Music

Considering a music transfer degree as an option? TCC offers an Associate of Arts (DTA) degree with a Music Specialization.

The following course set fulfills the requirement of the Specialization in Music for the Associate of Arts Degree and provides a clear, music-focused pathway for students to chain music courses together in a meaningful and transfer-relevant way. This specialization prepares students to transfer as Bachelor of Arts in Music majors, or Bachelor of Arts majors. It also prepares students with a solid framework of music knowledge, allowing them to potentially enter the music industry workforce.

All public universities in the state of Washington have a language requirement at the bachelor degree level. Students should review those requirements and ensure they meet them prior to transfer. World language credit can be applied toward humanities, multicultural, and general elective requirements of the AA degree.

SPECIALIZATION COURSES (31 CREDITS)

Music Theory (10 Credits)

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
MUSC& 141	Music Theory I	5
MUSC& 142	Music Theory II	5

Music Ensemble (6 Credits) Select three courses from the following:

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
MUSC 152, 252	Choir	2
MUSC 160, 260	Orchestra	2
MUSC 161, 261	Symphonic Band	2
MUSC 165, 265	Jazz Band	2

Music Electives (15 Credits). Select three courses from the following:

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
MUSC& 143, 241, 242, 243	Music Theory	5
MUSC& 105, 106	Music Appreciation, World Music	5
MUSC 110	Introduction to Digital Music	5
MUSC 120	Music in the Classroom	5

 

REMAINING DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (59 CREDITS)

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
ENGL& 101	Composition I	5
ENGL& 102 or 103	Composition II	5
Quantitative Skill Requirement	Select one Quantitative Skill course from the approved distribution list.	5
Humanities	Select one Humanities course from the approved distribution list that is not a MUSC course. Recommendations include a world language, philosophy, art, literature, or humanities course.	5
Social Sciences	Fulfill the Associate of Arts (DTA) Social Sciences Distribution requirement.	15
Natural Sciences	Fulfill the Associate of Arts (DTA) Natural Sciences Distribution requirement.	15
PE	Select a total of three credits of PE from the approved distribution list.	3
College-Level Electives	Select general elective courses to reach the total of 90 credit hours required for the Associate in Arts (DTA) degree. PE activity credit may not be used.	1

Note: At least 5 credits applied to the degree must be an approved multicultural course. MUSC 106 World Music and MUSC 155 Gospel Choir are approved multicultural courses

 

Interested in exploring music as a non-major? TCC's Music Program provides non-Music majors the opportunity to continue training and participate in our diverse ensembles. Our faculty are committed to helping you reach your individual music goals.

Throughout the year, the Music Program offers a variety of courses and activities ranging from regular classes and individual instruction to recitals and performing groups. Student, community members and faculty perform regularly in TCC's 344-seat theater. Find the next free concert! 

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Performance Ensembles
Instrumental	TCC Symphonic Band
	TCC Jazz Band
	TCC Chamber Orchestra
Vocal	TCC Voices
	TCC Singers
	TCC Gospel Choir
Digital Music (non-performance)	MUS 150: Music Composition

A degree in music can lead to a number of career pathways, including: 

• Instrumental or vocal performance
• Music composition
• Music program directing
• Teaching in the K-12 system or at the college level
• Teaching as a private music instructor 
• Music therapy 

Research careers for this area of study.