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 the requisite units outlined
in the major requirements with at least 6 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. |
