West Valley College offers two Associate degrees in Music:
- 70-unit Associate of Arts Degree
- 60-unit Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT or AA-T)
Successful completion of the lower unit AA-T in Music guarantees admission to a CSU campus, though not necessarily of the student's choice. In addition, this degree does not guarantee acceptance into the specific program of specialty.
The higher-unit AA in Music provides a comprehensive music education in music history, piano and additional elective units in music above and beyond the music theory, musicianship, applied music and ensemble provided by the AA-T.
The Music faculty strongly recommends students pursue the 70-unit degree, which provides a complete music education, equivalent or exceeding the experience at a four-year institution. The Music faculty also recommends simultaneously applying for the 60-unit degree, the requirements of which will automatically be completed with the completion of the 70-unit degree.
Following these recommendations will give students the advantage of a comprehensive music education from the AA in Music that prepares students for transfer auditions and placement tests, with the fallback of guaranteed CSU acceptance from the AA-T.
- AA Degree
- Associate Degree for Transfer
- Commercial Music Production
- Creating Music for Film, TV and Gaming
- Musical Theater: Music Focus
Associate of Arts Degree
The Music Department offers a comprehensive program designed to provide a wide variety of musical experience for the student seeking to transfer to a baccalaureate program in performance or music education for a career as a musician or music teacher. The Associate in Arts in Music will prepare students to succeed upon transfer to a School of Music or conservatory to pursue a BA or BM in Music. Courses required in Associate in Arts in Music lay a foundation for success in upper division music coursework.
Students who complete the Associate in Arts in Music will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency on voice or instrument in transfer auditions, incorporating accurate performance practice based on historical eras and diverse musical styles.
- Perform standard solo and ensemble repertoire appropriate to the performance area.
- Demonstrate the ability to hear, identify and work conceptually with the elements of music, through sight-reading and musical analysis in placement exams;
- Critique musical performances with an awareness of vocabulary, musical style, performance practice, and interpretation suitable for transfer to a school of music;
- Create derivative or original music in extemporaneous and/or written form in placement exams.
- Music Teacher (Vocal, Instrumental, General Music)
- Community School
- Parks & Rec Program
- Public/Private K-12 School
- College or University
- Private Music Teacher
- Band, Orchestral, Choral Music Director
- K-12 school ensemble director
- College, Conservatory & University ensemble director
- Community ensemble director
- Church or Synagogue Music Director
- Cantor (Church, Synagogue)
- Church Organist
- Conductor (Vocal or Instrumental)
- Educational Settings (K-12, College, University)
- Church & Community Settings
- Community Choirs
- Music Director (Musical Theater)
- K-12 school musical theater director
- College, Conservatory & University musical theater director
- Community musical theater director
- Collaborative Pianist (Accompanist)
- Composer or Arranger
- Film, TV, Gaming, Commercial jingles
- Songwriter
- Lyricist
- Symphony Orchestra musician
- Ballet: orchestra musician, conductor
- Concertmaster (Orchestra)
- Section Leader (Orchestra)
- Section Member (Orchestra)
- Orchestra Manager
- Musical Theater Singer
- Broadway, Off-Broadway, Touring Shows
- National, Regional, Local
- Concerts and Recitals: performer, producer
- Floor Shows (Hotels, casinos, clubs)
- Band Member (Vocalist)
- Broadway, Off-Broadway, Touring Shows
- Opera Singer
- Productions, Concerts and Recitals
- National, Regional, Local
- Productions, Concerts and Recitals
- Music Librarian
- Music Therapist
- Sound Designer
- Sound Technician
- Recording Artist
- Studio Musician
- Music Publisher
- Music Copyist
- Music Licensing Consultant
- Music Producer
- Radio Music Director
- Music Store Manager
- Music Instrument Sales Representative
- Music Instrument Repair and Restoration Specialist
- Music Instrument Builder/Designer
- Piano Tuner/Technician
Music majors should meet with a full-time faculty member for advising and planning for timely completion of the AA degree in Music.
- Music majors with prior piano experience may meet the Piano Proficiency requirement (MUSC 031A/B) via credit by examination. Music majors with no prior piano experience should enroll in Beginning Piano (MUSC 030A/B) using elective units, to remediate prior to enrolling in Intermediate Piano (MUSC 31A/B).
- Music majors deficient in knowledge of scales, key signatures, intervals and chords are advised to take Fundamentals of Music (MUSC 005) to remediate prior to enrolling in Theory Level 1 (MUSC 003A).
