Pending MHEC Approval
No. of Credits: 60
Contact: Dr. Richard Bilsker, Chair, Technology
Dr. Stephen S. Johnson, Program Coordinator
This Associate of Arts, Music program is designed to prepare students with an interest in music to transfer into a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Fine Arts, or Bachelor of Science (Education) program. This program will also help students form a foundation for directly moving into a performance-based or technical career in music. Students will take coursework in the fundamentals of music theory, ear training, keyboard skills, and music history. Students will pursue performance areas based on their musical instrument in private instruction and ensemble participation. Career opportunities in music include .
The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 45.
Career Opportunities:
Professional Musician, Public School Or College Educator, Audio Engineering, Arts Administration, Music Director, Composer/Arranger, Music Librarian, DJ, Music Sales
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
Brass I-IV
Woodwinds I-IV
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 Orchestra I-IV
MUS-1075 *,
MUS-1076 *,
MUS-1077 *,
MUS-1078 *
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 *
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will…
- Demonstrate their understanding of the elements of written music theory and analysis with its accompanying aural components.
- Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the variety of musical styles in historical, cultural, and global contexts.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply their musical knowledge and experiences through public performances in musical ensembles and/or student recitals.
- Demonstrate their progress as practitioners of their craft by developing their performance skills through private instruction and juried evaluation.
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