# Music (AA-T Degree)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Music

Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44216/44456/44462

The Associate in Arts Degree in Music for Transfer (AA-T MUSIC) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their CSU campus to a program or major in Music or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree.

Students are required to complete:

Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements.

(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.

Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must earn a C (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

No more than 60 semester units are required.

The Associate in Arts Degree in Music for Transfer (AA-T MUSIC) will also assist Music major students to transfer to a U.C. or other baccalaureate institutions. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to verify transfer requirements.

**Career Opportunities**

Academic and Performing Careers in Music and Music Related Fields such as: Arts Administration, Music Journalism, Recording Industry, Musical Instrument Sales and Repair, Private Instruction etc.

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Synthesize knowledge of performance skills, theory, and music history into an informed performance of music.
2.  Demonstrate competency in aural skills.
3.  Analyze musical examples for their formal and harmonic structure.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Courses (12 units)** | | 12 |
| MUSIC 101 | Music Theory and Culture I | 3 |
| MUSIC 102 | Music Theory and Culture II | 3 |
| MUSIC 103 | Music Theory and Culture III | 3 |
| MUSIC 121 | Music Skills I | 1 |
| MUSIC 122 | Music Skills II | 1 |
| MUSIC 123 | Music Skills III | 1 |
| **List A: (Minimum of 4 units)** | | 4 |
| MUSIC 51A | Music History I: Antiquity to 1750 | 3 |
| MUSIC 51B | Music History II: 1750 to Present | 3 |
| MUSIC 104 | Music Theory and Culture IV | 3 |
| MUSIC 124 | Music Skills IV | 1 |
| **Applied Music (4 units)** | | 4 |
| MUSIC 150 | Applied Music | 1 |
| **Ensemble Music (4 units):** | | 4 |
| MUSIC 32 | Chinese Orchestra | 1 |
| MUSIC 52A | Orchestra | 1 |
| MUSIC 125 | Chorus | 1 |
| MUSIC 126 | Jazz Orchestra | 1 |
| MUSIC 127 | Jazz Combos | 1 |
| MUSIC 128 | Choral Repertoire | 1 |
| MUSIC 129 | Jazz Orchestra Repertoire | 1 |
| MUSIC 142 | Instrumental Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC 144 | Intermediate Jazz Combos | 1 |
| MUSIC 145 | Advanced Jazz Combos | 1 |
| MUSIC 146 | Advanced Choral Repertoire | 1 |
| MUSIC 151 | Pop Music Ensemble | 1 |
| **Total Major Units:** | | 24 |
| **Cal-GETC Pattern:** | | 34 |
| **Electives to meet 60 units** | |  |
| **Total Units:** | | 60 |