Music

Program Code: SAC.MUS.AA

Program Control Number: 04219

The associate degree curriculum in music is formulated to meet the needs of the student who wishes to make music the major subject of concentration. Completion of the associate in arts degree prepares a student to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree, and then into careers in public and private teaching, professional performance areas, church music, music therapy, recreational music, composition, arranging and orchestration, and music copying. Please consult a SAC counselor for information about course requirements for particular four-year institutions.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Display competency and artistry, through experience, in the creation and presentation of public performances of music.
2. Perform proficiently (at the sophomore level)on their primary instrument in a 20-minute public recital. They will pass placement tests on their primary instrument, and be accepted at Cal State, UC, or other four-year institutions.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of music theory, piano, harmony and musicianship at thefinal level of a traditional lower division music sequence. They will pass placement tests in the areas of music theory and musicianship and be placed at the junior levelupon transfer to the Cal State, UC, or other four-year institutions.
4. Demonstrate, through public performance, a proficiency, at the sophomore level, on their primary instrument that allows them to perform, accurately and musically, within a large ensemble.
5. Demonstrate proficiency performing in a vocal, or instrumental ensemble, to be able to continue their involvement in music, in a performance ensemble, within the greater community.