Bachelor of Arts with a major in Music

For students attending classes at Yavapai College and preparing to transfer to The University of Arizona, the following course work is recommended. Entrance examinations in musicianship and the major performance area are required. All transfer Music majors (except Piano and Organ Performance majors) must audition for placement in class or group piano instruction. A maximum of 64 credits of community college course work may be applied to a bachelor’s degree program at The University of Arizona. Refer to The UA General Catalog or contact the assistant director of the School of Music (621-1454) for additional information. If you will not be completing this transfer guide, see the "Acceptance of Transfer Course Work to meet UA General Education Requirements."

SECOND LANGUAGE -- This requirement may be met by demonstrating proficiency in a single second language at the fourth semester level. Refer to Examination Policies in The UA General Catalog for additional information on ways in which proficiency may be demonstrated. Course work available at Yavapai College includes the following:

• ASL 101, 102
• FRE 101, 102, 201, 202
• GER 101, 102
• ITA 101, 102, 201, 202
• LAT 101, 102
• SPA 101, 102, 201, 202

Note: If students select American Sign Language, German, or Latin, the intermediate level of study may be completed upon transfer to The University of Arizona.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS -- Students entering any of the degree programs in music must, at the very minimum, have instrumental or vocal performance skills at the MUSI181 level. This level requires at least two years of intensive private instruction and/or four years of ensemble participation. Some music degrees require a higher entrance level. A student's performance level is determined by audition at the beginning of his/her first semester of enrollment.

Music--25 credits

• MUS 103 and 104, 131* and 132*, 143 and 144, 203 and 204, 231* and 232* and 205 - for use as a music elective

In addition to the music courses listed above, students should complete four credits of individual instruction in their major instrument or voice and two credits of a conducted ensemble.

* Common courses

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Last updated May 01, 2003