MUS 185 - Advanced Commercial Music Ensemble

    Recent Professors
    Justa Hoang, Walter Simonsen
    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 185
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    The study, rehearsal, and public performance of advanced-level and experimental commercial music. Genres covered will include Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, Country, Rhythm and Blues, Disc Jockeyed, Electronic Dance, and Experimental Music. This ensemble will focus on emerging techniques that integrate traditional live performance with modern controllerism using a variety of Musical Instrument Digital Interfaces. Students are required to have significant instrumental, vocal and/or disc jockey performance skills. Students will host and perform in innovative musical and multimedia experiences in a variety of settings. The course is repeatable for credit the maximum times allowable by regulation. Admission by audition.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 2:25pm–5:15pm, Thu 4:00pm–6:10pm, Thu 4:00pm–7:10pm, Thu 4:00pm–7:30pm