Music Department

Music Programs

 

About the Music Programs

The Music Department offers classes that meet the transfer requirements of most four-year universities for a music major. This includes a four-semester sequence of music theory and musicianship, class instruction of instruments and voice, personal instruction of instruments and voice for applied program students, as well as music history and appreciation.

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Program Paths

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Associate in Arts Degree

The Music Associate in Arts degree provides educational opportunities designed to meet the needs of students who wish to explore and expand their knowledge, performance skills and appreciation of music. There are two options for this degree:

  1. General Music - a broad musical training that can be the foundation for the pursuit of various musical careers
  2. Applied Music - as part of the Applied Music Program, by audition; includes the same as above, plus private instruction in a specialized area of study (Composition, Voice, Instrumental; European Classical and Jazz) and performance classes in a supportive multi-cohort peer environment

Both program options include group music instruction, history, vocal and instrumental ensembles, piano, and theory and musicianship.


Resources and Transfer

Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should meet with a counselor to discuss which courses need to be taken at SMC before applying to your colleges/universities.

Mentor Program

A concentrated group of talented music students who have been invited to explore and develop their artistic practice in an experimental and interdisciplinary manner.

Performing Art Center

Music classes take place at the Performing Art Center. The performing arts complex includes The Broad Stage (opens in new window) and Edye Second Space.

Transfer Preparation

Many colleges and universities offer baccalaureate degrees in this field. Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university need to know which courses completed at SMC will be accepted at the specific college/university.


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