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 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
APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY I
APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY II
APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY III
APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY IV
Group 3: Large Ensemble
Select four courses: 4
SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS I
SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS II
SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS III
SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS IV
CONCERT CHOIR I
CONCERT CHOIR II
CONCERT CHOIR III
CONCERT CHOIR IV
INTRODUCTION TO MARIACHI PERFORMANCE I
INTRODUCTION TO MARIACHI PERFORMANCE II
INTRODUCTION TO MARIACHI PERFORMANCE III
INTRODUCTION TO MARIACHI PERFORMANCE IV
CONCERT BAND I
CONCERT BAND II
CONCERT BAND III
CONCERT BAND IV
GUITAR ENSEMBLE I
GUITAR ENSEMBLE II
GUITAR ENSEMBLE III
GUITAR ENSEMBLE IV
LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE I
LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE II
LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE III
LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE IV
ORCHESTRA I
ORCHESTRA II
ORCHESTRA III
ORCHESTRA IV
List A: Emphases Courses3-4
MUSIC THEORY IV
AURAL SKILLS IV
CLASS PIANO I
CLASS PIANO II
CLASS PIANO III
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY 1
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC 1
Total Units21-22
1

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

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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.