Music - Areas of Study (2024)

Overview

Skagit Valley College offers a number of music courses for the major and non-major. The student who wishes to major in music should meet with Dr. Diane Johnson and plan a two-year program that will meet his or her transfer needs. Be aware that when transferring to a four-year school or to a music conservatory, students will be asked to take a music theory placement test as well as a piano proficiency examination. Your academic preparation for a music major should include music theory and piano study as well as ear training. Music majors are expected to practice their craft all four years of college and not just in junior and senior years as with some other majors. Because of this, careful academic planning is advised.

Our Associate in Music, DTA/MRPdegree, based on the statewide DTA/MRP music degree, is especially designed for music majors.

Performing ensembles are also an important part of your musical development. Skagit Valley College offers many opportunities to perform on campus as well as out in the community with some of our community ensembles. Contact Dr. Diane Johnson at diane.johnson@skagit.edu or 360.416.7655 for more details.

For non-music majors who love to sing or play an instrument, we offer 2 choirs: MUSC 137and MUSC 138(auditioned only), a Mariachi Ensemble (MUSC 165), and a number of music classes in various areas that includeHistory of Jazz;History of Rock and Roll;Music Appreciation, and World Music. These music courses may satisfy some of your required 15-20 credits of studies in the arts. Check with your counselor for more details.

Learning Outcomes

• General Education Learning Outcomes
• Program Learning Outcomes

Degree Options

• Music, Direct Transfer Agreement, DTA/MRP

Degree Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 102 quarter credits in transferable courses numbered 100 or above with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in order to graduate from SVC with an Associate in Music Direct Transfer Degree. At least 25 college-level credits must be earned at SVC. Credits must satisfy course requirements listed below.

An ampersand (&) designates Common Course Numbering

1. Communication Skills (10 cr.)

• Credits:(5)

• Credits:(5)
  or
  Credits:(5)

2. Quantitative Skills (5 cr.)

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  Credits:(5)or higher

3. Integrative Learning Experiences

Two Integrative Learning Experiences(ILE) are required. One ILE must be aLearning Community. The second ILE may be another Learning Community or anIntegrative Experience.

• ALearning Community(LC) is the integrated combination of two or more courses from different areas of inquiry (e.g. sociology and literature, or physics and math, or speech and economics, or composition and philosophy). Learning Communities are indicated in the course schedule.
• Integrative Experiences(IEs) are curricular or co-curricular experiences designed by faculty in which students demonstrate their ability to integrate information, concepts, analytical frameworks, and skills from two or more areas of inquiry in a purposeful project or experience. Integrative Experiences that are classes are indicated in the course schedule; co-curricular IEs are indicated in promotion and advising for the experience or project. Students may design a Learning into Action IE under the guidance of the supervising faculty member.

4. Diversity Requirement

At least one Diversity Intensive course is required. Students should use the SVC online quarterly class schedule search or consult with their faculty advisor or counselor to identify courses that fulfill this requirement.

5. Distribution Requirements (45 cr.)

Curriculum requirements provide students with an understanding of and sensitivity to cultural differences other than their own is encouraged (required by WSU). This may include minority, non-Western ethnic, or other “area” studies. Select credits from three areas of study:Natural Science, Social ScienceandHumanities. Eligible courses for each distribution area are listed in theAssociate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement Distribution Lists. These courses may also satisfy Integrative Learning Experience requirements. A specific course may be credited toward no more than one distribution requirement.

A. Natural Sciences (15 cr.)

Select from at least two disciplines. No more than 10 credits allowed from any one discipline. At least 10 credits in in physical, biological and/or earth sciences. Must include one lab course.

B. Social Sciences (15 cr.)

Select from at least two disciplines. No more than 10 credits allowed from any one discipline.

C. Humanities (15 cr.)

• Credits:(5)

• Credits:(5)(freshman year, 10 credits)
• Five credits in other Humanities discipline.

