4:05pm, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Justin C. Purtill | 12 of 20 open |

## MUS 0057B — Beginning Guitar (1.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81854 | 100 | In person | Class: Thu 6:30–7:35pm, D 002; Activity: Thu 7:35–8:35pm, D 002 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Pascal B. Thiam | 20 of 20 open |
| 84096 | 200 | In person | Class: Wed 2:00–3:05pm, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101; Activity: Wed 3:05–4:05pm, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Justin C. Purtill | 20 of 20 open |

## MUS 0095 — Internship in Music (0.5-4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 84489 | 100 | Online anytime, Work Experience | Online, no set time | Sep 28–Dec 12 | Robert S. Johnson | Full (1/1) |

## MUS 0810 — Selected Topics in Music (0 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 83740 | 100 | In person, Osher Lifelong Learning Inst | Mon 10:00am–12:10pm, W 201 | Aug 24–Sep 28 | Stephen S. Miller | 5 of 30 open |
| 83741 | 102 | In person, Osher Lifelong Learning Inst | Mon 10:00–11:50am, W 201 | Oct 19–Nov 30 | Stephen S. Miller | 3 of 30 open |
| 82117 | 201 | In person, Osher Lifelong Learning Inst | Tue 10:00–11:50am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Aug 25–Sep 29 | Stephen S. Miller | 32 of 40 open |
| 82118 | 211 | In person, Osher Lifelong Learning Inst | Tue 10:00–11:50am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Oct 20–Dec 1 | Stephen S. Miller | 31 of 40 open |
| 81982 | 401 | In person, Osher Lifelong Learning Inst | Mon 5:45–8:35pm, Tahoe Truckee - Bldg 1 231 | Aug 17–Dec 12 | Brittney D. May | Full (56/45) |
| 82140 | 411 | In person, Osher Lifelong Learning Inst | Wed 6:00–9:10pm, Tahoe Truckee - Bldg 1 231 | Aug 26–Dec 9 | Randy A. Humphreys | 9 of 30 open |