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Placement Exams While Casper College is an “open-enrollment” institution, meaning anyone can enroll as a music major, students declaring music as the major are enrolled in the core music classes. Auditioning for entrance into the A.F.A. degree in music performance ensures a minimal level of preparation. Pretesting in Written Theory, Aural Theory, and Class Piano ensures that students are adequately prepared for success. Therefore, placement examinations are administered to assess the student’s ability to read and study music. Students who do not score above the minimum level may be advised to enroll in Fundamentals of Music [MUSC 1010] (available in class, or as a distant education course) before registering for the core music courses. It is noted that this course of action will add one year of study at Casper College to achieve any of the Associate degrees in music. Ideally, students should enroll in Written Theory I, Aural Theory I, and Class Piano I concurrently. A sample theory placement exam has been included in this Handbook so you may prepare for the exam in advance. The sample coincides with the concepts of the Theory Placement Exam you will take prior to taking Written Theory I. The Aural Theory placement exam will be administered during the first week of class. Students will sing major and minor scales, arpeggios of triads, and three intervals in succession, with piano, using solfège or a neutral syllable. Freshmen music students are enrolled in Class Piano I unless the student has had a significant piano background. If so, please consult with the class piano instructor during the first week of class. An exam will be given to assess the student’s capability and to determine placement. Students with sufficient background may take the Piano Proficiency Exam (PPE). If the student passes the PPE, the Class Piano classes are waived, and music electives, such as Studio Piano, may be substituted. 9
Degree Options Music majors may select from three NASM-listed degree options: Associate of Arts in Music Associate of Fine Arts in Music Education Associate of Fine Arts in Instrumental or Vocal Performance Music majors may select the NAST-listed degree Associate of Arts in Musical Theatre The AA degree allows a student to pursue a degree in music within a liberal arts framework. AA students declare an area of specialization within the music field and complete the same music core courses as other music degree students. The AFA degree in Music Education prepares students for the Bachelor of Music Education degree. This degree is designed for persons considering a career in public school music teaching. If you anticipate transferring to the University of Wyoming, please check with your advisor about current university requirements. The AFA degree in Performance is designed for students who desire a career in music performance. The Music and Theatre Departments collaborate on the A.A. in Musical Theatre degree, intended for students who wish to pursue a career in performing and/or teaching musical theatre. Registration and Advisement Once students declare music as a major, they are assigned to a Music Department advisor. Typically, the advisor is the student's studio instructor. Advisors are available to deal with curricular matters and any career issues students might encounter in the course of their studies. Students will meet with their advisors during the official Advising Day each semester. At that time the student and the advisor will update the student's checklist and determine the appropriate courses for the coming term. (Music degree checklists are provided in the back of this Handbook.) Many changes, such as dropping or adding a course, may require the advisor's consent. Students who hold activity scholarship contracts must keep their obligations, and should consult their advisor when a change in a core course or ensemble may adversely affect their ability to comply with the responsibilities of the scholarship. Students are encouraged to meet their advisor during the instructor's posted office hours. If class schedules conflict with these hours, it will be necessary to phone or e-mail the instructor to make an appointment. 10
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