- Audition is required for admission to large ensembles (MUSC 42, 48, 49), and the Applied Music program (MUSC 039A-G). Admission is based on the skill level and likelihood the student will be able to meet transfer audition requirements two years hence.
- This is a high-unit program due to multiple, sequential subject matter courses beginning in the first semester in accordance with NASM standards. It will require the student to take classes during Winter and/or Summer intersessions in order to complete the program including all transfer GE requirements in two years.
The Associate of Arts in Music provides students the lower division coursework required for transfer to CSU and other NASM-accredited schools for the goal of a baccalaureate degree (Bachelor of Arts in Music, or Bachelor of Music, or Bachelor of Music Education). A BA, BM or BMusEd is the minimum degree required to teach music in accredited K-12 schools, in addition to an additional year to obtain a credential to teach in public schools. The Associate of Arts in Music is the first step toward reaching those milestones.
Students who complete the Associate in Arts in Music will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency on voice or instrument in transfer auditions, incorporating accurate performance practice based on historical eras and diverse musical styles;
- Perform standard solo and ensemble repertoire appropriate to the performance area;
- Demonstrate the ability to hear, identify and work conceptually with the elements of music, through sight-reading and musical analysis in placement exams;
- Critique musical performances with an awareness of vocabulary, musical style, performance practice, and interpretation suitable for transfer to a school of music;
- Create derivative or original music in extemporaneous and/or written form in placement exams.
The Associate of Arts in Music is a 68-70 unit program which provides students the lower division coursework required for transfer to CSU and other NASM-accredited schools for the goal of a baccalaureate degree (Bachelor of Arts in Music, or Bachelor of Music, or Bachelor of Music Education. Students must complete the California State University General Education Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth) OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern AND the following 37 semester units in the music major, with a minimum grade point (GPA) of 2.0, while earning a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major.
Core Requirements: Music Theory, Musicianship, History, Piano, Digital Notation (22 units)
Complete four semesters each of Music Theory and Musicianship (MUSC 003A and 020A, 003B and 020B, 004A, 004B); two semesters of Intermediate Piano class (MUSC 031A, 031B); one semester of Music History (MUSC 001); one semester of Digital Notation & Audio (MUSC 066). NOTE: Credit by examination is authorized for MUSC 031A and/or MUSC 031B to those students possessing prior piano experience. See Credit By Examination protocols in the College Catalog of Classes.
Core Requirements: Applied Music (4 units)
Complete four semesters of the same Applied Music course (MUSC 039A-G) based on major instrument of study. NOTE: Changing instrument and/or course will delay completion of this requirement.
Core Requirements: Large Ensemble (4 units)
Complete four semesters of the same Large Ensemble course (MUSC 042, 048, 049) appropriate to major instrument of study, as determined by music faculty.
Electives: Music Electives (7 units)
Complete seven units from the list of approved music courses.
Required Core: Theory, Musicianship, History & Applied Music (26 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1 | Music History | 3 units |
| MUSC 3A | Music Theory Level 1 | 3 units |
| MUSC 3B | Music Theory Level 2 | 3 units |
| MUSC 4A | Music Theory Level 3 | 4 units |
| MUSC 4B | Music Theory Level 4 | 4 units |
| MUSC 20A | Musicianship Level 1 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 20B | Musicianship Level 2 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 31A | Intermediate Piano, Level 3 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 31B | Intermediate Piano, Level 4 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 39A | Applied Music: Brass | 1 unit |
| MUSC 39B | Applied Music: Woodwind | 1 unit |
| MUSC 39C | Applied Music: Strings | 1 unit |
| MUSC 39D | Applied Music: Percussion | 1 unit |
| MUSC 39E | Applied Music: Piano | 1 unit |
| MUSC 39F | Applied Music: Guitar | 1 unit |
| MUSC 39G | Applied Music: Voice | 1 unit |
| MUSC 66 | Digital Audio and Notation | 1 unit |
Required Core: Large Ensemble (4 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 42 | Concert Choir | 4 units |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 48 | Symphony Orchestra | 4 units |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 49 | Symphonic Band | 4 units |
Recommended Electives (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 2 | Music History: Classical, Romantic and Contemporary Periods | 3 units |
| MUSC 5 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 units |
| MUSC 6 | Introduction to Music Education | 2 units |
| MUSC 7 | Film Music Appreciation | 3 units |
| MUSC 9 | Jazz - Past and Present | 3 units |
