Music (AA-T Degree A0347)

Arts Division
Degree A0347
Music is a broad-base academic discipline with foundational coursework in theory and performance. By providing a theoretical understanding of the development and creation of music, along with requisite technical proficiency, it is expected that these skills will be used to demonstrate musical sensitivity and creativity as a soloist or in the context of a musical ensemble. To further foster these skills, optional courses in the areas of piano and music history should also be taken. Mt. San Antonio college Associates in Arts in Music for Transfer degree requires four semesters of theory, four semesters of applied music (lessons), and four semester of musical ensemble to provide the skills necessary for transferring to a 4-year institution to pursue a degree in music, including composition, performance, and/or music education.

To earn an Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer degree, a student must complete a minimum of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU system that consist of the Cal-GETC pattern and a major of at least 18 units more. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass or No Pass basis.

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
Core Courses14
MUS 120
Music Theory I
MUS 125
Musicianship I
MUS 130
Music Theory II
MUS 135
Musicianship II
MUS 140
Music Theory III
MUS 145
Musicianship III
MUS 160
Individual Instruction Complete 2 units
Major Ensemble and/or Specialized Ensemble (4 semesters)4-8
MUS 27
Chamber Music
MUS 31
Concert Choir
MUS 34
Women's Vocal Ensemble
MUS 39
Laboratory Band
MUS 44
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
MUS 47
Jazz Ensemble
MUS 48
Men's Vocal Ensemble
MUS 49
Wind Ensemble
MUS 50
Jazz Improvisation and Performance Choir
MUS 51
Contemporary A Cappella Ensemble
MUS 52
Madrigal Singers
MUS 53
String Ensemble
MUS 54
Percussion Ensemble
List A3
Choose three units from the following:
MUS 100
Introduction to Western Classical Music
or MUS 100H
 Introduction to Western Classical Music - Honors
MUS 105
Western Music History I: Antiquity to 1750
MUS 106
Western Music History II: 1750 to Present
MUS 170
Piano I
MUS 171
Piano II
MUS 172
Piano III
MUSA 100
Fundamentals of Audio Technology
Total Units for Major21-25
General Education (Cal-GETC) Units 134
Total Units60
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Courses may be double-counted for the major and Cal-GETC. However, courses may not be double-counted to satisfy more than one area of Cal-GETC.

Music Department Website 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in the rehearsal, collaboration, and performance of music across a wide range of compositional styles and in a variety of venues.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the analysis and composition of tonal music.
  • Students will demonstrate proficiency in the dictation and sight singing of tonal music
  • Demonstrate proficiency in sight reading, transposition, and improvisation at the keyboard
  • Comprehend and communicate in writing the cultural and historical contexts of music, as well as stylistic differences, in the Western classical traditions.

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