Cal State Long Beach Music, Instrumental Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Music, Instrumental Option transfers starts with MUS 191A, MUS 191B and MUS 141A; the full list is below.
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Cal State Long Beach Music, Instrumental Option Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Music, Instrumental Option major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSULB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
History/literature
Complete all of these
- MUS 191A Western Art Music I: Antiquity to Beethoven
- MUS 191B Western Art Music II: Beethoven to Present
Music theory
Complete all of these
- MUS 141A Musicianship I
- MUS 141B Musicianship II
- MUS 142A Harmony I
- MUS 142B Harmony II
- MUS 240 Advanced Musicianship
Performance ensembles
Complete 6 units from these
- MUS 100 Major Performance Organization
Keyboard
Required
- MUS 220B Class Piano
Complete all of these
- MUS 125B Double Reeds
- MUS 125C Brass
- MUS 125D Percussion
- MUS 125E Strings
- MUS 125F Guitar
- MUS 125H Voice
Also listed by CSULB
CSULB lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional major requirements
1 of these
- MUS 129 Individual Instruction for Music Majors
- MUS 229 Individual Instruction for Music Major
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Long Beach have a Music, Instrumental Option major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Music, Instrumental Option and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Long Beach for Music, Instrumental Option?
Cal State Long Beach's Music, Instrumental Option major preparation includes MUS 191A, MUS 191B, MUS 141A, MUS 141B, MUS 142A and MUS 142B, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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