Music Production
Bachelor of Arts in Music Production
36 credits minimum, 23 credits upper division
MUS 107 | Music Theory I | 2 |
MUS 109 | Musicianship Skills I | 1 |
MUS 111 | Keyboard Harmony I | 1 |
Two semesters at 1 unit of private lessons | 2 | |
BUS 255 | Environment of Business | 4 |
MUS 200 | Introduction to Music Production | 3 |
MUS 300/300L | Studio Recording I and Studio Recording I Lab | 4 |
MUS 333 | History and Survey of Film Music | 3 |
MUS 365 | Advanced Music Production | 3 |
MUS 400/400L | Studio Recording II and Studio Recording II Lab | 4 |
MUS 475 | Capstone: Senior Recital/Thesis | 1 |
Eight units from any combination of the following: 1 | 8 | |
Piano | ||
Organ | ||
Voice | ||
Strings | ||
Woodwinds | ||
Brass | ||
Percussion | ||
Composition | ||
Creating Music | ||
Audio Masterclass | ||
Internship (1 semester only) | ||
Principles of Marketing | ||
Venture Development | ||
Website Design and Publishing | ||
Legal Issues & the New Media | ||
Applied Electronics | ||
Digital Electronics | ||
High Definition Digital Cinema I for Multimedia | ||
Total Hours | 36 |
1 | A maximum of 4 additional units may be applied beyond the private music lesson requirement. |
Courses
Lower Division
MUS 101. Music and Culture. (3).
A music appreciation course designed to cultivate
perceptive listening of the music of all
stylistic periods with emphasis on the role of
music within its cultural history. (nonmajors
accepted).
MUS 102. Fundamentals of Music. (3).
Emphasis is placed on the basic skills of reading
and writing music. Students need have no prior
knowledge of music. (Recommended for elementary
classroom teachers or anyone interested in
music.) (for non-majors).
MUS 103. Music for Classroom Teachers. (3).
Intended for future elementary classroom
teachers, this course is designed to equip
students with the basic skills of reading and
writing music, and understanding of the
importance of music in the curriculum, and
familiarity with the materials and methods for
teaching music to children. Students need have no
prior knowledge of music and is designed for
non-music majors.
MUS 107. Music Theory I. (2).
A study of the primary written materials used for
music making. Work will focus on the learning of
scales, key signatures, intervals, chords,
diatonic chords, commercial chord symbols, rhythm
and meter, and an introduction to harmony.
MUS 108. Music Theory II. (2).
An exploration of diatonic harmony achieved
through the study of part writing procedures and
analysis. Materials will include triads and
seventh chords in all inversions, non-chord
tones, and an introduction to localized musical
structures such as cadences and phrases.
Prerequisite: MUS 107.
MUS 109. Musicianship Skills I. (1).
A lab course for achieving basic musical
performance skills. The three main components of
the course are rhythm, melody reading with
solfege, and ear-training exercises. As the first
semester in a four-semester sequence, materials
will include elementary rhythms in simple and
compound meter, diatonic melodies from literature
with stepwise motion and simple leaps, interval
singing and identification, and ear-training on
all of the above materials.
MUS 110. Musicianship Skills II. (1).
A continuation of Musicianship Skills I. Rhythmic
exercises will include one and two-part patterns
with the inclusion of ties, rests, and
syncopation. Melodic reading will consist of
diatonic melodies from literature with skips in
all chords. Ear-training exercises will include
the identification of the intermediate rhythms,
diatonic melodies, and simple harmonic
progressions. Prerequisite: MUS 109.
MUS 111. Keyboard Harmony I. (1).
A lab course for applying basic theoretical
knowledge to the keyboard. Students will perform
exercises using diatonic materials, including
major and minor scales, triads and seventh
chords, and four-part chorale voicing of chords.
This is the first semester of a three-semester
sequence.
MUS 112. Keyboard Harmony II. (1).
A continuation of Keyboard Harmony I. Students
will perform short diatonic progressions in a
four-part chorale style, using the voice-leading
procedures learned in the Music Theory II course.
This is the second semester of a three-semester
sequence. Prerequisite: MUS 111.
MUS 113. Class Voice. (1).
A study of the fundamentals of vocal production
and solo vocal literature in a class setting.
(Not applicable for the music major whose primary
instrument is voice.).
MUS 114. Class Piano. (1).
A practical study of music fundamentals and basic
piano technique through the medium of the
keyboard. (Not applicable for the music major
whose primary instrument is piano.).
MUS 116. Class Guitar. (1).
A study of fundamental guitar technique in a
class setting. (Not applicable for the music
major whose primary instrument is guitar).
MUS 140/140A. Piano. (1-2,1-2).
MUS 140B/140C. Piano. (1-2,1-2).
MUS 141. Organ. (1-2).
MUS 142/142A. Voice. (1-2,1-2).
MUS 142B/142C. Voice. (1-2,1-2).
MUS 142D. Voice. (1-2).
MUS 143. Strings. (1-2).
Includes violin, viola, cello, bass, harp and
classical guitar.
MUS 143A. Strings: Violin. (1-2).
MUS 143B. Strings: Viola. (1-2).
MUS 143C. Strings: Cello. (1-2).
MUS 143D. Strings: Double Bass. (1-2).
MUS 143E. Strings: Guitar. (1-2).
MUS 143F. Strings: Harp. (1-2).
MUS 144. Woodwinds. (1-2).
Includes flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone and
bassoon.
MUS 144A. Woodwinds: Flute. (1-2).
MUS 144B. Woodwinds: Clarinet. (1-2).
MUS 144C. Woodwinds: Oboe. (1-2).
MUS 144D. Woodwinds: Bassoon. (1-2).
MUS 144E. Woodwinds: Saxophone. (1-2).
MUS 145. Brass. (1-2).
Includes trumpet, trombone, euphonium, French horn
and tuba.
MUS 145A. Brass: Trumpet. (1-2).
MUS 145B. Brass: Trombone/Tuba. (1-2).
MUS 145C. Brass: French Horn. (1-2).
MUS 145D. Brass/Tuba Euphonium. (1-2).
MUS 146. Percussion. (1-2).
Includes mallet and percussion instruments.
MUS 147. Composition. (1-2).
Individual lessons on modern procedures for
composing music in the tradition of European and
American concert music.
MUS 150. Women's Chorale. (1).
The study of various styles of choral music with
emphasis on vocal development. Opportunity for
public performance. Prerequisite: consent of
instructor.
MUS 153. Wind Ensemble. (1).
The study of representative literature with
special emphasis on performance. Prerequisite:
consent of instructor.
MUS 154. Chamber Music. (1).
The study and performance of instrumental and
vocal chamber music. Prerequisite: Permission of
Music Department chair.
MUS 155. Jazz Ensemble. (1).
The study and performance of literature
appropriate for this performance medium. By
audition.
MUS 160. Percussion Ensemble. (1).
The development of techniques for all percussion
instruments, including work with mallets, Includes
the study and performance of standard percussion
ensemble literature.
MUS 180. California Lutheran Choir. (1).
The study of choral repertoire representing all
historical periods and musical styles. Frequent
public performance. By audition.
MUS 181. University Symphony. (1).
The study of representative instrumental
literature of different historical periods, with
emphasis on public performances. By audition.
MUS 200. Introduction to Music Production. (3).
A introductory course in music production
suitable for non-majors or students pursuing a
major in Music Production. This course explores
create techniques utilized in computer-based
music production. Classes meet in a Macintosh
Computer lab and the Music Production Lab
(I-202). The ability to read music is helpful but
not required. No prerequisite. Offered each
semester.
MUS 207. Music Theory III. (2).
A study of chromatic materials in tonal music,
including the analysis and part writing
procedures for secondary functions, mode mixture,
Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords, diatonic
and chromatic modulation. Prerequisite: MUS 108.
MUS 208. Music Theory IV. (2).
A study of musical materials and compositional
techniques from the early 20th-century to the
present. The course will be divided into two
parts: the first being focuses on the Pre-WW II
works of Debussy, Stravinsky, Bartok, and the
Second Viennese school; the second will survey
major trends since WW II, with an emphasis on
music by American composers. Prerequisite:
MUS 207.
MUS 209. Musicianship Skills III. (1).
A continuation of Musicianship Skills II.
Students will learn advanced rhythmic exercises,
including patterns with small and large beat
divisions. Melody reading and ear-training
exercises will focus on chromatic and modal
materials. Prerequisite: MUS 110.
MUS 210. Musicianship Skills IV. (1).
As the fourth and final semester of the
Musicianship Skills sequence, this course will
focus on performance skills of advanced rhythms,
chromatic and atonal melodies, and other
materials common in 20th-century music. Rhythmic
exercises will include meter changes,
polyrhythms, and metric modulation. Ear-training
will include the identification of atonal
melodies and trichords. Prerequisite: MUS 209.
MUS 211. Keyboard Harmony III. (1).
