Music-Vocal
A.A. Music · Napa Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This degree provides a basic foundation in music for students interested in pursuing a career in the musical entertainment industry. As part of this degree, the students will select a vocal music emphasis. To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required courses and work with a counselor to determine the appropriate pattern of general education courses based on the student’s individual educational goals.
Career Opportunities
Entertainment: musical, theatrical and media professionals.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Hear, identify and manipulate with fluency in sound and notation the elements of music such as rhythm, melody, harmony, structure, timbre, and texture.
- Demonstrate proficiency in solo and collaborative performance including technical competency, sight-reading, interpretive skill and artistic self-expression.
- Think, speak and write clearly and effectively about music.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (14 units) | ||
| MUSI-112 | Survey & Appreciation of Music | 3 |
| MUSI-120A | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI-121 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSI-122 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSI-130 | Voice I | 2 |
| MUSI-238 | Class Piano IV | 2 |
| Required Electives (11 units) | ||
| Complete 11 units from the following courses: | 11 | |
| MUSI-120B | Aural Skills II | |
| MUSI-120C | Aural Skills III | |
| MUSI-132 | Voice II | |
| MUSI-135 | Class Piano I | |
| MUSI-138 | Class Piano II | |
| MUSI-160 | College Chorale | |
| MUSI-161 | Vocal Ensemble, Prima voce | |
| MUSI-230 | Voice III | |
| MUSI-232 | Voice IV | |
| MUSI-235 | Class Piano III | |
| Total Units | 25 | |
To receive an Associate Degree, students must complete 60 degree applicable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0. Students must also complete the NVC General Education pattern and the Health, Wellness and Self Development graduation requirement to earn an Associate degree. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.