Associate in Arts Degree - Music Option

Overview

Degree Requirements:

• General Education

• Core Courses

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will perform a variety of musical styles with technical and rhythmic accuracy, tone quality, intonation, musical interpretation, appropriate diction/articulation, and stylistic accuracy both as a solo and ensemble performer, in rehearsal and performance on their primary instrument. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and VI).

2. Students will engage in historical, cultural, theoretical, and educational research in music by identifying and demonstrating ability to use appropriate resources. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, and VI.) 
3. Students will analyze and evaluate written music and musical performance, including aural and cognitive comprehension of harmonic, structural, stylistic, and compositional music concepts. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III and VI.)
4. Students will engage in music as a profession through membership in professional organizations, and participation in professional activities. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, V, and VI.)

Career Options

Why should you pursue a Associate in Arts Degree - Music ?

This versatile associate degree program is for students that are interested in a career in the field of music. Possible career paths include accompanist, arts management and music camp directors. This degree can also be used as a starting point from which to add on a bachelor’s degree in music or music education after completing the associate degree.

Possible Career Paths

• Performer
• Arts Management
• Music Camp Director
• Marketing

Requirements

General Education Courses

The following course is required as part of General Education

Core Courses

Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all required courses for this program.

Semester Sequence

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester