Courses
In addition to the general education and core music degree requirements, students must complete all of the prescribed courses listed in the instrumental performance major as well as 12 units of additional upper division music electives or a concentration.
Designed for the music major whose primary instrument is other than piano. The course material will focus on the rudiments of piano playing, including acquisition of the Technical Skills (Items 1-10) of Piano Proficiency (i.e. scales, arpeggios, and chords). (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS012-C STAFF, STAFF |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Hawkins Music Building 159 |
MUS012-A Dahlgren, Steven J |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Hawkins Music Building 159 |
MUS012-B Dahlgren, Steven J |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | Hawkins Music Building 159 |
Designed for the music major whose primary instrument is other than piano. The course material will focus primarily on the Functional Skills (Items 11-15) of Piano Proficiency (i.e. solo repertoire, harmonization, transposition, score-reading, and sight-reading) with review of the Technical Skills. Prerequisite: MUS012 (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS022-C STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Hawkins Music Building 159 |
MUS022-A Williams, Chessa W. |
01/12/2026 | TTh | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Hawkins Music Building 159 |
MUS022-B Williams, Chessa W. |
01/12/2026 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | Hawkins Music Building 159 |
Plus, MUS 080-089 - Private Instruction (8 units minimum)
Plus, MUS__ -Major Ensemble (8 units minimum)
*See notes in current catalog.
A review of music fundamentals, intensive study of basic concepts of music theory for the music major, introduction to music notation software. Concert attendance requirement. (3 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS114-B St Marseille, Daniel F |
09/02/2025 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Hawkins Music Building 147 |
MUS114-A St Marseille, Daniel F |
09/02/2025 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Hawkins Music Building 147 |
Introductory experiences in sight-singing and ear-training. (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS115-A Park, Angela J. |
09/02/2025 | MW | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Hawkins Music Building 101 |
MUS115-B Park, Angela J. |
09/02/2025 | MW | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Hawkins Music Building 101 |
Development of skills in analyzing and writing music involving diatonic voice leading principles and harmonic progressions. Examples are drawn from art, sacred and popular music. Concert attendance requirement. Prerequisite: MUS114 (3 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS124-B St Marseille, Daniel F |
01/12/2026 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Hawkins Music Building 147 |
MUS124-A St Marseille, Daniel F |
01/12/2026 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Hawkins Music Building 147 |
Continued development of aural skills and introduction to keyboard harmony and improvisation. Prerequisite: MUS115 (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS125-A Park, Angela J. |
01/12/2026 | MW | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Hawkins Music Building 101 |
MUS125-B Park, Angela J. |
01/12/2026 | MW | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Hawkins Music Building 101 |
Emphasis on musical instruments, and their significance in a culture's folklore, religion and history; fundamental elements of music and how they vary in different traditions; the effects of cultural influences such as gender and ethnically on the perception, interpretations and performance of music; forces of nationalism, acculturation, and westernization and their effect on musical traditions. (2 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS202-A Wheeler, Ruth Noemy |
09/02/2025 | MW | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Hawkins Music Building 162 |
MUS202-A Wheeler, Ruth Noemy |
01/12/2026 | MW | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Hawkins Music Building 162 |
Advanced writing and analysis of music involving chromatic and extended harmonies, and an introduction to 16th century polyphony and 18th century counterpoint. Examples are drawn from art, sacred and popular music. Prerequisite: MUS124 (3 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS214-A Kirk, Erin P. |
09/02/2025 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Hawkins Music Building 163 |
MUS214-B Kirk, Erin P. |
09/02/2025 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Hawkins Music Building 163 |
Advanced training in ear-training, sight-singing and keyboard harmony involving chromatic exercises. Prerequisite: MUS125 (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS215-B King, Nathan E. |
09/02/2025 | MW | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
MUS215-A King, Nathan E. |
09/02/2025 | MW | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
