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Oct 13, 2024
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2013-14 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music Studies, A.A.
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Return to: Associate Degree Programs
Program Design
The Music Studies associate degree program provides students with the knowledge and skills required for direct employment in music-related careers or with a transfer-oriented course of study towards a baccalaureate degree in music education, music business, music technology or music performance.
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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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of Music Studies degree program requirements, graduates will
- Demonstrate a historical/cross-cultural awareness and appreciation of Western European and American contemporary music.
- Demonstrate skills and techniques that reflect an understanding of the theoretical aspect of music, including: an understanding of music fundamentals; exploration and development of voice leading principles; ear training, sight singing, rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation; keyboards skills and accompaniment techniques.
- Demonstrate an ability to perform solo music selections and within a music ensemble group (i.e., chorale, madrigal, chamber, jazz).
- Demonstrate technical facility and knowledge on specified instrument or voice (i.e., soprano, alto, piano, saxophone).
In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Core. Music Studies Requirements
Total Credits Required: 61-62
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