This degree or certificate is designed to help students who will be entering the music
industry or a field where a knowledge of music will be helpful. Students will choose
to focus on a particular area of study. Students will develop musical skills, learn
to analyze and recognize musical patterns, and gain a breadth of knowledge of our
diverse musical world. These music courses are designed to help students think, create,
and collaborate in a critical, expressive, and articulate manner.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate a broad basic knowledge of music and performance skills and prepare for
a career in the music industry or a music related field.
Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| MUSIC 201 |
Musicianship I |
1 |
| MUSIC 211 |
Harmony I |
3 |
| COMPLETE ONE UNIT OF THE FOLLOWING |
|
| MUSIC 140 |
Applied Music
(.5 unit class must be taken twice)
|
1 |
| CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING |
| MUSIC 120 |
Music Appreciation |
3 |
| MUSIC 121 |
History of Rock Music |
3 |
| MUSIC 122 |
History of Jazz |
3 |
| MUSIC 125 |
History and Literature I (Antiquity - 1750) |
3 |
| MUSIC 126 |
History and Literature II (1750 - Present) |
3 |
| MUSIC 127 |
Exploring Music Through Culture |
3 |
| CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING |
| MUSIC 135 |
Voice Training I |
2 |
| MUSIC 136 |
Voice Training II |
2 |
| CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF TWO UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING |
| MUSIC 160 |
Piano I |
2 |
| MUSIC 161 |
Piano II |
2 |
| MUSIC 162 |
Piano III |
1 |
| MUSIC 163 |
Piano Workshop I |
1 |
| MUSIC 164 |
Piano Workshop II |
1 |
| MUSIC 165 |
Piano Workshop III |
1 |
| MUSIC 166 |
Piano Workshop IV |
1 |
| CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING |
| MUSIC 143 |
Jazz Band |
1 |
| MUSIC 144 |
Woodwind Ensemble |
1 |
| MUSIC 145 |
Brass Ensemble |
1 |
| MUSIC 146 |
Community Orchestra: Literature 1725-1850 |
1 |
| MUSIC 147 |
Community Orchestra: Literature 1825-1950 |
1 |
| MUSIC 148 |
Chamber Music |
1 |
| MUSIC 152 |
String Ensemble |
1 |
| MUSIC 230 |
Chorus |
1 |
| MUSIC 231 |
College Choir |
1 |
| MUSIC 232 |
Chamber Chorale: Winter Productions |
1 |
| MUSIC 233 |
Chamber Chorale: Festival |
1 |
| MUSIC 235 |
Concert Singers: Masterworks |
1 |
| MUSIC 236 |
Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Traditional |
1 |
| MUSIC 237 |
Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Contemporary |
1 |
| MUSIC 240 |
Concert Singers: Holiday Concert |
1 |
| MUSIC 241 |
Concert Singers: Traditional |
1 |
| MUSIC 242 |
Concert Singers: Contemporary |
1 |
| CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING |
| MUSIC 103 |
Keyboard Harmony I |
2 |
| MUSIC 113 |
Keyboard Harmony II |
2 |
| MUSIC 121 |
History of Rock Music |
3 |
| MUSIC 122 |
History of Jazz |
3 |
| MUSIC 127 |
Exploring Music Through Culture |
3 |
| MUSIC 150 |
Beginning Guitar |
1 |
| MUSIC 153 |
Contemporary Guitar I |
1 |
| MUSIC 154 |
Contemporary Guitar II |
1 |
| MUSIC 155 |
Contemporary Guitar III |
1 |
| MUSIC 156 |
Classical Guitar I |
2 |
| MUSIC 157 |
Classical Guitar II |
2 |
| MUSIC 158 |
Classical Guitar III |
2 |
| MUSIC 171 |
Introduction to Music Business |
3 |
| MUSIC 176 |
Introduction to Songwriting |
3 |
| MUSIC 177 |
Introduction to Music Technology and Sequencing |
3 |
| MUSIC 178 |
Introduction to Recording |
3 |
| MUSIC 179 |
Studio Recording and Mixing I |
2 |
| MUSIC 181 |
Live Sound I |
2 |
| MUSIC 184 |
Electronic Music I |
2 |
| MUSIC 187 |
Pro Tools I |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
22 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2023 |
Catalog 2023-2024 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