As the third and final semester of the Keyboard
Harmony sequence, this course will focus on the
performance of advanced diatonic, chromatic, and
modulating harmonic progressions. Prerequisite:
MUS 112.
MUS 282. Selected Topics. (1-4).
Upper Division
MUS 300. Studio Recording I. (4).
Studio theory and standard audio recording
techniques with a Pro Tools HD workstation are
explored in this course. Topics include:
microphones, signal flow, outboard equipment,
patching, signal processing, plug-ins, studio
communication, and recording session management.
Lecture, 3 hours/week; Laboratory, 2 hours/week.
Prerequisite: MUS 200.
MUS 300L. Studio Recording I Lab. (0).
MUS 301/302. History and Literature of Music. (3,3).
A survey of Western European musical heritage
from ancient times to the present. Includes
formal and stylistic analysis of music
representing the different periods through
listening, score study and live performances.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
MUS 309. Fundamentals of Conducting. (3).
The study of basic conducting techniques, use of
the baton, score study and preparation as well as
methods of verbal and nonverbal communication.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
MUS 312. Alexander Technique. (2).
Introduces students to the principles of the
Alexander Technique and the application of these
principles in their major areas. The principles
develop increased mind and body coordination and
are most commonly applied to acting, singing,
public speaking, musical instrument performance
and athletic performance. Additional fee
required. (cross-listed with ACTV 312 & TA 312).
MUS 333. History and Survey of Film Music. (3).
A survey of film music from early 20th Century
silent films to the 21st Century. The course will
focus on American Feature films, supplemented by
examples of scores from animated cartoons,
experimental films, documentaries, art films, and
20th Century European Cinema. Open to non-majors.
No prerequisites.
MUS 337. Dance for Musical Theater. (2).
This course provides students the opportunity to
learn and perform dance styles most common to
musical theatre. Tap, jazz, character and basic
partnering will be choreographed into three or
four dances that will be performed at the end of
the course. Course will also cover the history of
dance in musical theatre in America.
(cross-listed with TA 337).
MUS 340/340A. Piano. (1-2,1-2).
MUS 340B. Piano/Harpsichord. (1-2).
MUS 340C. Piano. (1-2).
MUS 341. Organ. (1-2).
MUS 342/342A. Voice. (1-2,1-2).
MUS 342B/342C. Voice. (1-2,1-2).
MUS 342D. Voice. (1-2).
MUS 343. Strings. (1-2).
Includes violin, viola, cello, bass, harp and
classical guitar.
MUS 343A. Strings: Violin. (1-2).
MUS 343B. Strings: Viola. (1-2).
MUS 343C. Strings: Cello. (1-2).
MUS 343D. Strings: Double Bass. (1-2).
MUS 343E. Strings: Guitar. (1-2).
MUS 343F. Strings: Harp. (1-2).
MUS 344. Woodwinds. (1-2).
Includes flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone and
bassoon.
MUS 344A. Woodwinds: Flute. (1-2).
MUS 344B. Woodwinds: Clarinet. (1-2).
MUS 344C. Woodwinds: Oboe. (1-2).
MUS 344D. Woodwinds: Bassoon. (1-2).
MUS 344E. Woodwinds: Saxophone. (1-2).
MUS 345. Brass. (1-2).
Includes trumpet, trombone, euphonium, French horn
and tuba.
MUS 345A. Brass: Trumpet. (1-2).
MUS 345B. Brass: Trombone/Tuba. (1-2).
MUS 345C. Brass: French Horn. (1-2).
MUS 345D. Brass/Tuba Euphonium. (1-2).
MUS 346. Percussion. (1-2).
Includes mallet and percussion instruments.
MUS 347. Composition. (1-2).
Individual lessons on modern procedures for
composing music in the tradition of European and
American concert music.
MUS 350. Women's Chorale. (1).
The study of various styles of choral music with
emphasis on vocal development. Opportunity for
public performance. Prerequisite: consent of
instructor.
MUS 353. Wind Ensemble. (1).
The study of representative literature with
special emphasis on performance. Prerequisite:
consent of instructor.
MUS 354. Chamber Music. (1).
The study and performance of instrumental and
vocal chamber music. Prerequisite: Permission of
Music Department chair.
MUS 355. Jazz Ensemble. (1).
The study and performance of literature
appropriate for this performance medium. By
audition.
MUS 360. Percussion Ensemble. (1).
The development of techniques for all percussion
instruments, including work with mallets, Includes
the study and performance of standard percussion
ensemble literature.
MUS 365. Advanced Music Production. (3).
