Music, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)

Program Overview

The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer (AA-T in Music) degree at SBCC provides a comprehensive foundation for students pursuing a career in music. It offers a balance of creative and interpretive processes, including theory, composition, performance, and music history. Students develop proficiency in their primary instrument or voice, and the degree guarantees admission to a CSU campus in a similar major.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Music Department offers a comprehensive program designed to provide a wide variety of musical experiences for both general college students and students seeking a career as professional musicians. It provides music majors with a thorough basis in the creative (theory, composition, interpretation) and interpretive (performance, applied music, history, and appreciation) processes. Facilities at SBCC feature state-of-the-art performance and rehearsal areas, free musical instrument use, individual practice rooms, and various special resources and equipment designed to aid students in their musical studies and achievements. The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer degree (AA-T in Music) provides students with the foundational knowledge to successfully transition into a Baccalaureate degree in Music at any CSU campus. Students develop musical proficiency in theory, musicianship, and performance on their primary instrument or voice.

Objectives:

The Associate in Arts for Transfer degree in Music provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary to successfully transition into a Baccalaureate Degree at any of the CSU campuses. The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students earning an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system in a similar major, though not necessarily to a specific campus. Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are prioritized when applying to a particular program similar to their community college major and will receive a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors. Students planning to pursue an AA-T or AS-T should consult with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program.

Outline:

Content:

• Music theory
• Musicianship
• Performance on primary instrument or voice
• Music appreciation
• Music history
• Sound recording and electronic music
• Piano
• Ensemble performance

Structure:

• 60 CSU transferable semester units
• Completion of all department requirements with a "C" or better or "P" in each course
• IGETC-CSU pattern
• Minimum cumulative CSU transferable GPA of 2.0

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Professional musician
• Music educator
• Composer
• Music therapist
• Audio engineer
• Music producer

Opportunities:

• Performance opportunities in various ensembles, including chamber singers, jazz ensembles, wind ensembles, and orchestras
• Music theory and composition courses that provide a strong foundation for advanced studies in music