Music (AA-T)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/music/
ASSOCIATE IN ART FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
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.
Program 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 |
| Select a combination of 4 units below (Ensemble courses are Repeatable) | 4.0 | |
| Applied Music | ||
| Applied Music I (1) | ||
| Applied Music II (1) | ||
| Applied Music III (1) | ||
| Applied Music IV (1) | ||
| Ensemble | ||
| Beginning Band (1) | ||
| Concert Band (1) | ||
| Community Symphonic Band (1) | ||
| Community Band (1) | ||
| Orchestra (1) | ||
| Community Orchestra (1) | ||
| Stage Band (1) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (1) | ||
| Commercial Music Ensemble (1) | ||
| String Ensemble (1) | ||
| Gospel Choir (1) | ||
| Community Chorus (1) | ||
| Collegiate Chorale (1) | ||
| LIST A (4 units) | ||
| MUS 112 | Piano I | 2.0 |
| MUS 113 | Piano II | 2.0 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
ASSOCIATE IN ART FOR TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for more information.)
- Completion of the major with a grade of "C" or better in each course or a "P" if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis and the "P" is equal to a "C" or better.
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The CSU GE (California State University General Education-Breadth) or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) pattern may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.