Songs that reflect workers of diverse cultures, such as Native American chants, folk and labor ballads, field hollers, Black cowboy songs, Chicano farm and border songs, labor Motown, Asian American work songs and working women s rap. An opportunity for students interested in musical theatre to study, rehearse, and participate in performances of musical works for the stage. Equal emphasis given to the musical and dramatic elements involved in such productions. For staged, public performances, roles may be assigned subject to audition. 8 units An investigation of musical performance styles from the late Middle Ages through the Baroque.
Students work and perform in an area of their choice.
4 units Reading, preparation, and playing of music arranged for dance bands, with emphasis on jazz. 4 units Rehearsal band for music of all popular styles. Performances at various athletic events. CSU MUS 50. An opportunity for students who are enrolled in music courses requiring extra performance and rehearsal hours to receive credit for their work.