Writing and analysis of music since 1900. Focus on contemporary harmonic practice, influence of art and popular music. Concert attendance requirement. Prerequisite: MUS214 (3 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS224-A Kirk, Erin P. |
01/12/2026 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Hawkins Music Building 162 |
Advanced work in ear-training and sight-singing. Prerequisite: MUS215 (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS225-A King, Nathan E. |
01/12/2026 | MW | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Hawkins Music Building 162 |
Basic conducting skills, principles, and rehearsal techniques for choral and instrumental music. Observations of choral and instrumental ensemble rehearsals. Prerequisite: MUS214 (2 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS312-A Holliday, Guy M. |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Hawkins Music Building 101 |
MUS312-B Holliday, Guy M. |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 147 |
A general survey course of the history of Western European music and of selected non-Western cultures. Includes lectures, readings, and a research paper. Ancient through Renaissance. Prerequisite: (MUS124,MUS125) (2 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS313-A Golden, Joshua Charles |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Hawkins Music Building 163 |
(3 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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Following the scope and format of the music history courses, this course is a general survey of musical styles and history of the Baroque and Classical periods. Prerequisite: (MUS124,MUS125) (3 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS323-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Hawkins Music Building 163 |
Following the scope and format of the music history courses, this course is a general survey of musical styles and history of the Baroque and Classical periods, with emphasis on the Romantic period. Prerequisite: (MUS124,MUS125) (3 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS324-A Toledo, David M. |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 163 |
Course content provides a continuation of Music History III with emphasis on the 20th century period. American music and implications of recent developments, including electronic and experimental music, are also included. Prerequisite: (MUS124,MUS125) (2 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS325-A Pickett, Glenn A. |
01/12/2026 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Hawkins Music Building 163 |
Music majors in the Performance or Composition for Stage and Screen degree programs present a concert or half recital of 20-30 minutes during their junior year. Students will perform selections from their Junior Recital repertoire in this class setting, and will receive constructive critique from the instructor and classmates. Students must successfully complete the Applied Music Proficiency and Piano Proficiency in order to enroll in this course. (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS341-A Moon, Gene Ho |
09/02/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS341-A Moon, Gene Ho |
01/12/2026 | T | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Hawkins Music Building 101 |
(2 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts in Music or Bachelor of Music degree must enroll in Senior Recital and Project in the semester they intend to perform their Senior Recital, typically the last semester of their senior year. Students may enroll in the course after successfully completing the Applied Music Proficiency and meeting the performance expectations described in the Undergraduate Handbook for their specific course of study. Piano Proficiency completion required. Requirements for recital length are determined by the student's major. See School of Performing Arts Undergraduate Student Handbook for recital length and repertoire requirements. (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS431-A Moon, Gene Ho |
09/02/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS431-A Moon, Gene Ho |
01/12/2026 | T | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Hawkins Music Building 101 |
This class provides a theological and philosophical foundation for studying the performing arts. This course examines the relationship between beauty, the arts, and the Christian life and worship. It is primarily designed as an examination of the aesthetic, cultural, and creative components of the performing arts, but it will also explore other art forms, philosophies of culture, and the arts' capacities for spiritual formation. Giving particular attention to music and theatre, this course will examine the role that the arts play in society, in the church, and in Christian worship. (3 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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PFA360-A Williams, Chessa W. |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 162 |
PFA360-A Williams, Chessa W. |
01/12/2026 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 163 |
*Students must complete 8 units of private instruction in the same instrumental area from the following list of courses. These 8 units are in addition to those in the Core Applied Music Requirements.
Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Performing Arts office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam. Prerequisite: MUS083 (2 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS463-A Brand Butler, Angela H |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS463-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Performing Arts office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam. Prerequisite: MUS084 (2 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS464-F Chang, David W. |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS464-G King, Nathan E. |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS464-H Low-Atwater, Elizabeth A. |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS464-E St Marseille, Daniel F |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS464-A Oppermann, Mary L |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS464-B Oh, Kathy S. |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS464-C STAFF, STAFF |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS464-D STAFF, STAFF |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS464-E St Marseille, Daniel F |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS464-F Chang, David W. |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS464-G King, Nathan E. |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS464-H Low-Atwater, Elizabeth A. |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS464-A Oppermann, Mary L |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS464-B Oh, Kathy S. |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS464-C STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS464-D STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Performing Arts office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam. Prerequisite: MUS085 (2 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS465-C Beatty, David S. |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS465-E Perkins, Barry E. |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS465-A Cherry, Lisa |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS465-B Richardson, Kevin D. |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS465-D Idzinski, Thomas C. |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS465-A Cherry, Lisa |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS465-B Richardson, Kevin D. |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS465-C Beatty, David S. |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS465-D Chouinard Mitchell, Kathryn E. |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS465-E Perkins, Barry E. |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Performing Arts office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam. Prerequisite: MUS086 (2 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS466-A Wheeler, Ruth Noemy |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS466-B Huang, I-Ting |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS466-E Chan Valerio, Celia M. |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS466-C Rivas, Aristides |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS466-D Nunez, Nestor R |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS466-F Kim, JinHee K. |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS466-A Wheeler, Ruth Noemy |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS466-B Huang, I-Ting |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS466-C Maldonado, Ana Maria |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS466-D Nunez, Nestor R |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS466-E Chan Valerio, Celia M. |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS466-F Kim, JinHee K. |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS466-G Chang, David W. |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS466-H Rivas, Aristides |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Performing Arts office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam. Prerequisite: MUS087 (2 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS467-A McConnell, Matthew Allen |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS467-B Walton, Tyler E. |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS467-B Walton, Tyler E. |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS467-A McConnell, Matthew Allen |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Performing Arts office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam. Prerequisite: MUS088 (2 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS468-B Navales, Ryan A. |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS468-A Aaron, Blake |
09/02/2025 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS468-B STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS468-C Aaron, Blake |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS468-A Navales, Ryan A. |
01/12/2026 | F | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Instructor OFFC |
Complete 2 units from the following:
Chamber Ensemble provides opportunities for preparation and performance of small ensemble repertoire. Ensembles rehearse weekly, are provided coaching, and present performances of the music studied. The course is open to all music majors and to non-music majors by instructor permission. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS095-B STAFF, STAFF |
09/02/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-C Ward, Jeremy Daniel |
09/02/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-G STAFF, STAFF |
09/02/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-H Ward, Jeremy Daniel |
09/02/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-E King, Nathan E. |
09/02/2025 | Th | 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
MUS095-F McConnell, Matthew Allen |
09/02/2025 | F | 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 147 |
MUS095-D St Marseille, Daniel F |
09/02/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-A Brand Butler, Angela H |
09/02/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-J STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-K STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | TTh | 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS095-L St Marseille, Daniel F |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-M Richardson, Kevin D. |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-B Cruz, Jennifer Marie |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-C Wheeler, Ruth Noemy |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-D Oppermann, Mary L |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-E St Marseille, Daniel F |
01/12/2026 | Th | 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
