Music, Associate of Arts in Music
Follow Your Calling
Do you have a passion for music? San Jacinto College is an outstanding place to begin your musical studies towards a rewarding career. Our program pairs general academic instruction with a wide array of music courses including music theory, ear training and sight singing, composition, ensembles, and immersion in specific instruments, voice, and musical genres. A music degree will prepare you for transfer to a baccalaureate-level music program – including a bachelor of music education.
The San Jacinto College Music program:
- provides a balanced blend of courses including music theory, ear training and sight singing, composition, ensembles, piano, vocal training, and instrument-specific immersion;
- offers spacious studios and a state-of-the-art theater to support a vibrant environment conducive to collaborative endeavors among faculty and students who share a passion for music; and
- is dedicated to helping students experience technical mastery and develop critical and creative thinking skills.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program have become professional:
- Performers,
- Teachers,
- Music therapists,
- Researchers, and
- Writers.
Earning Potential
- Music educator (middle school) - $58,8771
- Music educator (secondary) - $60,5101
- Music educator (post-secondary) - $75,2851
- Music directors and composers - $61,9701
| 1 | Source: www.texaswages.com, median salary, Gulf Coast Region, 2020 |
For more information, students may visit the Music and Audio Engineering websites or contact:
Lynne Brandt, Department Chair Central campus, 281-476-1831
Randy Snyder, Department Chair North campus, 281-998-6150, x7228
Campuses
Central Campus
North Campus
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) allows a community college to combine a Field of Study (FOS) and a portion of the Core Curriculum, including government and history, to create a 60 semester credit hour (SCH) degree. The Associate of Arts (AA) in Music is a combination of the Music FOS and the College Core Curriculum.
The College designed the AA in Music to apply to Bachelor of Music (BM), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Music Education (BMEd), or other baccalaureate-level music degrees as deemed appropriate by the awarding institution.
Plan of Study (Degree Plan)
1MUSIC
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 1311 | Music Theory I 1 | 3 |
| MUSI 1116 | Sight Singing and Ear Training I | 1 |
| MUEN Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUAP Major Instrument | 2 | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| EDUC 1100 or PSYC 1100 | Learning Framework or Learning Framework | 1 |
| MUSI 1181 | Piano Class I 2 | 1 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Second Term | ||
| MUSI 1312 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSI 1117 | Sight Singing and Ear Training II | 1 |
| MUEN Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUAP Major Instrument | 2 | |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I | 3 |
| MATH 1314 or MATH 1332 | College Algebra or Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer Year One Term | ||
| Life and Physical Sciences (Natural Science) | 4 | |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Third Term | ||
| MUSI 2311 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSI 2116 | Sight Singing and Ear Training III | 1 |
| MUEN Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUAP Major Instrument | 2 | |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
MUAP Private Lesson | ||
| Piano Class II | ||
| Piano Class III | ||
| Piano Class IV | ||
MUEN Ensemble | ||
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| MUSI 2312 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUSI 2117 | Sight Singing Ear Training IV | 1 |
| MUEN Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUAP Major instrument | 2 | |
| MUSI 1307 | Music Literature (050) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
MUAP Private Lesson | ||
MUEN Ensemble | ||
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| 1 | If MUSI 1303 Fundamentals of Music is required, MUSI 1311 Music Theory I and MUSI 1116 Sight Singing and Ear Training I may be taken in the spring semester with MUSI 1312 Music Theory II and MUSI 1117 Sight Singing and Ear Training II taken in the summer term. Fundamentals may also be taken in the summer term before the first fall term. |
| 2 | Private piano lessons may be taken by those with a substantial piano background; class piano not required for piano majors. Class piano is not required for piano majors; however, students must take a course substitution. Students may see the Department Chair for this change. Class piano prepares Music Majors for the Piano Proficiency exams required upon transfer. Keyboard (piano) competency is a requirement for most baccalaureate degrees. The department recommends that students continue enrollment in MUSI 1182 Piano Class II, MUSI 2181 Piano Class III, and MUSI 2182 Piano Class IV to pass this baccalaureate degree requirement successfully. |
| 3 | Students who have taken GOVT 2301 or GOVT 2302, but not both, should check with an educational planner on how to complete the 6 SCH. |
If you do not see your transfer school, please follow the Plan of Study. For more information, contact an Admissions Advisor. Please speak to an advisor at San Jacinto College and the transfer institution to ensure this Transfer Plan is accurate and complete.
Music
Transfer Plans
Texas Music Schools, Music, BATexas Music SchoolsFull Time
Texas Music Schools, Music MAP
For college-ready students seeking a Music AA in Music at San Jacinto College, transferring to TEXAS MUSIC seeking a BA in Texas Music Schools, Music.
