Music
A.A. Degree Music · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
To obtain the Associate of Arts in Music degree, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of music theory, history, performance, and piano, 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 is designed to mirror the Associate of Arts in Music for Transfer (AA-T in Music) with additional classes in piano and chamber music to prepare students for piano proficiency exams and junior-level performance proficiency in chamber music. Students are encouraged to pursue the AA in Music and AA-T in Music simultaneously.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Music AA: Complete all of the following | 29 | |
| Required Courses: Complete all of the following | 19 | |
| MUS 120 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 131 | Piano I | 1 |
| MUS 132 | Piano II | 1 |
| MUS 151 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS 153A | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MUS 153B | Musicianship II | 1 |
| MUS 231 | Piano III | 1 |
| MUS 251A | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS 251B | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS 253A | Musicianship III | 1 |
| MUS 253B | Musicianship IV | 1 |
| Complete one of the following four times | 2 | |
| MUS 291A | Private Lessons: Voice, Guitar, and Piano | 0.5 |
| MUS 291B | Private Lessons: Winds, Brass, and Percussion | 0.5 |
| MUS 291C | Private Lessons: Bowed Strings | 0.5 |
| Large Ensemble | 4 | |
| MUS 160 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUS 166 | Orchestra | 1 |
| MUS 181 | Master Chorale | 1 |
| Chamber Ensemble | 4 | |
| MUS 180 | Chamber Music | 1 |
Recommended Pathway
Music AA
Fall 1 (Term 1) (15.5 units)
- MUS120 - Music Theory I (3)
- MUS153A - Musicianship I (1)
- MUS131 - Piano I (1)
- MUS160 - Symphonic Band (1)
- MUS166 - Orchestra (1)
- MUS181 - Master Chorale (1)
- MUS291A - Private Lessons: Voice, Guitar, and Piano (0.5)
- MUS291B - Private Lessons: Winds, Brass, and Percussion (0.5)
- MUS291C - Private Lessons: Bowed Strings (0.5)
- MUS180 - Chamber Music (1)
- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
- COMMC1000 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
- General Elective (1)
Spring 1 (Term 2) (15.5 units)
- MUS151 - Music Theory II (3)
- MUS153B - Musicianship II (1)
- MUS132 - Piano II (1)
- MUS160 - Symphonic Band (1)
- MUS166 - Orchestra (1)
- MUS181 - Master Chorale (1)
- MUS291A - Private Lessons: Voice, Guitar, and Piano (0.5)
- MUS291B - Private Lessons: Winds, Brass, and Percussion (0.5)
- MUS291C - Private Lessons: Bowed Strings (0.5)
- MUS180 - Chamber Music (1)
- MATH110 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students (3)
- HIST111 - African-American History, 1877-Present (3)
- General Elective (2)
Summer (Term 3) (1 units)
- MUS231 - Piano III (1)
Fall 2 (Term 4) (14.5 units)
- MUS251A - Music Theory III (3)
- MUS253A - Musicianship III (1)
- MUS160 - Symphonic Band (1)
- MUS166 - Orchestra (1)
- MUS181 - Master Chorale (1)
- MUS291A - Private Lessons: Voice, Guitar, and Piano (0.5)
- MUS291B - Private Lessons: Winds, Brass, and Percussion (0.5)
- MUS291C - Private Lessons: Bowed Strings (0.5)
- MUS180 - Chamber Music (1)
- ANTH101 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology (3)
- General Elective (3)
- General Elective (2)
Spring 2 (Term 5) (13.5 units)
- MUS251B - Music Theory IV (3)
- MUS253B - Musicianship IV (1)
- MUS160 - Symphonic Band (1)
- MUS166 - Orchestra (1)
- MUS181 - Master Chorale (1)
- MUS291A - Private Lessons: Voice, Guitar, and Piano (0.5)
- MUS291B - Private Lessons: Winds, Brass, and Percussion (0.5)
- MUS291C - Private Lessons: Bowed Strings (0.5)
- MUS180 - Chamber Music (1)
- ENGL257 - Ethnic Studies: Native American Studies in Literature (3)
- General Elective (3)
- General Elective (1)