The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students to seamlessly transfer into the California State University (CSU) system and complete a baccalaureate degree in Music. A baccalaureate degree in Music cultivates strong performing, writing, analytical, and creative skills. It provides a sound foundation for students seeking careers in performance, arranging, church music, electronic, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, and music education. 

To be awarded the Associate Degree for Transfer, students must have the following:

• Completion of 60 CSU transferable semester units.

• A minimum of at least 2.0 GPA in CSU transferable courses (note that a higher GPA may be required in some institutions).

• Completion of at least 18 semester units in the major with a grade of “C” or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

• Certified completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU requirements.

Please Note: No more than 60 semester units are required for this degree and no additional requirements will be imposed by Evergreen Valley College.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Analyze and compose harmonic and melodic examples in various styles including 20th century.
• Evaluate and critique musicality, technique, and style in musicians in rehearsal and performance.
• Perform on a designated instrument/voice integrating musical and technical abilities, creative interpretation and performance practice.
• Examine and analyze music in its socio-cultural context.

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