The Associate in Music Direct Transfer Agreement degree (DTA) consists of a minimum of 104 credits as outlined. This pathway is applicable to students planning to prepare for upper division bachelor’s degree majors in music and is designed for students wishing to transfer to The University of Washington, Washington State University, Central Washington University, Western Washington University, Eastern Washington University, The Evergreen State College, Pacific Lutheran University, Northwest University, Saint Martin’s University, Seattle University, and Whitworth University.
Advising Note – This program requirement planning sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic advisor.
COURSE OUTLINES
Associate in Music Degree DTA/MRP
AAS Degree: Concentration in Music Recording Arts Track
Application for Academic Concentration
REQUIRED MUSIC COURSES – 44 – 50 Credits
MUSC 110: First-Year Theory I – 5 credits
MUSC 111: First-Year Theory II – 5 credits
MUSC 112: First-Year Theory III – 5 credits
MUSC 210: Second-Year Theory I – 5 credits
MUSC 211: Second-Year Theory II – 5 credits
MUSC 212: Second-Year Theory III – 5 credits
10 credits of MUSC 110 and 111 are applied toward Humanities General Requirement.
*You may test out of First-Year Music Theory for credit by Proficiency Examination.
† MUSC 110 and MUSC 111 are applied toward 10 credits of Humanities requirement.
MUSC 140: First-Year Private Instruction I – 1 credits
MUSC 240: Second-Year Private Instruction I – 1 credits
Required each quarter for 6 quarters.
MUSC 100: Concert Choir I – variable credits
MUSC 200: Concert Choir II – variable credits
MUSC 101: Community Symphonies – 1 credits
MUSC 102: Community Band – 1 credits
MUSC 103: Chamber Singers – 2 credits
MUSC 203: Chamber Choir – 3 credits
MUSC 106: Jazz Band – 3 credits
MUSC 206: BC Jazz Band – 3 credits
MUSC 109: Vocal Jazz Ensemble – Celebration – 2 credits
*Requires Audition.
Note: 100-level courses denote 1st-year students AND 200-level denotes 2nd-year students and beyond.
MUSC 130: Group Piano Instruction I – 2 credits
MUSC 131: Group Piano Instruction II – 2 credits
MUSC 132: Group Piano Instruction III – 2 credits
* You may test out of Group Piano Instruction for credit by Proficiency Examination.
GENERAL STUDIES REQUIRED COURSES – 60 Credits
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Written Communication 10 Credits from at least two composition courses. | 10 |
| Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning 5 Credits of an eligible course. | 5 |
| Arts and Humanities 10 Credits Music (MUSC 110 & 111) 5 Credits Other – World Language Recommended for Music Majors. | 15 |
| Social Sciences 15 Credits in THREE distinct disciplines (It is recommended that at least one of these courses satisfy the Cultural Diversity Requirement – See Below) | 15 |
| Natural Sciences 15 Credits in THREE distinct disciplines (5 CR must be in a Lab Science) | 15 |
| TOTAL GENERAL STUDIES CREDITS | 60 |
** Cultural Diversity Requirement
This degree has a set of BC General Education requirements including Cultural Diversity.
Please choose one course to meet the Cultural Diversity Requirement.
For approved courses visit: Diversity Degree Requirement.
Effective Summer 2018, the following courses meet the Diversity Degree Requirement:
Anthropology
100, 108, 180, 206, 208, 219, 220, 222, 224, 235
Cultural and Ethnic Studies
100, 101, 109, 180, 200, 234, 257
Communication Studies
250, 280
Philosophy
102, 260, 265
Psychology
250
Sociology
101, 105, 249, 253, 254, 256, 258, 262, 264, 278.
Academic Advising
Call (425) 564-2212 or visit BC Academic Advising page.
Music Department Contact
For additional information please contact the School of Music and Recording Arts Chairman
Thomas Almli
thomas.almli@bellevuecollege.edu
(425) 564-2089
Last Updated January 26, 2024