Van Decker
Van Decker
Dr. Van Decker (Known as Dr. Van)
Degrees Held:
A.A. - Lansing Community College
B.M and M.M. - California State Un, Long Beach
Ph. D. - Un of California, San Diego
Guitarist - Jimmie Cannon's "Valley Jazz"
Pianist - "Standing Room Only"
Latest Recording - Natural Processes (Arrival Records, 2010)
Website URL: http://faculty.imperial.edu/van.decker E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Fall 2013
MUS100Intro to Music Foundations
An introduction to basic concepts of music. The development of the skills and knowledge needed to read music, to hear music, and to use some instrument (including the voice) with skill. (CSU) (UC credit limited. See a counselor.)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 10681 | ALLS | HWL | Tuesday Thursday | Start Time: 8:35 AM End Time: 10:00 AM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 0 Available: 30 |
Class begins: 2013-08-19, Class ends: 2013-12-07
MUS100Intro to Music Foundations
An introduction to basic concepts of music. The development of the skills and knowledge needed to read music, to hear music, and to use some instrument (including the voice) with skill. (CSU) (UC credit limited. See a counselor.)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 10682 | ALLS | HWL | Tuesday Thursday | Start Time: 10:15 AM End Time: 11:40 AM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 0 Available: 30 |
Class begins: 2013-08-19, Class ends: 2013-12-07
MUS100Intro to Music Foundations
An introduction to basic concepts of music. The development of the skills and knowledge needed to read music, to hear music, and to use some instrument (including the voice) with skill. (CSU) (UC credit limited. See a counselor.)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 10684 | ALLS | HWL | Monday Wednesday | Start Time: 1:30 PM End Time: 2:55 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 0 Available: 30 |
Class begins: 2013-08-19, Class ends: 2013-12-07
MUS102Intro to Music Lit & Listening
An introduction to music literature with emphasis on the listening experience. Students study the expressive materials of music and the major forms of music literature. Emphasis placed on the skills and understanding necessary for lifelong music listening experiences. (C-ID MUS 100) (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 10690 | ALLS | HWL | Monday Wednesday | Start Time: 10:15 AM End Time: 11:40 AM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 0 Available: 30 |
Class begins: 2013-08-19, Class ends: 2013-12-07
MUS140Beginning Group Piano I
A course structured to correlate those musical skills, techniques and understanding which are basic to comprehensive keyboard musicianship at the early level of study. (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 10702 | ALLS | HWL | Monday Wednesday | Start Time: 11:50 AM End Time: 12:20 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 0 Available: 20 |
Class begins: 2013-08-19, Class ends: 2013-12-07
MUS142Beginning Group Piano II
A continuation of MUS 140. (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 10703 | ALLS | HWL | Monday Wednesday | Start Time: 11:50 AM End Time: 12:20 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 0 Available: 20 |
Class begins: 2013-08-19, Class ends: 2013-12-07
MUS240Intermediate Group Piano I
A course structured for those students who have attained the performance skill competencies required in Beginning Group Piano. (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 10704 | ALLS | HWL | Monday Wednesday | Start Time: 11:50 AM End Time: 12:20 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 0 Available: 20 |
Class begins: 2013-08-19, Class ends: 2013-12-07
MUS242Intermediate Group Piano II
A continuation of MUS 240. (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 10705 | ALLS | HWL | Monday Wednesday | Start Time: 11:50 AM End Time: 12:20 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 0 Available: 20 |
Class begins: 2013-08-19, Class ends: 2013-12-07
MUS160Beginning Guitar I
A basic course on how to accompany with the guitar. Stress will be placed on tuning, chording, different types of strums and elementary transposition. (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 10712 | ALLS | HWL | Tuesday Thursday | Start Time: 1:30 PM End Time: 2:00 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 0 Available: 20 |
Class begins: 2013-08-19, Class ends: 2013-12-07
MUS162Beginning Guitar II
A continuation of MUS 160 with the following additions: 1. Reading music (standard musical notation); 2. A thorough presentation of bar chords including sevenths, ninths, diminished, augmented, and various altered chords; 3. Advanced picking techniques. (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 10713 | ALLS | HWL | Tuesday Thursday | Start Time: 1:30 PM End Time: 2:00 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 0 Available: 20 |
Class begins: 2013-08-19, Class ends: 2013-12-07
MUS260Intermediate Guitar I
