Music is the study of the language of sound and its effect on the minds and souls of creator, performer and listener. It is one of the few academic disciplines to deal extensively with the development of the creative side of personhood; in that sense it is one of the most wholly “human” of the humanities. The creative problem-solving skills and discipline of music studies prepare students for a wide range of life's activities and pursuits.
The Music Department offers a wide range of classes, providing opportunities for transfer music majors, music for general studies students, and the opportunity for student and community musicians of all skill levels to participate in a wide variety performance ensembles. For course descriptions, see Section IX of VVC Catalog.

Career Opportunities
Accompanist
Announcer
Composer/Arranger
Educator
Instrumentalist
Music Publisher
Music Sales Business
Musician
Private Music Teacher
Studio Engineer
Vocalist

Degrees and Certificates Awarded
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts

Certificate Program
No certificate awarded.

Associate Degree
No associate degree offered with a major in Music. Music courses may be used to fulfill requirements for an Associate in Arts degree with a major in Fine Arts. See Fine Arts for degree requirements for this major. Courses may also be used to fulfill requirements for an Associate in Arts with a major in Liberal Arts. See Liberal Arts for degree requirements for this major.   MUSC 138 (Cooperative Education) may be used as Elective credit, but may not be used to fulfill major requirements.

Transfer
Transfer music majors are required to begin major courses at the freshman level. Music majors will take the following music courses in preparation for transfer to a four-year institution: MUSC 103, 104, 105, 106, 110, 111, 203, 204, 205, 206, 210, 211, and the appropriate applied music studies from MUSC 120-J.   In addition, music majors must be enrolled in the appropriate performance ensemble each semester. The Music Department offers periodic workshops for transfer majors to insure that students are aware of the curriculum requirements of transfer institutions and such additional concerns as concert attendance, juries, entrance proficiency exams and scholarship and performance
auditions.

To pursue a bachelor’s degree at these specific universities below, complete the following courses prior to transfer along with the above recommended if possible:

California State University, San Bernardino
Music major
MUSC 102, 104, 103, 105, 210
Optional: MUSC 122
CSU General Education-Breadth Requirements

University of California, Riverside
Music major
Refer to the major preparation agreements on ASSIST, at
www.assist.org. Students can also contact a UCR transfer outreach counselor for information at (909) 787-4531.  Completion of IGETC recommended.