Chaffey College
School of Visual, Performing,
and Communication Arts 5885 Haven Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
909/652-6066
Curriculum
MUSIC
The Music curriculum provides participation in musical performance activities as well as courses of interest to the general college student who seeks music for personal satisfaction or who wishes to expand knowledge and appreciation of the arts. A full program of courses is available to the prospective major who wishes to make music the subject of concentration leading to a degree and transfer to a university.
Major requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree
[A300/04778/1004.00]
Units
MUSIC 2A Music History and Literature
3
MUSIC 2B Music History and Literature
3
MUSIC 3A Musicianship
4
MUSIC 3B Musicianship
4
MUSIC 51A* Beginning Class Piano
1
MUSIC 51B* Beginning Class Piano
1
MUSIC 52 Intermediate Piano (take twice)
1-1
MUSIC 70A Harmony and Intermediate Musicianship
3
MUSIC 70B Harmony and Intermediate Musicianship
3
* Students may be exempt from the MUSIC 51 series upon passing a proficiency
exam)
Plus six units from the following (courses may be repeated):
MUSIC 31 Concert Choir
1.5
MUSIC 32 Concert Choir
2
MUSIC 33 Concert Ensemble Singers
1.5
MUSIC 60 Jazz Band
1.5
MUSIC 62 College-Community Band
1.5
MUSIC 67 Latin Jazz Band
1.5
Total units for the major
28-30
Notes:
1. All students wishing to major in music are advised to begin the major
in the first semester of enrollment. It is otherwise impossible to complete the
program in two years. Enrollment in MUSIC 3A, 51A and a performance class should
commence the first semester.
2. All music majors are expected to be enrolled in a public performance course each semester (MUSIC 31, 32, 33, 60, 62). Part-time students must enroll in a performance class four semesters (not necessarily consecutive) for a minimum of six units.
3. Music majors who plan to transfer to a four-year college are advised to take MUSIC 56 or 57 each semester.
MUSIC, COMMERCIAL
The commercial music major is designed to give students a two-year background in professional and commercial music concepts and practices with an emphasis on theory and vocational performance potential. Successful completion of the program as shown, along with the General Education requirements, may also enable students to transfer as music majors to a California State University.
Major requirements for the Associate in Science Degree
[S305/04779/1005.00]
Units
MUSIC 3B Musicianship
4
MUSIC 10 Songwriting and Commercial Harmony
3
MUSIC 12 Electronic Music (may be repeated; see below)
3
MUSIC 14 Introduction to the Music Business
2
MUSIC 51A* Beginning Class Piano
1
MUSIC 51B* Beginning Class Piano
1
MUSIC 70A Harmony and Intermediate Musicianship
3
* Students may be exempt from the MUSIC 51 series upon passing a proficiency
exam
Plus five units from the following:
MUSIC 2A Music History and Literature
3
MUSIC 2B Music History and Literature
3
MUSIC 4 Music Appreciation
3
MUSIC 11 Record Production
1.5
MUSIC 12 Electronic Music
3
MUSIC 21 History of Jazz
3
MUSIC 22 History and Survey of Rock Music
3
Plus two units from the following:
MUSIC 30 Elementary Class Voice (may be repeated)
1
MUSIC 40 Beginning Guitar (may be repeated)
1
MUSIC 41 Intermediate Guitar (may be repeated)
1
MUSIC 52 Intermediate Piano (two times)
1-1
MUSIC 53 Studio Piano
1
MUSIC 56 Applied Music
1
MUSIC 57ABCD Applied Music: Individual Study
1-1-1-1
MUSIC 65 Basic Improvisation
1
Plus 5.5 units from the following (courses may be repeated):
MUSIC 31 Concert Choir
1.5
MUSIC 32 Concert Choir
2
MUSIC 33 Concert Ensemble Singers
1.5
MUSIC 60 Jazz Band
1.5
MUSIC 62 College-Community Band
1.5
MUSIC 67 Latin Jazz Band
1.5
Total units for the major
27.5-29.5
Required General Education course:
MUSIC 3A Musicianship
4
Requirements for the Commercial Music Certificate
[T305/04779/1005.00]
MUSIC 3A Musicianship
4
MUSIC 3B Musicianship
4
MUSIC 10 Songwriting and Commercial Harmony
3
MUSIC 11 Record Production
1.5
MUSIC 12 Electronic Music
3
MUSIC 51A* Beginning Class Piano
1
MUSIC 51B* Beginning Class Piano
1
* Students may be exempt from the MUSIC 51 series upon passing a proficiency
exam
Plus seven units from the following:
MUSIC 14 Introduction to the Music Business
2
MUSIC 22 History and Survey of Rock Music
3
MUSIC 26 World Music
3
MUSIC 30 Elementary Class Voice (may be repeated)
1
Plus seven units from the following:
MUSIC 2A Music History and Literature
3
MUSIC 2B Music History and Literature
3
MUSIC 4 Music Appreciation
3
MUSIC 40 Beginning Guitar (may be repeated)
1
MUSIC 41 Intermediate Guitar (may be repeated)
1
MUSIC 43 Studio Guitar
1
MUSIC 44 Introduction to Electric Bass Guitar
1
MUSIC 52 Intermediate Piano (take twice)
1-1
MUSIC 53 Studio Piano
1
MUSIC 56 Applied Music
1
MUSIC 57ABCD Applied Music: Individual Study
1-1-1-1
MUSIC 65 Basic Improvisation
1
Plus six units from the following (courses may be repeated):
