# MUSIC PERFORMANCE (Associate in Arts)

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Music

Source: https://cuesta.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/30065/30066/30067/30068/30194

This two-year Associate of Arts Degree program covers music theory, performance experiences, private lessons and support classes.  It is designed to adequately prepare students for performance or transfer to a four-year school.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Perform music using an aesthetically pleasing artistic voice
2.  Utilize the historical and theoretical elements of music in performance
3.  Employ skills and ethics to lead and interact with ensembles for effective musical performance

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses (23-24 credits)** | | 23-24 |
| MUS 204A | MUSIC THEORY II | 3 |
| MUS 205A | MUSICIANSHIP II | 1 |
| MUS 204B | MUSIC THEORY III | 3 |
| MUS 205B | MUSICIANSHIP III | 1 |
| MUS 204C | MUSIC THEORY IV | 3 |
| MUS 205C | MUSICIANSHIP IV | 1 |
| MUS 234 | ARRANGING, SCORING, AND ORCHESTRATION | 2 |
| MUS 212 | APPLIED MUSIC (PRIVATE LESSONS) | 8 |
| MUS 220 | ELEMENTARY VOICE | 2 |
| or MUS 257 | ELEMENTARY PIANO FOR MUSICIANS | 1 |
| **Plus 8 credits from the following:** | | 8 |
| MUS 223 | VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE | 2-3 |
| MUS 225 | WIND ENSEMBLE | 2 |
| MUS 227 | CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE | 1-3 |
| MUS 228 | MIXED CHORUS | 1-3 |
| MUS 229 | CHAMBER SINGERS | 2 |
| MUS 231 | JAZZ ENSEMBLE (BIG BAND) | 1.5-3 |
| MUS 232A | CONCERT JAZZ ENSEMBLE | 1.5-3 |
| MUS 240 | RECORDING ARTS I: FUNDAMENTALS OF AUDIO TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| MUS 245 | JAZZ WORKSHOP | 2 |
| **Total** | | **31-32** |