Overview
The MJC Music Program offers courses for students wishing to earn an Associate of
Arts for Transfer Degree in Music. Our comprehensive curriculum includes the following
core classes for music majors: music theory and musicianship classes; ensemble classes
that include Concert and Symphonic Bands, Jazz Band, Concert and Chamber Choirs, Community
Orchestra, Opera and Musical Theatre productions, as well as Chamber Music. The program
also offers applied studies in piano, guitar, voice, violin/viola, cello/bass, woodwinds,
and brass/ percussion. Lastly, our program offers survey courses like Music Appreciation,
Introduction to World Music, and Introduction to American Popular Music that can be
taken as electives by both music and non-music majors.
The Associate of Arts for Transfer in Music Degree is intended for students who
plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in music studies at a CSU campus. Students completing
the transfer degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular
campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts this degree will
be required to complete a maximum of 60 units after transferring to earn a bachelor’s
degree. The transfer degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer
to a specific CSU campus or a university that is not part of the CSU system. In all
cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university
admission and transfer requirements.
