Music
The ArtsExpress your artistry. Strengthen your solo skills, play or sing in an ensemble, or write your own compositions. Learn about music through courses in music history and the structure of music.
View Transfer Options, Degrees & CertificatesMaking music is part of our humanity. Experience the magic of live performance at IVC through courses in guitar, instrumental music, piano, and voice. Create your own music or work together with other musicians to present new works of art and bring musical masterworks to life. Alumni of the IVC Music Major are teaching in our local schools, working in the film industry, active performers both locally and with regional tours, managing music stores, and tuning pianos. There are many opportunities to be made in the ever-changing field of music.
Program Length
Four semesters.
Transfer Options
Students have recently transferred to CSU Fullerton, CSU Long Beach, Chapman University, UCLA, USC, UCI, Concordia University, SDSU.
Program Specific Support
Music majors have the opportunity to rehearse and perform with staff collaborative pianists through the Applied Music Workshop course. Majors also have access to practice rooms.
Your Support Team
Your success is our priority! Whether you are just starting, in the middle of, or completing your time at IVC, we have a team of people in your corner to help keep you on-track to reach your goals at IVC and beyond!
Coming Soon: Completion Teams to get students from start to goal! Look for your team beginning fall 2021!
Transfer Options, Degrees and/or Certificates
Sample Academic Plans
- This is only a sample academic plan. Some UC majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
MATH 10* | Statistics Course | 2A | 3 |
MUS 3 | Harmony I | Major | 4 |
MUS 39, 40, 42, 44, 46, or 59 | Ensemble | Major | 1 |
MUS 50, 51, or 52 | Applied Music | Major | 0.5 |
MUS 53 | Applied Music Performance Workshop | Major | 0.5 |
Social & Behavior Science** | Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 2 | College Writing 2 - Critical Thinking | 1B | 4 |
MUS 4 | Harmony II | Major | 4 |
MUS 39, 40, 42, 44, 46, or 59 | Ensemble | Major | 1 |
MUS 50, 51, or 52 | Applied Music | Major | 0.5 |
MUS 53 | Applied Music Performance Workshop | Major | 0.5 |
Biological Science | Biological Science GE Course | 5B | 3 |
Biological Science Lab | Biological Science Lab GE Course | 5C | 1 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | 1C | 3 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
MUS 5 | Harmony III | Major | 4 |
MUS 20, 21, 27, or 28 | Various Music Survey Courses | 3A & Major | 3 |
MUS 39, 40, 42, 44, 46, or 59 | Ensemble | Major | 1 |
MUS 50, 51, or 52 | Applied Music | Major | 0.5 |
MUS 53 | Applied Music Performance Workshop | Major | 0.5 |
Humanities | Humanities GE Course | 3B | 3 |
Social & Behavior Science** | Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
MUS 6 | Harmony IV | Major | 4 |
MUS 39, 40, 42, 44, 46, or 59 | Ensemble | Major | 1 |
MUS 50, 51, or 52 | Applied Music | Major | 0.5 |
MUS 53 | Applied Music Performance Workshop | Major | 0.5 |
Arts or Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 3A or 3B | 3 |
Social & Behavior Science** | Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | 5A | 3 |
- Students can take Math 10 or other math course that meets the UC transfer math requirement in IGETC GE Area 2A.
- Students must take three Social and Behavioral Sciences courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see IGETC GE pattern for details.
- Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Language Other than English requirement necessary to meet Full IGETC Certification.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 1 | College Writing 1 | A2 | 4 |
MATH 10* | Introduction to Statistics | B4 | 3 |
MUS 3 | Harmony I | Major | 4 |
MUS 53 | Applied Music Performance Workshop | Major | 0.5 |
Music Major | Music Major Course from List A | Major | 1 |
Music Major | Music Major Course from List B | Major | 0.5 |
Learning & Self Dev | Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course | E | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking GE Course | A3 | 3-4 |
MUS 4 | Harmony II | Major | 4 |
MUS 53 | Applied Music Performance Workshop | Major | 0.5 |
Music Major | Music AA-T Major Course from List A | Major | 1 |
Music Major | Music AA-T Major Course from List B | Major | 0.5 |
Arts | Arts GE Course | C1 | 3 |
Social Science | Social Science GE Course | D | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | A1 | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
MUS 5 | Harmony III | Major | 4 |
MUS 53 | Applied Music Performance Workshop | Major | 0.5 |
MUS Major | Music AA-T Major Course from List A | Major | 1 |
MUS Major | Music AA-T Major Course from List B | Major | 0.5 |
Humanities | Humanities GE Course | C2 | 3 |
HIST 20 or HIST 21 | American History Course | D | 3 |
Life Science | Life Science GE Course | B2 | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
MUS 6 | Harmony IV | Major | 4 |
MUS 53 | Applied Music Performance Workshop | Major | 0.5 |
MUS Major | Music AA-T Major Course from List A | Major | 1 |
MUS Major | Music AA-T Major Course from List B | Major | 0.5 |
Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | B1 | 3 |
Science Lab | Physical Science Lab | B3 | 1 |
Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | C1 or C2 | 3 |
PS 1 | American Government | D | 3 |
- Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU math transfer requirement.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
MATH | Math GE Course | 2 | 3-5 |
MUS 3 | Harmony I | 7 & Major | 4 |
MUS 53 | Applied Music Performance Workshop | Major | 0.5 |
MUS 54 | Piano I | Major | 2 |
MUS Major | Music Major Course from List A | Major | 1 |
MUS Major | Music Major Course from List B | Major | 0.5 |
Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | 1B | 3 |
Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking | 1C | 3-4 |
MUS 4 | Harmony II | Major | 4 |
MUS 53 | Applied Music Performance Workshop | Major | 0.5 |
MUS 55 | Piano II | Major | 2 |
MUS Major | Music Major Course from List A | Major | 1 |
MUS Major | Music Major Course from List B | Major | 0.5 |
Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Lifelong Health* | Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course | 9 A/B/C | 3 |
Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
MUS 5 | Harmony III | Major | 4 |
MUS 53 | Applied Music Performance Workshop | Major | 0.5 |
MUS Major | Music Major Course from List A | Major | 1 |
MUS Major | Mus Major Course from List B | Major | 0.5 |
Natural Sciences | Natrual Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
Cultural Diversity | Cultural Diversity GE Course | 5 | 3 |
American Institutions | American Institutions GE Course | 8 | 3 |
Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
MUS 6 | Harmony IV | Major | 4 |
MUS 53 | Applied Music Performance Workshop | Major | 0.5 |
MUS Major | Mus Major Course from List A | Major | 1 |
MUS Major | Mus Major Course from List B | Major | 0.5 |
Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Humanities | Humanities GE Course | 6 | 3 |
Lifelong Health* | Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course | 9 A/B/C | 1 |
- Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.
*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
MUS 255 | Beginning Piano Pedagogy | 3 |
MUS Major | Music Major Course from List A | 2 |
MUS Major | Music Major Course from List A | 1-1.5 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
MUS 256 | Intermediate and Advanced Piano Pedagogy | 3 |
MUS Major | Music Major Course from List A | 1.5 |
MUS Major | Music Major Course from List A | 1.5 |
- AA = Associate of Arts
- AS = Associate of Science
- AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer
- AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer
- COA = Certificate of Achievement
- COP = Certificate of Proficiency
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Not sure if Music is the right fit?
That's OK!
Begin with the Exploratory Interest Area and explore Music while still working toward your academic goals.
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