A continuation of MUS 162 with the following additions: 1. Reading music (standard musical notation); 2. A thorough presentations of bar chords including sevenths, ninths, diminished, augmented, and various altered chords; 3. Advanced picking techniques. (CSU)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 10714 | ALLS | HWL | Tuesday Thursday | Start Time: 1:30 PM End Time: 2:00 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 0 Available: 20 |
Class begins: 2013-08-19, Class ends: 2013-12-07
MUS262Intermediate Guitar II
A continuation of MUS 260 with the following additions: 1. Reading music (standard musical notation); 2. A thorough presentations of bar chords including sevenths, ninths, diminished, augmented, and various altered chords; 3. Advanced picking techniques. (CSU)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 10715 | ALLS | HWL | Tuesday Thursday | Start Time: 1:30 PM End Time: 2:00 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 0 Available: 20 |
Class begins: 2013-08-19, Class ends: 2013-12-07
MUS163Applied Music I
A course designed to provide students with a concentrated sequence of private instruction in music within a particular performing medium. One section meeting per week on campus, in addition to private instruction. As required conditions, the student must: 1. Secure a teacher approved by the College. 2. Take a minimum of one 30 minute lesson per week. 3. Meet one hour of class per week on campus for performance as scheduled and turn in weekly lesson attendance form. (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 10719 | ALLS | HWL | Start Time: 0: AM End Time: 0: AM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 0 Available: 10 |
Class begins: 2013-08-19, Class ends: 2013-12-07
MUS182Intro to Recording Tech
This course is a study in the art of digital audio recording and how to record in the IVC Digital Recording Studio. The curriculum will cover the signal flow the mixing console as it applies to recording, microphones and techniques of application, signal processing, digital recording operation and the use of digital audio/sequencing software. (CSU)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 10720 | ALLS | HWL | Monday Wednesday | Start Time: 3:05 PM End Time: 3:55 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 0 Available: 20 |
Class begins: 2013-08-19, Class ends: 2013-12-07
MUS184Advanced Recording Tech
Prerequisite: MUS 182 with a grade of "C" or better.
This course is a continuation in the study of digital audio recording and how to make a professional sounding compact disk using the IVC Digital Recording Studio. The curriculum will cover alleviating basic problems in the recording process, console automation, SMPTE and MIDI synchronization, the fundamentals involved in a mix-down and the skills for planning and executing a recording session. (CSU)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 10721 | ALLS | HWL | Monday Wednesday | Start Time: 3:05 PM End Time: 3:55 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 0 Available: 20 |
Class begins: 2013-08-19, Class ends: 2013-12-07
Summer 2013
MUS100Intro to Music Foundations
An introduction to basic concepts of music. The development of the skills and knowledge needed to read music, to hear music, and to use some instrument (including the voice) with skill. (CSU) (UC credit limited. See a counselor.)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 30132 | ALLS | HWL | Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday | Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 12:10 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 30 Available: 0 |
Class begins: 2013-06-24, Class ends: 2013-08-01
MUS100Intro to Music Foundations
An introduction to basic concepts of music. The development of the skills and knowledge needed to read music, to hear music, and to use some instrument (including the voice) with skill. (CSU) (UC credit limited. See a counselor.)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 30133 | ALLS | HWL | Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday | Start Time: 7:30 AM End Time: 9:40 AM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 30 Available: 0 |
Class begins: 2013-06-24, Class ends: 2013-08-01
Spring 2013
MUS100Intro to Music Foundations
An introduction to basic concepts of music. The development of the skills and knowledge needed to read music, to hear music, and to use some instrument (including the voice) with skill. (CSU) (UC credit limited. See a counselor.)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20862 | ALLS | HWL | Monday Wednesday | Start Time: 1:30 PM End Time: 2:55 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 24 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
MUS100Intro to Music Foundations
An introduction to basic concepts of music. The development of the skills and knowledge needed to read music, to hear music, and to use some instrument (including the voice) with skill. (CSU) (UC credit limited. See a counselor.)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20863 | ALLS | HWL | Tuesday Thursday | Start Time: 8:35 AM End Time: 10:00 AM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 26 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
