# Music (MUSC) courses Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog · 59 courses Source: https://solano.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog2025-2026/department/music "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Spring 2026. ### MUSC 001 — Music Theory I - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 4 hours lecture weekly, 72 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 005 (Music Fundamentals) - **Advisory:** MUSC 028 (Elementary Piano Part II) - **C-ID:** MUS 120, MUS 125 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) A study of diatonic scales and triads, intervals, diatonic chords, basic harmonic progressions and cadences, part writing, rhythm and meter, sight singing, ear training, dictation, history and performance. Short analysis and composition assignments are included to provide experience in the application of materials learned in class. This course is required for music majors. ### MUSC 002 — Music Theory II - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 4 hours lecture weekly, 64 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 001 (Music Theory I) - **Advisory:** MUSC 028 (Elementary Piano Part II) - **C-ID:** MUS 130, MUS 135 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) This course is a study of harmony and voice leading and is a continuation of MUSC 001. It provides a more in-depth study of scales, triads, diatonic harmonies, part writing, rhythms, sight singing, ear training, dictation, form, history, and performance. It also includes the study of harmonic progression, dominant and non-dominant seventh chords, modulation, secondary function chords, and binary and ternary form. It includes analysis and composition and is required for music majors. ### MUSC 003 — Music Theory III - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 4 hours lecture weekly, 72 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 002 (Music Theory II) - **Advisory:** MUSC 041A (Music Majors Piano I) - **C-ID:** MUS 140, MUS 145 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) This course presents the study of harmony and voice leading and is a continuation of MUSC 002. It includes the study of 16th- and 18th- century counterpoint, fugue, variation, altered chords, sonata allegro, and rondo forms, and late 19th century writing techniques; practice in rhythmic, melodic, harmonic, and contrapuntal sight singing; ear training, and dictation. This course is required for music majors. ### MUSC 004 — Music Theory IV - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 4 hours lecture weekly, 72 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 003 (Music Theory III) - **Advisory:** MUSC 041A (Music Majors Piano I) - **C-ID:** MUS 150, MUS 155 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule This course is a study of chromatic harmony and 20th century harmonic practices. It includes a more in-depth study of altered chords and late 19th- and 20th-century writing techniques including: 9th, 11th and 13th chords; altered dominants; chromatic harmony; dodecaphony; set theory; aleatory; minimalism; and analysis techniques. It includes practice in rhythmic, melodic, harmonic and contrapuntal sight-singing, ear-training and dictation. ### MUSC 005 — Music Fundamentals - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **C-ID:** MUS 110 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 2 sections (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) - General Education: SCC: Area 3; Cal-GETC: Area 3A This course introduces the elements of music including notation, rhythm and meter, diatonic scales and triads, key signatures, melody, chords and aural skills. Traces the historical and cultural progress of music through the development of musical symbols and their application. No previous musical study is required. ### MUSC 007 — History of Jazz Music - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule - General Education: SCC: Area 3; Cal-GETC: Area 3A A survey of jazz music, using an historical approach. Includes listening to and analyzing examples of jazz music in relation to the social, technical and historical trends. Attention will be paid to issues of racism, representation, and the power structures that exist in both past and current practices of music. ### MUSC 008 — Introduction to Music - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **C-ID:** MUS 100 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) - General Education: SCC: Area 3; Cal-GETC: Area 3A An introductory examination of how composers and songwriters apply the various elements of music to heighten the expressive impact of a composition. Aspects of melody, rhythm, harmony, tone, and structure are studied through focused listening of works from the Renaissance to contemporary styles of avant-garde and popular music. Attention will be paid to issues of racism, representation, and the power structures that exist in both past and current practices of music. This course requires no previous musical study. ### MUSC 009 — Wind Ensemble - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 4 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total - **Advisory:** Ability to play a wind ensemble instrument. Students must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency on an instrument to participate and perform with the wind ensemble. - **C-ID:** MUS 180 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule This course is the study and performance of wind ensemble repertoire. It is open to those who play a wind ensemble instrument. Public performances and/or field trips are required. Repeatable 3 times ### MUSC 010 — Concert Band - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 4 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total - **Advisory:** Ability to play a concert band instrument. Students must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency on an instrument to participate and perform with the concert band. - **C-ID:** MUS 180 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule This course offers the study and performance of concert band literature. It is open to those who play a concert band instrument. Public performances and/or field trips are required. Repeatable 3 times ### MUSC 011 — Symphonic Band - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 4 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Ability to play a symphonic band instrument. Students must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency on an instrument