| MUSC 10 | Music Appreciation | 3 units |
| MUSC 26 | Techniques of Jazz - Rock Guitar | 2 units |
| MUSC 27 | Introduction to Jazz Piano | 2 units |
| MUSC 30A | Beginning Piano, Level 1 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 30B | Beginning Piano, Level 2 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 32A | Beginning Voice, Level 1 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 32B | Beginning Voice: Level 2 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 33A | Intermediate Voice, Level 3 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 33B | Intermediate Voice, Level 4 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 35A | Diction for Singers: Italian, English, and Latin | 1 unit |
| MUSC 35B | Diction for Singers: German, French, Spanish | 1 unit |
| MUSC 36A | Beginning Guitar, Level 1 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 36B | Beginning/Intermediate Guitar, Level 2 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 36C | Intermediate Guitar, Level 3 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 36D | Intermediate/Advanced Guitar, Level 4 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 39H | Applied Music: Composition | 1 unit |
| MUSC 40 | Chamber Singers | 2 units |
| MUSC 43A | Techniques of Jazz Improvisation | 2 units |
| MUSC 43B | Techniques of Jazz Improvisation | 2 units |
| MUSC 44A | Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: Comic | 2 units |
| MUSC 44B | Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: Verismo | 2 units |
| MUSC 44C | Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: 20th Century | 2 units |
| MUSC 44D | Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: Modern Musicals | 2 units |
| MUSC 51 | Jazz Band | 2 units |
| MUSC 52A | Ensemble Performance - Jazz and Pop | 2 units |
| MUSC 54 | History of Rock & Roll | 3 units |
| MUSC 55 | World Music | 3 units |
| MUSC 56 | Percussion Ensemble | 1 unit |
| MUSC 57 | History and Culture of Hip Hop | 3 units |
| MUSC 61 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble | 2 units |
| MUSC 62A | Solo Performance in Jazz and Popular Music | 1 unit |
| MUSC 63A | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 units |
| MUSC 63B | Advanced Music Production and Multitrack Recording | 3 units |
| MUSC 64 | Sound Design | 3 units |
| MUSC 65A | Recording Arts I | 3 units |
| MUSC 65B | Recording Arts II | 3 units |
| MUSC 65C | Recording Arts III | 3 units |
| MUSC 67A | Creating Music for Film, TV and Gaming: Foundations | 3 units |
| MUSC 67B | Creating Music for Film, TV and Gaming: Techniques | 3 units |
| MUSC 68 | Cinematic Orchestration for Film, TV and Gaming | 3 units |
| MUSC 69B | CSongwriting, Level 2 | 3 units |
| MUSC 70 | Music Business | 3 units |
Required Major Total: 37 units
Completion of Transfer GE pattern (CSU or IGETC): 37-39 units
(Double counting: 6 units)
Total Units: 68–70 units
Fall, Year 1 (7 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 3A | Music Theory Level 1 | 3 units |
| MUSC 20A | Musicianship Level 1 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 39A–G | Applied Music | 1 unit |
| MUSC 42 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 48 | Symphony Orchestra | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 49 | Symphonic Band | 1 unit |
| MUSC electives | 1 unit |
Spring, Year 1 (7 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 3B | Music Theory Level 2 | 3 units |
| MUSC 20B | Musicianship Level 2 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 39A–G | Applied Music | 1 unit |
| MUSC 42 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 48 | Symphony Orchestra | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 49 | Symphonic Band | 1 unit |
| MUSC 66 | Digital Audio and Notation | 1 unit |
Summer, Year 1 (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 1 | 3 units |
Fall, Year 2 (10 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 4A | Music Theory, Level 2 | 4 units |
| MUSC 31A | Intermediate Piano, Level 3 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 39A–G | Applied Music | 1 unit |
| MUSC 42 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 48 | Symphony Orchestra | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 49 | Symphonic Band | 1 unit |
| MUSC electives | 3 units |
Spring, Year 2 (10 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 4B | Music Theory, Level 4 | 4 units |
| MUSC 31B | Intermediate Piano | 1 unit |
| MUSC 39A–G | Applied Music | 1 unit |
| MUSC 42 | 1 unit | |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 48 | Concert Choirs | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 49 | Symphonic Band | 1 unit |
| MUSC electives | 3 units |
MUSC 003A is an advisory for MUSC 003B
MUSC 003B is a prerequisite for MUSC 004A
MUSC 004A is a prerequisite for MUSC 004B
MUSC 020A is a corequisite with MUSC 003A
MUSC 020B is a corequisite with MUSC 003B
MUSC 039A or B or C or D or E or F or G must be taken 4 times concurrently with MUS 042 or 048 or 049
MUSC 042 or 048 or 049 are corequisites to MUSC 039A-G
Auditions and placement exams will be administered for Applied Music, Large Ensemble, and Theory classes. Please visit the Music Departmentfor more information.
