How to Transferas a

Music MajorEast Los Angeles College

Transfer Center

Spring 2016

• Identify various majors and applications within Music discipline

• Compare Bachelor of Arts in Music vs. Bachelor of Music

• Learn about UC, CSU, & Private Campuses.

• Understand university articulation agreements and admissions’ process

• Evaluate conservatory vs. traditional university campuses and find your best match university

• Understand impact of audition & portfolio in admission process

• Recognize helpful transfer programs @ ELAC

GOALS

• Career & Major Options

• Bachelor of Arts vs. Bachelor of Music

• Overview of Various University Systems

• Tips for Finding Your Best Match University

• Guidance & Resources for Course Selections

• Music Department Admissions Procedures & Steps

• Transfer Involvement on ELAC Campus

Let’s Talk Major Options!

Majors

Various disciplines exist within Music Departments, here are some examples:

• Music

• Music Composition

• Music Education

• Music Performance

• Music Industry

• Musicology

• Concentrations vary by campus

Music Production• Music Production programs are usually

open to instrumentalists, vocalists, songwriters, and producers who aspire to

• Compose

• Arrange

• Produce Music in a variety of contemporary popular musical styles (pop/rock, R&B/Urban, hip hop, EDM, etc.)

• Music Production programs usually combine a rigorous course of study in music with an emphasis in computer and studio based music production

MusicIndustry/ Business

• Music Industry/Business programs prepare students to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry

• Education blends academics, practical knowledge and hands-on experience for those seeking a career in all facets of the music business, including:

• artist management

• the record industry

• music publishing

• radio

• music instrument manufacturing and

• distribution, live promotion and production, and arts management

• Students should look for programs where mentorship by faculty will be an option and emphasizes networking opportunities

Career Options with a Music Degree

• Performance

• Conducting

• Composing/Arranging

• Arts Management

• Radio & Television Production

• Curriculum Development

• Sound Design & Engineering

• Education

• Music Therapy

• Some of these careers require additional education at the Masters or Ph.D /D.M.A. level beyond Bachelors

Bachelor of Music (BM) vs. Bachelor of Arts (BA)

• Degree at a university is more similar to the depth and rigor required by a conservatory

• For example, a student's course load for a BM degree may include 72 units of music coursework. This includes stringent requirements for music theory, music history and performance classes.

• Liberal arts degree with a concentration in music.

• For example, students will take music classes along with several liberal arts courses.

University Systems

• The California State University System

• The University of California System

• Private Universities

• Out-of State Schools

UC Campuses with Music major(s)http://universityofcalifornia.edu/

• UC Berkley

• UC Davis

• UC Santa Barbara

• UC San Diego

• UCLA

• UC Irvine

• UC Riverside

• UC Santa Cruz

• UC Merced Does Not Offer Music Major

CSU Campuses w/ Music Majors http://www.calstate.edu

• Los Angeles Area CSU Campuses

• CSU Long Beach

• CSU Fullerton

• CSU Los Angeles

• CSU Northridge

• Cal Poly Pomona

• CSU Dominguez Hills

• CSU San Bernardino

• CSU Channel Islands

• CSU Maritime is only CSU that does not offer major.

Private Universities

http://www.aiccu.edu

Let’s highlight a few in Los Angeles….

USC Thornton School of Musichttp://music.usc.edu

• School blends rigors of a traditional conservatory-style education with the benefits of studying at a leading research university, the Thornton School offers students a thorough music education in a real-world context

• Located at the center of Los Angeles, the school is the collegiate partner of choice for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Opera, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, the GRAMMY Foundation and The Recording Academy, to name a few.

University of Southern California

Thornton School of Music Admission Process1. Submit USC Admissions Application

2. Applicants must also be sure to fulfill all other Thornton application requirements for the particular program to which they will be applying, which in many cases will include performing an audition.

3. The deadline to apply for admission to the USC Thornton School of Music is December 1st. All required application materials must be submitted by this date.

4. Transfer admission decisions are generally reached after June 1st.

Los Angeles College of Musichttp://www.lacm.edu*

• Bachelor of Music Degree

1. The Bachelor of Music (BM) Degree program is a full-time program. Three majors are available for the BM degree, Music Performance, Music Production and Composition.

• Bachelor of Arts in Music Degree

• The Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree program is a full-time program. The BA degree program currently only offers a major in Music Industry Studies – Music Business.

Los Angeles College of Music

Traditional University vs. Conservatory

A music school is an educational institution specialized in the study, training and research of music. Such an institution can also be known as a school of music, music academy, music faculty, college of music, music department (of a larger institution) or conservatory.

