Music
Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation* (Major Code: 01240)
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 advanced degree in music. Includes theory, keyboarding, and sight reading skills. Transfer students must pass proficiency exams in these areas.
Program Student Learning Outcome
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental aspects and principles of music, including but not limited to: music theory, notation, chord structures, melodic constructs, form, instrumental/vocal technique, performance practices.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 101 | MUSIC THEORY I | 3 |
| MUS 111 | AURAL SKILLS I | 1 |
| MUS 125 | APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY I | 0.5 |
| MUS 132A | CLASS PIANO I | 1 |
| Required performance course | 1-2 | |
| Units | 6.5-7.5 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MUS 100 or RA&T 100 | MUSIC TECHNOLOGY or MUSIC TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| MUS 102 | MUSIC THEORY II | 3 |
| MUS 113 | AURAL SKILLS II | 1 |
| MUS 126 | APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY II | 0.5 |
| MUS 132B | CLASS PIANO II | 1 |
| MUS 140 | CLASS VOICE I | 1 |
| Required performance course | 1-2 | |
| Units | 10.5-11.5 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| MUS 109 | MUSIC THEORY III | 3 |
| MUS 127 | APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY III | 0.5 |
| MUS 132C | CLASS PIANO III | 1 |
| MUS 141 | CLASS VOICE II | 1 |
| Required performance course | 1-2 | |
| OPTIONAL | ||
| Required performance course | 1-2 | |
| Units | 7.5-9.5 | |
| Total Units | 24.5-28.5 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Performance Courses 1 | ||
| MUS 136A | JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE I | 2 |
| MUS 136B | JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE II | 2 |
| MUS 136C | JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE III | 2 |
| MUS 136D | JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE IV | 2 |
| MUS 158 | CONCERT BAND I | 1 |
| MUS 159 | CONCERT BAND II | 1 |
| MUS 160 | CONCERT BAND III | 1 |
| MUS 161 | CONCERT BAND IV | 1 |
| MUS 163A | GUITAR ENSEMBLE I | 1 |
| MUS 163B | GUITAR ENSEMBLE II | 1 |
| MUS 163C | GUITAR ENSEMBLE III | 1 |
| MUS 163D | GUITAR ENSEMBLE IV | 1 |
| MUS 165A | LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE I | 1 |
| MUS 165B | LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE II | 1 |
| MUS 165C | LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE III | 1 |
| MUS 165D | LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE IV | 1 |
| MUS 166 | JAZZ ENSEMBLE I-BIG BAND | 1 |
| MUS 167 | JAZZ ENSEMBLE II-BIG BAND | 1 |
| MUS 168 | JAZZ ENSEMBLE III-BIG BAND | 1 |
| MUS 169 | JAZZ ENSEMBLE IV-BIG BAND | 1 |
| MUS 170 | SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS I | 1 |
| MUS 171 | SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS II | 1 |
| MUS 172 | SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS III | 1 |
| MUS 173 | SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS IV | 1 |
| MUS 175 | ORCHESTRA I | 1 |
| MUS 176 | ORCHESTRA II | 1 |
| MUS 177 | ORCHESTRA III | 1 |
| MUS 178 | ORCHESTRA IV | 1 |
| MUS 180 | CHAMBER SINGERS I | 2 |
| MUS 181 | CHAMBER SINGERS II | 2 |
| MUS 182 | CHAMBER SINGERS III | 2 |
| MUS 183 | CHAMBER SINGERS IV | 2 |
| MUS 185 | CONCERT CHOIR I | 1 |
| MUS 186 | CONCERT CHOIR II | 1 |
| MUS 187 | CONCERT CHOIR III | 1 |
| MUS 188 | CONCERT CHOIR IV | 1 |
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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 Career and Transfer Connections. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information.
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Students are required to complete a minimum of one course per semester with a maximum of four courses.
Note: This is a course requirement, not a unit requirement.
To earn an associate degree, additional general education and graduation requirements must be completed.