Music Transfer Program
This program provides the first two years of music required for a Bachelor degree in Music Education, Theory, Composition, Jazz, Music Therapy, and Performance. Every music major is required to participate in a music performance group each semester. The performance offerings include choir, chamber singers, band, jazz band, opera workshop, guitar and percussion ensembles.
Due to limited course offerings, students should consult with a department advisor in planning their academic schedule in order to complete degree requirements in an expedient manner.
Most courses in the music department are open to all students. There are some courses which have prerequisites, and those may be found in the course descriptions. Students who have not had sufficient training in the fundamentals of music are advised to take MTC101 and MTC103 before taking MTC105�Music Theory I and MTC106�Aural Perception I.
The Music Department offers class instruction in piano, voice, and guitar. In addition, the department provides private instruction in the areas of piano, voice and various instruments.
Students who major in music at GCC should follow the curricula as outlined. Various universities and colleges, however, demand specific subjects for degree requirements. Students planning to transfer or continue their work at other institutions should consult their catalog and select courses accordingly.
Departmental Recommendations:
(+) indicates course prerequisites.
| course number | course name |
|---|---|
| + MHL241 | Music History and Literature to 1750 |
| + MHL242 | Music History and Literature 1750 to Present |
| + MTC105 | Music Theory I |
| + MTC106 | Aural Perception I |
| + MTC155 | Music Theory II |
| + MTC156 | Aural Perception II |
| + MTC180 | Computer Literacy for Musicians |
| + MTC205 | Music Theory III |
| + MTC206 | Aural Perception III |
| + MTC255 | Music Theory IV |
| + MTC256 | Aural Perception IV |
| MUE137 | Class Brass I |
| + MUE138 | Class Brass II (for all instrumental majors) |
| MUE235 | Class Percussion I |
| MUE236 | Class Percussion II |
| MUE237 | Class Woodwinds I |
| MUE238 | Class Woodwinds II (for all instrumental majors) |
| MUP209 | Elements of Conducting |
Additional required courses for Music Majors at four year institutions:
| course number | course name |
|---|---|
| MUP102-152-202-252 | Private Instruction (2 credits each) and |
| MUP131-132-231-232 | Class Piano I, II, III, IV (2 credits per course) (for all Music Majors except Piano Majors) |
| MUP250 | Survey of Diction for Singers (1 credit each) (for vocal majors) |
And one of the following:
| course number | course name |
|---|---|
| MUP153 | A Cappella Choir |
| MUP162 | Band |
| MUP181 | Chamber Music Ensembles |
Music Electives:
(+) indicates course prerequisites.
| course number | course name |
|---|---|
| + MTC122 | Fretboard Harmony |
| MTC180 | Computer Literacy for Musicians |
| MTC191 | Electronic Music I |
| + MTC192 | Electronic Music II |
| + MTC240 | Composition |
| MUC109 | Music Business: Merchandising and the Law |
| MUC110 | Music Business: Recording and Mass Media |
| MUC111 | Digital Audio Workstation I (DAW I) |
| MUC112 | Digital Audio Workstation II (DAW II) |
| MUC195 | Studio Music Recording I |
| + MUC196 | Studio Music Recording II |
| MUC197 | Live Sound Reinforcement I |
| + MUC198 | Live Sound Reinforcement II |
| MUP133 | Class Voice I |
| MUP163 | Jazz Ensemble |
| MUP164 | Jazz Improvisation I |
| + MUP165 | Jazz Improvisation II |
| MUP270 | Musical Theatre Workshop |
| MUP181 | Chamber Music Ensembles |
| MUP182 | Chamber Singers |
| MUP225 | Class Guitar I |
