Music Associate in Arts for Transfer
The Music AA-T degree program at Bakersfield College provides students with a strong foundation in music theory, musicianship, and solo and group performance in either Vocal Studies, Classical Instrumental Studies, or Jazz Studies. Music majors who successfully audition into the program acquire and develop musical skills through weekly individual instruction and frequent collaborative performance opportunities in the Applied Music recital class. Students also participate in ensemble performance classes including Choir, Orchestra, Band, Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos. The combination of academic rigor and practical experience prepares students to become well-rounded musicians, competitive transfer students, and successful music professionals. In addition to the required courses, music majors should choose 8 additional elective units related to their path of study. Recommended elective
Courses
- MUSC B2 — Basic Elements of Music
- MUSC B4A — Elementary Theory
- MUSC B4B — Elementary Theory
- MUSC B15 — Musicianship I
- MUSC B15A — Musicianship II
- MUSC B15B — Musicianship III
- MUSC B7 — Applied Music
- MUSC B10A — Concert Band
- MUSC B11 — Jazz Combos
- MUSC B12A — College Orchestra
- MUSC B13A — Jazz Ensemble
- MUSC B14A — College Choir
- MUSC B4C — Intermediate Theory-Contemporary Materials
- MUSC B15C — Musicianship IV