Music – Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer to CSU

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1004.00

The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Music (AA-T in Music degree) prepares students to transfer to a Bachelor of Arts degree program, a capstone or terminal liberal arts degree with an emphasis on music.  Students develop musical proficiency in theory, musicianship and performance on their primary instrument or voice.

Students who plan to pursue a professional career in music (in performance, composition, jazz, music technology, education or graduate study) should pursue the Associate of Arts in Music (AA in Music degree) which prepares students to transfer to a Bachelor of Music degree program.  Students develop musical proficiency in theory, musicianship, keyboard harmony and music history while preparing to successfully audition on their primary instrument or voice for acceptance into a university music department.

Requirements for the Major

The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree Requirements:

  • 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
  • the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.
  • a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
  • obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
  • earn a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis.

Program Outcomes

  • Utilize theoretical principles in the analysis and composition of the music of the common-practice period.
  • Hear, internally, the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of the common-practice period. Display the musicianship skills necessary to participate successfully in various musical endeavors, including performance and composition.
  • Present successful solo performances using appropriate repertoire for their chosen instrument/voice with technical proficiency, musicality and stylistic awareness.
  • Perform and/or participate successfully in small and large ensembles, using time management and interpersonal skills to assist in the production of a collaborative musical work.

Associate in Arts Degree in Music for Transfer

Required Core
MUSC 001AMUSIC THEORY I3
MUSC 001BMUSIC THEORY II3
MUSC 001CMUSIC THEORY III3
MUSC 001DMUSIC THEORY IV3
MUSC 002AMUSICIANSHIP I1
MUSC 002BMUSICIANSHIP II1
MUSC 002CMUSICIANSHIP III1
MUSC 002DMUSICIANSHIP IV1
Applied Music
Select two units of the following:2
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION I
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION II (CLASSICAL)
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION III (CLASSICAL)
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION II (JAZZ/COMMERCIAL)
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION III (JAZZ/COMMERCIAL)
Large Ensemble (4 semesters)
Select four units of the following:4
PIANO ENSEMBLE
VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
JAZZ COMBO
LANCER JAZZ BIG BAND
STUDIO JAZZ ENSEMBLE
SWING BAND
JAZZ GUITAR ENSEMBLE
LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE
COLLEGE/COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA
LANCER MARCHING BAND
LANCER CONCERT BAND
CONCERT CHOIR
CHAMBER SINGERS
MADRIGALS
OPERA WORKSHOP
MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP
GUITAR ENSEMBLE
Required Subtotal22
CSU General Education or IGETC CSU Pattern37-39
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
Degree Total60

Visit the Program Mapper for a suggested sequence of courses.

General Education Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer