Music, A.A.A.
Entry Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Award
Associate of Applied Arts degree
2 years (5 terms including summer)
The Associate of Applied Arts in Music prepares students for successful transfer into a four-year college or university music program, and for a variety of occupations in the music industry, including performing, instrument repair, community music instruction, and music sales. Students will demonstrate their understanding of musical properties through performance, listening, and collaborative opportunities. Students will engage in the study of music in a variety of historical and cultural contexts. An internship experience is also part of the program where students will apply the skills they have learned through the program to the music industry.
Career Opportunities
- musicians and singers
- music directors and composers
- private studio music instructor or group lessons
- music instrument retail or repair/tuner
Degree Requirements
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MUA-147 | Applied Instrumental 1 | 1 |
| MUS-120 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS-135 | Music Theory Lab I | 1 |
| Large Ensemble Course | 1 | |
| Small Ensemble Course | 1 | |
| Applied Music Course | 2 | |
| ENG-105 | Composition I 2 | 3 |
| Program Electives 3 | 2 | |
| Math/Science Course | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 17 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| MUA-147 | Applied Instrumental 1 | 1 |
| MUS-121 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS-136 | Music Theory Lab II | 1 |
| Large Ensemble Course | 1 | |
| Small Ensemble Course | 1 | |
| Applied Music Course | 2 | |
| Humanities Course 4 | 3 | |
| Program Electives 3 | 2 | |
| ENG-106 | Composition II 2 | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 17 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| MUS-933 | Music Internship | 1 |
| History/Cultures Course | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 4 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| Program Electives 3 | 7 | |
| Applied Music Course | 2 | |
| Humanities Course 4 | 3 | |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 15 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Program Electives 3 | 7 | |
| Applied Music Course | 2 | |
| MUS-945 | Music Capstone | 3 |
| SPC-101 or SPC-112 | Fundamentals of Oral Comm or Public Speaking | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 15 | |
| Program Totals: | 68 | |
- 1
Piano proficiency (2 credits OR until proficiency is passed)
- 2
Take both ENG-105 and ENG-106, or take ENG-120
- 3
Must take 18 credits from this list. 5 credits must be MUS prefix.
- 4
Humanities requires 3 credits from MUS-100, MUS-207, MUS-208 AND 3 credits from MUS-100, MUS-207, MUS-208, DRA-101, DRA-125
Large Ensemble Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-140 | Concert Choir | 1 |
| MUS-144 | Orchestra | 1 |
| MUS-145 | Concert Band | 1 |
| MUS-163 | Instrumental Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
Small Ensemble Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-152 | Vocal Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS-162 | Instrumental Ensembles | 1 |
| MUS-157 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
Applied Music Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUA-300 | Applied Euphonium | 2 |
| MUA-301 | Applied Bassoon | 2 |
| MUA-302 | Applied Cello | 2 |
| MUA-303 | Applied Clarinet | 2 |
| MUA-304 | Applied Percussion | 2 |
| MUA-305 | Applied Flute | 2 |
| MUA-306 | Applied French Horn | 2 |
| MUA-307 | Applied Guitar | 2 |
| MUA-308 | Applied Oboe | 2 |
| MUA-310 | Applied Piano | 2 |
| MUA-311 | Applied Saxophone | 2 |
| MUA-312 | Applied String Bass | 2 |
| MUA-314 | Applied Trombone | 2 |
| MUA-315 | Applied Trumpet | 2 |
| MUA-316 | Applied Tuba | 2 |
| MUA-317 | Applied Viola | 2 |
| MUA-318 | Applied Violin | 2 |
| MUA-319 | Applied Voice | 2 |
Program Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-138 | Jazz Improvisation | 3 |
| MUS-139 | Jazz Improvisation II | 3 |
| MUS-140 | Concert Choir | 1 |
| MUS-144 | Orchestra | 1 |
| MUS-145 | Concert Band | 1 |
| MUS-152 | Vocal Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS-157 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS-162 | Instrumental Ensembles | 1 |
| MUS-163 | Instrumental Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS-220 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS-235 | Music Theory Lab III | 1 |
| MUS-221 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS-236 | Music Theory Lab IV | 1 |
| MUS-409 | Integrated Music Theory | 1-3 |
| DRA-130 | Acting I | 3 |
| DRA-132 | Acting II | 3 |
| DRA-230 | Acting Lab | 1 |
| DRA-162 | Technical Theatre | 3 |
| DRA-172 | Technical Theatre Lab | 1 |
| DRA-200 | Intro to Design for Theatre | 3 |
| EDU-129 | Inclusion and Adaptation | 3 |
| EDU-240 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU-248 | Exceptional Persons | 3 |
| GRA-151 | Web Design | 3 |
| MGT-300 | Intro to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MMS-105 | Audio Production | 3 |
| PHY-120 | Introductory Physics | 3 |
Humanities Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-100 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| DRA-101 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| DRA-125 | Introduction to Play Analysis | 3 |
| MUS-207 | Intro to Film Music | 3 |
| MUS-208 | American Popular Music & Jazz | 3 |