Nov 28, 2024

2022-2023 Catalog

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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED]

Music, AA

The music curriculum is designed to provide a thorough and high-quality course of study for the transferring music major, as well as opportunities for students in other fields to learn about music through courses and through participation in performing groups. Courses offered in the music curriculum meet major transfer requirements, and many also meet general education requirements in the arts and/or humanities. The curriculum includes courses in music performance, theory, history, and appreciation, as well as a variety of fine vocal and instrumental ensembles. Additionally, courses of instruction are offered in guitar, piano and voice.

Complete the following courses (see note below):

MUS 54 PIANO I 2 Units
MUS 55 PIANO II 2 Units
NOTE: Students who have acquired fluency in piano may substitute MUS 56, Piano III, and/or MUS 57, Piano IV.

Complete the following courses:

First Semester

MUS 3 HARMONY I 4 Units
MUS 53 APPLIED MUSIC PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP 0.5 Unit

Performance Ensembles

Complete one of the following courses:

MUS 39 IRVINE VALLEY MASTER CHORALE 1 Unit
MUS 40 WIND SYMPHONY 1 Unit
MUS 42 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 1 Unit
MUS 44 GUITAR ENSEMBLE 1 Unit
MUS 46 JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1 Unit
MUS 59 PIANO PERFORMANCE AND ENSEMBLE 1 Unit

Applied Music: Instrumental, Keyboard or Voice

Complete one of the following courses:

MUS 50 APPLIED MUSIC: INSTRUMENTAL 0.5 Unit
MUS 51 APPLIED MUSIC: KEYBOARD 0.5 Unit
MUS 52 APPLIED MUSIC: VOICE 0.5 Unit

Second Semester

MUS 4 HARMONY II 4 Units
MUS 53 APPLIED MUSIC PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP 0.5 Unit

Performance Ensembles

Complete one of the following courses:

MUS 39 IRVINE VALLEY MASTER CHORALE 1 Unit
MUS 40 WIND SYMPHONY 1 Unit
MUS 42 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 1 Unit
MUS 44 GUITAR ENSEMBLE 1 Unit
MUS 46 JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1 Unit
MUS 59 PIANO PERFORMANCE AND ENSEMBLE 1 Unit

Applied Music: Instrumental, Keyboard or Voice

Complete one of the following courses:

MUS 50 APPLIED MUSIC: INSTRUMENTAL 0.5 Unit
MUS 51 APPLIED MUSIC: KEYBOARD 0.5 Unit
MUS 52 APPLIED MUSIC: VOICE 0.5 Unit

Third Semester

MUS 5 HARMONY III 4 Units
MUS 53 APPLIED MUSIC PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP 0.5 Unit

Performance Ensembles

Complete one of the following courses:

MUS 39 IRVINE VALLEY MASTER CHORALE 1 Unit
MUS 40 WIND SYMPHONY 1 Unit
MUS 42 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 1 Unit
MUS 44 GUITAR ENSEMBLE 1 Unit
MUS 46 JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1 Unit
MUS 59 PIANO PERFORMANCE AND ENSEMBLE 1 Unit

Applied Music: Instrumental, Keyboard or Voice

Complete one of the following courses:

MUS 50 APPLIED MUSIC: INSTRUMENTAL 0.5 Unit
MUS 51 APPLIED MUSIC: KEYBOARD 0.5 Unit
MUS 52 APPLIED MUSIC: VOICE 0.5 Unit

Fourth Semester

MUS 6 HARMONY IV 4 Units
MUS 53 APPLIED MUSIC PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP 0.5 Unit

Performance Ensembles

Complete one of the following courses:

MUS 39 IRVINE VALLEY MASTER CHORALE 1 Unit
MUS 40 WIND SYMPHONY 1 Unit
MUS 42 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 1 Unit
MUS 44 GUITAR ENSEMBLE 1 Unit
MUS 46 JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1 Unit
MUS 59 PIANO PERFORMANCE AND ENSEMBLE 1 Unit

Applied Music: Instrumental, Keyboard or Voice

Complete one of the following courses:

MUS 50 APPLIED MUSIC: INSTRUMENTAL 0.5 Unit
MUS 51 APPLIED MUSIC: KEYBOARD 0.5 Unit
MUS 52 APPLIED MUSIC: VOICE 0.5 Unit

Total Units Required: 28

To earn the associate degree:

See Earning an Associate Degree for associate degree graduation requirements.

To transfer:

Courses required for the associate degree major at IVC may not be the same as those required for the major at a four-year school. If you plan to transfer, consult a counselor to identify the courses needed for the major at your transfer school and to develop a plan that will best meet your goals. View more information about transfering at Transfer to a Four-Year Institution .

Third-party credentialing:

Third-party credentialing may be subject to change without notice. This information is accurate as of the publication date of this catalog. For the most current information, please consult with the area dean.