Year 1, Fall
6 units + Music elective + GE
Year 1, Spring
7 units + Music elective + GE
Year 1, Summer
3 units
Year 2, Fall
7 units + Music elective + GE
Year 2, Spring
7 units + Music elective + GE
Total: 68–70 units
Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer degree (AA-T in Music) is a 60 unit program which provides students the lower division coursework required for transfer to a CSU institution for the major in Music. Music 42, 48A and 49 are 1 unit courses that must be repeated 4 times to meet the requirement. Music 39 is a 0.5 unit course that must be repeated 4 times to meet the requirement. Students who complete the Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer degree (AA-T in Music) will be able to demonstrate the ability to hear, identify and work conceptually with the elements of music, through sight-reading and musical analysis; perform standard solo and ensemble repertoire appropriate to their performance area at a collegiate level; create derivative or original music in extemporaneous and/or written form; demonstrate a working knowledge of music history and performance practices within their area of specialization.
Students must complete the following requirements:
- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units
- the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.
- a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
- earn a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis
Students are not required to complete the information competency requirements, PE requirements or cultural diversity requirements found in other degrees at the College.
NOTE: Majors will be required to pass a Piano Proficiency examination prior to graduation which includes sight reading a two-part grade 1 selection, and playing two stylistically contrasting pieces from Bartok’s Mikrokosmos Book II. Enrolling in MUSC 31A/B Intermediate Piano, using available elective units, is encouraged.
Required Core Courses (16 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 3A | Music Theory Level 1 | 3 units |
| MUSC 3B | Music Theory Level 2 | 3 units |
| MUSC 4A | Music Theory Level 3 | 4 units |
| MUSC 4B | Music Theory Level 4 | 4 units |
| MUSC 20A | Musicianship Level 1 | 1 units |
List A (2 units)
Complete a total of 2 units taken over a minimum of 4 semesters of Music 39. (Music 39 is a 0.5 unit course that must be repeated 4 times to meet the requirement)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 39 | Applied Music | 0.5 unit |
List B (4 units)
Complete a total of 4 units over a minimum of 4 semesters from the following list (4 semesters, 1 unit each. Music 42, 48A and 49 are one unit courses that must be repeated four times to meet the requirement).
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 42** | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 48A*** | Symphony Orchestra | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 49**** | Symphonic Band | 1 unit |
MUSC 039 is now split into: MUSC 039A, 039B, 039C, 039D, 039E, 039F, 039G, 039H
**MUSC 042 is now split into: MUSC 042B, 042C, 042D
***MUSC 048A is not MUSC 048
****MUSC 049 is now split into: MUSC 049A, 049B, 049C, 049D
Major Requirements: 22 units
CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU Requirements: 37 – 39 units
Elective Units As Needed To Total 60 CSU Transferable Units
Fall, Year 1 (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 3A | Music Theory Level 1 | 3 units |
| MUSC 20A | Musicianship Level 1 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 39A–G | Applied Music | 1 unit |
| MUSC 42 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 48 | Symphony Orchestra | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 49 | Symphonic Band | 1 unit |
Spring, Year 1 (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 3B | Music Theory Level 2 | 3 units |
| MUSC 20B | Musicianship Level 2 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 39A–G | Applied Music | 1 unit |
| MUSC 42 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 48 | Symphony Orchestra | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 49 | Symphonic Band | 1 unit |
Fall, Year 2 (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 4A | Music Theory Level 3 | 4 units |
| MUSC 39A–G | Applied Music | 1 unit |
| MUSC 42 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 48 | Symphony Orchestra | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 49 | Symphonic Band | 1 unit |
Spring, Year 2 (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 4B | Music Theory Level 4 | 4 units |
| MUSC 39A–G | Applied Music | 1 unit |
| MUSC 42 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 48 | Symphony Orchestra | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 49 | Symphonic Band | 1 unit |
Commercial Music Production Certificate of Achievement
The West Valley College Commercial Music Production Certificate of Achievement requires the successful completion of eight 3-unit courses for a total of 24 units and focuses on the recording arts, music technology, and commercial music production. This is a comprehensive curriculum covering electronic music/sound design, recording arts, commercial music theory, songwriting, MIDI/Digital audio, and audio for visual media. Featuring state-of-art facilities and ‘cutting-edge’ hardware and software, the courses are designed for students of all levels, providing hands-on experience and thorough training in the creative and technical challenges specific to commercial music production.
