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  "college": "palomar-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Performing Arts",
  "id": "music-associate-in-arts",
  "name": "Music",
  "award": "Associate in Arts",
  "department": "performing-arts",
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      "markdown": "The Music Associate in Arts Degree prepares students for transfer to a California State University, University of California, private university or conservatory that offers a Bachelor of Music Degree or Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music.\n\nLearning Outcome(s):\n\n1.  Identify and evaluate the elements of live musical performance that contribute to student's aesthetic and cultural growth.\n2.  Perform and/or participate successfully in small and large ensembles, using time management and interpersonal skills to assist in the production of a collaborative musical work.\n3.  Utilize a variety of technological resources and tools to enhance their composing, performance and music production skills\n4.  Recognize, write and utilize the fundamental aspects and principles of music, including music theory, notation, form and performance practice.\n5.  Acquire proficient musicianship skills including keyboard skills and the ability to perform and transcribe rhythms and diatonic and chromatic melodies in various meters.\n6.  Present successful solo performances using appropriate repertoire for their chosen instrument/voice with technical proficiency, musicality and stylistic awareness."
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Program Requirements",
          "units": "22"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 100",
          "title": "Music Appreciation",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 105",
          "title": "Music Theory I",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 106",
          "title": "Music Theory II",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 110",
          "title": "Music Skills I",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 111",
          "title": "Music Skills II",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 180",
          "title": "Computer Music I",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 210",
          "title": "Advanced Harmony",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 211",
          "title": "Counterpoint",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 215",
          "title": "Music Skills III",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 216",
          "title": "Music Skills IV",
          "units": "1",
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Piano Proficiency (Select a minimum of .5 - 2.5 units)",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 115",
          "title": "Basic Keyboard I",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 116",
          "title": "Accelerated Basic Keyboard",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 117",
          "title": "Basic Keyboard II",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 119",
          "title": "Piano Skills I",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 224",
          "title": "Introduction to Jazz Piano",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 225",
          "title": "Piano Skills II",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Choose One Emphasis",
          "units": "6"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Choose One Emphasis",
          "units": "6"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Emphasis in Composition and Theory (Students must take MUS 184 for three semesters, and MUS 220 and 222 for two semesters, plus a minimum of 2 units from the Performance Course List.)",
          "units": "6"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 181",
          "title": "Computer Music II",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 184",
          "title": "Electronic Ensemble",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 187",
          "title": "Computer Music Composition",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 220",
          "title": "Applied Music",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 222",
          "title": "Performance Studies",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Emphasis in Performance (Students must complete four semesters of MUS 220 and 222, plus a minimum of 4 units from the Performance Course List.)",
          "units": "6"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 220",
          "title": "Applied Music",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 222",
          "title": "Performance Studies",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Emphasis in General Music (Select 6 units, plus a minimum of 4 units from the Performance Course List.)",
          "units": "6"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 101",
          "title": "Survey of 20th Century Music",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 102",
          "title": "Introduction to Jazz",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 130",
          "title": "Fundamental Vocal Skills",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 131",
          "title": "Vocal Literature and Performance",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 169",
          "title": "History of Rock Music",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 171",
          "title": "World Music",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 175",
          "title": "Beginning Guitar",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 176",
          "title": "Intermediate Guitar",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 181",
          "title": "Computer Music II",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 184",
          "title": "Electronic Ensemble",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 187",
          "title": "Computer Music Composition",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Performance Course List (See Emphasis for minimum unit requirements)",
          "units": "2-4"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 130",
          "title": "Fundamental Vocal Skills",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 131",
          "title": "Vocal Literature and Performance",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 137",
          "title": "Cuban and Brazilian Drumming I",
          "units": "0.5-1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 138",
          "title": "Cuban and Brazilian Drumming II",
          "units": "0.5-1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 148",
          "title": "Palomar Chorale",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 150",
          "title": "Musical Theatre - Vocal",
          "units": "0.5-1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 151",
          "title": "Concert Band",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 152",
          "title": "Jazz Ensemble",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 155",
          "title": "Chamber Ensemble - Brass",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 158",
          "title": "Chamber Singers",
          "units": "0.5-1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 159",
          "title": "Musical Theatre Orchestra",
          "units": "0.5-1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 161",
          "title": "Summer Concert Band",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 172",
          "title": "Repertory Jazz Ensemble",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 173",
          "title": "Musical Theatre Scenes I",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 175",
          "title": "Beginning Guitar",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 176",
          "title": "Intermediate Guitar",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 184",
          "title": "Electronic Ensemble",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 198",
          "title": "Palomar Symphony Orchestra",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUS 251",
          "title": "Master Class in Keyboard Literature, Analysis and Performance",
          "units": "0.5-3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
          "units": "30.5-34.5"
        }
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