Music

A.A. Degree

After completing the Music major, students transferring to a four-year institution will be prepared for additional study in the following areas:

Commercial music, drama, education, fine arts, music education, music history, music performance, music theory, music as a minor for recreation

Contact:

(408) 848-4701

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Music A.A. Degree

Program Learning Outcomes: After completing this degree a student will:

• be able to hear, identify, and work conceptually with the elements of music: rhythm, melody, harmony, and structure.
• demonstrate ability in performing areas appropriate to his/her needs and interests, including historicaland modern music.

MUS 1A/B             Music History & Literature            3-3    units
MUS 3A/B             Harmony/Theory                        4-4    units
MUS 3C/D             Intermediate Harmony/Theory           4-4    units
MUS 4A *             Beginning Piano                       3    units
MUS 4B *             Beginning Piano                       2    units
MUS 8A/B *           Beginning Voice                       2-2    units
Total Units for Major:                                     31    units
Plus completion of general education requirements          units vary
Total Units Required for A.A.:                             minimum of 60    UNITS 

* Or demonstrated proficiency at this level. Students whose major instrument is piano or voice should 
enroll in the entire 2-year sequence of piano or voice classes.
Recommended Electives: ART 1 or 2A, CSIS 1 or 2, PSYC 1A, SPAN, THEA 1