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Through focused study and private instruction, students working on the Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree (Music AA-T) will develop their performance skills, as well as compose and critically analyze music, with particular regard given to the stylistic nuances of tonal theory through 20th-century trends. Acquisition of computer notational skills assists students in generating scores and parts for required compositions. Students develop essential ear-training skills through the dictation of rhythmic, melodic and harmonic passages. A repertoire of exercises for improving technique will prepare students for leadership roles in chamber and larger ensembles. The button below links to the Music AA-T program map, which outlines a sequence of course requirements:
The Associate of Arts Degree in Music (Music AA) can serve as the basis for further undergraduate education in music. Music 200 is not part of the degree but is a prerequisite for courses in the degree. Students are strongly encouraged to complete Music 200 early in their academic program. The button below links to the Music AA program map, which outlines a sequence of course requirements:
Applied Music Program
To obtain the Music AA or AA-T degree, you must complete the Applied Music Program. Applied Music students receive private lessons to prepare them for auditions and performances. Admission into the program requires a completed application and a live audition. Students accepted into the program must be a full-time music major for two years, enroll in required music courses, and fulfill all the expectations of an LAVC Applied Music student.
For information about the application/auditions, please contact Music Department Instructional Assistant, James Grude (grudejw@nysyfdc.com).
Faculty
Full-time Faculty
Name | Contact Information |
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Dr. Michael Arshagouni |
arshagmh@nysyfdc.com |
Glenn Carlos | carlosgm@nysyfdc.com |
Dr. Yih-mei Hu | huy2@nysyfdc.com |
Richard Kahn | kahnrn@nysyfdc.com |
Chauncey Maddren | maddrecm@nysyfdc.com |
Dr. Christian Nova | novacp@nysyfdc.com |
Adjunct Faculty
Name | Contact Information |
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Dr. Severin Behnen |
behnensh@nysyfdc.com |
Fred Carama | caramaf@nysyfdc.com |
Dr. Jordan Charnofsky |
charnoj@nysyfdc.com |
Christian Coulter | coultec@wlac.edu |
Randy Drake | drakerm@nysyfdc.com |
Dr. Frank Garvey | garveyfj@nysyfdc.com |
Irene Gutierrez | gutierim@wlac.edu |
Dr. Patricia Hannifan | hannifp@nysyfdc.com |
Erinn Horton |
hortonem@lacitycollege.edu |
Dr. Cesar Mateus | mateusca@nysyfdc.com |
Dillon MacIntyre | dillon.macintyretrombone@gmail.com |
Lori Musicant | musicala@nysyfdc.com |
Dr. Cassandra Nickols (Gonzalez) | nickolcg@nysyfdc.com |
Dr. Mishkar Nuñez-Fredell | nuezfrmj@email.laccd.edu |
Claire Rydell | rydellcj@nysyfdc.com |
Darrin Stafford | staffowd@laccd.edu |
Diana Tash | tashdm@nysyfdc.com |
Andres Trujillo | trujilas@email.laccd.edu |
Cameron Wilkins | wilkinck@nysyfdc.com |
Dr. Susannah Zaidel | murraysm@nysyfdc.com |
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