Music, Associate in Arts

The Associate in Arts in Music degree is designed to develop a strong base of knowledge and skills within the discipline that will serve as a foundation for further study. Students majoring in music complete a series of university-transferable courses in the areas of musicianship, music theory, individual performance, and ensemble performance.

Fundamental to the study of music is the performance of music. Upon entering the program, the student declares a primary performance medium (instrument or voice) and is assigned an applied instructor with whom the student meets regularly throughout the program. Students also demonstrate basic keyboarding skill by passing a piano proficiency examination or completing appropriate coursework. In addition to individual performance, ensemble performance is fundamental for the developing musician. The department offers numerous performing organizations that serve to provide opportunities for majors and non-majors alike.

Minimum Units Required: 60

Recommended Sequence:

First Semester

Units

MUSIC 003A

Music Theory and Musicianship I

4

MUSIC 040A

Applied Music

1

Large Performance Ensemble

MUSIC 017

Concert Choir

1

 

or

 

MUSIC 026

Symphonic Band

1-2

 

or

 

MUSIC 027

Orchestra

1-2

 

or

 

MUSIC 029

Jazz Band

1-2

MUSIC 038

Class Piano for Music Majors

1

General Education

MUSIC 002A

Music History from Antiquity to 1750 (Recommended)

6

Electives

 

3

Second Semester

MUSIC 003B

Music Theory and Musicianship II

4

MUSIC 040B

Applied Music

1

Large Performance Ensemble

MUSIC 017

Concert Choir

1

 

or

 

MUSIC 026

Symphonic Band

1-2

 

or

 

MUSIC 027

Orchestra

1-2

 

or

 

MUSIC 029

Jazz Band

1-2

General Education

MUSIC 002B

Music History from 1750 to Present (Recommended)

6

Electives

 

3

Third Semester

MUSIC 003C

Music Theory and Musicianship III

4

MUSIC 040C

Applied Music

1

Large Performance Ensemble

MUSIC 017

Concert Choir

1

 

or

 

MUSIC 026

Symphonic Band

1-2

 

or

 

MUSIC 027

Orchestra

1-2

 

or

 

MUSIC 029

Jazz Band

1-2

General Education

6

Electives

 

3

Fourth Semester

MUSIC 003D

Music Theory and Musicianship IV

4

MUSIC 040D

Applied Music

1

Large Performance Ensemble

MUSIC 017

Concert Choir

1

 

or

 

MUSIC 026

Symphonic Band

1-2

 

or

 

MUSIC 027

Orchestra

1-2

 

or

 

MUSIC 029

Jazz Band

1-2

General Education

6

Electives

 

2

Minimum Units 60

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