Training
•Bullet: The major runs Music Theory I-IV, Musicianship I-IV, Keyboard Skills I-IV, and two Music History and Literature courses, with Concert Music taken four times
•Bullet: Individual instruction available in classical and jazz/commercial tracks
•Bullet: Students declare a primary performance area on instrument or voice
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Four semesters of ensemble are required, chosen from a list that includes College/Community Orchestra, Lancer Concert Band, Lancer Marching Band, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Opera Workshop, and Musical Theater Workshop
•Bullet: Jazz options include Lancer Jazz Big Band, Jazz Combo, Jazz Lab Band, Jazz Guitar Ensemble, Latin Jazz Ensemble, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Degree Flexibility
•Bullet: AA degree prepares students for Bachelor of Music transfer pathways
•Bullet: Select required courses are based on ASSIST.org major-preparation articulation data with selected transfer institutions