Upon successful completion of the requirements of this program the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate multi-track digital audio workstation (DAW) skills specific to MIDI, sequencing, and composition.
- Demonstrate multi-track digital audio workstation (DAW) skills specific to recording and mixing.
- Demonstrate a conceptual and practical understanding of the basics of audio engineering and sound design.
- Identify, read and write simple rhythms, scales, key signatures, melodic and harmonic intervals, and triads.
- Write a composition in a commercial song format.
- Demonstrate an understanding of business and marketing strategies in the music industry.
Potential careers specific to these skills include but are not limited to: Recording Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Pro-Tools Certified Programmer/Technician, Logic PRO Certified Programmer/Technician, Composer, Performer, Producer, Game Audio Designer/Composer, Film and TV Sound Designer, Sound Editor, Session Musician, Audio Technician, Songwriter, Music Supervisor, Backup Musician, Arranger, Live Sound/ FOH/Monitors Music Technician, Designer, or Repair person, DJ, Music Director.
Required Courses (24 units)
Recording Arts Component
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 65A | Recording Arts I | 3 units |
| MUSC 65B | Recording Arts II | 3 units |
| MUSC 65C | Recording Arts III | 3 units |
Music Production Component
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 63A | Introduction to Music Production | 3 units |
| MUSC 63B | Commercial Music Production | 3 units |
| MUSC 69A | Songwriting, Level 1 | 3 units |
| MUSC 69B | Songwriting, Level 2 | 3 units |
Music Business Component
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 70 | Music Business | 3 units |
Fall, Year 1 (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 65A | Recording Arts I | 3 units |
| MUSC 69A | Songwriting, Level 1 | 3 units |
Spring, Year 1 (12 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 63A | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 units |
| MUSC 65B | Recording Arts II | 3 units |
| MUSC 69B | Songwriting, Level 2 | 3 units |
| MUSC 70 | Music Business | 3 units |
Fall, Year 2 (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 63B | Commercial Music Production | 3 units |
| MUSC 65C | Recording Arts III | 3 units |
Creating Music for Film, TV and Gaming Certificate of Achievement
The Creating Music for Film, TV and Gaming Certificate of Achievement requires the successful completion of 2 semesters, 18 units. This program provides Career Technical Education (CTE) opportunities in creating music for film, TV and gaming. This curriculum covers areas in, but not limited to, music theory, electronic and acoustic music composition, songwriting and arranging, cinematic orchestration, software music notation, MIDI sequencing, and digital audio sequencing and editing. Featuring state of the art facilities, industry-standard hardware and software, the courses are designed for students of all levels, providing hands-on experience and thorough training in the creative and technical challenges specific to creating music for film, TV and gaming. Upon completion, certificate students will have acquired skills in composing, cinematic orchestration, digital audio sequencing and editing, MIDI programming, and digital music notation.
These skills are specific to careers in, but not limited to, TV composer, commercial composer, film composer, video game composer, app composer, web composer, music editor, music supervisor, digital audio workstation operator, songwriter, orchestrator, copyist, and music licensor.
After completing the Creating Music for Film, TV and Gaming certificate, a student will be able to:
- Compose a music cue for film, TV or gaming in a selected genre.
