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San Antonio College offers a comprehensive music program. Popular course offerings include lessons in all major orchestral instruments plus voice, organ, and recorder; and ensembles that include concert band, concert choir, jazz ensemble, Latin jazz combo, guitar ensemble, brass ensemble, chamber singers,and early music ensemble. Beginning courses in piano, guitar, voice, and percussion, plus survey courses in western classical music and American music, are available to anyone, regardless of prior musical background. All music courses, including lessons, are given for college credit.
I. Music for Majors:
San Antonio College offers an Associate of Arts Degree in Music. The degree program follows the Field of Study in Music plan as articulated by the Texas Association of Music Schools. As a result, it is guaranteed to transfer to any public four-year institution in the state. Students take Music Theory, Aural Skills, Functional Keyboard, lessons, and ensemble for four consecutive semesters. Two semesters of Music Literature is also included in the plan, as is a recital attendance and performance workshop requirement. The SAC academic core curriculum has been scaled down to fit the plan, and it consists of nine semester hours of English courses, three semester hours of Math, six semester hours each of Government and History, three to four semester hours of natural science, and one semester hour of Physical Education. Auditions are required for placement in music lessons, and for scholarship consideration.
Auditions and advising are easily arranged by calling 210-486-0255.
II. Music for Non-Majors:
The Music Department offers many opportunities for non-majors. They may take lessons and participate in ensembles, and they are eligible for scholarships. Music Appreciation (MUSI 1306) and American Music (MUSI 1310) are courses that fulfill the Visual/Performing Arts component of the AA and AS core curriculum
III. Humanities
The Humanities Department offers three courses: HUMA 1301: Introduction to the Humanities I, HUMA 1302: Introduction to the Humanities II, and HUMA 1315: Fine Arts Appreciation. All of these courses are offered both in the classroom and online. Please select the “Humanities” link on the menu for more information.
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