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Mar 29, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music Associate of Arts
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The curriculum in the Associate of Arts degree in Music is designed to provide the student the opportunity to achieve an Associate degree. While a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering professional careers related to this field, earning the Associate degree will demonstrate commitment to the major, and attainment of a degree which can support attempts to gain entry-level employment. However, students wishing to transfer to a 4-year institution may need to take additional classes as preparation for transfer. Transfer students should consult their transfer institutions of choice for further information on specific lower-division Music major requirements.
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Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Transcribe and sight read both diatonic and chromatic music
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of musical analysis and harmonic theory applicable to their area of specialization
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of repertoire and performance practice applicable to their area of specialization
- Perform standard repertoire appropriate to their performance area, as individuals or as members of ensembles
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of music technology and its application to their area of specialization
- Create original music in improvised and/or written form
- Demonstrate the ability to listen critically to musical performance
- Demonstrate an ability to place composers, works and musical styles within an historical context, both in terms of musical and societal history
REQUIRED CORE:
Course ID |
Title |
Units |
MUS 10 * |
Harmony I |
3 |
MUS 11 * |
Harmony II |
3 |
MUS 12 * |
Harmony III |
3 |
MUS 92 * |
Musicianship I |
1 |
MUS 93 * |
Musicianship II |
1 |
MUS 94 * |
Musicianship III |
1 |
MUS 54A |
Beginning Piano I (or proficiency exam) |
0-2 |
MUS 54B * |
Beginning Piano II (or proficiency exam) |
0-2 |
MUS 55A * |
Intermediate Piano I (or proficiency exam) |
0-2 |
MUS 55B * |
Intermediate Piano II (or proficiency exam) |
0-2 |
Ensemble Requirement: Complete four semesters (4-8 units) from the following (including repeated classes) |
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MUS 35 * |
Contemporary Choir |
2 |
MUS 39 * |
Commercial Music Ensemble |
2 |
MUS 41 * |
Symphonic Wind Ensemble |
2 |
MUS 42 * |
Symphonic Orchestra |
2 |
MUS 47 * |
Saddleback College Big Band |
2 |
MUS 61 * |
Intermediate Classical Guitar |
1 |
MUS 62 * |
Advanced Classical Guitar |
2 |
MUS 64 * |
Piano Ensemble |
1.5 |
MUS 65 * |
Piano Accompanying |
1.5 |
MUS 140 * |
Improvised Music in a Jazz Combo |
2 |
MUS 148 |
Jazz Ensemble |
2 |
MUS 182 |
Soul Music Ensemble |
2 |
MUS 184 * |
Electronic Music Ensemble |
2 |
MUS 187 * |
Modern Rock and Pop Music Ensemble |
2 |
MUS 197 * |
Rehearsal and Performance (Jazz Studies) |
1 |
Restricted Electives: Select 4-6 units from the following courses |
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MUS 14 * |
Jazz Composition and Arranging |
3 |
MUS 15 * |
Music Composition |
3 |
MUS 50 * |
Applied Music (may be taken up to 4 times) |
1 |
MUS 18 * |
Advanced Music Composition |
3 |
MUS 117 * |
Popular Songwriting |
3 |
MUS 118 |
Digital Multi-Track Music Recording |
2.5 |
MUS 130 |
Music Production I |
2.5 |
MUS 132 |
Introduction to Music Technology |
2 |
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR:
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20-34
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*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.
Associate of Arts Degree
Completion of the required courses in the major and a minimum of 60 units including the General Education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate of Arts degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.
General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees
Refer to the Graduation Requirements or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.
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