Music

This degree is designed to help students entering the music field or pursuing an undergraduate degree in music. Students will develop musical artistry and proficiency, learn to analyze and recognize musical patterns, and gain a breadth of knowledge of our diverse musical world. These music courses are designed to help students think, create, and collaborate in a critical, expressive, and articulate manner. Students must complete the required courses and choose additional courses to total a minimum of 26 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to apply intermediate to advanced music theory, musicianship and analytical skills to music. Students will develop a knowledge of music history and demonstrate intermediate to advanced keyboard competency. Students will perform in at least one major performance area at a level appropriate for their particular music concentration.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Arts Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
MUSIC 103 or equivalent	MUSIC 103 or MUSIC 113	Keyboard Harmony I Keyboard Harmony II	2 or 2
	MUSIC 125	History and Literature I (Antiquity - 1750)	3
	MUSIC 126	History and Literature II (1750 - Present)	3
Corequisite: MUSIC 211	MUSIC 201	Musicianship I	1
Music 201 or equivalent; Corequisite: MUSIC 212	MUSIC 202	Musicianship II	1
MUSIC 202 or equivalent; Corequisite: MUSIC 213	MUSIC 203	Musicianship III	1
Corequisite: MUSIC 201	MUSIC 211	Harmony I	3
MUSIC 211 or equivalent; Corequisite: MUSIC 202	MUSIC 212	Harmony II	3
MUSIC 212 or equivalent; Corequisite: MUSIC 203	MUSIC 213	Harmony III	3
	Two semester units of enrollment in the following (2 units):
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment MUSIC 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 152, 230, 231, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237, 240, 241, or 242. An audition is required.	MUSIC 140	Applied Music	2 X 0.5
	Four semesters of enrollment in any of the following (4 units total):
Ability to perform proficiently on on the trumpet, trombone, saxophone, drums, bass, guitar, vibraphone, or piano.	MUSIC 143	Jazz Band	1
Ability to a musical instrument in a band, orchestra, or chamber music ensemble.	MUSIC 144	Woodwind Ensemble	0.5 - 1
Ability to play a musical instrument in a band or orchestra	MUSIC 145	Brass Ensemble	0.5 - 1
Ability to perform on a standard orchestral instrument	MUSIC 146	Community Orchestra: Literature 1725-1850	1
Ability to perform on a standard orchestral instrument	MUSIC 147	Community Orchestra: Literature 1825-1950	1
	MUSIC 148	Chamber Music	1
Ability to play a musical instrument in a band or orchestra or chamber music ensemble	MUSIC 152	String Ensemble	1
An audition is required	MUSIC 230	Chorus	1
An audition is required	MUSIC 231	College Choir	1
An audition is required	MUSIC 232	Chamber Chorale: Winter Productions	1
An audition is required	MUSIC 233	Chamber Chorale: Festival	1
An audition is required	MUSIC 235	Concert Singers: Masterworks	1
An audition is required	MUSIC 236	Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Traditional	1
An audition is required	MUSIC 237	Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Contemporary	1
An audition is required	MUSIC 240	Concert Singers: Holiday Concert	1
An audition is required	MUSIC 241	Concert Singers: Traditional	1
An audition is required	MUSIC 242	Concert Singers: Contemporary	1
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		26

Some MUSIC courses may have additional requirements. Please consult the GCC catalog.

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2022	GCC Catalog 2022-2023
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.