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DEGREES & REQUIRED COURSES
Associate of Arts Degree(AA) - Music
Students will be able to demonstrate technical skills requisite for artistic self-expression in at least one major performance area at a level appropriate for the particular music concentration; demonstrate an understanding of the common elements and organizational patterns of music and their interaction, and the ability to employ this understanding in aural, verbal, and visual analysis; demonstrate a basic knowledge of music history through the present time; and demonstrate keyboard competency in intermediate to advanced piano performance literature.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the common elements and organizational patterns of music and their interaction, and the ability to employ this understanding in aural, verbal, and visual analyses; demonstrate a basic knowledge of music history through the present time. Demonstrate keyboard competency in intermediate to advanced piano performance literature; and demonstrate technical skills requisite for artistic self-expression in at least one major performance area at a level appropriate for the particular music concentration.
- Required Courses:
All: MUSIC 103 or 113, 125, 126, 201, 202, 203, 211, 212, 213.
Two units: MUSIC 140
Four semester units: MUSIC 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 152, 230, 231, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237, 240, 241, 242.
Music Certificate/AS
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate intermediate technical skills requisite for artistic self-expression in at least one major performance area at a level appropriate for the particular music concentration. Students will demonstrate fundamental theoretical and historical analytical music score skills, and demonstrate basic keyboard competency in introductory piano performance literature. The courses are divided into four categories: core classes, instrumental and vocal classes, performing ensembles, and electives.
- Required Courses:
All: MUSIC 201, 211.
Select one course from the following: MUSIC 120, 121, 122, 125, 126, 127.
One unit: MUSIC 140.
Select one course from the following: MUSIC 135, 136, 137
Select one course from the following: MUSIC 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166.
Four semester units (4 units) from: Music 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 152, 230, 231, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237, 240, 241, 242.
Electives (8 units required): MUSIC 103, 113, 121, 122, 127, 150, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 171, 176, 177, 178, 185, 186.
Transfer Degree (AA-T) in Music
Music designed to prepare the student for transfer to four year institutions of higher education and is specifically intended to satisfy lower-division requirements for a baccalaureate degree in music at a California State University. The knowledge and skills offered in this degree lead students to develop foundational knowledge in the field of music including those topics and issues related to global, national, and local aspects of the field of study.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to identify major topics, developments, debates, and issues in music, students will be able to apply their knowledge of key concepts in music to discuss, analyze, and synthesize a variety of theoretical and practical foci in music. Students will be able to gain a global, national, and local perspective on issues pertaining to music preparing them for multiple pathways for future study and career opportunities.
- Required Courses:
All: MUSIC 201, 202, 203, 204, 211, 212, 213, 214
Required two units: MUSIC 140
Select four courses (4 units): MUSIC 143, 146, 147, 230, 231, 240, 241, 242.
Required Units for Major: 22 units*
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
William Burke Instrumental Scholarship. One award is given to a student majoring in instrumental music.
Pearl Proctor Memorial Scholarship. Award given to a continuing outstanding female student studying vocal music. An audition is required.
Mary D. Burke Vocal Scholarship. Award given to a student majoring in vocal music. An audition is required.
Jane Knecht Memorial Scholarship. Award given to one or more continuing piano students majoring in music. An audition is required.
Dick Charles Scholarship. Award given to one or more outstanding music majors who have made significant contributions to instrumental music. An audition is required.
Music Instrumentalist Scholarship. An award is given to one or more continuing students who are majoring in instrumental music. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
Shirley Seeley Scholarship. Award given to two outstanding music majors who are transferring next year. An audition is required.
Helen Conner Nern Scholarship. Award given to several outstanding music students majoring in voice. An audition is required.
Milt Young Choral Scholarship. Awards given to four section leaders in College Choir. The award will be given for musicianship and potential for leadership in the GCC College Choir. An audition is required.
Milt Young Choral Assistant Scholarship. Award given to one deserving College Choir and Concert Singers student. The award will be given for musicianship, organizational skills and potential for excellence in both GCC College Choir and Concert Singers.
Robert D. and Robert W. Butcher Memorial Scholarship. Award given to a continuing disabled student, not over the age of 32, who is taking music classes.
Patron's Club Scholarship in Music. Two awards given to music students continuing at Glendale College. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5, and must be a California High School graduate. The music department will recommend up to four students for final selection by the Patron's Club. No audition is required.
Alicia Thorp Memorial Scholarship. An award is given to one or more continuing students majoring in instrumental music. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Financial need considered.
Robert Pike Witten Performing Arts Scholarship. Award will be given to two music students each semester. Students must be carrying a minimum load of 12 units to qualify, and at least 8 of these units must be in the performing arts. The music department will recommend up to four students for final selection by the scholarship office. No audition is required.
Mark Thallander Foundation Organ Scholarship. Award will be given to one or two students studying organ through the Applied Music Program. An audition is required.
Elsie M. Keller Memorial Scholarship. An award is given to one or more students majoring in music. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.4. Amount divided among recipients.
Julia Rossall Memorial Scholarship. An award is given to a student majoring in music. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5.
Makrouhi Jamgochian Music Scholarship. One award is given to a continuing student studying music. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Financial need is considered.
Melineh Khachikian Music Scholarship. One award is given to a continuing student majoring in music. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Financial need is considered.
Ella Fitzgerald Music Scholarship. One award of $2000 plus a laptop is given to a student majoring in music. Financial need is considered.
The minimum requirements to apply for the GCC Scholarship are that you must have completed 12 units at GCC, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and be enrolled in a minimum of 3 units. We have over 500 scholarships available and you may apply for all of them by filling out one simple application.
GCC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
In order to apply for the GCC Scholarship you must have your student GCC email ready!
- Create an account using your student GCC email at https://glendale.academicworks.com/
- After signing up for an account, log into your student GCC email where you will receive a confirmation.
- Once you click on the confirmation link you will be directed to the general application.
- Complete the application and any supplemental questions, if needed.
- After you have filled out all the required fields you may submit your application. You will be able to go back and edit your application any time before the deadline.
Please keep in mind: To be considered for scholarships, a new general application must be completed every year. Limited opportunities will be awarded in Fall but most opportunities will be awarded during Spring.
Visit the Scholarships website for more information!