San Jose State University Music, Concentration in Performance
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation San Jose State University lists for Music, Concentration in Performance transfers starts with ENGL 1B, ENGL 2 and MUSC 1A; the full list is below.

    99 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SJSU for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

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    Major Requirements

    San Jose State University Music, Concentration in Performance Major Preparation

    The courses San Jose State University lists as Music, Concentration in Performance major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are SJSU's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Second course in english composition

    Complete 1 of these

    • ENGL 1B Argument and Analysis
    • ENGL 2 Critical Thinking and Writing

    Preparation for the major

    Complete all of these

    • MUSC 1A Music Theory IA
    • MUSC 19 Music in World Cultures

    Piano proficiency requirement

    Complete all of these

    • MUSC 25A Piano Proficiency I
    • MUSC 25B Piano Proficiency II
    • MUSC 25C Piano Proficiency III

    Lower division core requirements of the major

    Complete all of these

    • MUSC 1B Musicianship IB
    • MUSC 2A Music Theory IIA
    • MUSC 2B Musicianship IIB
    • MUSC 3A Music Theory IIIA
    • MUSC 3B Musicianship IIIB
    • MUSC 4A Music Theory 4A
    • MUSC 4B Musicianship 4B
    • MUSC 12 Baroque and Classical Music History
    • MUSC 13 Music Technology
    • MUSC 40A Jazz Improvisation - I

    Complete 8 units from these

    • MUSC 30 Piano
    • MUSC 33 Voice
    • MUSC 34 Strings
    • MUSC 35 Woodwinds
    • MUSC 36 Brass
    • MUSC 37 Percussion

    Complete 4 units from these

    • MUSC 50A ENS: Concert Choir
    • MUSC 52 ENS: Opera Theater
    • MUSC 53 ENS: University Symphony Orchestra
    • MUSC 54 ENS: Syomphonic Band
    • MUSC 55 ENS: Wind Ensemble

    Voice

    Courses listed

    • MUSC 41A Applied Lyric Diction
    • MUSC 41B Applied Lyric Diction

    Complete 7 units from these

    • MUSC 52 ENS: Opera Theater
    • MUSC 60A ENS: Choraliers
    • MUSC 60D ENS: Collegium Musicum
    • MUSC 61 REP: Styles and Interpretation of Opera I
    • MUSC 63 REP: Styles and Interpretation of Opera II

    Keyboard

    Complete 3 units from these

    • MUSC 60C ENS: Chamber Music
    • MUSC 60D ENS: Collegium Musicum

    Symphonic instrumental

    Complete 6 units from these

    • MUSC 60C ENS: Chamber Music
    • MUSC 60D ENS: Collegium Musicum
    • MUSC 60H ENS: Percussion Ensemble
    • MUSC 60J ENS: String Ensemble
    • MUSC 60K ENS: Brass Ensemble
    • MUSC 60L ENS: Woodwind Ensemble
    • MUSC 60M ENS: Saxophone Ensemble
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, SJSU's own Music, Concentration in Performance requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does San Jose State University have a Music, Concentration in Performance major for transfer students?

    Yes. San Jose State University offers Music, Concentration in Performance and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to San Jose State University for Music, Concentration in Performance?

    San Jose State University's Music, Concentration in Performance major preparation includes ENGL 1B, ENGL 2, MUSC 1A, MUSC 19, MUSC 25A and MUSC 25B, 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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