Program Summary
MUSIC PERFORMANCE - Associate in Arts
2019 - 2020, 2020 - 2021, 2021 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025
This two-year Associate of Arts Degree program covers music theory, performance experiences, private lessons and support classes. It is designed to adequately prepare students for performance or transfer to a four year school.
Career Opportunities
This degree prepares students to work in the music industry or transfer to a four year institution. Work opportunities would include: live performance, recording, composition and teaching.
Required Courses (24 credits)
Units: 24.0
MUS 204A
MUSIC THEORY II
3.0
MUS 205A
MUSICIANSHIP II
1.0
MUS 204B
MUSIC THEORY III
3.0
MUS 205B
MUSICIANSHIP III
1.0
MUS 204C
MUSIC THEORY IV
3.0
MUS 205C
MUSICIANSHIP IV
1.0
MUS 234
ARRANGING, SCORING, AND ORCHESTRATION
2.0
MUS 212
APPLIED MUSIC (PRIVATE LESSONS)
8.0
2.0
MUS 220
ELEMENTARY VOICE
2.0
OR
MUS 257
ELEMENTARY PIANO FOR MUSICIANS
2.0
*This is a 2 unit Course that must be repeated for a total of 8 units for credit in this area.
Plus 8 credits from the following:
Units: 8.0
MUS 223
VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
2.0-3.0
MUS 225
WIND ENSEMBLE
2.0
MUS 227
CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE
1.0-3.0
MUS 228
MIXED CHORUS
1.0-3.0
MUS 229
CHAMBER SINGERS
2.0
MUS 231
JAZZ ENSEMBLE (BIG BAND)
1.5-3.0
MUS 240
RECORDING ARTS I: FUNDAMENTALS OF AUDIO TECHNOLOGY
3.0
MUS 245
JAZZ WORKSHOP
2.0
Total: 32.0
Program Outcomes
Perform music using an aesthetically pleasing artistic voice
The Applied Music faculty (local professional players and singers) will administer a student self survey to each student during jury exams. Applied Music is the capstone course for the program. Additionally, members of the San Luis Obispo Symphony (the local professional orchestra) and Vocal Arts Ensemble (the most professional choral ensemble in the area) will be present at the jury exams, and will rate the individual performances using the California Music Educators Association rating form. These evaluators are experts from both inside and outside our program.
Utilize the historical and theoretical elements of music in performance
The Applied Music faculty (local professional players and singers) will administer a student self survey to each student during jury exams. Applied Music is the capstone course for the program. Additionally, members of the San Luis Obispo Symphony (the local professional orchestra) and Vocal Arts Ensemble (the most professional choral ensemble in the area) will be present at the jury exams, and will rate the individual performances using the California Music Educators Association rating form. These evaluators are experts from both inside and outside our program.
Employ skills and ethics to lead and interact with ensembles for effective musical performance
The Applied Music faculty (local professional players and singers) will administer a student self survey to each student during jury exams. Applied Music is the capstone course for the program. Additionally, members of the San Luis Obispo Symphony (the local professional orchestra) and Vocal Arts Ensemble (the most professional choral ensemble in the area) will be present at the jury exams, and will rate the individual performances using the California Music Educators Association rating form. These evaluators are experts from both inside and outside our program.