# Music (MUS) — Spring 2026 schedule

Sierra College · 62 sections · Seat counts as of 2026-10-14

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

Course descriptions: 2025-2026 catalog, /c/sierra-college/catalog/2025-2026/courses/mus.md

## MUS 0002 — Music Appreciation (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40588 | 144 | In person | Tue/Thu 11:00am–12:20pm, D 002 | Jan 26–May 23 | Lauren C. Sharkey | 4 of 35 open, 1 waitlisted |
| 43577 | 202 | Hybrid | Tue 2:00–3:20pm, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101; Plus online work | Jan 26–May 23 | Lauren M. Poluha | 23 of 35 open |
| 40630 | 708 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 26–May 23 | Erina S. Nolan | 5 of 35 open, 3 waitlisted |
| 41411 | 710 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 26–May 23 | Michelle Coder | 11 of 35 open, 2 waitlisted |
| 42025 | 712 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 26–Mar 21 | Lauren M. Poluha | 3 of 35 open, 4 waitlisted |
| 41154 | 714 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 26–Mar 21 | Laura R. Basini | 2 of 35 open, 8 waitlisted |
| 42349 | 724 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Mar 30–May 23 | Kim S. Osteen-Petreshock | 5 of 35 open, 10 waitlisted |
| 40313 | 726 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Mar 30–May 23 | Lauren M. Poluha | 7 of 35 open, 16 waitlisted |

## MUS 0003B — Ear Training II (1 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40314 | 100 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 8:00–8:20am, D 002; Lab: Mon/Wed 8:20–9:05am, D 002 | Jan 26–May 23 | Lauren C. Sharkey | 10 of 25 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42517 | 105 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 9:30–9:50am, D 008; Lab: Mon/Wed 9:50–10:35am, D 008 | Jan 26–May 23 | Greg M. McLaughlin | 20 of 20 open |

## MUS 0004B — Advanced Ear Training II (1 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40713 | 105 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 9:30–9:50am, D 008; Lab: Mon/Wed 9:50–10:35am, D 008 | Jan 26–May 23 | Greg M. McLaughlin | 12 of 20 open |

## MUS 0006B — Music Theory II (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40315 | 110 | In person | Mon/Wed 9:30–10:50am, D 002 | Jan 26–May 23 | Kim S. Osteen-Petreshock | 12 of 25 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40865 | 0 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 26–May 23 | Robert S. Johnson | 8 of 20 open |

## MUS 0009B — Music Theory IV (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40316 | 110 | In person | Mon/Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, D 008 | Jan 26–May 23 | Lauren M. Poluha | 10 of 20 open |

## MUS 0010 — Music Fundamentals (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40318 | 131 | In person | Tue/Thu 12:30–1:50pm, D 003 | Jan 26–May 23 | Greg M. McLaughlin | Full (28/25) |
| 40618 | 702 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 26–May 23 | Erina S. Nolan | 9 of 25 open, 5 waitlisted |
| 41109 | 712 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 26–Mar 21 | Courtney E. Tackitt | 2 of 25 open, 4 waitlisted |
| 40317 | 722 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Mar 30–May 23 | Courtney E. Tackitt | 7 of 25 open, 4 waitlisted |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 43338 | 100 | In person | Tue/Thu 9:30–10:50am, Q 153 | Jan 26–May 23 | Pascal B. Thiam | 19 of 30 open |
| 40319 | 702 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 26–Mar 21 | Greg M. McLaughlin | 2 of 30 open |
| 42024 | 722 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Mar 30–May 23 | Greg M. McLaughlin | 3 of 30 open, 5 waitlisted |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40320 | 110 | In person | Mon/Wed 2:00–3:20pm, D 002 | Jan 26–May 23 | Lauren M. Poluha | 22 of 35 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40749 | 105 | In person | Tue/Thu 12:30–1:50pm, D 012 | Jan 26–May 23 | Raymond F. Ashton | Full (35/35), 1 waitlisted |
| 41155 | 802 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 26–May 23 | Raymond F. Ashton | 1 of 35 open, 9 waitlisted |
| 41698 | 804 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Jan 26–May 23 | Raymond F. Ashton | 2 of 35 open, 9 waitlisted |

## MUS 0015 — Audio Recording (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40321 | 130 | Hybrid | Class: Thu 6:30–7:40pm, D 001 on Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 19, Mar 5, Mar 12, Apr 23, Apr 30, May 7, May 14; Lab: Thu 7:40–9:35pm, D 012 on Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 19, Mar 5, Mar 12, Apr 23, Apr 30, May 7, May 14; Plus online work | Jan 26–May 23 | Robert S. Johnson | 9 of 20 open |

