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) - $62,4241
  • Music educator (secondary) - $62,4241
  • Music educator (post-secondary) - $71,1841
  • Music directors and composers - $79,2421
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Source: www.texaswages.com, median salary, Gulf Coast Region, 2021

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, 281-998-6350, 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)

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Plan of Study Grid
First TermCredits
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
Learning Framework
or Learning Framework
1
MUSI 1181 Piano Class I 2 1
 Credits12
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
College Algebra
or Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning)
3
 Credits16
Summer Year One Term
Life and Physical Sciences (Natural Science) 4
 Credits4
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
 Credits14
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
 Credits14
 Total Credits60
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.

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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.

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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 TermCredits
    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
    Learning Framework
    or Learning Framework
    1
     Credits12
    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
    College Algebra 5
    or Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning)
    3
     Credits16
    Summer Year One Term
    Natural Science (with lab) 4
     Credits4
    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
     Credits14
    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
     Credits14
     Total Credits60
    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

    Choose one of the following:
    MUAP 1101Private Lessons 11
    MUEN 1121Instrumental Ensemble 21
    MUSI 1182Piano Class II1
    MUSI 1183 Voice Class1
    MUSI 2181Piano Class III1
    MUSI 2182Piano Class IV1
  • 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 TermCredits
    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
    Learning Framework
    or Learning Framework
    1
     Credits12
    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
    College Algebra 5
    or Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning)
    3
     Credits12
    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
     Credits8
    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
     Credits11
    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
     Credits11
    Third Year
    First Term
    HIST 1302 United States History II 3
    GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3
     Credits6
     Total Credits60
    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

    Choose one of the following:
    MUAP 1101Private Lessons 11
    MUEN 1121Instrumental Ensemble 21
    MUSI 1182Piano Class II1
    MUSI 1183 Voice Class1
    MUSI 2181Piano Class III1
    MUSI 2182Piano Class IV1

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