Music

Effective: Fall 2024
Associate in Arts for Transfer Program Map
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This program map from the 2024-2025 catalog year represents one possible pathway to complete this program. Your pathway may vary depending on your transfer plans and also previous college credit, including AP Test scores, concurrent enrollment courses and high school articulated courses.

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  1. Review this program map to get an overview of the required courses
  2. Meet with a counselor to develop your customized student education plan www.chabotcollege.edu/counseling
  3. Use DegreeWorks, an online student education planning tool, to track your progress toward graduation www.chabotcollege.edu / admissions / degreeworks
Program Description
The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree will offer you a general study in music. This liberal arts degree will prepare you for transfer by combining the theoretical concepts with practical skill building courses to prepare you with competency in the major. The courses in this degree focus on harmony and musicianship, applied lessons and ensemble performance. An entrance audition is required for this degree demonstrating basic music competencies in harmony and musicianship and in your applied area of study. You will complete the core classes with a culminating applied music jury in preparation for transfer.

What can I do with this major?
Recipients of the Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree are guaranteed admissions into a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Music (B.A.) with junior standing at a campus of the California State University system. Jobs or career fields include professional musician, private teacher, school teacher, composer, arranger, and accompanist. Graduates and transfer students from the program are highly recruited by 4-year institutions across the nation with most receiving scholarship offers. Noted alumni include 2021 Grammy award winner Ledisi, Tower of Power drummer Dave Garibaldi, Donald Kennelly of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, and Veronica Toledo - Music and Sound Editor at Pixar.

Learning and Career Pathway
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= Critical Course = Prerequisite for Other Courses = Prerequisite Required = Required for Major GE = General Education

Semester 1

16 units

MUSL 2A
Harmony and Musicianship I

4 units
Study of the fundamentals of Western music applicable to both classical and popular styles: notation; fundamental theoretical concepts; musicianship skills including sight singing, rhythmic training, ear training, dictation, and keyboard realization; and basic compositional skills.
Course Details:
  1. Strongly Recommended: MUSL 6
  • Transfers to CSU

    • MUSA 40
    Applied Lessons

    1 unit
    Students study the performance traditions for the specific instrument or voice that is the performance medium. Repertoire for performance is selected that is representative of the best works for the instrument or voice and which is appropriate for study at the particular lower-division level. The specific content studied is determined by the difficulty level and historical/cultural context of the literature/etude lists specific to the instrument or voice. General course content includes aspects of rhythm, intonation, articulation, and expressive elements. When appropriate other content studied may include blend and balance while performing with others, improvisation and standards of conduct when rehearsing/performing. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Enrollment subject to a standardized audition demonstrating basic competencies in technique and musicianship in their major performance medium.

    Large Ensemble Choice

    1 unit

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    3 units
    GE

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    3 units
    GE

    English 1- Critical Reading and Composition

    4 units
    GE

    Semester 2

    16-17 units

    MUSL 2B
    Harmony and Musicianship II

    4 units
    This course is a study of harmony and voice leading in the Western Common Practice. It addresses diatonic functionality, four-part voice leading, simple musical structures, harmonic and formal analysis, and musicianship skills including sight singing, rhythmic training, dictation, and keyboard realization.
    Course Details:
    1. Prerequisite: MUSL 2A
  • Transfers to CSU

    • MUSA 40
    Applied Lessons

    1 unit
    Students study the performance traditions for the specific instrument or voice that is the performance medium. Repertoire for performance is selected that is representative of the best works for the instrument or voice and which is appropriate for study at the particular lower-division level. The specific content studied is determined by the difficulty level and historical/cultural context of the literature/etude lists specific to the instrument or voice. General course content includes aspects of rhythm, intonation, articulation, and expressive elements. When appropriate other content studied may include blend and balance while performing with others, improvisation and standards of conduct when rehearsing/performing. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Enrollment subject to a standardized audition demonstrating basic competencies in technique and musicianship in their major performance medium.

    Large Ensemble Choice #2

    1 unit

    Math Course for General Education: see a counselor to choose the appropriate course.

    3-4 units
    GE
    MTH 47 recommended.

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    3 units
    GE

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    4 units
    GE
    Critical Thinking course recommended

    Semester 3

    15 units

    MUSL 2C
    Harmony and Musicianship III

    4 units
    This course is a study of harmony and voice-leading in the Western Common Practice. It addresses sequences, melodic and rhythmic figuration, leading-tone 7th chords, mixture, applied dominants and modulation, four-part voice leading, large formal structures, harmonic and formal analysis, and musicianship skills including sight singing, rhythmic training, ear training, dictation, conducting, and keyboard realization.
    Course Details:
    1. Prerequisite: MUSL 2B
  • Transfers to CSU

    • MUSA 40
    Applied Lessons

    1 unit
    Students study the performance traditions for the specific instrument or voice that is the performance medium. Repertoire for performance is selected that is representative of the best works for the instrument or voice and which is appropriate for study at the particular lower-division level. The specific content studied is determined by the difficulty level and historical/cultural context of the literature/etude lists specific to the instrument or voice. General course content includes aspects of rhythm, intonation, articulation, and expressive elements. When appropriate other content studied may include blend and balance while performing with others, improvisation and standards of conduct when rehearsing/performing. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Enrollment subject to a standardized audition demonstrating basic competencies in technique and musicianship in their major performance medium.

