A.A. in Music
This degree provides students with a foundational musical background, including music theory, history, rudimentary piano competency, performance and techniques/application.
A.A. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Music A.A. Degree will:
- Demonstrate a foundational knowledge in music theory.
- Demonstrate a rudimentary piano proficiency.
- Display basic proficiency in a specific instrumental, vocal, or creative techniques or styles.
- Exhibit perspective on historical and stylistic components of music and musical literature.
- Demonstrate competency in performance skills and ability.
Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:
- Complete the District General Education Pattern, CSUGE or IGETC.
If transferring to a CSU or UC students are strongly recommended to complete the CSUGE or IGETC General Education Patterns. Students looking to transfer to an out of state or private college should consult with a counselor for the appropriate GE pattern selection. - Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
- Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
- Meet the local area requirement of Kinesiology/Dance.
Code | Title | Units |
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Select one (1) musicianship and one (1) harmony course from the following: | ||
Musicianship I | 2 | |
Musicianship II | 2 | |
Musicianship III | 2 | |
Harmony I | 3 | |
Harmony II | 3 | |
Harmony III | 3 | |
Select one (1) of the following music history courses: | ||
Music Appreciation | 3 | |
History of Music I | 3 | |
History of Music II | 3 | |
History of Jazz | 3 | |
History of Rock and Roll | 3 | |
Introduction to American Music | 3 | |
Select one (1) of the following piano courses: | ||
Elementary Piano I | 2 | |
Elementary Piano II | 2 | |
Intermediate Piano I | 2 | |
Intermediate Piano II | 2 | |
Advanced Piano I | 2 | |
Advanced Piano II | 2 | |
Select at least two (2) units from the following technique/application courses: 1 | ||
Styles, Technique, and the Soul of Popular Singing | 2 | |
Jazz Improvisation I | 3 | |
Jazz Improvisation II | 3 | |
Jazz Combos I | 1 | |
Jazz Combos II | 1 | |
Songwriting I | 2 | |
Songwriting II | 2 | |
Sight Reading for the Studio I | 3 | |
Sight Reading for the Studio II | 3 | |
Concert Promotion Touring | 4 | |
Career Opportunities in the Music Entertainment Industry | 3 | |
Jazz Improvisation III | 3 | |
Jazz Improvisation IV | 3 | |
Jazz Combos III | 1 | |
Jazz Combos IV | 1 | |
Professional and Transfer Audition Preparation | 2 | |
Songwriting III | 2 | |
Songwriting IV | 2 | |
Elementary Piano II | 2 | |
Voice - Beginning | 2 | |
Voice - Intermediate | 2 | |
Beginning Guitar I | 2 | |
Beginning Guitar II | 2 | |
Standard Percussion Instrumentation/Techniques | 1 | |
World Percussion Instrumentation/Techniques | 1 | |
Musical Theatre Academy Techniques | 3 | |
Musical Theatre Techniques I | 3 | |
Music Production Software/Hardware I | 2 | |
Music Production Software/Hardware II | 2 | |
Intermediate Piano I | 2 | |
Intermediate Piano II | 2 | |
Advanced Piano I | 2 | |
Advanced Piano II | 2 | |
Voice- Intermediate/Advanced | 2 | |
Voice - Advanced | 2 | |
Intermediate Guitar I | 2 | |
Intermediate Guitar II | 2 | |
Individual Performance Techniques | 2 | |
Musical Theatre Academy Production | 4 | |
Musical Theatre Workshop Production | 4 | |
Musical Theatre Production I - Beginning | 4 | |
Opera Workshop | 2 | |
Applied Music I Beginning | 2 | |
Applied Music II Intermediate | 2 | |
Applied Music III Intermediate/Advanced | 2 | |
Select six (6) units from the following performance courses: | ||
Pop, Rock, and Jazz Performance Styles I | 4 | |
Pop, Rock, and Jazz Performance Styles II | 4 | |
Citrus College Show Choir I | 4 | |
Show Choir II | 4 | |
Studio Laboratory Band I | 4 | |
Studio Laboratory Band II | 4 | |
Jazz Ensemble I | 4 | |
Jazz Ensemble II | 4 | |
Studio Orchestra I | 4 | |
Studio Orchestra II | 4 | |
Jazz Combos I | 1 | |
Chamber Jazz | 4 | |
Sight Reading for the Studio I | 3 | |
Classical Performance Techniques Tour (Vocal) | 4 | |
Commercial Performance Techniques Tour (Vocal) | 4 | |
Jazz Ensemble Tour I | 7 | |
Professional Performance Techniques | 3 | |
Pop, Rock, and Jazz Performance Styles III | 4 | |
Show Choir III | 4 | |
Show Choir IV | 4 | |
Studio Laboratory Band III | 4 | |
Studio Laboratory Band IV | 4 | |
Jazz Ensemble III | 4 | |
Jazz Ensemble IV | 4 | |
Studio Orchestra III | 4 | |
Studio Orchestra IV | 4 | |
Professional Performance Techniques (Vocal) | 4 | |
Concert Choir I - Beginning | 3 | |
Concert Choir II-Intermediate | 3 | |
Women’s Ensemble I - Beginning | 4 | |
Women's Ensemble II - Intermediate | 4 | |
Vocal Ensemble I - Beginning | 3 | |
Vocal Ensemble II Intermediate | 3 | |
Chamber Chorale I - Beginning | 4 | |
Chamber Singers I - Beginning | 4 | |
Chamber Singers II - Intermediate | 4 | |
Brass Choir I | 2 | |
Brass Choir II | 3 | |
Percussion Ensemble I | 1 | |
World Percussion Ensemble I | 1 | |
Chamber Winds I | 4 | |
Chamber Winds II | 4 | |
Wind Symphony I | 4 | |
Wind Symphony II | 4 | |
Musical Theater Orchestra I | 4 | |
Musical Theatre Orchestra II | 4 | |
Concert Choir III - Intermediate/Advanced | 3 | |
Concert Choir IV - Advanced | 3 | |
Competitive Collegiate Choir | 3 | |
Competitive Collegiate Show Choir | 4 | |
Chamber Winds III | 4 | |
Chamber Music IV | 4 | |
Wind Symphony III | 4 | |
Wind Symphony IV | 4 | |
Competitive Collegiate Jazz Ensemble | 4 | |
Musical Theatre Orchestra III | 4 | |
Musical Theatre Orchestra IV | 4 | |
Competitive Collegiate Wind Band | 4 | |
Total Units | 18-21 |
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No courses used to satisfy other requirements may be counted in this section.
Career Opportunities
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