To obtain the Associates Degree (AA) in Music, students participate in four semesters of music performance and music theory training. The AA in Music degree prepares students with a foundation that may be followed by advanced degrees in a variety of specialties including music education, music performance, commercial music/music industry, jazz studies, ethnomusicology, and other music-related fields.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Theory Courses: | ||
| MUS 101 | Music Theory I: Fundamentals | 3 |
| MUS 101L | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MUS 102 | Music Theory II: Scales and Modes | 3 |
| MUS 102L | Musicianship II | 1 |
| MUS 201 | Music Theory III: Basic Harmony | 3 |
| MUS 201L | Musicianship III | 1 |
| MUS 202 | Music Theory IV: Harmony | 3 |
| MUS 202L | Musicianship IV | 1 |
| Required Applied Music Courses: | ||
| 4 semesters totaling 2 units | ||
| MUS 141X2 & MUS 241X2 | Applied Music I and Applied Music II | 1 |
| Required Ensemble Courses: | ||
| 4 semesters with a minimum of 4 units selected from the following: | ||
| MUS 150X4 | Mixed Chorus | 1 |
| MUS 152X4 | Chamber Singers | 1 |
| MUS 154X4 | College Singers | 1 |
| MUS 156X4 | Concert Choir | 1 |
| MUS 158X4 | Gospel Choir | 1 |
| MUS 162X4 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 166X4 | Concert Band | 1 |
| MUS 167X4 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
| MUS 168X4 | Jazz Band | 1 |
| MUS 170X2 | Jazz Improvisation and Theory I | 1 |
| MUS 171X2 | Jazz Improvisation and Theory II | 1 |
| MUS 180X4 | Instrumental Chamber Music | 1 |
| Total Units | 22 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Courses: | ||
| MUS 100 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| or MUS 100H | Music Appreciation - Honors | |
| MUS 108 | History of Hip Hop Music | 3 |
| MUS 121 | Music History and Literature - Middle Ages through Baroque | 3 |
| or MUS 121H | Music History and Literature - Middle Ages through Baroque - Honors | |
| MUS 122 | Music History and Literature - Classic through Contemporary | 3 |
| or MUS 122H | Music History and Literature - Classic through Contemporary - Honors | |
| MUS 123 | Electronic Music I | 3 |
| MUS 124 | Electronic Music II | 3 |
| MUS 133 | Elementary Piano | 1 |
| MUS 170X2 | Jazz Improvisation and Theory I | 1 |
| MUS 171X2 | Jazz Improvisation and Theory II | 1 |
| MUS 180X4 | Instrumental Chamber Music | 1 |
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree students must complete one of the following general education patterns:
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Compare musical styles by identifying musical differences of various forms and genres.
- Interpret and formulate fundamentals of music theory.
- Distinguish the social and cultural relevance of music by examining historical and cultural contributions.
- Demonstrate basic technical proficiency through performance of playing a musical instrument or lyrical singing.