Music (AA-T)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/music/
The Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer in Music (AA-T) is designed to prepare you for transfer to a four-year institution as a music performance major. You will learn in an environment modeled after leading four-year music universities. At the same time, you will be exposed to new technologies in music and develop professional skills to help you design and achieve your music career. The Music program offers individual instruction on a variety of instruments and voices in classical and contemporary styles such as pop, rock, and jazz. You have a choice of ensembles to perform in that best suit your instrument and musical style. As a music major you are required to take four semesters of music theory to prepare you for advanced studies at a four-year university. Entry into the AA-T is by audition only. You will also need to complete a music theory exam to test your musicianship. Auditions are held before the beginning of the Fall semester only.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students analyze and perform melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic patterns in music compositions and exercises that are appropriate to the levels of Music Theory/Musicianship I/II/III/IV.
- Students participate in required ensemble concerts in a manner conducive to success, to include: demonstration of proficient musical skills in a group setting, attendance, proper concert attire, punctuality, concert etiquette, and equipment and material preparedness.
- Students perform on their principle instrument in a public recital and in an instructor-evaluated jury with a passing grade.
Degree Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| MUS 180 | Music Theory/Musicianship I | 4.0 |
| MUS 181 | Music Theory/Musicianship II | 4.0 |
| MUS 280 | Music Theory/Musicianship III | 4.0 |
| MUS 281 | Music Theory/Musicianship IV | 4.0 |
| Applied Music | ||
| MUS 148 | Applied Music I | 1.0 |
| MUS 149 | Applied Music II | 1.0 |
| MUS 150 | Applied Music III | 1.0 |
| MUS 151 | Applied Music IV | 1.0 |
| Ensemble | ||
| Select a combination of 4 units from the following: (all courses are repeatable) | 4.0 | |
| Beginning Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Community Symphonic Band | ||
| Community Band | ||
| Orchestra | ||
| Community Orchestra | ||
| Stage Band | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Commercial Music Ensemble | ||
| String Ensemble | ||
| Piano Ensemble | ||
| Guitar Ensemble | ||
| Collegiate Chorale | ||
| Total Units | 24 | |
Associate of Arts in Music for Transfer Requirements
Complete the following:
- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU – transferable units
- The California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern
- A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.