MUS 181 - Pop/Rock Band

    Recent Professors
    Julio Avila, Walter Simonsen, Viviana Tolmasoff
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    20–25 students
    Credits
    1–2
    Prerequisite
    Admission by audition.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MUS 181
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    The study, rehearsal, and public performance of commercial music in band configurations. Styles covered will include but are not limited to Pop, Rock, R&B, Country, and Hip Hop. The skills needed to perform live in commercial music settings will be emphasized. Combos will be made up of voice, guitar, keyboard, bass, drum-set, and other traditional instruments. Different literature will be studied each semester based on the ensemble composition. This course is repeatable for credit the maximum times allowable by regulation. Admission by audition.
    Usually Held
    Mon 7:00pm–9:10pm, Thu 5:00pm–7:50pm, Tue 4:00pm–6:10pm, Tue 4:00pm–6:50pm