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DEGREES
Music Option,
Liberal Arts and Science, A.S. Degree
Program Design
The Music Option to the Liberal Arts and Science program has two goals: preparing
students to meet the demands of the music profession 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.
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Music Option Requirements
Gen Ed ENG* 101: Composition 3
MUS* 101 Music History & Appreciation I 3
MUS* 161 ‡ Chorale I or
MUS* 158 ‡ Chamber Music/Jazz Ensemble I 2
MUS* 181 Private Music Lessons I 1-2
MUS* 111 ‡‡ Fundamentals of Music I 3
Gen Ed Mode 5 3
Subtotal: 15-16
Gen Ed ENG* 110: Introduction to Literature 3
MUS* 102 Music History & Appreciation II or
MUS* 124 Music of the Classical Period 3
MUS* 162 ‡ Chorale II or
MUS* 159 ‡ Chamber Music/Jazz Ensemble II 2
MUS* 182 Private Music Lessons II 1-2
MUS* 210 ‡‡ Music Harmony & Ear Training I 3
Gen Ed Mode 6 3
Subtotal: 15-16
MUS* 107 Today’s Music or
MUS 114 Today’s Music II 3
MUS* 211 ‡‡ Music Harmony & Ear Training II
with Keyboard Lab 4
MUS* 270 ‡ Chorale III or
MUS* 258 ‡ Chamber Music/Jazz Ensemble III 2
MUS* 281 Private Music Lessons III 1-2
Gen Ed MAT* 109: Quantitative Literacy 3
Elective History 3
Subtotal: 16-17
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MUS* 212 ‡‡ Music Harmony & Ear Training III
with Keyboard Lab 4
MUS* 271 ‡ Chorale IV or
MUS* 259 ‡ Chamber Music/Jazz Ensemble IV 2
MUS* 282 Private Music Lessons IV 1-2
Elective Natural Science 4
Gen Ed Mode 1 3
PHL* 101 Introduction to Philosophy 3
Subtotal: 16-18
Total Credits Required: 63-67
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.
‡ 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).
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