## MUS 0018 — Live Sound (2 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 41855 | 100 | Hybrid | Wed 6:30–9:35pm, D 012 on Feb 4, Feb 18, Mar 4, Mar 18, Apr 1, Apr 15, Apr 29, May 13, May 20; Plus online work | Jan 26–May 23 | Harley A. Glynn | 12 of 20 open |

## MUS 0029 — Audiovisual Event Production (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 41424 | 115 | Hybrid | Class: Tue 6:30–7:05pm, D 012 on Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 17, Mar 3, Mar 10, Mar 31, Apr 14, Apr 21, Apr 28, May 5, May 12, May 19; Lab: Tue 7:05–9:35pm, D 012 on Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 17, Mar 3, Mar 10, Mar 31, Apr 14, Apr 21, Apr 28, May 5, May 12, May 19; Plus online work | Jan 26–May 23 | Angel Alvarez | 16 of 25 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40539 | 100 | Hybrid | Class: Tue 9:30–9:55am, D 002; Lab: Tue 9:55–10:50am, D 002; Plus online work | Jan 26–May 23 | Michelle Coder | 21 of 25 open |
| 41818 | 205 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 9:30–9:55am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101; Lab: Mon/Wed 9:55–10:50am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Jan 26–May 23 | Dorla B. Menmuir | 16 of 25 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40540 | 100 | Hybrid | Class: Tue 9:30–9:55am, D 002; Lab: Tue 9:55–10:50am, D 002; Plus online work | Jan 26–May 23 | Michelle Coder | 22 of 25 open |
| 41819 | 207 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 9:30–9:55am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101; Lab: Mon/Wed 9:55–10:50am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Jan 26–May 23 | Dorla B. Menmuir | 24 of 25 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40541 | 100 | Hybrid | Class: Tue 9:30–9:55am, D 002; Lab: Tue 9:55–10:50am, D 002; Plus online work | Jan 26–May 23 | Michelle Coder | 25 of 25 open |
| 41820 | 209 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 9:30–9:55am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101; Lab: Mon/Wed 9:55–10:50am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Jan 26–May 23 | Dorla B. Menmuir | 25 of 25 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40654 | 100 | Hybrid | Class: Tue 9:30–9:55am, D 002; Lab: Tue 9:55–10:50am, D 002; Plus online work | Jan 26–May 23 | Michelle Coder | 25 of 25 open |
| 41821 | 205 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 9:30–9:55am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101; Lab: Mon/Wed 9:55–10:50am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Jan 26–May 23 | Dorla B. Menmuir | 25 of 25 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40323 | 100 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 9:30–10:25am, D 003; Lab: Mon/Wed 10:25–10:50am, D 003 | Jan 26–May 23 | Michelle Coder | 13 of 20 open |
| 40322 | 110 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 2:00–2:55pm, D 003; Lab: Mon/Wed 2:55–3:20pm, D 003 | Jan 26–May 23 | Lauren C. Sharkey | 6 of 20 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42350 | 100 | In person | Class: Tue/Thu 2:00–2:55pm, D 003; Lab: Tue/Thu 2:55–3:20pm, D 003 | Jan 26–May 23 | Greg M. McLaughlin | 10 of 20 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42351 | 100 | In person | Class: Tue/Thu 2:00–2:55pm, D 003; Lab: Tue/Thu 2:55–3:20pm, D 003 | Jan 26–May 23 | Greg M. McLaughlin | 17 of 20 open |

## MUS 0042 — Chamber Singers (1.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40327 | 110 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 12:30–12:55pm, D 002; Lab: Mon/Wed 12:55–1:50pm, D 002 | Jan 26–May 23 | Kim S. Osteen-Petreshock | 12 of 24 open |

## MUS 0046 — Jazz Ensemble (1.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40328 | 110 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 12:30–12:55pm, D 001; Lab: Mon/Wed 12:55–1:50pm, D 001 | Jan 26–May 23 | Greg M. McLaughlin | Full (20/18) |
| 42110 | 200 | In person | Class: Tue 4:30–5:35pm, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101; Lab: Tue 5:35–7:35pm, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Jan 26–May 23 | Justin C. Purtill | 9 of 18 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40329 | 135 | In person | Class: Tue/Thu 11:00–11:25am, D 001; Lab: Tue/Thu 11:25am–12:20pm, D 001 | Jan 26–May 23 | Kim S. Osteen-Petreshock | 8 of 20 open |

