Music Maps

These are suggested classes to take on your journey as a Music major, a Music minor upon transfer, or if you're a student majoring in something else but love Music. These map recommendations are suggestions only and do not include GE requirements. Please see a SBVC counselor to create an Ed Plan, and check out the AA-T and AA in Music for specific degree requirements. Some courses not included within the Music degrees are highly recommended and included in these plans, such as piano and music history. Whether you're thinking about becoming a Music educator, performer, Music therapist, Music producer, or otherwise, a Music degree from San Bernardino Valley College will be highly valuable to you! For more information about Music classes or our Music degrees, contact Professor Margaret Worsley: mworsley@valleycollege.edu

Music Majors need the golden three every semester (plus GEs):
  • Ensemble (choir or band)
  • Theory & Musicianship
  • Applied Lessons

After four semesters of the above classes, along with completion of required GEs, you will receive the Music AA or AA-T!

Below are some recommended pathways, based on music discipline or emphasis.

Music Pathways

Guided Pathways Draft

AA—Music Degree, Vocal Emphasis

Content Expert: Drs. Choon Yoon & Kirsten Wiest

  • Semester One: MUS 101, MUS 101L, MUS 141, Vocal Ensemble (MUS 152, MUS 154, or MUS 156), MUS 133, MUS 100(H)
  • Semester Two: MUS 102, MUS 102L, MUS 141, Vocal Ensemble (MUS 152, MUS 154, or MUS 156), MUS 134
  • Semester Three: MUS 201, MUS 201L, MUS 241, Vocal Ensemble (MUS 152, MUS 154, or MUS 156), MUS 135, MUS 104 or 105 or 107 or 108
  • Semester Four: MUS 202, MUS 202L, MUS 241, Vocal Ensemble (MUS 152, MUS 154, or MUS 156), MUS 123, MUS 104 or 105 or 106 or 107 or 108

AA—Music Degree, Instrumental Emphasis

Content Expert: Margaret Worsley

  • Semester One: MUS 101, MUS 101L, MUS 141, Instrumental Ensemble (MUS 162, MUS 166, MUS 180), MUS 133, MUS 100(H)
  • Semester Two: MUS 102, MUS 102L, MUS 141, Instrumental Ensemble (MUS 162, MUS 166, MUS 180), MUS 134
  • Semester Three: MUS 201, MUS 201L, MUS 241, Instrumental Ensemble (MUS 162, MUS 166, MUS 180), MUS 135, MUS 104 or 105 or 106 or 107 or 108
  • Semester Four: MUS 202, MUS 202L, MUS 241, Instrumental Ensemble (MUS 162, MUS 166, MUS 180), MUS 123, MUS 104 or 105 or 106 or 107 or 108

AA—Music Degree, Jazz Studies Emphasis

Content Expert: Nick Gomez

  • Semester One: MUS 101, MUS 101L, MUS 141, Jazz Improv & Theory I, MUS 133, MUS 106
  • Semester Two: MUS 102, MUS 102L, MUS 141, Jazz Improv & Theory II, MUS 134, MUS 104
  • Semester Three: MUS 201, MUS 201L, MUS 241, Ensemble (Instrumental: MUS 162, MUS 166, or MUS 180; or Vocal: MUS 152, MUS 154, or MUS 156), MUS 135, MUS 105 or 107 or 108
  • Semester Four: MUS 202, MUS 202L, MUS 241, Ensemble (Instrumental: MUS 162, MUS 166, or MUS 180; or Vocal: MUS 152, MUS 154, or MUS 156), 105 or 107 or 108

AA—Music Degree, Orchestral Instruments Emphasis

Content Expert: Brigham Welch

  • Semester One: MUS 101, MUS 101L, MUS 141, Instrumental Ensemble (MUS 180), MUS 133, MUS 100(H)
  • Semester Two: MUS 102, MUS 102L, MUS 141, Instrumental Ensemble (MUS 180), MUS 134
  • Semester Three: MUS 201, MUS 201L, MUS 241, Instrumental Ensemble (MUS 180), MUS 135; MUS 104 or 105 or 106 or 107 or 108
  • Semester Four: MUS 202, MUS 202L, MUS 241, Instrumental Ensemble (MUS 180), MUS 123, MUS 104 or 105 or 106 or 107 or 108

AA—Music Degree, Musicology Emphasis

Content Expert: Phil Pacier

  • Semester One: MUS 101, MUS 101L, MUS 141, Ensemble (MUS 162, MUS 166, MUS 180, MUS 152, MUS 154, or MUS 156), MUS 133, MUS 107
  • Semester Two: MUS 102, MUS 102L, MUS 141, Ensemble (MUS 162, MUS 166, MUS 180, MUS 152, MUS 154, or MUS 156), MUS 134, MUS 104 or 105 or 106 or 108
  • Semester Three: MUS 201, MUS 201L, MUS 241, Ensemble (MUS 162, MUS 166, MUS 180, MUS 152, MUS 154, or MUS 156), MUS 135, MUS 104 or 105 or 107 or 108
  • Semester Four: MUS 202, MUS 202L, MUS 241, Ensemble (MUS 162, MUS 166, MUS 180, MUS 152, MUS 154, or MUS 156), MUS 123 or 124 or 104 or 105 or 105 or 106 or 108

Non-Music Major, Vocalist

Content Expert: Drs. Choon Yoon & Kirsten Wiest

  • Elementary and Intermediate Voice Class (MUS 130 and MUS 131)
  • Vocal Ensembles: MUS 150, MUS 152, MUS 154, and MUS 156
  • Music Appreciation (MUS 100), History of Rock (MUS 104), American Popular Music (MUS 105), History of Jazz (MUS 106), World Music (MUS 107), History of Hip-hop (MUS 108)

Non-Music Major, Instrumentalist

Content Expert: Margaret Worsley

  • Instrumental Ensembles: MUS 166, MUS 162, MUS 180, MUS 170, MUS 171
  • Piano Classes: MUS 133, 134, 135
  • Guitar Classes: MUS 117 A/B/C/D
  • Music Appreciation (MUS 100), History of Rock (MUS 104), American Popular Music (MUS 105), History of Jazz (MUS 106), World Music (MUS 107), History of Hip-hop (MUS 108)

Non-Music Major, Electronic Music Emphasis

Content Expert: Chris Berry

  • Electronic Music Classes: MUS 123 and MUS 124
  • Music Theory & Musicianship: MUS 101 and MUS 101L
  • History of Rock (MUS 104), History of Hip-hop (MUS 108)