Music - Associate in Arts
Plan Code: 1220
This program provides additional training and opportunities beyond the A.A.-T. in Music, namely, study in piano proficiency requirements, additional elective ensemble opportunities, and a sophomore performance recital.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Students will achieve sophomore proficiency ranking in performance repertoire and technique.
- Students will achieve sophomore proficiency level in theory, musicianship, and piano placement exams.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| MUSIC 1A | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSIC 1B | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSIC 2A | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSIC 5 | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MUSIC 6 | Introduction to Music Theory | 3 |
| MUSIC 9 | Musicianship II | 1 |
| MUSIC 10 | Musicianship III | 1 |
| MUSIC 16 | Musicianship IV | 1 |
| MUSIC 17A | Advanced Applied Vocal & Instrumental Music | 0.5 |
| MUSIC 92AD | Applied Vocal & Instrumental Music (take 3 times) | 1.5 |
| Subtotal Units | 18 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete each of the three REQUIRED components below: | ||
Performance Ensemble Component (Four Semesters) | ||
| Long Beach City College Viking Chorale (1.5) | ||
OR | ||
| Long Beach City College Viking Singers (1.5) | ||
OR | ||
| Orchestra (1.5) | ||
OR | ||
| Jazz Choir (1.5) | ||
OR | ||
| Vocal Jazz Ensembles (1.5) | ||
OR | ||
| Wind Ensemble (1.5) | ||
OR | ||
| Jazz Big Band (1.5) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 6 | |
Piano Proficiency Component (Three Semesters) | ||
| Beginning Piano 1 (1.5) | ||
| Beginning Piano 2 (1.5) | ||
| Intermediate Piano I (1.5) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 4.5 | |
Chamber Music Component (One Semester) | ||
| Chamber Music Ensemble (1.5) | ||
OR | ||
| Madrigal A Cappella Choir (1.5) | ||
OR | ||
| Jazz Combos (1.5) | ||
OR | ||
| Vocal Jazz Ensembles (1.5) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 1.5 | |
| Required Subtotal | 30 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 19-39 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree-applicable units) 2 | ||
| Minimum Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for LBCC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-599, if needed, to reach 60 degree-applicable units.