## MUS 0048 — Concert Choir (1.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40330 | 110 | In person | Class: Mon/Wed 11:00–11:25am, D 002; Lab: Mon/Wed 11:25am–12:20pm, D 002 | Jan 26–May 23 | Kim S. Osteen-Petreshock | 36 of 45 open |
| 43411 | 206 | In person | Class: Thu 4:30–5:35pm, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101; Lab: Thu 5:35–7:35pm, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Jan 26–May 23 | Ariel E. May | 33 of 45 open |

## MUS 0049 — Jazz Improvisation Performance Ensemble (1.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40331 | 105 | In person | Class: Fri 9:30–10:35am, D 001; Lab: Fri 10:35am–12:35pm, D 001 | Jan 26–May 23 | Justin C. Purtill | 9 of 20 open |

## MUS 0050 — Wind Ensemble (1.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 43326 | 110 | In person | Class: Tue/Thu 9:30–10:00am, D 001; Lab: Tue/Thu 10:00–10:50am, D 001 | Jan 26–May 23 | Greg M. McLaughlin | 8 of 20 open |

## MUS 0051 — Applied Music (1 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 41247 | 110 | Hybrid | Thu 3:30–4:20pm, D 001 on Feb 12, Feb 26, Mar 12, Apr 2, Apr 16, Apr 30, May 14; Plus online work | Jan 26–May 23 | Greg M. McLaughlin | 3 of 10 open |
| 41248 | 115 | Hybrid | Thu 3:30–4:20pm, D 001 on Feb 12, Feb 26, Mar 12, Apr 2, Apr 16, Apr 30, May 14; Plus online work | Jan 26–May 23 | Lauren M. Poluha | Full (13/10) |
| 40866 | 120 | Hybrid | Thu 3:30–4:20pm, D 001 on Feb 12, Feb 26, Mar 12, Apr 2, Apr 16, Apr 30, May 14; Plus online work | Jan 26–May 23 | Kim S. Osteen-Petreshock | 7 of 10 open |

## MUS 0054 — Symphonic Band (1.5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 40332 | 130 | In person | Class: Mon 6:30–7:35pm, D 001; Lab: Mon 7:35–9:35pm, D 001 | Jan 26–May 23 | Greg M. McLaughlin | 14 of 30 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42757 | 120 | In person | Class: Thu 6:30–7:35pm, D 002; Lab: Thu 7:35–8:35pm, D 002 | Jan 26–May 23 | Pascal B. Thiam | 9 of 20 open, 1 waitlisted |
| 41822 | 210 | In person | Class: Wed 2:00–3:05pm, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101; Lab: Wed 3:05–4:05pm, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Jan 26–May 23 | Justin C. Purtill | 13 of 20 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42758 | 120 | In person | Class: Thu 6:30–7:35pm, D 002; Lab: Thu 7:35–8:35pm, D 002 | Jan 26–May 23 | Pascal B. Thiam | 18 of 20 open |
| 41823 | 205 | In person | Class: Wed 2:00–3:05pm, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101; Lab: Wed 3:05–4:05pm, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Jan 26–May 23 | Justin C. Purtill | 20 of 20 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42115 | 100 | In person, Osher Lifelong Learning Inst | Mon 10:00–11:50am, W 201 | Feb 2–Mar 16 | Stephen S. Miller | 11 of 40 open |
| 42122 | 110 | In person, Osher Lifelong Learning Inst | Mon 10:00–11:50am, W 201 | Mar 30–May 4 | Stephen S. Miller | 13 of 40 open |
| 42118 | 260 | In person, Osher Lifelong Learning Inst | Tue 10:00–11:50am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Feb 3–Mar 10 | Stephen S. Miller | 21 of 30 open |
| 42123 | 261 | In person, Osher Lifelong Learning Inst | Tue 10:00–11:50am, N15-Classroom/Music Bldg 101 | Mar 31–May 5 | Stephen S. Miller | 19 of 30 open |
| 42125 | 404 | In person, Osher Lifelong Learning Inst | Mon 5:45–8:35pm, Tahoe Truckee - Bldg 1 231 | Jan 26–May 11 | Brittney D. May | Full (53/45) |
| 42126 | 405 | In person, Osher Lifelong Learning Inst | Wed 6:00–8:50pm, Tahoe Truckee - Bldg 1 231 | Jan 28–May 13 | Randy A. Humphreys | 7 of 30 open |