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Arts Division
Degree A0347
Music is a broad-base academic discipline with foundational coursework in theory and performance. By providing a theoretical understanding of the development and creation of music, along with requisite technical proficiency, it is expected that these skills will be used to demonstrate musical sensitivity and creativity as a soloist or in the context of a musical ensemble. To further foster these skills, optional courses in the areas of piano and music history should also be taken. Mt. San Antonio college Associates in Arts in Music for Transfer degree requires four semesters of theory, four semesters of applied music (lessons), and four semester of musical ensemble to provide the skills necessary for transferring to a 4-year institution to pursue a degree in music, including composition, performance, and/or music education.

To earn an Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer degree, a student must complete a minimum of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU system that consist of the Cal-GETC pattern and a major of at least 18 units more. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass or No Pass basis.

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  • Music AA-T Degree

    Arts Division
    Degree A0347
    Music is a broad-base academic discipline with foundational coursework in theory and performance. By providing a theoretical understanding of the development and creation of music, along with requisite technical proficiency, it is expected that these skills will be used to demonstrate musical sensitivity and creativity as a soloist or in the context of a musical ensemble. To further foster these skills, optional courses in the areas of piano and music history should also be taken. Mt. San Antonio college Associates in Arts in Music for Transfer degree requires four semesters of theory, four semesters of applied music (lessons), and four semester of musical ensemble to provide the skills necessary for transferring to a 4-year institution to pursue a degree in music, including composition, performance, and/or music education.

    To earn an Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer degree, a student must complete a minimum of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU system that consist of the Cal-GETC pattern and a major of at least 18 units more. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass or No Pass basis.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Core Courses14
    MUS 120
    		Music Theory I
    MUS 125
    		Musicianship I
    MUS 130
    		Music Theory II
    MUS 135
    		Musicianship II
    MUS 140
    		Music Theory III
    MUS 145
    		Musicianship III
    MUS 160
    		Individual Instruction Complete 2 units
    Major Ensemble and/or Specialized Ensemble (4 semesters)4-8
    MUS 27
    		Chamber Music
    MUS 31
    		Concert Choir
    MUS 34
    		Women's Vocal Ensemble
    MUS 39
    		Laboratory Band
    MUS 44
    		Vocal Jazz Ensemble
    MUS 47
    		Jazz Ensemble
    MUS 48
    		Men's Vocal Ensemble
    MUS 49
    		Wind Ensemble
    MUS 50
    		Jazz Improvisation and Performance Choir
    MUS 51
    		Contemporary A Cappella Ensemble
    MUS 52
    		Madrigal Singers
    MUS 53
    		String Ensemble
    MUS 54
    		Percussion Ensemble
    List A3
    Choose three units from the following:
    MUS 100
    		Introduction to Western Classical Music
    or MUS 100H
    		 Introduction to Western Classical Music - Honors
    MUS 105
    		Western Music History I: Antiquity to 1750
    MUS 106
    		Western Music History II: 1750 to Present
    MUS 170
    		Piano I
    MUS 171
    		Piano II
    MUS 172
    		Piano III
    MUSA 100
    		Fundamentals of Audio Technology
    Total Units for Major21-25
    General Education (Cal-GETC) Units 134
    Total Units60
    1

    Courses may be double-counted for the major and Cal-GETC. However, courses may not be double-counted to satisfy more than one area of Cal-GETC.

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