Academic Programs - Butte College

Associate in Arts Degree in Music

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Total Units: 60 - 71

Term 1

15.50 - 20.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units
	MUS 40: Piano I	1.00
Unit(s): 1.00 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Contact Hours: 8.50 hours Lecture / 25.50 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 17.00 Total Course Hours: 51.00 A first-level introductory course in piano, open to both music and non-music majors. This course provides instruction in elementary music-reading and beginning keyboard skills, including basic piano technique, major and minor five-finger patterns, major scales, keyboard harmony, and sight-reading through beginning piano repertoire. (C-ID MUS 170).
	MUS 51: Digital Music Production I	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 68.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 This course is an introduction to digital music production beginning with computer system operation and file management techniques. Students will apply practical concepts of modern music composition like programming drums, recording MIDI instruments, arranging and mixing, as well as post-production techniques including compression, equalization, reverb and other audio post effects.
	MUS 80: Theory & Musicianship I	4.00
Unit(s): 4.00 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 102.00 Total Course Hours: 204.00 A comprehensive study of diatonic harmony and musicianship, including principles of voice leading in four-part texture, harmonic analysis, melody harmonization, non-chord tones, and basic forms (strophic, binary, ternary). Musicianship component develops skills in sight singing and dictation, including rhythmic exercises, interval recognition, melodic reading and dictation in major and minor scales, and basic harmonic dictation. (C-ID MUS 120/MUS 125).
	MUS 88: Applied Music	0.50
Prerequisite(s): Audition Required Corequisite(s): MUS 60, MUS 61, MUS 63, MUS 64, MUS 70 or Other ensemble Unit(s): 0.50 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Contact Hours: 0.00 hours Lecture / 25.50 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 25.50 This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course may be repeated 3 times to meet the requirements of the AA-T in Music. (C-ID MUS 160).
	Select one:	1.00 - 1.50
MUS-60: Orchestra (1.50 units) MUS-61: Pop Ensemble (1.00 units) MUS-63: Symphonic Band (1.50 units) MUS-64: Jazz Ensemble (1.50 units) MUS-65: Jazz Combo (1.00 units) MUS-68: Guitar Ensemble (1.00 units) MUS-69: Chamber Music (1.00 units) MUS-70: Choir (1.00 units)
	Area 2 Choice (See GE Guide)	3.00 - 5.00

	Area 5 Choice (See GE Guide)	3.00 - 5.00

Term 2

14.50 - 16.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units
	MUS 41: Piano II	1.00
Prerequisite(s): MUS 40 Unit(s): 1.00 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Contact Hours: 8.50 hours Lecture / 25.50 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 17.00 Total Course Hours: 51.00 A second-level introductory course in piano, open to both music and non-music majors. This course continues instruction in music-reading and keyboard skills, including piano technique, major scales and arpeggios, sight-reading, keyboard harmony, and basic transposition skills through upper-beginning piano repertoire. (C-ID MUS 171).
	MUS 82: Theory & Musicianship II	4.00
Prerequisite(s): MUS 80 Unit(s): 4.00 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 102.00 Total Course Hours: 204.00 This course incorporates and further develops the concepts from Theory & Musicianship I and introduces chromatic harmony. Topics include seventh chords and their inversions, secondary chords, modulation techniques, and musical forms (theme and variations, rondo, sonata). Musicianship component develops advanced skills in sight singing and dictation, including compound rhythms, alto and tenor clefs, compound melodies, and harmonic dictation using diatonic triads and seventh chords. (C-ID MUS 130/MUS 135).
	MUS 88: Applied Music	0.50
Prerequisite(s): Audition Required Corequisite(s): MUS 60, MUS 61, MUS 63, MUS 64, MUS 70 or Other ensemble Unit(s): 0.50 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Contact Hours: 0.00 hours Lecture / 25.50 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 25.50 This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course may be repeated 3 times to meet the requirements of the AA-T in Music. (C-ID MUS 160).
	Select one:	1.00 - 1.50
MUS-60: Orchestra (1.50 units) MUS-61: Pop Ensemble (1.00 units) MUS-63: Symphonic Band (1.50 units) MUS-64: Jazz Ensemble (1.50 units) MUS-65: Jazz Combo (1.00 units) MUS-68: Guitar Ensemble (1.00 units) MUS-69: Chamber Music (1.00 units) MUS-70: Choir (1.00 units)
	Area 1A Choice (See GE Guide)	3.00 - 4.00

