Music – Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

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The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer 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 basic musical proficiency in Theory, Musicianship, and Performance on their primary instrument or voice. This degree does not, however, prepare a student who plans to pursue a professional career in music.

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 degree which prepares students to transfer to a Bachelor of Music degree program.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

  • 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.

  • Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC); OR California State University-General Education-Breadth for STEM pattern (CSU GE-Breadth for STEM), if eligible catalog rights; OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum for STEM (IGETC-CSU for STEM) pattern, if eligible catalog rights.

  • 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.

  • All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis.

PLEASE NOTE: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary. When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific institutions.

Program Outcomes

  • Synthesize theoretical principles in the analysis and composition of the music of the common-practice period.
  • Audiate (hear internally) the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of music of the common-practice period, integrating musicianship skills to solve complex musical problems in analysis and performance.
  • Interpret and curate solo performances appropriate to their instrument/voice, demonstrating technical command and stylistic authenticity, and conducting rigorous self and peer evaluation to refine interpretive choices.
  • Perform and participate successfully in small and large ensembles, by leading and collaborating in rehearsals, applying time management and interpersonal strategies, and evaluating ensemble outcomes to implement targeted refinements in the final performance.

Associate in Arts Degree in Music for Transfer

REQUIRED CORE
MUSC 001AMUSIC THEORY I3
MUSC 001BMUSIC THEORY II3
MUSC 001CMUSIC THEORY III3
MUSC 002AMUSICIANSHIP I1
MUSC 002BMUSICIANSHIP II1
MUSC 002CMUSICIANSHIP III1
APPLIED MUSIC - SELECT TWO UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:2
MUSC 009A
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION I
MUSC 009B
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION II (CLASSICAL)
MUSC 009C
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION III (CLASSICAL)
MUSC 009D
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION II (JAZZ/COMMERCIAL)
MUSC 009E
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION III (JAZZ/COMMERCIAL)
MAJOR OR SPECIALIZED ENSEMBLE - SELECT FOUR UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:4
MUSC 056
VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
MUSC 057A
JAZZ COMBO
MUSC 057B
LANCER JAZZ BIG BAND
MUSC 057D
Jazz Lab Band
MUSC 057E
JAZZ GUITAR ENSEMBLE
MUSC 057F
LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE
MUSC 060
COLLEGE/COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA
MUSC 061
LANCER MARCHING BAND
MUSC 062
LANCER CONCERT BAND
MUSC 064
CHAMBER SINGERS
MUSC 066
MADRIGALS
MUSC 074
OPERA WORKSHOP
MUSC 075
MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP
or THRT 075
 MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP
MUSC 082
GUITAR READING ENSEMBLE
LIST A: SELECT 3-4 UNITS3-4
MUSC 001D
MUSIC THEORY IV
MUSC 002D
MUSICIANSHIP IV
MUSC 094
INTRO TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY FOR MUSICIANS
or MUSC 096A
 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC RECORDING AND PRODUCTION
MUSC 021
MUSIC APPRECIATION
MUSC 007A
MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE: ANTIQUITY TO 1750
or MUSC 007B
 MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE: 1750 TO THE PRESENT
Required Subtotal21-21.5
Cal-GETC 134
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
Degree Total60
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Students with rights to former general education patterns are able to use the CSU GE or IGETC-CSU in lieu of Cal-GETC to complete the general education requirement of this degree. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to help determine which general education pattern to complete.

Visit the Program Mapper for a suggested sequence of courses.

General Education Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

  • General Information
  • Cal-GETC
  • Students with rights to the former general education patterns can complete IGETC-CSU or CSU GE in lieu of Cal-GETC. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine which general education pattern to complete and may refer to an appropriate archived College Catalog or www.assist.org for more information.