Associate of Arts Degree - Music

The music department at Cañada College provides a variety of courses to introduce students to the many ways of knowing music. The selection of courses in the music major gives a student several different creative outlets and prepares an open mind for the wide array of possibilities in the rapidly changing music world. Courses focus on the intersection of music and social contexts of its production. Note that this major does not specifically support transfer into most four-year degree music programs, which require ensemble performance experience and other courses available in the district. Apply critical thinking in the creative process. Use the language of the discipline; demonstrate a command of critical vocabulary. Describe the roles of creative expression in human cultures. Create music in performance and composition. Use critical thinking in evaluating works of art in intrinsic terms, expressive content, and social context

Career Path

Career opportunities include: accompanist; arranger; composer; conductor; critic; band, orchestra or recording musician; lyricist; performing instrumentalist; music director; private music instructor; music producer; music publisher; music therapist; recording engineer; and teacher/professor. Additional career possibilities include choir director, music librarian, music minister, piano tuner, professional manager, recreation specialist, and soloist.