Music
Associate in Arts for Transfer Music · Evergreen Valley College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Overview
The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students to seamlessly transfer into the California State University (CSU) system and complete a baccalaureate degree in Music. A baccalaureate degree in Music cultivates strong performing, writing, analytical, and creative skills. It provides a sound foundation for students seeking careers in performance, arranging, church music, electronic, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, and music education.
To be awarded the Associates in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree, students must:
(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:
(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze and compose harmonic and melodic examples in various styles including 20th century.
- Evaluate and critique musicality, technique, and style in musicians in rehearsal and performance.
- Perform on a designated instrument/voice integrating musical and technical abilities, creative interpretation, and performance practice.
- Examine and analyze music in its socio-cultural context.
Required Courses
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| MUSIC 010A | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSIC 010B | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSIC 010C | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSIC 011A | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MUSIC 011B | Musicianship II | 1 |
| MUSIC 011C | Musicianship III | 1 |
| MUSIC 180 | Ensemble | 4 |
| MUSIC 190 | Applied Music: Strings, Winds, Brass, Percussion, Piano, Voice | 2 |
| List A: 3-4 units | 3-4 | |
| MUSIC 010D | Music Theory IV | |
| MUSIC 011D | Musicianship IV | |
| MUSIC 050A & MUSIC 050B | Beginning Piano Iand Beginning Piano II | |
| or | ||
| MUSIC 020 & MUSIC 020B | Class Pianoand Class Piano B | |
| MUSIC 091 | Music Appreciation: Western Civilization | |
Total Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 21-22 | |
| General Education Requirements (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to complete 60 units) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
- Some GE courses may be double-counted within the major and will reduce the number of units. General electives may be needed to reach 60 units. Please consult with a counselor to determine which courses are applicable.