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Music, General A.A. Degree

The CRC music program incudes vocal and instrumental components as well as courses on music, history theory and electronic music.  This program is designed to provide students with a foundation in music theory and history, in addition to allowing a choice of instrumental keyboard, or vocal performance areas in which they may specialize.

Total Units:
62-63

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
2 units from List A
2
See List A
See List A
MUFHL 400 Z
Music Theory and Musicianship I
4
Co-req: MUIVI 340
F
MUIVI 410 1 Z
Applied Music
1
Co-req: MUFHL 402, 404, 412, or 414 & MUP 310, 312, 330 335, 357, 358, 360 or 362
F, S
MUIVI 340
Beginning Piano
2
Check Class Schedule for offering
CRC Area II(a)-Written Communication Z
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CRC Area II(a)
CRC Area II(b)-Math Competency Z
3-4
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CRC Area II(b)
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1 Students must enroll in MUIVI 410 each semester for 4 semesters. Auditions take place the first week of classes to enter MUVI 410.

Semester 2

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
2 units from List A
2
See List A
See List A
MUFHL 404 Z
Music Theory II
3
MUFHL 402
MUIVI 410 Z
Applied Music
1
Co-req: MUFHL 402, 404, 412, or 414 & MUP 310, 312, 330 335, 357, 358, 360 or 362
F, S
MUFHL 405
Musicianship II
1
MUFHL 402 & 403; Advisory: co-req of MUFHL 404 & MUIVI 341
S
MUIVI 341
Piano II
2
MUIVI 340 or determined by Professor
F, S, Su
CRC Area IV-Natural Sciences Z
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area IV
CRC Area III(b)-Living Skills Z
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area III(b)
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Year 2

Semester 3

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
2 units from List A
2
See List A
See List A
2 units from List B
2
See List B
See List B
MUFHL 412 Z
Music Theory III
3
MUFHL 404
F
MUIVI 410 Z
Applied Music
1
Co-req: MUFHL 402, 404, 412, or 414 & MUP 310, 312, 330 335, 357, 358, 360 or 362
F, S
MUFHL 413 Z
Musicianship III
1
MUFHL 404 & 405; Advisory: co-req MUFHL 412
F
MUFHL 310 Z
Survey of Music History and Literature (Greek Antiquity to 1750)
3
F
CRC Area I
CRC Area III(a)-Physical Edu Activity Z
1
F, S, Su
CRC Area III(a)
CRC Area V(b)-Behavioral & Social Sciences and Area VI-Ethnic/Multicultural Studies 1 Z
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area V(b) & VI
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1 Select a course that will meet both Area V(b) and VI.

Semester 4

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
2 units from List A
2
See List A
See List A
2 units from List B
3
See List B
See List B
MUFHL 414 Z
Music Theory IV
3
MUFHL 412
S
MUIVI 410 Z
Applied Music
1
Co-req: MUFHL 402, 404, 412, or 414 & MUP 310, 312, 330 335, 357, 358, 360 or 362
F, S
MUFHL 415
Musicianship IV
1
MUFHL 412; Advisory: co-req MUFHL 414
S
MUFHL 311 Z
Survey of Music History and Literature (1750 to the present)
3
S
CRC Area I
CRC Area V(a)-American Institutions Z
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area V(a)
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available  (P) = partially online

List A-1-a minimum of 8 units from the following for Instrumental Majors:

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MUP 310 1 Z
Orchestra
2
Be able to read music & perform on orchestral instrument
F, S
MUP 320 1 Z
Jazz Band
2
F, S
MUP 330 1 Z
Concert Band
2
Be able to read music and perform on concert band instrument; Students will be admitted to this course by audition only. Audition times/dates will be announced by the department.
F, S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

List A-2-a minimum of 8 units from the following for Keyboard Majors:

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MUP 310 Z
Orchestra
2
Be able to read music and perform on orchestral instrument
F, S
MUP 320 Z
Jazz Band
2
F, S
MUP 330 Z
Concert Band
2
Be able to read music and perform on concert band instrument; Students will be admitted to this course by audition only. Audition times/dates will be announced by the department.
F, S
MUP 350
Concert Choir I
2
Advisory: MUP 357 or assessed
Check Class Schedule for offering
MUP 357 Z
College Chorus
2
F, S
CRC Area I
MUP 360 Z
Chamber Singers
2
Advisory: MUP 350 or 357; previous choral experience
F, S
CRC Area I
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

List A-3-a minimum of 8 units from the following for Voice Majors:

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MUP 350
Concert Choir I
2
Advisory: MUP 357 or assessed
Check Class Schedule for offering
MUP 357 Z
College Chorus
2
F, S
CRC Area I
MUP 360 Z
Chamber Singers
2
Advisory: MUP 350 or 357; previous choral experience
F, S
CRC Area I
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

List B-a minimum of 8 units from the following (4 units must be from MUIVI 410):

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MUIVI 310 1 Z
Voice Class I
2
F, S
MUIVI 311 1
Voice Class II
2
MUIVI 310
F, S
MUIVI 320 1
Voice Class III
2
MUIVI 311
S
MUIVI 321
Voice Class IV
2
MUIVI 320
S
MUIVI 350
Piano III
2
MUIVI 341
F, S
MUIVI 351
Piano IV
2
MUIVI 350 or determined by Professor
F, .S
MUIVI 370
Beginning Guitar
2
F, S
MUIVI 410 2 Z
Applied Music
1
Co-req: MUFHL 402, 404, 412 or 414 & 1 course from MUP 310, 312, 330, 335, 357, 358, 360, or 362
F, S
MUIVI 495
Independent Studies in Music Instrumental/Voice Instruction
1-3
S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1 Recommended for Voice Major.

2 Students must enroll in MUIVI 410 each semester for 4 semesters. Auditions take place the first seed of classes to enter MUIVI 410.

Career Options/Outlook:

There are diverse career opportunities with a degree in music.  For example, Secondary School Music Teachers teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty. Play one or more musical instruments in recital, in accompaniment, or as members of an orchestra, band, or other musical groups. Career opportunities require more than an associate degree.

A sample of reported job titles:

Music teacher, Cellist, English Horn Player, Horn Player, Musician, Oboist, Orchestra Musician, Percussionist, Timpanist, Violinist, Violist

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

1,360

Projected growth in California (2020-2030):

25% growth

Median Salary in California with advanced degree (2021):

$40.61/hr

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE):

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC Area, CSU Area or IGETC Area without pre- or co-requisite can be taken at any semester.

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

About this map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Published May 18, 2023

Counselor Contact: Mike Chappell  | Faculty Contact: Kurt Erickson

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