Example: Berklee College of Music In Boston.

How to Find your Best Match University

Review these websites to look for information regarding various Music Schools and Programs:

• http://musicschoolcentral.com/top-10-hidden-gem-music-schools-us/

• https://www.careersinmusic.com/music-schools-california/

• http://youngadults.about.com/od/College_Apps_Music/ss/The-Top-10-Music-Conservatories-In-The-U-S.htm

What else should I consider when researching universities?• Admission rate

• Admission process

• Accreditation (see next slide)

• Size

• Location

• Diversity

• Faculty

• Experiential learning opportunities

• Student involvement opportunities

Accreditation

•National Association of Schools of Music

•It is important to check the accreditation of private and out-of-state schools outside the UC and CSU systems

Determining What Courses to Take

• Always see a Counselor to develop a Comprehensive Educational Plan so that your educational plan reflects the courses needed to reach your goal

• General Counseling appointments are scheduled in person, by telephone, or via the internet on Friday mornings for the following week

• https://www.elac.edu/prospectivestudents/counseling/appointments.htm

INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER CURRICULUM (IGETC) & CSU GENERAL EDUCATION SHEETS

California State University General Education (GE) Certification

• CSU GE Certification pattern is 39 units and 5 areas: Areas A-E

• Satisfies lower division GE requirements for CSU system.

• Students who not dot complete CSU GE Certification are subject to the general education requirements at the university they attend

• New General Education sheet comes out every year, but student holds CATALOG RIGHTS

•

Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)

- IGETC is approximately 39 units and consists of 6 areas:

- Private universities might accept IGETC - Satisfies lower division requirements for UC

system and CSU system- Students who do not complete IGETC are

subject to General Education requirements at the university they attend

- Students must complete all courses on IGETC with a grade of “C” or better.

- AP Scores may be used to satisfy GE areas. - New IGETC Sheet comes out every year, but

students have Catalog Rights

ASSIST.ORG

• ASSIST is a computerized student-transfer information system that displays reports of how course credits earned at one California college or university can be applied when transferred to another.

• ASSIST is the official repository of articulation for California’s colleges and universities and therefore provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available about student transfer in California.

• The ASSIST acronym stands for Articulation System Stimulating Inter-institutional Student Transfer.

Articulation Agreements

- Articulation Agreements are formal agreements between two or more Colleges and Universities, documenting the transfer policies for a specific academic program or degree in general

- Explore Majors and Specific Major Requirements

- Agreements are between UC’s & CSU’s

Specific Major Requirements (CSU’s)

• WWW.ASSIST.ORG

How-to Demonstrations

Admissions Process

Admissions Timeline

• Submit application(s) for admission(s) by following deadlines:• Oct.1st-Nov.30th for Fall Admissions (CSU’s)

• http://www.csumentor.edu/

• Nov. 1st- Nov.30th for Fall Admissions (UC’s) • https://admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu/applicant/login.htm

• Private School Admission Deadlines Vary • https://www.commonapp.org/ (Application Website for MOST private

universities)

• Please check individual university websites to determine deadlines

Letters of Recommendation

• Identify potential recommenders by getting to know faculty on campus and getting involved in department activities, clubs, and organizations.

• Re-introduce yourself to your recommender in person or via e-mail

• Ask for permission to list them as a recommender

• Prepare an information packet that highlights your student story, accomplishments and why you are applying to this particular program

• Consider deadlines, you should ask for a letter of recommendation at least two weeks in advance, but ideally 4 weeks

• Follow up with your recommender when the deadline approaches and say thank you for their submission

Auditions & Portfolios

• All Students are required to AUDITION & submit PORTFOLIOS

• Some auditions may be in person while others may allow you to submit a recorded audition

• This is an opportunity for students to highlight their talents

• Reviewed at the discretion of the Office of Undergraduate Admission and the department faculty in conjunction with university admission requirements

Transfer Programs @ ELAC

• HONORS: Minimum GPA of 3.0/12 TRANSFERRABLE UNITS or H.S GPA (3.0) and English 101 ready; sign up with a Counselor

• UCLA CCCP: Mentorship program to meet with & discuss transferring to UCLA or another UC

• ADELANTE: First year college students must meet Math 105 & Reading 20 requirements

• Puente: Academic, English cohort classes, counseling &mentoring program of support for students to build skills necessary for success in both academic & career goals while in community college

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https://www.elac.edu/currentstudents/studentservices/transfercenter/