The associate in arts degree in music offers students the opportunity to attain the basic skills and knowledge needed as preparation for careers in music and further undergraduate study. The music major is a two-year program of transferable courses open to all students. Required courses include applied music, theory and musicianship, piano proficiency, and ensemble. The choice of ensemble performance courses and literature courses enables the student to customize his/her own needs and/or special interests

This degree provides students with the foundations for a broad range of musical specializations such as instrumental performance, vocal performance, jazz performance, composition, theory, musicology, ethnomusicology, music education, and music industry. Music faculty and staff are dedicated to assisting students in exploring performance and teaching opportunities, and transfer to four-year institutions of higher learning.

The DVC music major is intended for transfer. Students who intend to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate program should consult with a counselor regarding specific major preparation requirements at the transfer institution of their choice. Students may not take a pass/no pass option for major courses. Students who intend to transfer are advised to select General Education Option 2 (IGETC) or Option 3 (CSU GE). Option 1 (DVC General Education) is not generally advised.

Students must complete each of the courses required for the major with a “C” grade or higher. Certain courses may satisfy both major and general education requirements; however, the units are only counted once.

课程学习成果

- Perform music with technical facility and artistry on his/ her voice or choice of instrument as a soloist and as a member of an ensemble.

- Demonstrate practical musical literacy, both theoretical and historical.

- Listen to music with practical awareness: theoretical, critical, and historical. 

工作机会

- Performance

- Education

- Management