to participate and perform with the symphonic band. - **C-ID:** MUS 180 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) This course offers the study and performance of various styles of symphonic band literature. Symphonic band literature, rehearsal technique, and performance practices are examined. Public performances and/or field trips are required. Repeatable 3 times ### MUSC 013 — Multicultural Music in America - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 5 sections (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) - General Education: SCC: Area 3; Local District Requirement - Cross-Cultural Studies; IGETC: Area 3A A survey of multicultural music in America, including listening to and analyzing examples of multicultural music in relation to social, technical, and historical trends, including the role of music in influencing American attitudes toward ethnic identity, stereotyping, and racial prejudice. This course also examines the uniquely American style resulting from the interaction among musicians of many cultural, racial, national, and ethnic backgrounds. ### MUSC 014 — Jazz Ensemble - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 4 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total - **C-ID:** MUS 180 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule This course is the study and performance of jazz ensemble repertoire encompassing a wide variety of music in the jazz style. Public performances and field trips are required. Repeatable 3 times ### MUSC 015 — Stage Band - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 4 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total - **Advisory:** Ability to perform on one or more instruments in the stage band. Students must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency on an instrument to participate and perform with the stage band. - **C-ID:** MUS 180 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule This course is the study and performance of stage band repertoire encompassing a wide variety of music in the big band style. Public performances and field trips are required. Repeatable 3 times ### MUSC 016 — Symphony Orchestra - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 4 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total - **Advisory:** Ability to play an orchestral instrument. Students must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency on an instrument to participate and perform with the symphony orchestra. - **C-ID:** MUS 180 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) This course is the study and performance of orchestral repertoire. It is open to those who play an orchestral instrument. A wide variety of musical literature is covered. Public performances and/or field trips are required. Repeatable 3 times

This course is Open-entry/Open-exit ### MUSC 017 — Chamber Orchestra - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 4 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total - **Advisory:** Ability to play an orchestral instrument. Students must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency on an instrument to participate and perform with the chamber orchestra. - **C-ID:** MUS 180 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) This course is the study and performance of chamber orchestra repertoire. It is open to those who play an orchestral instrument. Public performances and/or field trips are required. Repeatable 3 times ### MUSC 020 — Choir - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 4 hours lab weekly, 64 contact hours total - **Advisory:** Ability to sing in a choir. Students must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency to participate and perform with the choir. - **C-ID:** MUS 180 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) A performing mixed choir (S.A.T.B.) that studies and performs a variety of a cappella and accompanied choral literature. This course teaches fundamentals of reading choral music, using examples from choral literature. Attendance at public performances required. Field trips may be required. Repeatable 3 times

Students will be involved in public performances. ### MUSC 021 — Chorus - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 4 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Students must demonstrate an adequate level of vocal proficiency to participate in and perform with the Chorus. Audition required. - **C-ID:** MUS 180 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) A performing mixed choir (S.A.T.B.) that sings a variety of music, both historical and contemporary. This course teaches fundamentals of reading choral music, using examples from choral literature. Public performances are required. Field trips may be required. Repeatable 3 times ### MUSC 023 — Handbell Ensemble - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule Presents the study and performance of music for handbells. Music reading skills, techniques of handbell ringing, and musicianship skills are taught through lecture, rehearsal and performance of various styles of music arranged for handbells. Previous musical experience is helpful but not required. Public performance is required. ### MUSC 024 — Masterworks Chorale - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 4 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Audition required to assess ability of music reading and vocal skills. Students must demonstrate an adequate level of vocal proficiency to participate and perform with the Master Works Chorale. - **C-ID:** MUS 180 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule A performing mixed choir (S.A.T.B.) that sings a variety of music, both historical and contemporary, with an emphasis on large choral forms such as oratorios and cantatas, accompanied by instruments. Designed for singers with previous choral experience. Public performance required. Repeatable 3 times ### MUSC 025 — Chamber Choir - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 4 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Audition required to assess ability of music reading and vocal skills. Students must demonstrate an adequate level of vocal proficiency to participate and perform with the Chamber Choir. - **C-ID:** MUS 180 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) Advanced study and performance of choral works for the small ensemble. Public performance required. Highly recommended for music majors, especially voice majors. Repeatable 3 times