	Area 4 Choice (See GE Guide)	3.00

	Graduation Requirement Choice (See GE Guide)	2.00

Term 3

14.50 - 16.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units
	MUS 42: Piano III	1.00
Prerequisite(s): MUS 41 Unit(s): 1.00 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Contact Hours: 8.50 hours Lecture / 25.50 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 17.00 Total Course Hours: 51.00 An intermediate-level piano course, open to both music and non-music majors. This course continues instruction in advancing keyboard skills, including piano technique, major and minor scales and arpeggios, sight-reading, expanded keyboard harmony, and transposition skills through intermediate piano repertoire. (C-ID MUS 172).
	MUS 84: Theory & Musicianship III	4.00
Prerequisite(s): MUS 82 Unit(s): 4.00 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 102.00 Total Course Hours: 204.00 This course incorporates and further develops the concepts from Theory & Musicianship II and explores advanced chromatic harmony. Topics include borrowed chords, Neapolitan chord, augmented sixth chords, altered chords, chromatic modulation techniques, and an introduction to post-tonal music. Musicianship component develops advanced skills in sight singing and dictation, including decorative chromaticism, altered chords, modulation to closely related keys, and irregular meters. (C-ID MUS 140/MUS 145).
	MUS 88: Applied Music	0.50
Prerequisite(s): Audition Required Corequisite(s): MUS 60, MUS 61, MUS 63, MUS 64, MUS 70 or Other ensemble Unit(s): 0.50 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Contact Hours: 0.00 hours Lecture / 25.50 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 25.50 This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course may be repeated 3 times to meet the requirements of the AA-T in Music. (C-ID MUS 160).
	MUS 90: Introduction to the Music Industry	2.00
Unit(s): 2.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture Out of Class Hours: 68.00 Total Course Hours: 102.00 A survey of the music industry with focus on the skill, experience, and education needed for careers within the music industry. Topics include music publishing, performing rights, copyright issues, resume building, artist statements, publicity, music licensing, digital distribution, record companies, and artist management.
	Select one:	1.00 - 1.50
MUS-60: Orchestra (1.50 units) MUS-61: Pop Ensemble (1.00 units) MUS-63: Symphonic Band (1.50 units) MUS-64: Jazz Ensemble (1.50 units) MUS-65: Jazz Combo (1.00 units) MUS-68: Guitar Ensemble (1.00 units) MUS-69: Chamber Music (1.00 units) MUS-70: Choir (1.00 units)
	Area 3 Choice (See GE Guide)	3.00 - 4.00

	Area 6 Choice (See GE Guide)	3.00

Term 4

15.50 - 19.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	MUS 88: Applied Music	0.50
Prerequisite(s): Audition Required Corequisite(s): MUS 60, MUS 61, MUS 63, MUS 64, MUS 70 or Other ensemble Unit(s): 0.50 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Contact Hours: 0.00 hours Lecture / 25.50 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 25.50 This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied through private instruction. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course may be repeated 3 times to meet the requirements of the AA-T in Music. (C-ID MUS 160).
	Select one:	1.00 - 1.50
MUS-60: Orchestra (1.50 units) MUS-61: Pop Ensemble (1.00 units) MUS-63: Symphonic Band (1.50 units) MUS-64: Jazz Ensemble (1.50 units) MUS-65: Jazz Combo (1.00 units) MUS-68: Guitar Ensemble (1.00 units) MUS-69: Chamber Music (1.00 units) MUS-70: Choir (1.00 units)
	Select two:	4.00 - 7.00
MUS-4: Song Writing (2.00 units) MUS-86: Theory & Musicianship IV (4.00 units) MUS-87: Music Composition (3.00 units) MUS-89: Jazz Composition & Arranging (3.00 units) MUS-92: Intro to Music Education (2.00 units)
	Area 1B/C Choice (See GE Guide)	3.00

	Elective (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999)	7.00	Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options.