Program Overview
The Associate of Arts Degree in Music provides technical and artistic foundations to students interested in pursuing careers in music and music-related fields. In addition to basic courses in reading and writing music, students gain beginning performance skills through class instruction on an instrument (or voice) and as part of a music ensemble. Studies in the aesthetic and historical traditions of various music cultures provide students with an introductory knowledge of the roles and functions of music in society. This degree can also serve as the preparation for additional music studies or degrees (such as the AA-T in Music) for students wishing to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program as a music major.
Program Requirements
Required Core Courses | Units | |
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MUS. 100 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 units |
OR | ||
MUS. 107 | Music Theory III | 3 units |
MUS. 105 | Music Theory I | 3 units |
MUS. 106 | Music Theory II | 3 units |
MUS. 111 | Musicianship I | 1 unit |
MUS. 112 | Musicianship II | 1 unit |
MUS. 301 | Piano I | 2 units |
OR | ||
MUS. 205 | History, Theory and Practice: Piano and the Keyboard | 3 units |
Select 3 units from the following: | Units | |
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MUS. 100 * | Fundamentals of Music | 3 units |
MUS. 250 | World Music | 3 units |
MUS. 275 | History of Jazz | 3 units |
MUS. 276 | Hip Hop: Culture and Politics | 3 units |
MUS. 277 | African American Music | 3 units |
MUS. 294 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 units |
MUS. 299 | Electronic Music Production | 3 units |
Select 4 units from the following: | Units | |
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MUS. 302 | Piano II | 2 units |
MUS. 303 | Piano III | 2 units |
MUS. 304 | Piano IV | 2 units |
MUS. 355 | Violin/Viola I | 2 units |
MUS. 356 | Violin/Viola II | 2 units |
MUS. 357 | Violin/Viola III | 2 units |
MUS. 358 | Violin/Viola IV | 2 units |
MUS. 377 | Guitar I | 2 units |
MUS. 378 | Guitar II | 2 units |
MUS. 379 | Guitar III | 2 units |
MUS. 380 | Guitar IV | 2 units |
MUS. 401 | Voice I | 2 units |
MUS. 402 | Voice II | 2 units |
MUS. 403 | Voice III | 2 units |
MUS. 404 | Voice IV | 2 units |
Select 4 units from the following: | Units | |
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MUS. 383.1 | Guitar Ensemble I | 1 unit |
MUS. 383.2 | Guitar Ensemble II | 1 unit |
MUS. 383.3 | Guitar Ensemble III | 1 unit |
MUS. 383.4 | Guitar Ensemble IV | 1 unit |
MUS. 410.1 | Voice for the Musical Theater Production I | 2 units |
MUS. 410.2 | Voice for the Musical Theater Production II | 2 units |
MUS. 410.3 | Voice for the Musical Theater Production III | 2 units |
MUS. 410.4 | Voice for the Musical Theater Production IV | 2 units |
MUS. 420.1 | Orchestra for the Musical Theater Production I | 2 units |
MUS. 420.2 | Orchestra for the Musical Theater Production II | 2 units |
MUS. 420.3 | Orchestra for the Musical Theater Production III | 2 units |
MUS. 420.4 | Orchestra for the Musical Theater Production IV | 2 units |
MUS. 430.1 | Concert Band I | 1 unit |
MUS. 430.2 | Concert Band II | 1 unit |
MUS. 430.3 | Concert Band III | 1 unit |
MUS. 430.4 | Concert Band IV | 1 unit |
MUS. 440.1 | Symphony Orchestra I | 1 unit |
MUS. 440.2 | Symphony Orchestra II | 1 unit |
MUS. 440.3 | Symphony Orchestra III | 1 unit |
MUS. 440.4 | Symphony Orchestra IV | 1 unit |
MUS. 450.1 | Jazz Band I | 1 unit |
MUS. 450.2 | Jazz Band II | 1 unit |
MUS. 450.3 | Jazz Band III | 1 unit |
MUS. 450.4 | Jazz Band IV | 1 unit |
MUS. 470.1 | Concert Choir I | 1 unit |
MUS. 470.2 | Concert Choir II | 1 unit |
MUS. 470.3 | Concert Choir III | 1 unit |
MUS. 470.4 | Concert Choir IV | 1 unit |
MUS. 485.1 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble I | 1 unit |
MUS. 485.2 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble II | 1 unit |
MUS. 485.3 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble III | 1 unit |
MUS. 485.4 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble IV | 1 unit |
And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum
60 units required for the Associate degree.
Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.