    Large Ensemble Choice #3

    1 unit

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    3 units
    GE

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    3 units
    GE

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    3 units
    GE

    Semester 4

    13 units

    MUSL 2D
    Harmony and Musicianship IV

    4 units
    Study of advanced chromatic harmony, 20th century harmonic practices, large musical structures, style composition, harmonic, structural, and stylistic analysis, and musicianship skills including sight singing, rhythmic training, ear training, dictation, and keyboard realization of chromatic and 20th century materials.

    MUSA 40
    Applied Lessons

    1 unit
    Students study the performance traditions for the specific instrument or voice that is the performance medium. Repertoire for performance is selected that is representative of the best works for the instrument or voice and which is appropriate for study at the particular lower-division level. The specific content studied is determined by the difficulty level and historical/cultural context of the literature/etude lists specific to the instrument or voice. General course content includes aspects of rhythm, intonation, articulation, and expressive elements. When appropriate other content studied may include blend and balance while performing with others, improvisation and standards of conduct when rehearsing/performing. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Enrollment subject to a standardized audition demonstrating basic competencies in technique and musicianship in their major performance medium.

    Large Ensemble Choice #4

    1 unit

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    3 units
    GE

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    3 units
    GE

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    1 unit
    GE

    Major Requirements

    Large Ensemble ( 4 semesters @ 1 unit each)

    MUSP 10
    Orchestra

    1 unit
    This course is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of orchestral literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature is studied each semester so that different technical, historical and artistic issues are addressed. Attendance at all scheduled performances is required. Audition required.

    MUSP 12
    Wind Ensemble

    1 unit
    Wind Ensemble repertoire of all styles and periods. Emphasis on group participation and public performance with new repertoire preformed and studied each semester. Attendance at all scheduled performances required. Enrollment subject to a standardized audition demonstrating musical ability and technical proficiency at a level suitable to the course level.

    MUSP 13
    Wind Symphony

    1 unit
    Select and limited ensemble performing new repertoire each semester designed for advanced musicians seeking continued study in the large ensemble setting. Enrollment subject to a standardized audition demonstrating musical ability and technical proficiency at a level suitable to the course level.

    MUSP 14
    Jazz Lab

    1 unit
    For instrumentalists who want experience in performing and interpreting small-group literature. The music literature will cover important aspects of Jazz band development and works of all styles and periods. Emphasis will be on articulations, stylistic differences, and common performance practices of the various periods of music.

    MUSP 15
    Jazz Ensemble

    1 unit
    Reading, preparation and performance of contemporary jazz music arranged for standard Big Band. New literature will be studied each semester. The band plays various concerts and festivals. Students develop ability to play various jazz styles, sight read, improvise, and play both as members of a section and as soloists.

    MUSP 16
    Jazz Orchestra

    1 unit
    Jazz Orchestra is a performance organization that rehearses and performs a variety of contemporary jazz literature. Students develop ability to play various jazz styles, sight read, improvise, and play both as members of a section and as soloists. The orchestra plays various concerts and festivals. Opportunities to rehearse the orchestra as well as conduct. Enrollment by audition only
    Course Details:

    MUSP 44
    Concert Choir

    1 unit
    This course is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of vocal literature with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. New repertoire preformed and studied each semester. Attendance at all scheduled performances required. Enrollment subject to a standardized audition demonstrating musical ability and technical proficiency at a level suitable to the course level.

    MUSP 45
    Chamber Choir

    1 unit
    Development of sufficient vocal and music ability to interpret and perform a variety of vocal chamber music. Designed for the advanced singer. Enrollment subject to a standardized audition demonstrating musical ability and technical proficiency at a level suitable to the course level.

    Music Options (take 4 units in Applied Music )

    Applied Music (4 semesters @ 1 unit each)

    MUSA 40
    Applied Lessons
    1 unit
    Students study the performance traditions for the specific instrument or voice that is the performance medium. Repertoire for performance is selected that is representative of the best works for the instrument or voice and which is appropriate for study at the particular lower-division level. The specific content studied is determined by the difficulty level and historical/cultural context of the literature/etude lists specific to the instrument or voice. General course content includes aspects of rhythm, intonation, articulation, and expressive elements. When appropriate other content studied may include blend and balance while performing with others, improvisation and standards of conduct when rehearsing/performing. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Enrollment subject to a standardized audition demonstrating basic competencies in technique and musicianship in their major performance medium.
    Course Details:
    1. Corequisite: MUSP 12
    2. Corequisite: MUSP 13
    3. Corequisite: MUSP 15
    4. Corequisite: MUSP 16
    5. Corequisite: MUSP 44
    6. Corequisite: MUSP 45
  • Transfers to CSU
    • Total Units: 60-61 units
    This program map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.