{ "college": "antelope-valley-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "departmentName": "Music", "id": "music-aa-t", "name": "Music", "award": "A.A.-T Degree", "department": "music", "sourceUrl": "https://avc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-27/program/music-aa-t-fall-2026", "blocks": [ { "kind": "text", "markdown": "To obtain the Associate of Arts in Music for Transfer (AA-T in Music) degree, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of music theory, history, and performance, equipping them with the necessary skills for a seamless transition to a California State University or University of California as a Music major. This degree not only fosters musical proficiency but also cultivates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities essential for success in various academic and professional pursuits. Moreover, the curriculum may also delve into interdisciplinary areas, offering insights into related fields such as arts management or music technology. The Associate of Arts in Music for Transfer (AA-T in Music) degree meets the requirements of SB 1440 for Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT). These degrees are intended to make it easier for students to transfer to California State University or University of California campuses but do not exclude admittance to other colleges or universities.  To earn the Associate of Arts in Music for Transfer (AA-T in Music) degree a student must complete the following:  - Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses  - A minimum of 18-semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district - Completion of the Cal-GETC pattern  - Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major  - Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0\n\n### Program Requirements" }, { "kind": "courselist", "rows": [ { "type": "comment", "text": "Music AA-T: Complete all of the following", "units": "22" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Required Courses", "units": "12" }, { "type": "course", "code": "MUS 120", "title": "Music Theory I", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "MUS 151", "title": "Music Theory II", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "MUS 153A", "title": "Musicianship I", "units": "1", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "MUS 153B", "title": "Musicianship II", "units": "1", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "MUS 251A", "title": "Music Theory III", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "MUS 253A", "title": "Musicianship III", "units": "1", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Complete one of the following four times", "units": "2" }, { "type": "course", "code": "MUS 291A", "title": "Private Lessons: Voice, Guitar, and Piano", "units": "0.5", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "MUS 291B", "title": "Private Lessons: Winds, Brass, and Percussion", "units": "0.5", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "MUS 291C", "title": "Private Lessons: Bowed Strings", "units": "0.5", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Large Ensemble", "units": "4" }, { "type": "course", "code": "MUS 160", "title": "Symphonic Band", "units": "1", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "MUS 166", "title": "Orchestra", "units": "1", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "MUS 181", "title": "Master Chorale", "units": "1", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "List A: Complete all of the following", "units": "4" }, { "type": "course", "code": "MUS 251B", "title": "Music Theory IV", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "MUS 253B", "title": "Musicianship IV", "units": "1", "indent": false } ] }, { "kind": "text", "markdown": "### Recommended Pathway\n\n#### AA-T in Music\n\n**Fall 1** (15.5 units)\n\n- MUS120 - Music Theory I (3)\n- MUS153A - Musicianship I (1)\n- MUS291A - Private Lessons: Voice, Guitar, and Piano (0.5)\n- MUS291B - Private Lessons: Winds, Brass, and Percussion (0.5)\n- MUS291C - Private Lessons: Bowed Strings (0.5)\n- MUS160 - Symphonic Band (1)\n- MUS166 - Orchestra (1)\n- MUS181 - Master Chorale (1)\n- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)\n- Any Cal-GETC GE Area 3B (3)\n- MUS101 - Music Appreciation (3)\n\n**Spring 1 (Term 2)** (15.5 units)\n\n- MUS151 - Music Theory II (3)\n- MUS153B - Musicianship II (1)\n- MUS291A - Private Lessons: Voice, Guitar, and Piano (0.5)\n- MUS291B - Private Lessons: Winds, Brass, and Percussion (0.5)\n- MUS291C - Private Lessons: Bowed Strings (0.5)\n- MUS160 - Symphonic Band (1)\n- MUS166 - Orchestra (1)\n- MUS181 - Master Chorale (1)\n- Any Cal-GETC GE Area 1C (3)\n- MATH110 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students (3)\n- HIST111 - African-American History, 1877-Present (3)\n- General Elective (1)\n\n**Fall 2 (Term 3)** (15.5 units)\n\n- MUS251A - Music Theory III (3)\n- MUS253A - Musicianship III (1)\n- MUS291A - Private Lessons: Voice, Guitar, and Piano (0.5)\n- MUS291B - Private Lessons: Winds, Brass, and Percussion (0.5)\n- MUS291C - Private Lessons: Bowed Strings (0.5)\n- MUS160 - Symphonic Band (1)\n- MUS166 - Orchestra (1)\n- MUS181 - Master Chorale (1)\n- ANTH101 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology (3)\n- POLSC1000 - American Government and Politics (3)\n- ENGLC1002 - Introduction to Literature (3)\n- General Elective (1)\n\n**Spring 2 (Term 4)** (13.5 units)\n\n- MUS251B - Music Theory IV (3)\n- MUS253B - Musicianship IV (1)\n- MUS291A - Private Lessons: Voice, Guitar, and Piano (0.5)\n- MUS291B - Private Lessons: Winds, Brass, and Percussion (0.5)\n- MUS291C - Private Lessons: Bowed Strings (0.5)\n- MUS160 - Symphonic Band (1)\n- MUS166 - Orchestra (1)\n- MUS181 - Master Chorale (1)\n- PSCI101 - Physical Science (4)\n- Any Cal-GETC GE Area 6 (3)\n- General Elective (1)\n\n### Program Outcomes\n\n### Music AA-T" } ] }