Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026Class Size40 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteAbility to play a wind ensemble instrument. Students Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1DescriptionGeneral Education: SCC: Area 3; Cal-GETC: Area 3A An introductory examination of how composers and songwriters apply the various elements of music to heighten the expressive impact of a composition. Aspects of melody, rhythm, harmony, tone, and structure are studied through focused listening of works from the Renaissance to contemporary styles of avant-garde and popular music. Attention will be paid to issues of racism, representation, and the power structures that exist in both past and current practices of music. This course requires no previous musical study. MUSC - Music MUSC 009 Wind Ensemble 1.0 Unit must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency on an instrument to participate and perform with the wind ensemble General Education: SCC: Area 3 This course is the study and performance of wind ensemble repertoire. It is open to those who play a wind ensemble instrument. Public performances and/or field trips are required. Repeatable 3 times. MUSC 010 Concert Band 1.0 Unit demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency on an instrument to participate and perform with the concert band This course offers the study and performance of concert band literature. It is open to those who play a concert band instrument. Public performances and/or field trips are required. Repeatable 3 times. MUSC 011 Symphonic Band 1.0 Unit demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency on an instrument to participate and perform with the concert band This course offers the study and performance of various styles of symphonic band literature. Symphonic band literature, rehearsal technique, and performance practices are examined. Public performances and/or field trips are required. Repeatable 3 times.Usually HeldMon Tue Wed Thu Fri 