MUSIC—ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Music Program offers coursework and ensembles that embrace the diversity of our valley. Music is the universal language of the global village of the 21st century. It forms an integral part of our lives,
from the musical “logos” that introduce every media program, to the songs and dances that provide identity to our diverse backgrounds. Study and participation in music has proven to further
not only creativity and critical thinking, but also our sense of cooperation and community. At Hartnell, performance opportunities are available for all students in a wide range of vocal and instrumental
ensembles. In addition, many courses are designed for students with no previous training in music. The department offers courses that prepare music majors for transfer to four-year universities as well as
many courses for the general student.
The AA Degree in Music prepares students for transfer and careers in the following fields: credentialed school instruction; private studio instruction; vocal or instrumental performance; composition or
arranging for film, television, or multimedia; sound engineering; conducting; college or university instruction; arts and education administration; and music journalism. For detailed requirements for individual
four-year institutions, students should contact the transfer institution and/or meet with a counselor for specific transfer course requirements in their major.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Steve Ettinger at (831) 755-6906, settinger@hartnell.edu K-123
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Music program, a student should be able to:
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analyze the harmonic structure of music from the Common Practice Period.
sight-sing intermediate level tonal melodies.
demonstrate piano proficiency at the lower-intermediate level.
perform individually on an instrument or with the voice, and collaboratively in an instrumental or vocal ensemble.
aurally identify the genre and stylistic period of examples from the western art music tradition.
utilize computer applications for audio recording and notation.
A minimum of 60.0 semester units with a grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all degree-applicable units. Only courses numbered 1-199 may apply toward the Associate Degree. Courses listed
below may have prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrolling. Consult a schedule of classes, college catalog, or a counselor for further information.
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Courses - PIANO
2.0 units selected from the following 1-unit classes depending on entry level skills:
Required Major Courses - ENSEMBLE
4.0 units selected from the following 1-unit classes:
Required Major Course
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RECOMMENDED MAJOR ELECTIVES (Select from list; none required)
Recommended Major Electives
Recommended Major Electives
Recommended Major Electives
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Natural Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS)
Humanities
Ethnic Groups in the United States (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Language and Rationality (9 Units)
A.
Written Composition
B.
Communication and Analytical Thinking
Communication and Analytical Thinking (Select a minimum of 1 unit from catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Course No.
MUS-1A‡ or
MUS-1B‡
MUS-2
MUS-50A
MUS-50B
MUS-51A
MUS-51B
MUS-52A
MUS-52B
MUS-53A
MUS-53B
MUS-13A or
MUS-13B or
MUS-14 or
MUS-15
MUS-20
MUS-21
MUS-23.1 - .5
MUS-25
MUS-26
MUS-29.1 - .5
MUS-34.1 - .5
MUS-42
Course No.
MUS-43
MUS-10
MUS-17A-17D
Course No.
Course Title
Music Appreciation—Historical or
Music Appreciation—Genre Perspective
Music Fundamentals
Harmony I
Harmony II
Musicianship I
Musicianship II
Harmony III
Harmony IV
Musicianship III
Musicianship IV
Beginning Piano I
Beginning Piano II
Intermediate Piano
Advanced Piano
Hartnell College Choir
Hartnell Chamber Singers
Hartnell Chorale
Hartnell College Wind Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
Symphonic Band
Symphony Orchestra
Digital Audio Recording
SUBTOTAL UNITS (34.0)
Course Title
MIDI Sequencing
Applied Music-Voice
Guitar
Course Title
MUS-1A‡ or
MUS-1B‡
Music Appreciation—Historical or
Music Appreciation—Genre Perspective
ENG-1A
MAT-123*
College Composition and Reading
Intermediate Algebra
General Education
Music Required Major Courses
ELECTIVES (Courses Numbered 1–199) required when GE units plus Degree units total are fewer than 60.0
TOTAL UNITS
*Completion of MAT-123 or completion of any math in which MAT-123 is a prerequisite with a “C” or better.
‡ These
courses also satisfy General Education Requirements.
TRANSFER STUDENTS: Completing the AS degree does not meet all the requirements for transfer. Students planning to transfer to a university should follow the requirements of the four-year
university. Information on course equivalencies and major preparation requirements for the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems are available online at
www.assist.org. Please consult with a Hartnell College counselor to review transfer requirements.
Units
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
4.0
2.0
Units
2.0
1.0
1.0
Units
(3.0)
3.0
5.0
21.0
34.0
5.0
60.0