Â鶹ÊÓƵ is inviting students to explore their creative talents this winter with a variety of music and drama classes designed to inspire and engage. Whether you’re looking to build confidence on stage or develop your musical talents, YVC’s arts and humanities offerings provide opportunities for both beginners and experienced performers.
Registration is underway for winter quarter and classes begin January 5. Read on for our list of classes with a drama and music focus:
Introduction to Theatre | DRMA& 101
This course examines drama and theatre from historical, literary and cultural perspectives.
Students will read excerpts of plays from key eras of theatre; write short response
essays and engage in discussions; practice common tasks associated with a variety
of theatre professions including design, playwrighting and directing; and work in
groups to create their own short theatrical productions using everyday materials.
Theatre Production | DRAMA 115
This course emphasizing professional concepts and practices in developing, rehearsing,
designing and performing theatrical works for live audiences. Previous experience
is helpful, but not necessary. Students enrolled in this course will work as actors
in small roles or as understudies to actors in large roles as assistant directors,
as assistant designers/technicians or as assistant stage managers.
Technical Theatre I | DRAMA 116
Technical Theatre I is a laboratory course emphasizing beginning to intermediate concepts
in technical theatre. Students enrolled in the course will assist with creating and
incorporating technical theatre elements such as lighting, sound and effects into
live theatre productions.
Introduction to Cinema | DRAMA 150
This course explores the basic components of cinema and approaches to analyzing, understanding
and appreciating film both as art and as entertainment.
Intermediate Acting | DRAMA 181
This course is a continuation of the theory and practice of the fundamentals of acting
that are explored in DRAMA 180. Students will develop their vocal, physical and emotional
accessibility skills through acting exercises, theatre games and scene work. The course
builds on the essential skills developed in DRAMA 180, with emphasis on the scene
work, and a segment on acting for the camera.
Directing for the Stage | DRAMA 183
This course is an introduction to the world of the theatre director. Class sessions
will alternate between lectures and discussions and practical, hands-on work. In addition
to exploring a range of directing theories and techniques, students will have the
opportunity to cast, rehearse and present short scenes from published plays.
Stage Makeup | DRAMA 188
This course is an introduction to theatrical makeup theory and technique. Class sessions
will be divided among lectures and discussions, practice sessions, and graded execution
of different makeup styles.
Theatre Production Lab II | DRAMA 215
This lab-style class focuses on intermediate to advanced concepts, practices and responsibilities
involved in creating live theatre for audiences. Students enrolled in this course
will participate in YVC theatre productions as actors in lead roles, as directors,
as designers or as stage managers.
Music Fundamentals | MUS 100
This course introduces the basic concepts of music theory and practice, beginning
the ongoing development of a functional knowledge of music. A variety of musical traditions
will be used to study rhythm, melody, harmony and form, and basic principles of western
musical notation will be introduced. This course is intended for non-music majors
or music majors who choose to reinforce their knowledge of fundamentals before beginning
the Music Theory and Ear Training sequence.
Beginning Piano | MUS 107
This course provides foundational instruction in piano playing skills. It also serves
as a refresher course for students who have played or studied piano in the past.
Intermediate Piano | MUS 108
This course provides intermediate-level instruction in piano. The course can serve
as a continuation of the skills and practices emphasized in MUS 107 or as a refreshment
course for students who have studied piano in the past.
Beginning Guitar Class | MUS 113
This course will introduce students to beginning concepts and techniques of guitar
playing. No prior musical experience is required. Instruments may be available to
borrow.
History of Rock & Roll | MUS 116
This course is a survey of the history of rock music, from the musical world before
rock to the present day. The relationship between rock music and issues of race, age,
gender, economics and politics will be discussed.
College Chorus | MUS 130
This course introduces students to the preparation and performance of choral literature.
Public performance required.
Chamber Singers | MUS 135
This course is a further exploration of the preparation and performance of choral
literature via smaller group singing. Students interested in this course will be required
to audition and to perform publicly.
Small Group Ensemble | MUS 142
This course focuses on the preparation and performance of chamber ensemble literature
in various styles, including jazz, classical, popular and international styles. Additional
rehearsal and preparation time outside of regular meeting times may be required. Students
will be required to audition and to perform publicly both locally and on tour.
Jazz Ensemble | MUS 149
This course focuses on the preparation and performance of jazz ensemble literature.
Additional rehearsal and preparation time outside of regular meeting times may be
required. Students will be required to audition and to perform publicly both locally
and on tour.
Voice Private | MUS 170
This course is designed to give students one-on-one training in voice.
Music Appreciation | MUSC& 105
This course is an introduction to the world of music, both as an art and as a vital
component of historical periods and to stimulate a human expression. By practicing
listening and vocabulary skills, students will develop an awareness and broader understanding
of music.
Ear Training 2 | MUSC& 122
This course is designed to prepare students in singing, sight singing and dictation
skills necessary for the performance and teaching of tonal music. The focus will be
on basic rhythmic dictation, minor intervals, basic conducting patterns, solfege/note
names, all minor scales, minor triads, 2-voice melodic dictation, basic chordal progressions,
cadences and practical keyboard applications. This course supplements corresponding
musical theory and will serve as a lab reinforcing the aural components.
Music Theory 2 | MUSC& 132
This course introduces basic theoretical concepts dealing with common-practice melody,
harmony and voice leading, and demonstrates their analytical and compositional uses.
View the full class schedule.
No matter where you’re going, YVC is the place to start! With many academic options, you can earn the training, degree or certificate you need to get a great job, earn credits that transfer to a four-year university or just to brush up on skills in an area that interests you. YVC’s open-door policy enables all community members to enroll without regard for their past educational record.
Are you a first-time college student or transferring from another school and planning to earn a degree or certificate? New, transfer and returning degree-seeking students, visit our admissions website to apply and get started.
Are you interested in enrolling in a class or two for personal enrichment, professional development or just plain fun? Non-degree seeking students, those not intending to obtain a degree or certificate, are welcome to enroll in courses that total 11 credits or less per quarter. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid. Registration begins December 29 for part-time, non-degree/certificate-seeking students for Winter Quarter 2026.
Senior citizens, 60 years of age or older, who are Washington state residents can take advantage of the Gold Card Program. This program allows seniors to attend state supported classes at a reduced cost on a space-available basis. Gold Card participants may enroll on the third day of the quarter or when the class has met at least once, whichever is later.
YVC is a public institution of higher education dedicated to strengthening our communities by providing opportunities for personal enrichment, economic mobility and sociocultural engagement. Founded in 1928, YVC serves all students holistically, supports all students’ learning goals, and fosters achievement within career and educational pathways. As a federally designated Hispanic-serving Institution residing on the traditional homelands of the 14 Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, YVC cultivates equity and a culture of innovative and inclusive teaching and learning.
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