Participation in public performances required.  Field trips are required. ### MUSC 026 — Vocal Jazz Ensemble - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 4 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total - **Advisory:** Limitation on Enrollment: Ability to sing in a vocal jazz ensemble. Students must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency singing in a cappella choral ensembles, reading music and a good concept of the vocal jazz ensemble idiom. - **C-ID:** MUS 180 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule The study and performance of choral works in the jazz idiom, including development of reading and improvisation skills. Vocalists work with a jazz rhythm section and instrumentalists. Participation in public performance required. Repeatable 3 times ### MUSC 027 — Elementary Piano Part I - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) An introduction to beginning piano techniques including hand position, posture, fingering technical exercises, note reading, sight reading, and performance of piano literature. Numerous examples are assigned to demonstrate the essentials of reading and counting skills, coupled with the presentation of major and minor scales, chords, and other fundamentals of piano playing. No previous musical experience is needed. ### MUSC 028 — Elementary Piano Part II - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 027 (Elementary Piano Part I) - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) A continuation of MUSC 027, this course expands on elementary piano techniques by exploring a progressive series of pieces and exercises that develop the reading skills and other concepts used in performance practice. Stresses the use of major and minor scales, block and broken chords, arpeggios in exercise form, sight reading, chromatic fingering, and performance. ### MUSC 029 — Intermediate Piano Part I - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 028 (Elementary Piano Part II) - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) Presents the intermediate level of piano technique and literature. Emphasis is on interpretation, fingering, phrasing, technical studies, exercises, and performance. Sight reading and continued development through the mastery of progressive pieces enable the pianist to reach a greater overall skill level and confidence during performance. ### MUSC 030 — Intermediate Piano Part II - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 029 (Intermediate Piano Part I) - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) Presents more difficult techniques for the intermediate pianist. Emphasizes the culmination of reading skills, motor coordination, knowledge of harmony, exercises and fingering, overall interpretation, dynamics, attention to form, and advanced technical problems concerning performance of the literature. Recommended for students seeking a working knowledge in piano, comparable to second year level in the literature. ### MUSC 035A — Beginning Voice I - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) Group work on the fundamental techniques of singing, including literature of traditional/folk, art, musical theater and popular classics. Includes analysis of individual problems and the opportunity for solo performance. Recommended course for voice majors and non-majors. ### MUSC 035B — Beginning Voice II - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 035A (Beginning Voice I) - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) A continuation of MUSIC 035A. Group work on the fundamental techniques of singing, including study of standard vocal literature for solo performance, with increased emphasis in developing vocal and performance skills. ### MUSC 036A — Intermediate Voice I - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 32 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 035B (Beginning Voice II) - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) A continuation of Music 035A & 035B with emphasis on the development of vocal technique and interpretation. Repertoire includes classical compositions from the English, Italian and German languages. Analysis of individual vocal problems and performance skills is included. ### MUSC 036B — Intermediate Voice II - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 036A (Intermediate Voice I) - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) A continuation of Music 036A with emphasis on vocal technique and interpretation. Solo repertoire appropriate to intermediate level includes standard voice literature. Analysis of individual vocal problems and performance skills is included. ### MUSC 038 — Class Lessons in Beginning Guitar - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 2 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule Presents the principles and techniques of fundamental guitar performance. The course stresses first position techniques, note reading, scales, fingerboard knowledge, chord positions, picking and strum techniques, and performance of selected musical literature appropriate to the beginning level. ### MUSC 039 — Class Lessons in Intermediate Guitar - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 2 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 038 (Class Lessons in Beginning Guitar) or equivalent as assessed by instructor and ability to read simple music. - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule Presents the intermediate instruction level in guitar performance techniques and musical skill. The course covers 3rd and 5th positions, solo performance, musical notation exercise and application, musical interpretation and style, and intermediate literature. ### MUSC 040A — Applied Music I - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lab weekly, 27 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Audition. Student must meet the performance standards of an entering first semester college music major as determined by an entrance audition. - **Corequisite:** Student must be enrolled in a large performance ensemble (MUSC 009, 010, 014, 015, 016, 017, 020, 021, 024, 025, or 026) AND in a music theory class (MUSC 001, 002, 003 or 004). - **C-ID:** MUS 160 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) This is the first course in a four-part series which focuses on the development of individual performance skills and solo and ensemble repertoire. It includes one-on-one or small group instrumental, composition, or vocal instruction eight hours per semester. It also includes eight hours per semester of solo performance, masterclasses, and a final juried performance. It also includes one hour monitored practice time per week. This course is required for all traditional performance and jazz music majors. