Academic Programs and Services

Music

The music curriculum gives students a thorough academic and applied preparation in music with a liberal arts background. Graduates receive the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree. The curriculum is a transfer program structured to be compatible with the first two years of music curricula leading to the Bachelor of Music degree offered at most undergraduate colleges. There is an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree non-performance option for students transferring to a Bachelor of Arts in Music program or a Bachelor of Science in Music program. There is also an A.A.S. degree in Sound Recording and Music Technology.

Program Entry Requirements:
Students applying for admission as performance majors must audition and take a music theory placement test. The audition requires evidence of proficiency as performers or composers: preparation, technical facility, expressiveness in performance, musical sensitivity and repertoire. The music theory placement test covers key signatures, major and minor scales, intervals, chords, and rhythmic recognition. Applicants with deficiencies in music theory must pass a fundamental theory course, Music 100 (Music Reading), with a minimum grade of “B.” Besides satisfying audition criteria, performance majors must qualify for English 101 and Math 118 to take applied music. Non-performance applicants are exempt from the audition but must take the placement test. Applicants who successfully complete the requirements listed above are accepted into the music curriculum.

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
To qualify for the A.A. Degree, a student must complete 65-69 credits, depending upon their concentration, as prescribed, and attain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (“C” average).

Download a printable degree description (PDF File) that includes a recommended course sequence grid.