MUS100Intro to Music Foundations
An introduction to basic concepts of music. The development of the skills and knowledge needed to read music, to hear music, and to use some instrument (including the voice) with skill. (CSU) (UC credit limited. See a counselor.)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20864 | ALLS | HWL | Tuesday Thursday | Start Time: 10:15 AM End Time: 11:40 AM | Building: 300 Room: 314 | Enrolled: 28 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
MUS102Intro to Music Lit & Listening
An introduction to music literature with emphasis on the listening experience. Students study the expressive materials of music and the major forms of music literature. Emphasis placed on the skills and understanding necessary for lifelong music listening experiences. (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20876 | ALLS | HWL | Monday Wednesday | Start Time: 10:15 AM End Time: 11:40 AM | Building: 500 Room: 504 | Enrolled: 16 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
MUS160Beginning Guitar I
A basic course on how to accompany with the guitar. Stress will be placed on tuning, chording, different types of strums and elementary transposition. (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20896 | ALLS | HWL | Tuesday | Start Time: 1:30 PM End Time: 2:35 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 15 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
MUS162Beginning Guitar II
A continuation of MUS 160 with the following additions: 1. Reading music (standard musical notation); 2. A thorough presentation of bar chords including sevenths, ninths, diminished, augmented, and various altered chords; 3. Advanced picking techniques. (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20897 | ALLS | HWL | Tuesday | Start Time: 1:30 PM End Time: 2:35 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 0 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
MUS172College-Community Band
A performance organization specializing in a wide range of literature for the wind band. The primary objective will be to provide the continuing music performing experiences needed by community adults, music educators, and advanced high school students. Maximum credit four units. (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20899 | ALLS | HWL | Monday Wednesday | Start Time: 11:50 AM End Time: 12:40 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 11 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
MUS179Applied Music
A course designed to provide students with a concentrated sequence of private instruction in music within a particular performing medium. One section meeting per week on campus, in addition to private instruction. As required conditions, the student must: 1. Secure a teacher approved by the College. 2. Take a minimum of one 30 minute lesson per week. 3. Meet one hour of class per week on campus for performance as scheduled and turn in weekly lesson attendance form. Maximum credit four units. (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20905 | ALLS | HWL | Start Time: 0: AM End Time: 0: AM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 11 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
MUS182Intro to Recording Tech
This course is a study in the art of digital audio recording and how to record in the IVC Digital Recording Studio. The curriculum will cover the signal flow the mixing console as it applies to recording, microphones and techniques of application, signal processing, digital recording operation and the use of digital audio/sequencing software. (CSU)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20906 | ALLS | HWL | Monday Wednesday | Start Time: 3:05 PM End Time: 3:55 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 15 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
MUS184Advanced Recording Tech
Prerequisites: MUS 182.
This course is a continuation in the study of digital audio recording and how to make a professional sounding compact disk using the IVC Digital Recording Studio. The curriculum will cover alleviating basic problems in the recording process, console automation, SMPTE and MIDI synchronization, the fundamentals involved in a mix-down and the skills for planning and executing a recording session. (CSU)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20908 | ALLS | HWL | Monday Wednesday | Start Time: 3:05 PM End Time: 3:55 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 4 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
MUS260Intermediate Guitar I
A continuation of MUS 162. (CSU)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20934 | ALLS | HWL | Tuesday | Start Time: 1:30 PM End Time: 2:35 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 1 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
MUS262Intermediate Guitar II
A continuation of MUS 260. (CSU)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20935 | ALLS | HWL | Tuesday | Start Time: 1:30 PM End Time: 2:35 PM | Building: 300 Room: 305 | Enrolled: 0 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
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