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Question: |
What required courses must I register for as a
music major? |
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Answer: |
The Music Major has a
core of three courses. Each course has a four semester
sequence, I-IV. The courses are Music Theory and
Practice I-IV (theory and ear-training), Class Piano
I-IV (keyboard skills to support the theory and
ear-training) and Performance Studies I-IV (preparation
and performance of solo recital pieces on your
instrument or voice). |
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Question: |
What other classes can I register for to achieve
an Associate Degree in Music? |
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Answer: |
In addition to the 32
units of core courses, you need four units of music
electives. This adds up to 36 units of Music Major
course work. Add to that the Required General Education
courses to complete the AA degree. |
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Question: |
Am I required to study privately on my
instrument? |
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Answer: |
Yes! All Music Majors
are expected to study privately. You will have to pay
for your private teacher. |
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Question: |
Are there scholarship opportunities to help with
the cost of private lessons? |
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Answer: |
Yes! We do have
scholarship auditions the week before each semester
starts. We use part of our Department budget to assist
as many students as we can. This will not pay for all
your lessons, but, it will help if you qualify for a
scholarship. |
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Question: |
Are there minimum performance requirements to
qualify for a scholarship? |
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Answer: |
Yes! Our minimum
standard is the ability to perform college level
repertoire. You must audition to meet this minimum
standard for enrollment in Performance Studies I. A list
of suggested repertoire for each instrument and voice is
available from the Music Department. |
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Question: |
How do I find a qualified private instructor? |
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Answer: |
We have an extensive
list of private instructors who are qualified. In order
to qualify, a private instructor must hold a Masters
Degree in Music or the Professional Equavilent. This
means that your teacher must be legally qualified to
teach in a Community College. We will determine if an
instructor meets this standard of Minimum Qualification. |
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Question: |
Are there opportunities to perform at Grossmont
College? |
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Answer: |
Yes! We have seven
major ensembles: the Grossmont Symphony Orchestra, the
Grossmont College Concert Band, The Grossmont College
Jazz Ensemble, the Grossmont Classical Guitar Ensemble,
the Grossmont Master Chorale, Chamber Singers and the
Jazz Vocal Ensemble. We also have regular student
recitals. Our students who are ready for professional
performing opportunities are recommended for
organizations that call us for entertainment at their
special events. |
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Question: |
Do I need to get a degree in music to study at
Grossmont College? |
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Answer: |
No! The Grossmont
College Music Department serves three types of students:
those who want to earn an Associate Degree in Music,
those who want to transfer to a four-year institution,
and those who just want to take classes for personal
enrichment. |
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Question: |
Will I be still able to enroll in music classes
if I have no previous experience in music? |
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Answer: |
Yes! We currently have
three major areas of emphasis with entry level beginning
classes. These are piano, guitar and voice. After
completing the four semester sequence in any of these
areas, you will have the basic skills to enroll in one
of our ensembles. After that, you may decide to continue
your music studies and complete a degree in music or to
prepare for transfer to a four-year institution. |