6. Music Major Courses (42-44 cr.)

A. Music Theory/Ear (20 cr.)

Note:In-house diagnostic testing and/or auditions might affect the credits accepted in this area. Students are advised to check with the receiving institution.

• Credits:(5)(freshman year, 5 cr.)

• Credits:(5)

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  Credits:(5)

• Credits:(5)(sophom*ore year, 15 cr.)

B. Music Lessons (6 cr.)

One credit per quarter in instrument or voice for 6 quarters. See your Music department advisor for assistance in selecting courses.

Note:In-house auditions might affect the credits accepted in this area. Students are advised to check with the receiving institution.

C. Ensemble (12 cr.)

Select courses from the following with help from your Music department advisor. Courses are repeatable for up to 12 credits.

Note:Students are advised to check with the receiving institution to assure their college ensemble fulfills the requirement of a ‘major ensemble’.

• MUSC 137 - Choir

  Credits:(2)

• MUSC 138 - Small Vocal Ensemble

  Credits:(1-5)

• MUSC 146 - Symphony Orchestra

  Credits:(1)

• MUSC 147 - Skagit Community Band

  Credits:(1)
• MUSC 165 - Mariachi EnsembleCredits:(1-3)

D. Piano (3-6 cr.)

Note:The number of credits required in this area remains a local decision. Receiving institutions retain the ability to complete diagnostic testing for piano proficiency.

• MUSC 111 - Class Piano I

  Credits:(3)

• MUSC 113 - Intermediate Piano

  Credits:(3)

• MUSC 213 - Advance Piano Class

  Credits:(3)

Note:

Piano placement test will determine course placement. Piano majors may be exempt from this requirement.

Programs

Intended for students who are interested in transferring to a four-year university.

• Music, Direct Transfer Agreement, DTA/MRP

Courses

• MUSC 100 - Music Fundamentals
• MUSC 108 - Class Voice
• MUSC 111 - Class Piano I
• MUSC 112 - Class Piano II
• MUSC 113 - Intermediate Piano
• MUSC 114 - Class Guitar I
• MUSC 115 - Class Guitar II
• MUSC 116 - Class Guitar III
• MUSC 124 - Survey of Music History: Ancient to 1750 ACE
• MUSC 125 - Survey of Music History: 1750-1900
• MUSC 126 - Survey of Music History: 1900-Present
• MUSC 127 - History of Rock and Roll
• MUSC 128 - Jazz: America’s Artform
• MUSC 129 - World Music
• MUSC 137 - Choir
• MUSC 138 - Small Vocal Ensemble
• MUSC 144 - Composition
• MUSC 145 - Skagit Valley Chorale
• MUSC 146 - Symphony Orchestra
• MUSC 147 - Skagit Community Band
• MUSC 160 - Musical Theater Workshop
• MUSC 162 - Instrumental Ensemble
• MUSC 163 - String Ensemble
• MUSC 164 - Jazz Ensemble
• MUSC 165 - Mariachi Ensemble
• MUSC 174 - Jazz Piano Intermediate
• MUSC 175 - Voice Intermediate
• MUSC 176 - Guitar I
• MUSC 178 - Brass - Intermediate
• MUSC 179 - Woodwind-Intermediate
• MUSC 180 - Strings-Intermediate
• MUSC 182 - Piano-Intermediate
• MUSC 187 - Drums-Intermediate
• MUSC 200 - History of Keyboard Literature
• MUSC 211 - Class Piano IV
• MUSC 212 - Class Piano V
• MUSC 213 - Advance Piano Class
• MUSC 244 - Advanced Composition
• MUSC 275 - Voice-Advanced
• MUSC 276 - Guitar II
• MUSC 278 - Brass-Advanced
• MUSC 279 - Woodwind-Advanced
• MUSC 280 - Strings-Advanced
• MUSC 282 - Piano-Advanced
• MUSC 287 - Drums-Advanced
• MUSC 299 - Learning into Action