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a large performance ensemble and a music theory course. It is the first course in the four-part series required for the Associate Degree for Transfer. ### MUSC 040B — Applied Music II - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lab weekly, 27 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 040A (Applied Music I); Audition required: Student must meet the performance standards of an entering second-semester college traditional music major as determined by an entrance audition. - **Corequisite:** Student must be enrolled in a large performance ensemble (MUSC 009, 010, 014, 015, 016, 017, 020, 021, 024, 025, or 026) AND in a music theory class (MUSC 001, 002, 003 or 004). - **C-ID:** MUS 160 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) This is the second course in a four-part series which focuses on the development of individual performance skills and solo and ensemble repertoire. It includes one-on-one or small group instrumental, composition, or vocal instruction eight hours per semester. It also includes eight hours per semester of solo performance, masterclasses, and a final juried performance. It also includes one hour monitored practice time per week. This course is required for all traditional performance and jazz music majors. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a large performance ensemble and a music theory course. It is the second course in the four-part series required for the Associate Degree for Transfer. ### MUSC 040C — Applied Music III - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lab weekly, 27 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 040B (Applied Music II); Audition required: Student must meet the performance standards of an entering third-semester college traditional music major as determined by an entrance audition. - **Corequisite:** Student must be enrolled in a large performance ensemble (MUSC 009, 010, 014, 015, 016, 017, 018, 020, 021, 024, 025, or 026) AND in a music theory class (MUSC 001, 002, 003 or 004). - **C-ID:** MUS 160 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) This is the third course in a four-part series which focuses on the development of individual performance skills and solo and ensemble repertoire. It includes one-on-one or small group instrumental, composition, or vocal instruction eight hours per semester. It also includes eight hours per semester of solo performance, masterclasses, and a final juried performance. It also includes one hour monitored practice time per week. This course is required for all traditional performance and jazz music majors. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a large performance ensemble and a music theory course. It is the third course in the four-part series required for the Music Associate Degree for Transfer. ### MUSC 040D — Applied Music IV - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lab weekly, 27 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 040C (Applied Music III); Audition required: Student must meet the performance standards of an entering fourth-semester college traditional music major as determined by an entrance audition - **Corequisite:** Student must be enrolled in a large performance ensemble (MUSC 009, 010, 014, 015, 016, 017, 018, 020, 021, 024, 025, or 026) AND in a music theory class (MUSC 001, 002, 003 or 004). - **C-ID:** MUS 160 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) This is the final course in a four-part series which focuses on the development of individual performance skills and solo and ensemble repertoire. It includes one-on-one or small group instrumental, composition, or vocal instruction eight hours per semester. It also includes eight hours per semester of solo performance, masterclasses, and a final juried performance. It also includes one hour monitored practice time per week. This course is required for all traditional performance and jazz music majors. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a large performance ensemble and a music theory course. It is the final course in the four-part series required for the Music Associate Degree for Transfer. ### MUSC 041A — Music Majors Piano I - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 32 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 027 (Elementary Piano Part I) - **Advisory:** Ability to read and play piano music. - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) Instruction, practice and application of the techniques of piano performance. Emphasis will be placed on a variety of keyboard skills including harmonic progressions and harmonization, scales, arpeggios, technical exercises, sight reading, and transposition. The course will also present musical analysis, performance strategies, suggested rehearsal techniques, independent coordination, and memorization. The class is specially designed to accompany the music major and therefore is very specific in harmonic understanding, theory, melodic development and usage, and piano practice. ### MUSC 041B — Music Majors Piano II - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 32 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 041A (Music Majors Piano I) - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) Instruction, practice and application of the techniques of piano performance at the intermediate level designed for music majors. Emphasis will be placed on continuation of keyboard skills including simple and complex modulation, harmonic progressions using seventh chords and larger sonorities, all major and minor scales, exercises and drills, sight reading, rehearsal techniques, accompanying skills, arrangement and advanced ear-training. The class specifically relates to advanced theoretical concepts realized at the keyboard with a continued attention to performance. ### MUSC 045 — History of Rap and Hip-Hop - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule - General Education: SCC: Area 3; IGETC: Area 3A An in-depth exploration of the history of rap and hip-hop through its origins in African and Black-American oral traditions to its current standing as the preeminent popular musical genre in America. Students will be introduced to a myriad of artists, performers, and figures that helped shape this ever-expanding genre. Additionally, students will explore the racial, social, and cultural implications and controversies that have been prevalent throughout the genre's history. Finally, students will be introduced to an extensive list of musical examples that illustrate this history. ### MUSC 049 — Music Honors - **Units:** 1-3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** The completion of 24 units of college credit with a minimum GPA of 3.3;a minimum of 5 units in the discipline with a grade of "B" or better; an ability to work independently; and permission of the Division Dean based on instructor availability. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule An independent study course in selected musical area for sophomore students. The student works by arrangement with the instructor on outlined program of study. A contract between student and instructor which details the specific area of interest including goals and schedule for project completion is required. ### MUSC 051 — Jazz and Popular Solo voice - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 32 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 035A (Beginning Voice I) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule - This class requires public performance and/or field trips. The study and performance of songs in the popular and jazz idiom. Areas covered will include musical phrasing, emotional expression, popular vocal styling, stage presence and the use of sound reinforcement systems. ### MUSC 052 — Sound Recording - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 64 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/musc.md) Designed for students interested in recording audio. Development of recorded performances in the studio environment. Emphasis on acoustics, vocal and instrumental recording requirements, recording control surface management, microphone usage techniques, organization and supervision of a tracking session, editing and mixdown, mastering and promotion. Particular attention is given to the "hands-on" experience in sound recording engineering and the overall audio recording process, including engineering, production, musical arrangement, mixdown, and studio demeanor. ### MUSC 053 — Advanced Sound Recording - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 64 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 052 (Sound Recording) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule A course in advanced recording techniques with particular attention given to hands-on techniques. ### MUSC 055 — Introduction to Jazz Improvisation - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture weekly, 2 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total - **Advisory:** knowledge of music fundamentals and basic instrumental skills - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule The techniques and literature of improvisation including application of scales, modes, harmonic progressions, solo shape, form, and dynamic, rhythmic and melodic development and interpretation of concepts and materials in the jazz style. Provides development and understanding of these techniques in the occupational areas of music through the concepts and performance of improvisation. ### MUSC 056 — Jazz Improvisational Ensemble - **Units:** 2.5 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture weekly, 2 hours lab weekly, 64 contact hours total - **Advisory:** MUSC 055 (Introduction to Jazz Improvisation) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule Presents the principles and techniques of improvisational materials, combo performance, individual solo skills, advanced playing concepts, group dynamics, and increased performance ability. The class will perform a wide variety of arrangements and the overall performance standards are directed to feature individual soloists. Provides the occupational musician with an opportunity to develop confidence and advanced skills for performance in the ensemble. ### MUSC 060 — Sound Recording Lab - **Units:** 1-4 - **Hours:** 12 hours lab weekly, 192 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 052 (Sound Recording) or MUSC 067A (Introduction to Pro Tools) - **Corequisite:** MUSC 053 (Advanced Sound Recording) and MUSC 067B (Pro Tools Production) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule - Students may enroll up to maximum number of units over multiple semesters Introduces or further develops recording skills through practical application of techniques learned in related courses. The course is designed to allow recording students additional time outside of other classes to work on sound recording projects. ### MUSC 061 — MIDI and Computer Music Sequencing - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 64 contact hours total - **Advisory:** MUSC 027 (Elementary Piano Part I) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule An introduction to MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), and the hardware and software components of music sequencing and scoring. The course content will include "hands on" familiarization with the computer, practical use of sequencing software, and an understanding of MIDI terminology. ### MUSC 066A — Advanced Sound Recording - Signal Processing - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 63 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 052 (Sound Recording) - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule - Not transferable This course is one in a series of Advanced Sound Recording electives and continues building upon MUSC 052 skills, focusing on treatment of recorded audio files (signal processing), including applying reverberation, compression, equalization. This course is designed for students particularly interested in mixing audio. In order to take the course online, students will be required to have access to recording software (Pro-Tools) and hardware. ### MUSC 066B — Advanced Sound Recording - Microphone Technique - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 63 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 052 (Sound Recording) - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule - Not transferable This course is one in a series of Advanced Sound Recording electives and continues building upon MUSC 052 skills, focusing on understanding microphone construction, operating principles and uses. This course is designed for students particularly interested in microphone design and placement technique. ### MUSC 066C — Advanced Sound Recording - Mixing and Mastering - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 63 