Music

Student Transfer Achievement Reform (STAR) Act (SB1440)

Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation* (Major Code: 01245)

Provides programs for students who wish to become professional musicians; prepares for a career in public school teaching; broaden their general knowledge of music, develop performance skills, or pursue an advance degree in music. Includes theory, musicianship, and performances skills. Transfer students must pass proficiency exams in these areas.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental aspects and principles of music, including but not limited to: music theory, notation, chord structures, form, instrumental/vocal technique, performances practices.
  • Students will perform in an ensemble with a diverse group of people, including those of a variety of performance abilities and backgrounds.
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
  • Completion of minimum 60 semester or 90 quarter units of transferable degree applicable courses.
  • Minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.
  • Minimum 18 semester or 27 quarter units in major or area of emphasis with a minimum grade of “C” (or “Pass”) for each course in the major.
  • Completion of the California State University General Education (CSU GE) Breadth pattern or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern for CSU.  For more information, refer to the catalog section, “Certificate of Achievement” under Graduation, Certificates, and Degree Requirements.
Group 1: Required Core
MUS 101MUSIC THEORY I3
MUS 102MUSIC THEORY II3
MUS 109MUSIC THEORY III3
MUS 111AURAL SKILLS I1
MUS 113AURAL SKILLS II1
MUS 114AURAL SKILLS III1
Group 2: Applied Music
Select four courses:2
MUS 125
APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY I
MUS 126
APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY II
MUS 127
APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY III
MUS 128
APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY IV
Group 3: Large Ensemble
Select four courses: 4
MUS 170
SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS I
MUS 171
SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS II
MUS 172
SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS III
MUS 173
SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS IV
MUS 185
CONCERT CHOIR I
MUS 186
CONCERT CHOIR II
MUS 187
CONCERT CHOIR III
MUS 188
CONCERT CHOIR IV
MUS 124A
INTRODUCTION TO MARIACHI PERFORMANCE I
MUS 124B
INTRODUCTION TO MARIACHI PERFORMANCE II
MUS 124C
INTRODUCTION TO MARIACHI PERFORMANCE III
MUS 124D
INTRODUCTION TO MARIACHI PERFORMANCE IV
MUS 158
CONCERT BAND I
MUS 159
CONCERT BAND II
MUS 160
CONCERT BAND III
MUS 161
CONCERT BAND IV
MUS 163A
GUITAR ENSEMBLE I
MUS 163B
GUITAR ENSEMBLE II
MUS 163C
GUITAR ENSEMBLE III
MUS 163D
GUITAR ENSEMBLE IV
MUS 165A
LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE I
MUS 165B
LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE II
MUS 165C
LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE III
MUS 165D
LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE IV
MUS 175
ORCHESTRA I
MUS 176
ORCHESTRA II
MUS 177
ORCHESTRA III
MUS 178
ORCHESTRA IV
List A: Emphases Courses3-4
MUS 110
MUSIC THEORY IV
MUS 115
AURAL SKILLS IV
MUS 132A
CLASS PIANO I
MUS 132B
CLASS PIANO II
MUS 132C
CLASS PIANO III
MUS 100
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
MUS 105
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
Total Units21-22
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Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses specific to the transfer institution of choice. University requirements vary from institution to institution and are subject to change. Therefore, it is important to verify transfer major preparation and general education requirements through consultation with a counselor in either the Counseling Center or Transfer Center. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information.

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Students are also encouraged to study these courses (MUS 105 and MUS 100), but they are not required for the degree.