Music Option, Liberal Arts and Science, A.S. Degree

This program is currently under revision. For more information, please contact Dr. Deborah Simmons at 860-512-2674 or the Counseling Center at 860-512-3320.

Program Design

The Music Option to the Liberal Arts and Science program has two goals: preparing students seeking a professional career and enabling the nonprofessional to enjoy a more rewarding life as a serious lover of music.

Courses in the music curriculum offer a thorough preparation in music fundamentals, jazz and popular theory, history (classical, contemporary and jazz) and performance. Individualized study with professional instrumental and vocal instructors is an important part of the curriculum. Each student plans his/her selection of courses with a member of the music faculty.

Curriculum

Music students must complete the following curriculum to earn an associate degree. Students may enroll full- or part-time. 

  Music Option Requirements 

Gen Ed ENG* 101: Composition 3
MUS* 101 History and Appreciation I 3
MUS* 161 ^
MUS* 158^  
Chorale I or
Chamber Music/Jazz Ensemble I
2
MUS* 185 Applied Music Lessons I 1
MUS* 111 ^^ Fundamentals 3
Gen Ed Mode 5    3-4
      Subtotal: 15-16
Gen Ed ENG* 110: Introduction to Literature 3
MUS* 102
MUS* 124  
History and Appreciation II or
Music History I: the Classical Period  
3
MUS* 162 ^
MUS* 159 ^  
Chorale II or
Chamber Music/Jazz Ensemble II
2
MUS* 186 Applied Music Lessons II 1-2
MUS* 215 ^^ Music Harmony 3
Gen Ed Mode 6 3
      Subtotal: 15-16
MUS* 107
MUS* 114  
Today's Music or
Today's Music II  
3
MUS* 270 ^
MUS* 258 ^
Chorale III or
Chamber Music/Jazz Ensemble III
2
MUS* 285 Applied Music Lessons III 1
Gen Ed Mode 4 3
Elective History 3
      Subtotal: 16
MUS* ^^^ Elective 3
MUS* 271 ^
MUS* 259 ^   
Chorale IV or
Chamber Music/Jazz Ensemble IV
2
MUS* 282 ^ Private Music Lessons IV 1
Elective Mode 5 4
Gen Ed Mode 1 3
PHL* 101 Introduction to Philosophy 3
      Subtotal: 16
       Total Credits Required: 62-64

^ Voice students should choose chorus sequence MUS* 161, MUS* 162, MUS* 270, and MUS* 271. Instrumental students should choose instrumental sequence MUS* 158, MUS* 159, MUS 223, and MUS* 259.

^^ Students who have not studied the piano or are knowledgable of the piano keyboard are highly recommended to enroll in a beginning piano class (MUS* 148: Beginning Piano) or take piano lessons before taking the theory sequence (MUS* 111, MUS* 210, MUS* 211, MUS* 212).

^^^ Music Elective List:

MUS* 107 Today’s Music 3
MUS* 218 Electronic Music Composition I 3
MUS* 219 Electronic Music Composition II 3
MUS* 108 Today’s Music II 3
MUS* 216 Contemporary Music: Theory and Application 3

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Music Option degree program requirements, graduates will

1. Demonstrate an historical cross-cultural awareness and appreciation of Western European and American Contemporary music.
2. Demonstrate skills and techniques that reflect an understanding of the theoretical aspect of music including: an understanding of the fundamentals of music; exploration and development of voice leading principles; ear training, sight singing, rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation; keyboard skills and accompaniment techniques.
3. Demonstrate performance skills in solo and ensemble group
presentations.
4. Demonstrate technical facility and knowledge of standard repertoire for specified vocal or instrumental medium (e.g., voice, piano, saxophone).
5. Demonstrate an understanding of music that prepares them for further music study.

In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Component.

Source: 2007-2008 Course Catalog

Last Update: February 21 2008
For Additional Information, Contact: 860-512-2663