Music Studies, A.A. Degree (Pending Approval)
Program Design
The Music Studies associate degree program provides students with the knowledge and skills required for direct employment in music-related careers or with a transfer-oriented course of study towards a baccalaureate degree in music education, music business, music technology or music performance.
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 |
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| 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 of Music I | 3 |
| Elective | Choose any mode | 3 |
| Subtotal: 15 | ||
| ENG* 110 ENG* 200 |
ENG* 110: Introduction to Literature or Advanced Composition |
3 |
| MUS* 102 MUS* 124 |
History and Appreciation II or Music of the Classical Period |
3 |
| MUS* 162 ^ MUS* 159 ^ |
Chorale II or Chamber Music/Jazz Ensemble II |
2 |
| MUS* 186 | Applied Music Lessons II | 2 |
| MUS* 215 ^^ | Music Harmony | 3 |
| Elective | Choose any mode | 3 |
| Subtotal: 16 | ||
| Gen Ed Gen Ed |
Mode 4 or Mode 5 |
3 3-4 |
| MUS* 270 ^ MUS* 258 ^ |
Chorale III or Chamber Music/Jazz Ensemble III |
2 |
| MUS* 285 | Applied Music Lessons III | 1 |
| Elective ^^^ | Music | 3 |
| Elective | Choose any mode | 3 |
| Subtotal: 15-16 | ||
| Gen Ed | Mode 3 | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Mode 6 | 3 |
| MUS* 271 ^ MUS* 259 ^ |
Chorale IV or Chamber Music/Jazz Ensemble IV |
2 |
| MUS* 282 ^ | Private Music Lessons IV | 1 |
| Elective ^^^ | Music | 3 |
| Elective | Choose any mode | 3 |
| Subtotal: 15 | ||
| Total Credits Required: 61-62 | ||
^ 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* 258 and MUS* 259.
^^ Students who have not studied the piano or are not knowledgeable of the piano keyboard are strongly encouraged to enroll in a beginning piano class (MUS* 148: Beginning Piano) or take piano lessons before taking the theory sequence (MUS* 111 and MUS* 215).
^^^ Music Elective List:
| MUS* 107 | Today’s Music | 3 |
| MUS* 108 | Today’s Music II | 3 |
| MUS* 218 | Electronic Music Composition I | 3 |
| MUS* 219 | Electronic Music Composition II | 3 |
| MUS* 216 | Contemporary Music: Theory and Application | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all Music Option degree program requirements, graduates will1. Demonstrate a 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 music fundamentals; exploration and development of voice leading principles; ear training, sight singing, rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation; keyboards skills and accompaniment techniques.
3. Demonstrate an ability to perform solo music selections and within a music ensemble group (i.e., chorale, madrigal, chamber, jazz.)
4. Demonstrate technical facility and knowledge on specified instrument or voice (i.e., soprano, alto, piano, saxophone).
In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Component.
Source: 2008-2009 Course Catalog
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