Designed for current students at San Diego State University, our Music and Dance program can help you earn academic credit through unique music- and dance-based programs — including Color Guard, Drum Line, Pep Band, and more — run by the SDSU School of Music and Dance each semester.

Estimated Cost Estimated Cost
$100 Per Unit
Completion Time Min. Completion Time
1 Semester
Course Format Course Format
In Person

About the SDSU School of Music and Dance

The mission of San Diego State University’s School of Music and Dance is to provide the highest quality education for performers, choreographers, educators, researchers, and those who may be in fields related to music and dance. In addition, the School of Music and Dance is committed to providing the general student, our future audience, with the deepest understanding and appreciation of music and dance. The School of Music and Dance serves a varied intellectual and ethnic student body in a culturally rich environment.

Course Schedule

Courses run for the duration of the term dates listed below. Check marks (✔) indicate that the course is running during a specific term. Courses are 1-4 units per course.

Course List

Courses Units SP SU FA
MUSIC 0170 Chamber Music: Indoor Drumline & Color Guard 1-4      
MUSIC 0370 Pep Band 1-4      
MUSIC 0375 Marching Band 1-4      

*Dates and fees subject to change.
 


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How to Register

Please note that the Music & Dance courses listed above are only available to students who have been identified as eligible for participation by the School of Music & Dance. By participating in one of these courses, you’ll earn Extension Credit that will appear on your SDSU transcript.

Once you’ve received approval to register, follow the steps below to begin the registration process.

  1. Once you’ve chosen your courses, click the Enroll button below to begin the registration process. Please indicate on the form that you’d like to register for courses.


     

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  2. Once you’ve filled out the Enrollment form, you’ll receive a confirmation email from SDSU Global Campus within 2-3 business days with the next steps to complete your enrollment.
  3. Once registration opens for your courses, you can register in the my.SDSU portal.
  4. Complete your full payment in my.SDSU after your registration has been submitted. Click here for more information on our payment and drop policy.

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If you have questions about the program, please call 619-594-6031 or visit music.sdsu.edu/index.php/about/contact. You can also visit the School of Music and Dance on SDSU’s campus during office hours:

Music Building, Room 112
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7902

Office Hours
Monday-Thursday | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Courses

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MUSIC 0370 Pep Band
Sections for string, woodwind, brass, piano, vocal, and mixed ensemble groups of three or more players.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor

Format: In Person

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MUSIC 0370.01 Indoor Drumline/Color Guard/Dance Team
Study and public performance of literature and pageantry for the ensemble. Practical experience in rehearsal and performance techniques.

Format: In Person

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MUSIC 0375 Marching Band
Study and public performance of representative literature for the ensemble. Practical experience in rehearsal technique. Maximum Credits: maximum combined credit for MUSIC 175 and 375 eight units.

Format: In Person

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Instructors
James Murren
MUSIC 0386 Chamber Singers
Study and public performance of representative literature for the ensemble. Practical experience in rehearsal technique. Maximum Credits: four units.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor

Format: In Person

Note: The performance group courses are devoted to the study in detail and the public performance of a wide range of representative literature for each type of ensemble, and designed to provide students with practical experience in rehearsal techniques.
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