Music - Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)

Program Overview

The Music - Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA) is a two-year pathway that prepares students for transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a Bachelor's degree in Music. It provides a strong foundation in music theory, history, and performance, while also developing valuable creative, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills. Graduates are well-equipped to pursue further studies or careers in music performance, composition, education, and various other fields.

Program Outline

Music - Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)

Degree Overview:

This two-year music pathway prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a Bachelor's degree in Music. It aligns with Associate of Arts degree requirements with a focused emphasis on music. Students gain a strong foundation by completing general education coursework while immersing themselves in music theory, history, and diverse performance opportunities. Personalized instruction ensures individual growth while participation in various ensembles, solo recitals, professional artist workshops, and regional
ational competitions fosters an enriching musical journey. Graduates are well-equipped to pursue further studies in various fields like music, humanities, business, social sciences, arts administration, and education, among others. Earning a Music degree opens doors to diverse career avenues including music performance, composition, education, and various opportunities utilizing music technology. This pathway cultivates valuable creative, critical thinking, research, analytical, and interpersonal skills that benefit future careers in diverse fields, as sought after by numerous employers. Whether aspiring to become a music educator, professional performer/composer, or pursue careers in the music industry, this pathway empowers individuals to transform musical talent into fulfilling careers.

Outline:

Quarter 1:

• MATH&107: Math in Society (5 units) - Intended for non-science majors, fulfilling QSR requirement for AA Degree.
Focuses on financial computations, linear/exponential growth modeling, basic probability/statistics, and application-related topics with an emphasis on practical applications.
• MUSC&105: Music Appreciation (5 units) - Explores connections between diverse cultures and music through study of various musical styles within their historical, cultural, ethical, aesthetic, and technological contexts.
Students develop listening skills and philosophical frameworks to enhance their enjoyment and understanding of music.

Quarter 2:

• MUSC140 OR 3-credit Music Performance Class with MUSC 126 Beginning Group Piano (2 credits) - Choose a course aligned with individual interests and goals.
• MUSC 140: College Choir focuses on musicianship, vocal techniques, and performance skills for the large choral ensemble through studying diverse literature from all stylistic periods.
The course involves daily attendance and requires presenting one concert per quarter in various musical styles and cultures. Students may repeat the course for up to 15 credits. OR
• 3-credit Music Performance Class with MUSC 126 Beginning Group Piano (2 credits) - Explore personalized musical development through individual lessons and group piano instruction.
• ENGL&101: English Composition I (5 units) - Emphasizes academic writing and core strategies for reading and analytical writing.
Assignments focus on engaging with and responding to diverse texts. Instruction encourages development as readers, writers, and critical thinkers through revision and reflection.

Quarter 3:

• HUM121 OR ANTH&206 OR HIST&126 - Choose a course aligned with personal interests and educational goals:
• HUM 121: Issues In The Humanities explores a core humanities issue from multiple and interdisciplinary perspectives.
Examines intersections between the humanities and various career or academic pathways. Emphasizes interdisciplinary inquiry in research with models for formulating, undertaking, and presenting projects. Focuses on diverse methods in the humanities like visual media, history, literature, and philosophy. Includes readings, films, performances, and exhibits. OR
• ANTH& 206: Cultural Anthropology provides an introduction to the study of human culture, including social organization, economics, political systems, religion, technology, art, and language.
Focuses on the cultural perspectives arising from interactions between large and small-scale societies within an increasingly globalized world. OR Explores the nature of history and its role as an intellectual and academic discipline.
• ENGL&102: Composition II (5 units) - Explores topics from diverse sources and perspectives within a research writing framework.
Teaches students to pose research questions, locate/evaluate, and integrate sources into written or multimodal compositions. Encourages development of flexible research/writing strategies and exchange of constructive feedback. The course's specific focus varies by instructor and welcomes students from any degree path.
• MUSC109 OR MUSC160 - Choose a course aligned with personal interests and educational goals:
• MUSC 109: World Beat: Global Studies Through Music examines societal beliefs, identity, history, world view, values, and aspirations expressed by selected non-Western cultures (or groups within) through music.
Features both traditional and contemporary popular music. OR
• MUSC 160: Blues to Hip Hop explores the blues and other early African American musical styles, focusing on their influences on the development of rock, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop music and culture.
Studies music within the historical context of social, economic, and political forces in American society.

Quarter 4:

• ENVS150: Environmental Issues/Problems (5 units) - Covers natural principles governing the operation of the environment, including interactions between humans and the environment.
Emphasizes attitudes and actions necessary to maintain a healthy ecosystem.
• MUSC116 OR MUSC117 OR DRMA105 - Choose a course aligned with personal interests and educational goals:
• MUSC 116: Rock Music I - Early Influences through 1970 - Examines rock music as a musical, social, cultural, economic, and political force, focusing on its early years through 1970.
Highlights include the first wave of rock & roll in the 1950s, black