# Music (AA or AS Degree)

Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Music

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/departments/music/#music

The Music degree includes vocal and instrumental components, as well as courses in music, history and theory. The general program is designed to provide students with a foundation in music theory and history. Performance opportunities in both vocal and instrumental music enhance a student’s understanding and skill level. The Music degree prepares students for careers in music performance, education, composition, conducting, retail music industry, music publishing and music therapy. The degree also prepares students for further study at a four-year institution. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:

-   Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education)
-   California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

**Required Courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MUS 0003A | Ear Training I | 1 |
| MUS 0003B | Ear Training II | 1 |
| MUS 0006A | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 0006B | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS 0009A | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS 0009B | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| **Select 4 units from the following:** | | 4 |
| ↳ MUS 0040A | Beginning Piano I |  |
| ↳ MUS 0040B | Beginning Piano II |  |
| ↳ MUS 0040C | Intermediate Piano I |  |
| ↳ MUS 0040D | Intermediate Piano II |  |
| **Select 3 units from the following:** | | 3 |
| ↳ MUS 0042 | Chamber Singers |  |
| ↳ MUS 0046 | Jazz Ensemble |  |
| ↳ MUS 0047 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble |  |
| ↳ MUS 0048 | Concert Choir |  |
| ↳ MUS 0050 | Wind Ensemble |  |
| ↳ MUS 0054 | Symphonic Band |  |
| **Select 6 units from the following:** | | 6 |
| ↳ MUS 0011 | Introduction and History of Jazz |  |
| ↳ MUS 0012A | Survey of Music History and Literature to 1750 |  |
| ↳ MUS 0012B | Survey of Music History and Literature from 1750 to Present |  |
| ↳ MUS 0013 | Introduction to Music: History of Rock and Roll |  |
| ↳ MUS 0024 | Introduction to Music Cultures of the World |  |
| **Total Units** | | **27** |