Music

This degree or certificate is designed to help students who will be entering the music industry or a field where a knowledge of music will be helpful. Students will choose to focus on a particular area of study. Students will develop musical skills, learn to analyze and recognize musical patterns, and gain a breadth of knowledge of our diverse musical world. These music courses are designed to help students think, create, and collaborate in a critical, expressive, and articulate manner. Students must complete the required courses and choose additional courses to total a minimum of 22 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to apply fundamental theory, musicianship and analytical skills to music. Students will develop a basic knowledge of music history and demonstrate keyboard competency. Students will perform in at least one major performance area at a level appropriate for their particular music concentration. The courses are divided into four categories: core classes, instrumental and vocal classes, performing ensembles, and electives.

Associate in Science Program Map Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
Corequisite: MUSIC 211	MUSIC 201	Musicianship I	1
Corequisite: MUSIC 201	MUSIC 211	Harmony I	3
	Complete one total unit
Must demonstrate a basic proficiency on the instrument or voice. Audition required; Corequisite; MUSIC 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 230, 231, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237, 240, 241, or 242	MUSIC 140	Applied Music (.5 unit class must be taken twice)	1
	Select one course from the following
	MUSIC 120	Music Appreciation	3
	MUSIC 121	History of Rock Music	3
	MUSIC 122	History of Jazz	3
	MUSIC 125	History and Literature I (Antiquity - 1750)	3
	MUSIC 126	History and Literature II (1750 - Present)	3
	MUSIC 127	Exploring Music Through Culture	3
	Select one course from the following
	MUSIC 135	Voice Training I	2
MUSIC 135 or equivalent	MUSIC 136	Voice Training II	2
	Select a minimum of two units from the following (one or two courses)
	MUSIC 160	Piano I	2
MUSIC 160 or equivalent	MUSIC 161	Piano II	2
MUSIC 161 or equivalent	MUSIC 162	Piano III	1
MUSIC 161 or equivalent	MUSIC 163	Piano Workshop I	1
MUSIC 163 or equivalent	MUSIC 164	Piano Workshop II	1
MUSIC 164 or equivalent	MUSIC 165	Piano Workshop III	1
MUSIC 165 or equivalent	MUSIC 166	Piano Workshop IV	1
	Select a minimum of two courses from the following for two total units
Ability to perform upon the trumpet, trombone, saxophone, drums, bass, guitar, vibraphone, or piano. Audition required	MUSIC 143	Jazz Band	1
Ability to play a musical instrument in a band/orchestra/chamber music ensemble. Audition required	MUSIC 144	Woodwind Ensemble	1
Ability to play a musical instrument in a band/orchestra. Audition required	MUSIC 145	Brass Ensemble	1
Ability to perform on a standard orchestral instrument. Audition required	MUSIC 146	Community Orchestra: Literature 1725-1850	1
Ability to perform on a standard orchestral instrument. Audition required	MUSIC 147	Community Orchestra: Literature 1825-1950	1
	MUSIC 148	Chamber Music	1
Ability to play a musical instrument in a band/orchestra or chamber music ensemble. Audition required	MUSIC 152	String Ensemble	1
Audition required.	MUSIC 230	Chorus	1
Audition required.	MUSIC 231	College Choir	1
Audition required.	MUSIC 232	Chamber Chorale: Winter Productions	1
Audition required.	MUSIC 233	Chamber Chorale: Festival	1
Audition required.	MUSIC 235	Concert Singers: Masterworks	1
Audition required.	MUSIC 236	Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Traditional	1
Audition required.	MUSIC 237	Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Contemporary	1
Audition required.	MUSIC 240	Concert Singers: Holiday Concert	1
Audition required.	MUSIC 241	Concert Singers: Traditional	1
Audition required.	MUSIC 242	Concert Singers: Contemporary	1
	Select 8 units from the following courses (not already taken)
	MUSIC 103	Keyboard Harmony I	2
MUSIC 103 or equivalent	MUSIC 113	Keyboard Harmony II	2
	MUSIC 121	History of Rock Music	3
	MUSIC 122	History of Jazz	3
	MUSIC 127	Exploring Music Through Culture	3
	MUSIC 150	Beginning Guitar	1
	MUSIC 153	Contemporary Guitar I	1
MUSIC 153 or equivalent	MUSIC 154	Contemporary Guitar II	1
MUSIC 154 or equivalent	MUSIC 155	Contemporary Guitar III	1
	MUSIC 156	Classical Guitar I	2
MUSIC 156 or equivalent	MUSIC 157	Classical Guitar II	2
MUSIC 157 or equivalent	MUSIC 158	Classical Guitar III	2
	MUSIC 171	Introduction to Music Business	3
	MUSIC 176	Introduction to Songwriting	3
	MUSIC 177	Introduction to Music Technology and Sequencing	3
	MUSIC 178	Introduction to Recording	3
MUSIC 177, MUSIC 178, MUSIC 181 or MUSIC 184	MUSIC 179	Studio Recording and Mixing I	2
	MUSIC 181	Live Sound I	2
	MUSIC 184	Electronic Music I	2
	MUSIC 187	Pro Tools I	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		22

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2023	Catalog 2023-2024
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.