Required Courses (18 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 5 | Fundamentals of Music (Online) | 3 units |
| MUSC 7 | Film Music Appreciation (Online) | 3 units |
| MUSC 30A | Beginning Piano, Level 1 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 39H | Applied Music: Composition | 1 unit |
| MUSC 63A | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 units |
| MUSC 66 | Digital Audio and Notation (Online) | 1 unit |
| MUSC 67A | Creating Music for Film, TV and Gaming: Foundations | 3 units |
| MUSC 67B | Creating Music for Film, TV, and Gaming: Techniques | 3 units |
Fall – Semester 1
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 63A | Introduction to Music Technology (Online or Evening) | 3 units |
| MUSC 67A | Creating Music for Film, TV and Gaming: Foundations (Online or Evening) | 3 units |
| MUSC 30A | Beginning Piano (Online or Evening) | 1 unit |
| MUSC 5 | Fundamentals of Music (Online or Evening) | 3 units |
Spring – Semester 2
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 7 | Film Music Appreciation (Online) | 3 units |
| MUSC 66 | Digital Audio and Notation (Online) | 1 unit |
| MUSC 67B | Creating Music for Film, TV and Gaming: Techniques (Online or Evening) | 3 units |
| MUSC 39H | Applied Music: Composition (Private Lesson) | 1 unit |
Certificate of Achievement in Musical Theater: Music Focus
The Certificate of Achievement in Musical Theater with Music concentration is a 44-unit CTE program that will prepare students for careers in the musical theater industry. The purpose of the Certificate in Musical Theater, Music is to prepare students to succeed in auditions for regional and national shows. Students must complete the program earning a grade of C or better in all required courses.
Students who complete the Certificate in Musical Theater, Music will be able to:
- Demonstrate acting, singing, and dancing proficiency suitable for a musical theater audition
- Perform standard musical theater repertoire, solo and ensemble, at a collegiate level
- Read music notation with a proficiency level suitable to learn new music quickly
- Apply musical theater, music, dance and acting terminology and language to critiques of musical theater performances
- Develop and demonstrate informed artistic choices in performance
- Analyze musical theater literature
- Demonstrate collaboration and team building skills
- Creatively solve problems
Careers in musical theater include:
- Musical Theater Singer, Actor, Dancer
- Floor Shows (Hotels, casinos, clubs)
- Band Member (Vocalist)
- Broadway, Off-Broadway, Touring Shows: National, Regional, Local
- Studio Musician (Vocal TV jingles)
- Recording Artist • Productions, Concerts and Recitals: performer
- Music Director (Musical Theater)
- Community musical theater music director
- Musical Theater Music Teacher: Community School; Parks & Rec Program
Music Core: Theory & Musicianship (12 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 3A | Music Theory Level 1 | 3 units |
| MUSC 3B | Music Theory Level 2 | 3 units |
| MUSC 20A | Musicianship Level 1 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 20B | Musicianship Level 2 | 1 unit |
| MUSC 70 | Music Business | 3 units |
| MUSC 30A | Beginning Piano, Level 1 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 30B | Beginning Piano, Level 2 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 31A | Intermediate Piano Level 3 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 31B | Intermediate Piano Level 4 | 1 unit |
Music Core: Applied Voice Lessons (4 units)
Complete four semesters of MUSC 39G.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 39G | Applied Music: Voice | 1 unit |
Music Core: Ensemble Performance (5 units)
Complete three semesters of MUSC 042 and 1 semester of MUSC 044A or B or C or D.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 42 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
| MUSC 44A | Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: Comic Opera | 2 units |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 44B | Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: Verismo Opera | 2 units |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 44C | Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: Mid-20th Century Musicals | 2 units |
| OR | ||
| MUSC 44D | Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: Modern Musicals | 2 units |
Theater Core: Technique & Production (18 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 12 | Survey of Musical Theater | 3 units |
| THEA 35A | Voice Production and Articulation | 3 units |
| THEA 40A | Acting One | 3 units |
| THEA 40B | Acting Two | 3 units |
| THEA 70A | Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: American Representational | 3 units |
| THEA 70D | Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Musical and Children's Theater | 3 units |
Dance Core (5 units)
Complete 2 units of Ballet, 2 units of Tap, and 1 unit of Jazz or Modern.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DANC 1 | Ballet: Beginning Level 1 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 2 | Ballet: Beginning Level 2 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 3 | Ballet: Intermediate Level 3 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 4 | Ballet: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit |
| AND | ||
| DANC 31 | Tap for Musical Theatre: Beginning Level 1 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 32 | Tap for Musical Theatre: Beginning Level 2 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 33 | Tap for Musical Theatre: Intermediate Level 3 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 34 | Tap for Musical Theatre: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit |
| AND | ||
| DANC 11 | Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 1 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 12 | Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 2 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 13 | Jazz Dance: Intermediate Level 3 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 14 | Jazz Dance: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 21 | Modern Dance: Beginning Level 1 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 22 | Modern Dance: Beginning Level 2 | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 23 | Modern Dance: Intermediate | 1 unit |
| OR | ||
| DANC 24 | Modern Dance: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit |
Total Certificate Units: 44 units