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    Dec 13, 2024  
Catalog 2024-2025 
    
Catalog 2024-2025

Arts and Sciences: Music, AA


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No. of Credits: 60
Contact: Stephen Johnson, Associate Dean and Chair, Visual and Performing Arts

This associate of arts program is designed for part- and full-time students with an interest in music. This option prepares students for transfer to a four-year Maryland state college or university. Students are encouraged to consult with the coordinator of music for the appropriate level of private instruction, ensemble, and coursework for transfer.

The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 45.

Career Opportunities:

music teacher, vocal or instrumental performer, musical theater producer, music librarian, music historian, composer, music editor, conductor, music critic, arts administrator

About Private Instruction and Ensembles:

All students in the music program option must register for a music ensemble each semester. Additional lessons or ensembles may count as electives.

Private Instruction

The first number of each studio area represents the first semester of study; then register sequentially each semester:

Piano I-IV
MUS-1181    , MUS-1191   *, MUS-2181   *, MUS-2191   *
Voice I-IV
MUS-1182    , MUS-1192   *, MUS-2182   *, MUS-2192   *
Guitar I-IV
MUS-1183    , MUS-1193   *, MUS-2183   *, MUS-2193  *

 

Strings I-IV 

  I II III IV
Violin MUS-1184A   MUS-1194A   MUS-2184A   MUS-2194A  
Viola MUS-1184B   MUS-1194B   MUS-2184B   MUS-2194B  
Cello MUS-1184C   MUS-1194C   MUS-2184C   MUS-2194C  
Bass MUS-1184D   MUS-1194D   MUS-2184D   MUS-2194D  


Brass I-IV

  I II III IV
Trumpet MUS-1185A   MUS-1195A   MUS-2185A   MUS-2195A  
French Horn MUS-1185B   MUS-1195B   MUS-2185B   MUS-2195B  
Trombone MUS-1185C   MUS-1195C   MUS-2185C   MUS-2195C  
Tuba MUS-1185D   MUS-1195D   MUS-2185D   MUS-2195D  

 

Woodwinds I-IV

  I II III IV
Flute MUS-1186A   MUS-1196A   MUS-2186A   MUS-2196A  
Oboe MUS-1186B   MUS-1196B   MUS-2186B   MUS-2196B  
Clarinet MUS-1186C   MUS-1196C   MUS-2186C   MUS-2196C  
Saxophone MUS-1186D   MUS-1196D   MUS-2186D   MUS-2196D  
Bassoon MUS-1186E   MUS-1196A   MUS-2186E   MUS-2196E  

 

Percussion I-IV
MUS-1187   , MUS-1197  *, MUS-2187  *, MUS-2197  *

College Ensembles

The course number represents your semester in the ensemble. Register for the first number your first semester, then register sequentially each semester. All ensembles meet every semester, except for Chamber Ensemble, which is offered on demand.

Concert Band I-IV
MUS-1011   *, MUS-1012  *,  MUS-1013   *, MUS-1014  *
Latin Ensemble I-IV
MUS-1030   *, MUS-1031  *, MUS-1032  *, MUS-1033  *
Chorale I-IV
MUS-1040   *, MUS-1041  *, MUS-1042  *, MUS-1043  *
Jazz Ensemble I-IV
MUS-1060   *, MUS-1061  *, MUS-1062  *, MUS-1063  *
Chamber Choir I-IV
MUS-1070   *, MUS-1071  *, MUS-1072  *, MUS-1073  *
Barbershop Harmony Chorus I-IV
MUS-1110   , MUS-1111  *, MUS-1112  *, MUS-1113  *

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will…

  1. Demonstrate their understanding of the elements of written music theory and analysis with its accompanying aural components.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the various classical and vernacular musical traditions, styles, and literature in historical, cultural, and global contexts.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to apply their musical knowledge and experiences through private instruction and/or public solo or ensemble performance.
  4. Appraise and critique a variety of musical events and performances as observer and participant.

Transfer Options


A complete list of all transfer opportunities can be found on the Transfer Services page.

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Required Courses and Recommended Sequence:


The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. College Prep and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Course availability within the program sequences is specifically intended for full-time students who begin their course work with the fall semester. Students should always consult their online program evaluation or an academic advisor to better understand typical course availability and individual program planning.

Music Ensemble (1 credit)


Acceptable: See College Ensembles listing above

Biological/physical sciences (4 credits)


Acceptable (lecture and matching lab):

Music Ensemble (1 credit)


Acceptable: See College Ensembles listing above

Social/behavioral sciences (3 credits)


Acceptable: 

See Gen Ed  Listing from subjects ECN, GRY, POL, PSY, or SOC

Music Electives (3 credits)


Acceptable: Any music course except MUS-1020  

Music Ensemble (1 credit)


Acceptable: See College Ensembles listing above

History (3 credits)


Acceptable:

Completion of this course meets the Cultural and Global Awareness requirement.

  • See Gen Ed  Listing and select any History course from within the Cultural and Global Awareness course list.

Social/behavioral sciences (3 credits)


Acceptable:

See Gen Ed  Listing from subjects ECN, GRY, POL, PSY, or SOC

Music Electives (3 credits)


Acceptable: Any music course except MUS-1020  

Music Ensemble (1 credit)


Acceptable: See College Ensembles listing above

Notes:


*Courses requiring a prerequisite or co-requisite

****Pending MHEC approval    

Course Indicators: English Composition (E), Arts (A), Cultural and Global Awareness (C), Humanities (H), Biological/Physical Sciences (S), Social/Behavioral Sciences (B), Mathematics (M)

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