Associate in Music, Direct Transfer Agreement
MUSIC
Length
6 quarters (2 years)
Format
In-Person | MV Campus
Degree Type
Transfer Ready Degree
Skagit Valley College (SVC) offers a number of music courses for the major and non-major. The student who wishes to major in music should meet with Dr. Diane Johnson and plan a two-year program that will meet his or her transfer needs. Be aware that when transferring to a four-year school or to a music conservatory, students will be asked to take a music theory placement test as well as a piano proficiency examination. Your academic preparation for a music major should include music theory and piano study as well as ear training. Music majors are expected to practice their craft all four years of college and not just in junior and senior years as with some other majors. Because of this, careful academic planning is advised.
Our Music, Associate in Music, Direct Transfer Agreement, DTA/MRP degree, based on the statewide DTA/MRP music degree, is especially designed for music majors.
Performing ensembles are also an important part of your musical development. SVC offers many opportunities to perform on campus as well as out in the community with some of our community ensembles. Contact Dr. Diane Johnson at diane.johnson@skagit.edu or 360.416.7655 for more details.
For non-music majors who love to sing or play an instrument, SVC offers two choirs: MUSC 137 - Choir and MUSC 138 - Small Vocal Ensemble (auditioned only), a Mariachi Ensemble (MUSC 165 - Mariachi Ensemble), and a number of music classes in various areas that include Jazz: America’s Artform (MUSC 128 - Jazz: America’s Artform), History of Rock and Roll (MUSC 127 - History of Rock and Roll), Music Appreciation (MUSC& 105 - Music Appreciation), and World Music (MUSC 129 - World Music). These music courses may satisfy some of the required 15-20 credits of studies in the arts. Check with an advisor for more details.
Sample Career Options
The information above reflects the 2026-2027 course catalog and is subject to change. Please check with your advisor for the most up to date information.
Program Maps are an integral part of the Planning Guide. Each Program Map includes a recommended quarterly sequence of courses for a full-time student to earn this degree within two years. The courses align with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and is designed to help you create an individualized, customized Educational Plan, required of all SVC students. Please consult with an SVC Advisor to schedule courses and develop your personal Educational Plan.
101-104 Credits
First Year
1st Quarter
- ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
- MUSC 113 - Intermediate Piano Credits: 3
- MUSC& 141 - Music Theory I Credits: 5
- Ensemble Credits: 2
Choose from one of the following:
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- MUSC 137 – Choir
- MUSC 138 - Small Vocal Ensemble
- MUSC 146 - Symphony Orchestra
- MUSC 147 - Skagit Community Band
- MUSC 165 - Mariachi Ensemble
- Lesson Credits: 1
Total Credits: 16
2nd Quarter
- CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: 5
- MATH& 107 - Math in Society Credits: 5
or one of the following:
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- MATH& 141 - Precalculus I Credits: 5
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- MATH& 146 - Introduction to Stats Credits: 5
- MUSC& 142 - Music Theory II Credits: 5
- Ensemble Credits: 2
Choose from one of the following:
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- MUSC 137 - Choir
- MUSC 138 - Small Vocal Ensemble
- MUSC 146 - Symphony Orchestra
- MUSC 147 - Skagit Community Band
- MUSC 165 - Mariachi Ensemble
- Lesson Credits: 1
Total Credits: 18
3rd Quarter
- MUSC& 143 - Music Theory III Credits: 5
- Humanities course Credits: 5
Preferably in Learning Community format. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
- Social Sciences course Credits: 5
Preferably in Learning Community format. Suggested: PSYC& 100 - General
Psychology. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of
baccalaureate institutions.
- Ensemble Credits: 2
Choose from one of the following:
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- MUSC 137 – Choir
- MUSC 138 - Small Vocal Ensemble
- MUSC 146 - Symphony Orchestra
- MUSC 147 - Skagit Community Band
- MUSC 165 - Mariachi Ensemble
- Lesson Credits: 1
Total Credits: 18
Second Year
4th Quarter
- MUSC& 241 - Music Theory IV Credits: 5
- Natural Sciences course Credits: 5
Preferably in Learning Community format. Suggested: NUTR& 101 - Nutrition. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
- Social Sciences course Credits: 5
Preferably in Learning Community format. Suggested: EDUC& 202 - Intro to Education and PSYC& 200 – Lifespan Psychology. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
- Ensemble Credits: 2
Choose from one of the following:
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- MUSC 137 - Choir
- MUSC 138 - Small Vocal Ensemble
- MUSC 146 - Symphony Orchestra
- MUSC 147 - Skagit Community Band
- MUSC 165 - Mariachi Ensemble
- Lesson Credits: 1
Total Credits: 18
5th Quarter
- MUSC& 242 - Music Theory V Credits: 5
- Natural Sciences course Credits: 5
Preferably in Learning Community format. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
- Social Sciences course Credits: 5
Preferably in Learning Community format. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
- Ensemble Credits: 2
Choose from one of the following:
-
- MUSC 137 - Choir
-
- MUSC 138 - Small Vocal Ensemble
-
- MUSC 146 - Symphony Orchestra
-
- MUSC 147 - Skagit Community Band
-
- MUSC 165 - Mariachi Ensemble
- Lesson Credits: 1
Total Credits: 18
6th Quarter
- MUSC 213 - Advance Piano Class Credits: 3
- MUSC& 243 - Music Theory VI Credits: 5
- Natural Sciences course Credits: 5
Preferably in Learning Community format. Suggested: Distribution Lists - AA-DTA. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
- Ensemble Credits: 2
Choose from one of the following:
-
- MUSC 137 – Choir
- MUSC 138 - Small Vocal Ensemble
- MUSC 146 - Symphony Orchestra
- MUSC 147 - Skagit Community Band
- MUSC 165 - Mariachi Ensemble
- Lesson Credits: 1
Total Credits: 16
Career Outlook
Contact Us
Diane Johnson
Department Chair
Hodson Hall, H-103
360.416.7655
Diane.Johnson@skagit.edu