Plan of Study Grid First Year First Term Credits MUEN 1121 Instrumental Ensemble 1 1 MUAP 1201 Private Lessons 2 2 MUSI 1116 Sight Singing and Ear Training I 1 MUSI 1181 Piano Class I 3 1 MUSI 1311 Music Theory I 4 3 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 EDUC 1100 or PSYC 1100Learning Framework or Learning Framework1 Credits 12 Second Term MUEN 1122 Concert Band 1 1 MUAP 1202 Private Lessons 2 2 MUSI 1117 Sight Singing and Ear Training II 1 MUSI 1312 Music Theory II 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 HIST 1301 United States History I 3 MATH 1314 or MATH 1332College Algebra 5 or Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning)3 Credits 16 Summer Year One Term Natural Science (with lab) 4 Credits 4 Second Year First Term MUEN 1124 Wind Ensemble 1 1 MUAP 1203 Private Lessons 2 2 Approved Music Electives (see below) 1 MUSI 2116 Sight Singing and Ear Training III 1 MUSI 2311 Music Theory III 3 GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 HIST 1302 United States History II 3 Credits 14 Second Term MUEN 1125 Jazz Ensemble 1 1 MUAP 1204 Private Lessons 2 2 Approved Music Electives (see below) 1 MUSI 2117 Sight Singing Ear Training IV 1 MUSI 2312 Music Theory IV 3 MUSI 1307 Music Literature 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 Credits 14 Total Credits 60 1 This MUEN course number is a placeholder for this MAP; you will likely take a different MUEN course. The College recommends that students contact the Instructor of Record prior to registering for this course.
2 This MUAP Major Instrument course number is a placeholder for this MAP; you will likely take a different MUAP course. The College recommends that students contact the Music Department Chair for instructions on registering for this course.
3 Private piano lessons may be taken by those with a substantial piano background. Class not required for piano majors; however, a course substitution will be required (see Department Chair). Class piano prepares music majors for the piano proficiency exam required upon transfer. The College recommends that students continue enrollment in Class Piano II, III, & IV to pass this baccalaureate degree requirement successfully.
4 If MUSI 1303 Fundamentals of Music is required, MUSI 1311 Music Theory I and MUSI 1116 Sight Singing and Ear Training I may be taken in the spring semester with MUSI 1312 Music Theory II and MUSI 1117 Sight Singing and Ear Training II taken in the summer term. MUSI 1303 Fundamentals of Music may also be taken in the summer term before the first fall term.
5 Depending on the transfer school of choice, either MATH 1314 College Algebra or MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning).
Approved Music Electives
Course List Code Title Credits Choose one of the following: MUAP 1101 Private Lessons 1 1 MUEN 1121 Instrumental Ensemble 2 1 MUSI 1182 Piano Class II 1 MUSI 1183 Voice Class 1 MUSI 2181 Piano Class III 1 MUSI 2182 Piano Class IV 1 Texas Music Schools, Music, BATexas Music SchoolsPart Time
Texas Music Schools, Music MAP
For college-ready students seeking a Music AA in Music at San Jacinto College, transferring to TEXAS MUSIC seeking a BA in Texas Music Schools, Music.
Plan of Study Grid First Year First Term Credits MUEN 1121 Instrumental Ensemble 1 1 MUAP 1201 Private Lessons 2 2 MUSI 1116 Sight Singing and Ear Training I 1 MUSI 1181 Piano Class I 3 1 MUSI 1311 Music Theory I 4 3 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 EDUC 1100 or PSYC 1100Learning Framework or Learning Framework1 Credits 12 Second Term MUEN 1122 Concert Band 1 1 MUAP 1202 Private Lessons 2 2 MUSI 1312 Music Theory II 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 MATH 1314 or MATH 1332College Algebra 5 or Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning)3 Credits 12 Summer Year One Term Natural Science (with lab) 4 HIST 1301 United States History I 3 MUSI 1117 Sight Singing and Ear Training II 1 Credits 8 Second Year First Term MUEN 1124 Wind Ensemble 1 1 MUAP 1203 Private Lessons 2 2 Approved Music Electives (see below) 1 MUSI 2116 Sight Singing and Ear Training III 1 MUSI 2311 Music Theory III 3 GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 Credits 11 Second Term MUEN 1125 Jazz Ensemble 1 1 MUAP 1204 Private Lessons 2 2 Approved Music Electives (see below) 1 MUSI 2117 Sight Singing Ear Training IV 1 MUSI 2312 Music Theory IV 3 MUSI 1307 Music Literature 3 Credits 11 Third Year First Term HIST 1302 United States History II 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 Credits 6 Total Credits 60 1 This MUEN course number is a placeholder for this MAP; you will likely take a different MUEN course. The College recommends that students contact the Instructor of Record prior to registering for this course.
2 This MUAP Major Instrument course number is a placeholder for this MAP; you will likely take a different MUAP course. The College recommends that students contact the Music Department Chair for instructions on registering for this course.
3 Private piano lessons may be taken by those with a substantial piano background. Class not required for piano majors; however, a course substitution will be required (see Department Chair). Class piano prepares music majors for the piano proficiency exam required upon transfer. The College recommends that students continue enrollment in Class Piano II, III, & IV to pass this baccalaureate degree requirement successfully.
4 If MUSI 1303 Fundamentals of Music is required, MUSI 1311 Music Theory I and MUSI 1116 Sight Singing and Ear Training I may be taken in the spring semester with MUSI 1312 Music Theory II and MUSI 1117 Sight Singing and Ear Training II taken in the summer term. MUSI 1303 Fundamentals of Music may also be taken in the summer term before the first fall term.
5 Depending on the transfer school of choice, either MATH 1314 College Algebra or MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning).
Approved Music Electives
Course List Code Title Credits Choose one of the following: MUAP 1101 Private Lessons 1 1 MUEN 1121 Instrumental Ensemble 2 1 MUSI 1182 Piano Class II 1 MUSI 1183 Voice Class 1 MUSI 2181 Piano Class III 1 MUSI 2182 Piano Class IV 1
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