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
| 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 | |
| Select one of the following: 2 | 3 | |
| Composition I | ||
| College Writing | ||
| Composition II | ||
| History/Cultures Course | 3 | |
| Program Electives 3 | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| MUA-147 | Applied Instrumental 1 | 1 |
| MUS-121 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS-136 | Music Theory Lab II | 1 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | |
| Small Ensemble | 1 | |
| Applied Music Course | 2 | |
| Humanities Course 4 | 3 | |
| Program Electives 3 | 2 | |
| Select one of the following: 2 | 3 | |
| Composition II | ||
| College Writing | ||
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| MUS-933 | Music Internship | 1 |
| Math/Science Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 4 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| Program Electives 3 | 7 | |
| Applied Music Course | 2 | |
| Humanities Course 4 | 3 | |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Program Electives 3 | 7 | |
| Applied Music Course | 2 | |
| MUS-945 | Music Capstone | 3 |
| SPC-101 or SPC-112 |
Fundamentals of Oral Communication or Public Speaking |
3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 68 | |
- 1
Piano proficiency (2 credits OR until proficiency is passed)
- 2
ENG-120 or both ENG-105 and ENG-106
- 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 | Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUS-145 | Concert Band | 1 |
| MUS-163 | Instrumental Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
Small Ensemble Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS-150 | Chamber Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS-152 | Vocal Ensemble | 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-140 | Concert Choir | 1 |
| MUS-144 | Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUS-145 | Concert Band | 1 |
| MUS-150 | Chamber Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS-152 | Vocal Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS-157 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS-163 | Instrumental Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS-138 | Jazz Improvisation | 3 |
| MUS-139 | Jazz Improvisation II | 3 |
| DRA-130 | Acting I | 3 |
| DRA-132 | Acting II | 3 |
| DRA-230 | Acting Lab | 1 |
| DRA-172 | Technical Theatre Lab | 1 |
| DRA-162 | Technical Theatre | 3 |
| DRA-200 | Introduction to Design for the Theatre | 3 |
| EDU-240 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU-248 | Exceptional Persons | 3 |
| EDU-129 | Inclusion and Adaptation | 3 |
| PHY-120 | Introductory Physics | 3 |
| MGT-300 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| GRA-151 | Web Design | 3 |
| MMS-105 | Audio Production | 3 |
| MMS-220 | Advanced Television | 2 |
| MUS-235 | Music Theory Lab III | 1 |
| MUS-221 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS-236 | Music Theory Lab IV | 1 |
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 | Introduction to Film Music | 3 |
| MUS-208 | American Popular Music & Jazz | 3 |