Music (A.A.)
The Associate's Degree in Music includes courses in music theory, aural skills, ensembles, and applied lessons. Students will select from a comprehensive list of instruments for private study, including brass, winds, percussion, voice, piano, bass, and guitar. Students will also participate in ensembles which complement and enhance developing skills in the applied area. Upon completion of the Associate's degree, students are well equipped to work towards the baccalaureate degree in music, other allied disciplines, or our B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Curriculum for the Associate of Arts in Music
Core IMPACTS (Credit: 42 hours)
See listing of requirements for Core IMPACTS
Field of Study: Lower Division Major Requirements (18 hours)
Major Field
Required Courses (Credit: 12 hours)
*Students who place out of Elementary Music Theory may take an additional hour of lower-level elective credit, which may be applied to a minor.
Ensembles (Credit: 3 hours)
Take three of any of the following ensemble classes.
Applied Study (Credit: 3 Hours)
Select 3 credit hours from the following. Students seeking the performance track must select MUSA 1111 and MUSC 2111.
*Applied music encompasses the areas of instrumental and vocal performance requiring individual studio instruction. Studio instruction is offered in applied music performance courses for two (2) hours of credit. Students must be enrolled in the appropriate ensemble course as well. Students will work toward continued mastery of technique and appropriate literature that meet or exceed standards for current level of study. Students are expected to practice daily and will come prepared for weekly 60-minute lessons. Enrolled students are also expected to attend and participate in music studio programming and performances throughout the semester. A juried performance completes the semester.
To remain in good standing with the program, students must make a C or better in all Field of Study courses. Except for ensembles, a student may not take a course a third time without permission from the Music Faculty and the Dean.
Total Credit Hours: 18
Total Hours: 60