Associate in Arts for Transfer - Music

The AA-T in Music provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AA-T in Music will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Music or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to Identify major topics, developments, debates, and issues in music. Apply their knowledge of key concepts in music to discuss, analyze, and synthesize a variety of theoretical and practical foci in music. Gain a global, national, and local perspective on issues pertaining to music preparing them for multiple pathways for future study and career opportunities.

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-Transfer Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
Corequisite MUSIC 211	MUSIC 201	Musicianship I	1
MUSIC 201; corequisite MUSIC 212	MUSIC 202	Musicianship II	1
MUSIC 202 or equivalent; corequisite MUSIC 213	MUSIC 203	Musicianship III	1
MUSIC 211 or equivalent; corequisite MUSIC 202	MUSIC 212	Harmony II	3
MUSIC 212 or equivalent; corequisite MUSIC 203	MUSIC 213	Harmony III	3
	Select one course (3 units)
	MUSIC 101	Music Fundamentals	3
Corequisite Music 201	MUSIC 211	Harmony I	3
	Select one course (2 units)
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment: MUSIC 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 231, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237, 240, 241, or 242. An audition is required.	MUSIC 140	Applied Music (.5 unit class must be taken four times)	2
	Select four courses from the following (4 units)
Ability to perform proficiently on on the trumpet, trombone, saxophone, drums, string bass, guitar, or piano.	MUSIC 143	Jazz Band	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
An audition is required	MUSIC 230	Chorus	1
An audition is required	MUSIC 231	College Choir	1
	MUSIC 232	Chamber Chorale: Winter Productions	1
	MUSIC 233	Chamber Chorale: Festival	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
	List A: Select 3-4 units from the following
	MUSIC 120	Music Appreciation	3
	MUSIC 125	History and Literature I (Antiquity - 1750)	3
	MUSIC 126	History of Literature II (1750 - Present)	3
	MUSIC 160	Piano I	2
Music 160	MUSIC 161	Piano II	2
Music 161	MUSIC 162	Piano III	1
	MUSIC 177	Introduction to Music Technology	3
Music 203 or equivalent; Corequisite: Music 214	MUSIC 204	Musicianship IV	1
Music 213 or equivalent; Corequisite: Music 204	MUSIC 214	Harmony IV	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		21-22

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.

Approved Summer 2025	GCC Catalog Addendum 2024-2025
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.