MUS095-G Huang, I-Ting |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-H Rivas, Aristides |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-I Jaramillo, Andres E. |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-A Moon, Gene Ho |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-F McConnell, Matthew Allen |
01/12/2026 | F | 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 147 |
Jazz Ensemble provides musicians with opportunities to learn a variety of jazz styles in a "big band" setting, as well as to enhance individual improvisational skills. This course also provides practical experience through rehearsals and performances. It is open to qualified students by audition or instructor's consent. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS096-A St Marseille, Daniel F |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
MUS096-A St Marseille, Daniel F |
01/12/2026 | TTh | 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
Complete 2 additional units from the following:
An inclusive concert band designed to provide instrumental experience and growth through rehearsal and public performance. Open to qualified students by audition or instructor's consent. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS067-A Levine, Brent Stephen |
09/02/2025 | T | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
MUS067-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | T | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
University Choir and Orchestra is open by audition to all interested students. The group will rehearse and perform a variety of music. A concert tour at the end of the school year is required. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS090-A Golden, Joshua Charles |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Hawkins Music Building 101 |
MUS090-A Bolin, John Edward |
01/12/2026 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Hawkins Music Building 101 |
Chamber Ensemble provides opportunities for preparation and performance of small ensemble repertoire. Ensembles rehearse weekly, are provided coaching, and present performances of the music studied. The course is open to all music majors and to non-music majors by instructor permission. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS095-B STAFF, STAFF |
09/02/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-C Ward, Jeremy Daniel |
09/02/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-G STAFF, STAFF |
09/02/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-H Ward, Jeremy Daniel |
09/02/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-E King, Nathan E. |
09/02/2025 | Th | 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
MUS095-F McConnell, Matthew Allen |
09/02/2025 | F | 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 147 |
MUS095-D St Marseille, Daniel F |
09/02/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-A Brand Butler, Angela H |
09/02/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-J STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-K STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | TTh | 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM | Instructor OFFC |
MUS095-L St Marseille, Daniel F |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-M Richardson, Kevin D. |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-B Cruz, Jennifer Marie |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-C Wheeler, Ruth Noemy |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-D Oppermann, Mary L |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-E St Marseille, Daniel F |
01/12/2026 | Th | 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
MUS095-G Huang, I-Ting |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-H Rivas, Aristides |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-I Jaramillo, Andres E. |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-A Moon, Gene Ho |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS095-F McConnell, Matthew Allen |
01/12/2026 | F | 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 147 |
Jazz Ensemble provides musicians with opportunities to learn a variety of jazz styles in a "big band" setting, as well as to enhance individual improvisational skills. This course also provides practical experience through rehearsals and performances. It is open to qualified students by audition or instructor's consent. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS096-A St Marseille, Daniel F |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
MUS096-A St Marseille, Daniel F |
01/12/2026 | TTh | 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
A select concert band comprised of the finest woodwind, brass, and percussion students at the University, performing both standard and emerging repertoire for winds at a high artistic level. Open to qualified students by audition. Members of the ensemble are expected to demonstrate outstanding skill and musicianship through individual practice with refinement in ensemble rehearsal. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. Prerequisite: MUS072 or MUS079 or MUS080 or MUS081 or MUS082 or MUS084 or MUS085 or MUS086 or MUS087 or MUS088 or MUS089 or MUS460 or MUS461 or MUS462 or MUS463 or MUS464 or MUS465 or MUS466 or MUS467 or MUS468 or MUS469 (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS097-A Levine, Brent Stephen |
09/02/2025 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
MUS097-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
Symphony Orchestra is open by audition to all qualified students. The group will rehearse and perform the finest examples of orchestral literature, ranging from the 18th century to the present. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS099-A Moon, Gene Ho |
09/02/2025 | MWF | 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
MUS099-A Moon, Gene Ho |
01/12/2026 | MWF | 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
University Choir and Orchestra is open by audition to all interested students. UCO will rehearse and perform a variety of sacred music. A concert tour at the end of the school year is required. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Prerequisite: MUS090 (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS489-A Golden, Joshua Charles |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Hawkins Music Building 101 |
MUS489-A Bolin, John Edward |
01/12/2026 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Hawkins Music Building 101 |
An inclusive concert band designed to provide instrumental experience and growth through rehearsal and public performance. Open to qualified students by audition or instructor's consent. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. Prerequisite: MUS067 or MUS097 (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS490A-A Levine, Brent Stephen |
09/02/2025 | T | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
