Music
AA-T Music · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
State Control Number: 36737
Program Code: MUSI.CALGETC.AA-T
Program Length: 24 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare students to successfully transfer to a CSU, UC or other four year college as Music Majors. The major will include courses in music theory, musicianship, applied music studies (private lessons) and participation in large ensembles. Some four year schools may require B grades in all courses.
Requirements
To earn this degree complete the major coursework listed here with “C” grades or higher and the following graduation requirements:
- 60 CSU transferable units;
- the Cal-GETC pattern; and
- 2.0 minimum overall CSU GPA.
Courses used in the major may also be counted in the general education areas. Courses used for this major may also be used to earn other degrees at VVC.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: | 20.0 | |
| MUSC 102 | Music Theory I | |
| MUSC 103 | Music Theory II | |
| MUSC 202 | Intermediate Theory-Chromatic Practice I | |
| MUSC 104 | Basic Musicianship, Level I | |
| MUSC 105 | Basic Musicianship Level II | |
| MUSC 204 | Intermediate Musicianship I | |
| Applied Music: | ||
| (4 semesters, minimum 0.5 unit each) | ||
| MUSC 120A | Applied Music Studies I | |
| MUSC 120B | Applied Music Studies II | |
| MUSC 220A | Applied Music Studies III | |
| MUSC 220B | Applied Music Studies IV | |
| Major Ensemble and/or Specialized Ensemble: | ||
| (4 semesters, minimum 1 unit each) | ||
| MUSC 125 | Beginning Guitar II | |
| MUSC 131 | The College Singers | |
| MUSC 132 | Master Arts Chorale | |
| MUSC 136 | College Symphonic Band | |
| MUSC 139 | Studio Jazz Band | |
| MUSC 145 | College Symphony Orchestra | |
| List A: | 4.0 | |
| MUSC 203 | Intermediate Theory-Chromatic Practice Part II | |
| MUSC 205 | Intermediate Musicianship II | |
| Total Units | 24 | |
- May be the same course or a combination of these courses.
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