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 fundamental keyboarding skills 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 ensembles that serve to provide opportunities for majors and non-majors alike.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will develop fundamental competencies in current music technology.
  2. Students will demonstrate proficient keyboard skills.
  3. Students will demonstrate proficient aural skills.
  4. Students will demonstrate the skills required to perform at a proficient level in any size ensemble and as a soloist.
  5. Students will demonstrate proficient written theory skills.
  6. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the standards required to be a successful professional musician.

General Education

Complete one of the following general education patterns:

  • San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education (AA-GE) pattern (24 units)
  • California State University General Education (CSU-GE) pattern (40 units)
  • Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum - CSU Version (IGETC-CSU) pattern (37 units)

Students are advised to double-count courses in the major or area of emphasis to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of both major/area of emphasis and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.

Major Requirements - Core

Complete 20 units

MUSIC 003A

Music Theory and Musicianship I

4

MUSIC 003B

Music Theory and Musicianship II

4

MUSIC 003C

Music Theory and Musicianship III

4

MUSIC 003D

Music Theory and Musicianship IV

4

MUSIC 040A

Applied Music

1

MUSIC 040B

Applied Music

1

MUSIC 040C

Applied Music

1

MUSIC 040D

Applied Music

1

Major Requirements - Restricted Electives

Area A - Large Performance Ensemble - Complete 4 units, at least 1 unit each semester selected from:

MUSIC 017

Concert Choir

1

MUSIC 026

Symphonic Band

1-2

MUSIC 027

Orchestra

1-2

MUSIC 029

Jazz Band

1-2

Area B - Complete a Piano Proficiency Examination or the following:

MUSIC 038A

Class Piano for Music Majors I

1

and

 

 

MUSIC 038B

Class Piano for Music Majors II

1

and

 

 

MUSIC 038C

Class Piano for Music Majors III

1

and

 

 

MUSIC 038D

Class Piano for Music Majors IV

1

Minimum Major Units Required: 24

Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.

Minimum Degree Units Required: 60

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