MUS490A-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | T | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
A select concert band comprised of the finest woodwind, brass, and percussion students at the University, performing both standard and emerging repertoire for winds at a high artistic level. Open to qualified students by audition. Members of the ensemble are expected to demonstrate outstanding skill and musicianship through individual practice with refinement in ensemble rehearsal. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. Prerequisite: MUS097 (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS490F-A Levine, Brent Stephen |
09/02/2025 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
MUS490F-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
Symphony Orchestra is open by audition to all qualified students. The group will rehearse and perform the finest examples of orchestral literature, ranging from the 18th century to the present. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. Prerequisite: MUS099 (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS490H-A Moon, Gene Ho |
09/02/2025 | MWF | 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
MUS490H-A Moon, Gene Ho |
01/12/2026 | MWF | 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
This course provides opportunities for preparation and performance of chamber music for strings including string quartets, trios, and more. Ensembles rehearse weekly with assigned faculty coaches and present performances of prepared music. The course is open to all music majors and to non-music majors by instructor permission. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. Prerequisite: MUS095 (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS491A-A Brand Butler, Angela H |
09/02/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS491A-A Moon, Gene Ho |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS491A-B Richardson, Kevin D. |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS491A-C Rivas, Aristides |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS491A-D Huang, I-Ting |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS491A-E St Marseille, Daniel F |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC |
The course is designed to provide musicians with the opportunity to explore chamber music involving the piano and other instruments. Various chamber ensembles may be formed including piano duets, trios, quartets, and quintets. Ensembles rehearse weekly, are provided coaching, and present performances of the music studied. The course is open to all music majors and to non-music majors by instructor permission. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. Prerequisite: MUS095 (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS491B-A STAFF, STAFF |
09/02/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS491B-A Jaramillo, Andres E. |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS491B-B STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC |
The Guitar Ensemble studies and performs advanced music of different musical style periods and genres. Students will develop musical skills through weekly coaching, rehearsals, and performance. The ensemble is open to all music majors and to non-music majors by instructor permission. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. Prerequisite: MUS095 (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS491C-A Ward, Jeremy Daniel |
09/02/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS491C-A Wheeler, Ruth Noemy |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC |
The course is designed to provide musicians with the opportunity to explore chamber music written for various ensembles of wind instruments. Ensembles may include flute choir, clarinet choir, woodwind quintet, brass quintet, trombone choir, etc. Students will develop musical skills through weekly coaching, rehearsals, and performance. The ensemble is open to all music majors and to non-music majors by audition or instructor permission. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. Prerequisite: MUS095 (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS491D-A St Marseille, Daniel F |
09/02/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
MUS491D-A Oppermann, Mary L |
01/12/2026 | - | Instructor OFFC |
Jazz Combo provides musicians with opportunities to study and perform standard, traditional, and contemporary jazz literature for small ensemble, and to develop individual improvisational skills. It is open to qualified students by audition or instructor's consent. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. Prerequisite: MUS095 or MUS096 (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS491E-A King, Nathan E. |
09/02/2025 | Th | 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
MUS491E-A St Marseille, Daniel F |
01/12/2026 | Th | 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
Jazz Ensemble provides musicians with opportunities to learn a variety of jazz styles in a "big band" setting, as well as to enhance individual improvisational skills. This course also provides practical experience through rehearsals and performances. It is open to qualified students by audition or instructor's consent. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. Prerequisite: MUS067 or MUS096 or MUS097 (1 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS491F-A St Marseille, Daniel F |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
MUS491F-A St Marseille, Daniel F |
01/12/2026 | TTh | 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM | Hawkins Music Building 108 |
Survey of orchestral and band literature from a historical and educative perspective. Emphasis is placed on graded literature appropriate for use in secondary education. Prerequisite: MUS405 (3 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS345-A Holliday, Guy M. |
01/12/2026 | MW | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Hawkins Music Building 163 |
Students study the methods and materials used in teaching brass, woodwind, string, or percussion instruments. The area of emphasis is determined by the student's primary instrument. (2 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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MUS419-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | MW | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Hawkins Music Building 162 |
Students must complete 12 units of additional upper division music electives.
OR
Complete one of the following concentrations:
- Jazz Studies
- Live Music Production (MD)
- Piano Pedagogy
- Songwriting
- Studio Production
- Worship Arts
- Worship Tech
See the latest catalog for more information.
*Curriculum subject to change. Please see the current catalog for more information.