Music Performance
Associate of Arts Degree Music · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The Associate of Arts degree in Music Performance has been designed to the sequenced fundamental skills for most musical pursuits for a transfer to a 4-year degree with a major in Music Performance (in Classical or Jazz). Students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate program are strongly urged to contact the four-year institution of their choice to verify required coursework.
Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Music Performance Program will be able to:
- Demonstrate critical thinking through musical performances, reading music notation, using music technology, and communicating musical concepts using correct terminology
- Demonstrate aural recognition, aesthetic understanding, and cultural awareness through recognizing elements of music that are the product of and responses to cultural values, traditions, and norms.
- Demonstrate aural recognition, aesthetic understanding, and cultural awareness through recognizing, comparing, and discussing distinguishing elements of music and music literature.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 20 | |
| MUSI 100 | Introduction to Music | 3 |
| MUSI 124A | Piano Class I | 1 |
| MUSI 124B | Piano Class II | 1 |
| MUSI 224A | Piano Class III | 1 |
| MUSI 123A | Recital Hour I | 0.5 |
| MUSI 123B | Recital Hour II | 0.5 |
| MUSI 123C | Recital Hour III | 0.5 |
| MUSI 123D | Recital Hour IV | 0.5 |
| MUSI 148A | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSI 148B | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSI 248A | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSI 268A | Ear Training I | 1 |
| MUSI 268B | Ear Training II | 1 |
| MUSI 269A | Ear Training III | 1 |
| Applied Music - Select four units (by audition) from the following: | 4 | |
| MUSI 174A | Individualized Study I | 1 |
| MUSI 174B | Individualized Study II | 1 |
| MUSI 174C | Individualized Study III | 1 |
| MUSI 174D | Individualized Study IV | 1 |
| MUSI 274A | Applied Music I | 1 |
| MUSI 274B | Applied Music II | 1 |
| MUSI 274C | Applied Music III | 1 |
| MUSI 274D | Applied Music IV | 1 |
| Ensembles - Select four units from the following: | 4 | |
| MUSI 257A | Guitar Ensemble I | 1 |
| MUSI 257B | Guitar Ensemble II | 1 |
| MUSI 257C | Guitar Ensemble III | 1 |
| MUSI 257D | Guitar Ensemble IV | 1 |
| MUSI 259A | Choir I | 1 |
| MUSI 259B | Choir II | 1 |
| MUSI 259C | Choir III | 1 |
| MUSI 259D | Choir IV | 1 |
| MUSI 261A | World Music Ensemble I | 1 |
| MUSI 261B | World Music Ensemble II | 1 |
| MUSI 261C | World Music Ensemble III | 1 |
| MUSI 261D | World Music Ensemble IV | 1 |
| MUSI 262A | Jazz Big Band I | 1 |
| MUSI 262B | Jazz Big Band II | 1 |
| MUSI 262C | Jazz Big Band III | 1 |
| MUSI 262D | Jazz Big Band IV | 1 |
| MUSI 264A | Jazz Ensemble I | 1 |
| MUSI 264B | Jazz Ensemble II | 1 |
| MUSI 264C | Jazz Ensemble III | 1 |
| MUSI 264D | Jazz Ensemble IV | 1 |