Sonoma State Music, Jazz Studies Concentration
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sonoma State lists for Music, Jazz Studies Concentration transfers starts with MUS 106, MUS 109 and MUS 120; the full list is below.

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

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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Music, Jazz Studies Concentration

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Major Requirements

Sonoma State Music, Jazz Studies Concentration Major Preparation

The courses Sonoma State lists as Music, Jazz Studies Concentration major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Sonoma State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Preparatory courses

Complete all of these

MUS 106 Fundamentals of Music Theory
MUS 109 Intensive Keyboard Lab I
MUS 120 Musicianship I
MUS 189 Jazz Improvisation I
MUS 209 Intensive Keyboard Lab II

Theory/musicianship

Complete all of these

MUS 110 Theory I: Diatonicism
MUS 120 Musicianship I
MUS 212 Jazz Harmony & Arranging I
MUS 220 Musicianship II

History and literature emphasis

Complete all of these

MUS 150 Survey of U.S. Music
MUS 251 History of Western Music - Ancient World to 1750

Applied skills

Complete all of these

MUS 292 Jazz Piano I
MUS 289 Jazz Improvisation II

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sonoma State have a Music, Jazz Studies Concentration major for transfer students?

Yes. Sonoma State offers Music, Jazz Studies Concentration and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Sonoma State for Music, Jazz Studies Concentration?

Sonoma State's Music, Jazz Studies Concentration major preparation includes MUS 106, MUS 109, MUS 120, MUS 189, MUS 209 and MUS 110, 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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