Advanced Topics in Music Production. Students
learn techniques for creating unique music
projects using the latest hardware and software
tools. Topics include: advanced digital sampling,
synthesizer programming, midi orchestration,
creative uses of signal processing, creating
music for games and soundtrack. Prerequisite
MUS 300.
MUS 370. Acting for Musical Theater. (2).
Musical Theatre Workshop is designed to develop a
technique for musical solo and audition
performances. The course will include song
analysis, an acting approach to song and choice
of material, and technique. (cross-listed with
TA 370).
MUS 375. Junior Recital. (1).
MUS 380. California Lutheran Choir. (1).
The study of choral repertoire representing all
historical periods and musical styles. Frequent
public performance. By audition.
MUS 381. University Symphony. (1).
The study of representative instrumental
literature of different historical periods, with
emphasis on public performances. By audition.
MUS 392. Liturgy and Worship. (4).
This course is an introduction to Christian
liturgical tradition, principally as expressed in
Western Christianity. It will include some
comparison with non-Christian religious customs,
and will give considerable emphasis to the
development of worship in the Protestant
tradition. The subject matter will be approached
from a historical perspective, but will also
include some practical training if there is
demand. Christian hymnody and liturgical music
will also be introduced, with an emphasis on the
distinctive Lutheran contributions in those
areas. (cross-listed with REL 392).
MUS 400. Studio Recording II. (4).
An exploration of advanced audio recording
techniques using a Pro Tool HD workstation.
Topics include: techniques for recording acoustic
and electric instruments, remote recording,
intermediate mixing techniques, studio acoustics,
wiring and design. Lecture, 3 hours/week;
Laboratory, 2 hours/week. Prerequisite: MUS 300.
MUS 400L. Studio Recording II Lab. (0).
MUS 403. History of Musical Theater. (2).
This course is designed to have wide
interdisciplinary appeal. It will trace the
origins of American Musical Theatre to roots in
Greek drama, early Christian passion plays and
various genres of European opera. Throughout the
course of study, parallels will be drawn between
American Musical Theatre and various important
examples from comic German Singspiels, Italian
opera buffe, etc. Students should come away from
this course with a new appreciation for musical
theatre and opera as well as the American Film
Musical.
MUS 407. Analyzing Music. (2).
A survey of small and large musical structures
through a study of selected European and American
works from 1600 to the present. Primary forms to
be explored will include variation, sonata,
rondo, minuet, and arch form. Prerequisite:
MUS 208.
MUS 410. Choral Conducting. (3).
The study and practical application of methods of
choral ensemble training. Emphasis is threefold:
mastery of conducting skills, understanding of
the dynamics of the ensemble and knowledge of
choral literature. Prerequisite: MUS 309.
MUS 411. Instrumental Conducting. (3).
Practical experience with a laboratory group in
instrumental music. Prerequisite: MUS 309.
MUS 423. String and Brass Techniques. (2).
Elementary instruction in the technique of
playing string and brass instruments. Recommended
for public school music teachers.
MUS 424. Woodwind and Percussion Techniques. (2).
Elementary instruction in the technique of
playing woodwind and percussion instruments.
Recommended for public school music teachers.
MUS 439. Creating Music. (3).
An exploration of the creative aspects of music
writing, combining elements of composition,
orchestration and counterpoint. The composition
element will focus on writing short instrumental
and vocal works in traditional and modern forms.
The orchestration component will involve a survey
of instrumental characteristics and their
compositional use within small and large
ensembles. Counterpoint will be introduced
through the study and writing of polyphonic
structures, such as canon and fugue.
Prerequisite: MUS 208.
MUS 444. Audio Masterclass. (1).
A workshop or masterclass in audio-related topics
taught by industry professionals. The exactly
content of this course will vary according to the
topic presented. Required class sessions may
occur off-campus. Prerequisite: MUS 300.
MUS 453. Vocal Pedagogy. (2).
Covers the principles of teaching voice based on
the physiological functions of the vocal
mechanism. Individual as well as group
instruction is considered. Recommended for vocal
or choral students who may wish to teach in
school or community.
MUS 454. Piano Pedagogy. (2).
The study of piano teaching principles, including
an examination of materials and methods of
presentation for any age group. Opportunity for
practical teaching experience under supervision.
Highly recommended for advanced piano students
who may wish to teach in school or community.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
MUS 475. Capstone: Senior Recital/Thesis. (1).
MUS 482. Selected Topics. (1-4).
MUS 490. Independent Study. (1-4).
MUS 492. Internship. (1-4).
Professors
Dan Geeting | ||
Wyant Morton |
Associate professor
Mark Spraggins |
Assistant professor
Michael Hart |