Music---Mariachi Specialization
Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation* (Major Code: 02542)
Provides students the unique musical training and study necessary to pursue aforementioned musical careers though specifically within the mariachi tradition. Each mariachi major must declare and take courses on a primary instrument (guitar, vihuela, guitarrón, harp, violin, trumpet, flute, voice), as well as courses on secondary instruments. Includes theory, keyboarding, and sight reading skills. Transfer students must pass proficiency exams in these areas.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will play and sing traditional mariachi music, including all of the standard mariachi song-types: son jalisciense, huapango, ranchera, bolero, son jarocho and joropo.
- Student will demonstrate an understanding of mariachi history, style and performance practices.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 101 | MUSIC THEORY I | 3 |
| MUS 125 | APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY I | 0.5 |
| MUS 124A or MUS 157A | INTRODUCTION TO MARIACHI PERFORMANCE I or MARIACHI GARIBALDI I | 1-2 |
| MUS 202 | DEVELOPMENT OF MARIACHI: STYLE AND CULTURE | 3 |
| Primary instrument instruction 1 | 1-2 | |
| MUS 111 | AURAL SKILLS I | 1 |
| Units | 9.5-11.5 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MUS 124B or MUS 157B | INTRODUCTION TO MARIACHI PERFORMANCE II or MARIACHI GARIBALDI II | 1-2 |
| Primary instrument instruction 1 | 1-2 | |
| MUS 102 | MUSIC THEORY II | 3 |
| MUS 113 | AURAL SKILLS II | 1 |
| MUS 126 | APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY II | 0.5 |
| Units | 6.5-8.5 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| MUS 124C or MUS 157C | INTRODUCTION TO MARIACHI PERFORMANCE III or MARIACHI GARIBALDI III | 1-2 |
| Secondary instrument instruction 1 | 1-2 | |
| MUS 109 | MUSIC THEORY III | 3 |
| MUS 127 | APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY III | 0.5 |
| Units | 5.5-7.5 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| MUS 124D or MUS 157D | INTRODUCTION TO MARIACHI PERFORMANCE IV or MARIACHI GARIBALDI IV | 1-2 |
| Secondary instrument instruction 1 | 1-2 | |
| Units | 2-4 | |
| Total Units | 23.5-31.5 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Primary or Secondary Instrument Instruction 1 | ||
| (Take 4-8 Units from the following courses) | ||
| MUS 119A | BRASS, WOODWIND, AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS I | 2 |
| MUS 119B | BRASS, WOODWIND, AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS II | 2 |
| MUS 119C | BRASS, WOODWIND, AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS III | 2 |
| MUS 119D | BRASS, WOODWIND, AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS IV | 2 |
| MUS 137 | BEGINNING GUITAR I | 1 |
| MUS 138 | BEGINNING GUITAR II | 1 |
| MUS 140 | CLASS VOICE I | 1 |
| MUS 141 | CLASS VOICE II | 1 |
| MUS 142 | CLASS VOICE III | 1 |
| MUS 193A | STRING INSTRUMENTS, PIANO, AND VOICE I | 2 |
| MUS 193B | STRING INSTRUMENTS, PIANO, AND VOICE II | 2 |
| MUS 193C | STRING INSTRUMENTS, PIANO, AND VOICE III | 2 |
| MUS 193D | STRING INSTRUMENTS, PIANO, AND VOICE IV | 2 |
Note: Students with music degrees from elsewhere or who have previously completed courses equivalent to MUS 101, MUS 102, MUS 109, MUS 111 and MUS 113 at other institutions may petition to have their previous courses fulfill this requirement.
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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.
To earn an associate degree, additional general education and graduation requirements must be completed.