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Performing Arts: MusicDegree Awarded: Associate in Applied ScienceProgram DescriptionThe Associate in Applied Science degree program in Performing Arts: Musicprepares graduates for employment in a field connected with music or possibletransfer to a bachelor’s degree music program. Students select one of threeemphasis areas: Music Performance, Jazz and Commercial Music or MusicBusiness. For those seeking such a transfer, an articulation with SUNYPurchase has been established giving students the opportunity for seamlesstransition to a four-year program. Students interested in the transfer programshould schedule a conference with the department chair.The program includes core courses in music history, theory and relatedmusicianship skills, piano, instrumental or vocal performance, acoustics, andmusic business. Performing ensembles enable students to learn in active,collaborative settings and offer ongoing service and enrichment to the Collegeand community through a variety of musical performances. Courses inarranging and improvisation are required for students choosing the Jazz andCommercial option. Students selecting the Music Performance or Jazz andCommercial options must complete four credits of private music instructionwith a department-approved teacher and are responsible for the privateinstructor’s fee. Courses not required to complete the degree but also availableinclude songwriting, jazz keyboard harmony, jazz/commercial guitar,jazz/commercial drumming, and audio engineering and design for the arts.An ongoing visiting artist series enables students to learn directly from someof the best contemporary performing artists in workshops featuring musicianssuch as Cindy Blackman (drummer for Lenny Kravitz), Randy Brecker, BobMintzer and Kenny Barron. Many of the courses required in the program fulfillNew York State general education requirements and thus are easily transferablewithin the SUNY system.Admission CriteriaAdmission to this program requires that students be high school graduates orhave high school equivalency diplomas (GEDs). If students are not high schoolgraduates, they may be eligible for admission to the College’s 24 Credit HourProgram. If students are home schooled, they may be eligible for admission. (Seepages 7 through 13 for more details on the admission process for all applicants.)Note: Although this is an open admissions program, music placementassessment is required for registration into certain courses. Consult with Artsand Communication Department music faculty.Student Learning OutcomesStudents will:• demonstrate proficiency in music theory, notation, harmony and part-writing.• apply their knowledge of music theory, notation and harmony at the keyboard.• demonstrate proficiency in sight reading on their instrument and sight singing.• notate musical materials from dictation.• demonstrate proficiency on the piano through the performance of standardrepertory.• perform in an instrumental or vocal ensemble.• demonstrate knowledge of music history, musical styles, genres and composers.• demonstrate fundamental understanding of music business.• demonstrate fundamental understanding of acoustics.• pursue a career in the field of music and/or transfer to a baccalaureate musicprogram.Career Opportunities• performing/recording artist• record production• music composition• music education• media careers• music retail/wholesale• music publishing• music law• music management/promotion• publicity• facility/concert management• music therapy• journalism• music library science• instrument construction/repairNote: Some careers requiretraining beyond the two-yeardegree.Transfer OpportunitiesAlthough the A.A.S. isdesigned primarily as aprofessional degree, manygraduates do transfer tobaccalaureate programs atother colleges. The programprepares students for successfulresults on theory placementassessments and auditionsleading to acceptance into suchprograms. SUNY Orangeenjoys an articulation agreementwith SUNY Purchaseguaranteeing acceptance andtransfer of all SUNY Orangecredits assuming basic entrancecriteria are met.Contact InformationArts and CommunicationDepartment Chair(845) 341-4787Admissions Office(845) 341-4030Spring 2011www.sunyorange.edu145