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 052 (Sound Recording) - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule - Not transferable Continues, building upon MUSC 052 skills, focusing on mixing and mastering recorded music. This course is designed for students particularly interested in balancing audio that has been recorded and finalizing it in preparation for duplication. ### MUSC 066D — Advanced Sound Recording – Home Studio Recording - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 63 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 052 (Sound Recording) - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule - Not transferable This course is one in a series of Advanced Sound Recording electives and continues, building upon MUSC 052 skills, focusing on learning how to adapt an existing home to accommodate a small recording studio. This course is designed for students particularly interested recording in a home studio. ### MUSC 066E — Advanced Sound Recording - Voice Over Recording - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 63 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 052 (Sound Recording) - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule - Not transferable This course focuses on recording voice over. This course is designed for students particularly interested in learning to record speech for radio, podcast, live event, game design, and ADR for film. ### MUSC 066F — Advanced Sound Recording - Sound Design and Foley - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 63 contact hours total - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule - Not transferable This course is one in a series of Advanced Sound Recording courses, focusing on learning how to physically design and ed-it new sounds, as well as Foley. This course is designed for students particularly interested in recording for game audio, podcasts, and film/video. Off-campus field trips may be required. ### MUSC 066G — Advanced Sound Recording - Sound to Picture Project - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 63 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** MUSC 066A (Advanced Sound Recording - Signal Processing) and MUSC 066C (Advanced Sound Recording - Mixing and Mastering) and MUSC 066E (Advanced Sound Recording - Voice Over Recording) - **Corequisite:** MUSC 066F (Advanced Sound Recording - Sound Design and Foley) - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule - Not transferable This course is the culmination of a series of Advanced Sound Recording electives and continues building upon MUSC 052 skills, as well as MUSC 066A-D. The class focuses on audio post production for film, including practical application of recording, mixing, and editing skills. This course is designed for students particularly interested in applying recording editing skills in real-world situations for sound to picture. Students will complete all aspects of audio post production for a scene from a movie/show or a movie/show trailer. ### MUSC 067A — Introduction to Pro Tools - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 63 contact hours total - **Advisory:** MUSC 052 (Sound Recording) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule This course covers basic Pro Tools principles. It provides everything students need to complete a Pro Tools project-from initial set up to final mixdown. This course is an introduction to AVID's Pro Tools digital audio workstation software application. Basic Pro Tools principles, including how to complete a Pro Tools project from initial set up to final mixdown are covered. It includes how to record, edit, and mix music and Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) tracks within the Pro Tools application. In order to take the course online, students will be required to have access to recording software (Pro-Tools) and hardware. ### MUSC 067B — Pro Tools Production - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 63 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule This course provides a more detailed look at the Pro Tools system above and beyond the knowledge gained in MUSC 067A course. It covers all the key concepts and skills needed to operate a Pro Tools system at the user level. This is an intermediate course in Digidesign's Pro Tools digital audio workstation hardware and software application. Concepts and skills needed to operate large sessions in a project studio environment are covered. It includes managing large track counts, multiple channels of simultaneous inputs and outputs, and the use of specialized plug-ins for specific music and post-production tasks. This course is the second in a series of four courses leading to certification as a Pro Tools Operator. In order to take course online, students will be required to have access to recording software (Pro-Tools) and hardware. ### MUSC 071 — Business of Music I - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule This course covers the processes of the music industry including record contracts as well as the responsibilities of record producers, agents, managers, and performing artists. ### MUSC 072 — Business of Music II - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule This course is one in a series of Music Industry core courses, and continues building upon MUSC 071 skills, focusing on the duties of attorneys, publishers, and radio stations regarding musical and financial matters. The course also defines and analyzes publishing agreements, merchandising contracts, trademark and servicemark points, as well as radio and record-industry relations and sales and distribution. ### MUSC 073 — Artist Management - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule This course covers the definitions, duties, and agreements of artist management. Topics include the functions of a personal manager, guidelines to career planning, choosing managers and clients, record company negotiations, and selecting other team players. It also analyzes the personal manager agreement and how to organize an artists tour. ### MUSC 074 — Music Promotion - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Spring 2026 schedule This course covers the process of music promotion. Topics include definitions of promotion, developing media/industry fan lists, and assembling a promotion packet. The course also discusses current internet strategies and new technologies developed for promotion. In addition, a campaign for album release and distribution is discussed and planned. Field trips may be required.