Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size23–25 studentsCredits0.5 Transfers ToCSUDescriptionMUS 53 is required of all auditioned music majors enrolled in MUS 50, 51 or 52. It is designed to teach, train and prepare students for a successful career in music. Students are required to perform repertoire or exercises associated with their Applied Music area, critique the performances of their peers, and plan for, manage and achieve success both while in college and beyond college. Students also participate in and attend concerts, recitals and master classes; organize and prepare programs; critique each others' performances, learn how to manage and execute all aspects of pre- and post-performance production, listen to presentations from and meet with professional musicians and IVC music alumni and learn to apply expected professional standards and obligations of being a professional in the many related professions.Usually HeldMon 12:30pm–1:45pm, Wed 12:30pm–1:45pm, Mon 12:30pm–1:50pm, Wed 12:30pm–1:40pm 