College Catalog Programs of Study 2010-2011
MUSIC
Associate of Applied Arts Degree
AL, AN, LO
Purpose: The Associate of Applied Arts degree curriculum is designed for students who seek employment in the performing arts field. The degree offers a major in Music and a specialization in Jazz/Popular Music. Each program has a common first year.
Transfer Information: The A.A.A. degree may also be accepted for transfer by some senior colleges and universities. 91暗网 has a formal articulation agreement for the A.A.A. degree in Music to transfer into George Mason University鈥檚 Bachelor of Music degree with Education and Performance concentrations. See the current 91暗网/GMU Bachelor of Music transfer sheet for more information. Students wishing to use the degree for transfer to other four-year institutions should consult with a counselor or faculty advisor regarding the transfer requirements of the institution of their choice.
Recommended Preparation: An interview with the music faculty may be required before beginning the program.
Special Curriculum Completion Requirements: Applied music students: Tuition fees are payable to the College. Studio charges are payable to applied music instructors. Applied proficiency requirements must be met in order for students to advance to the 200-level of applied music courses. Piano proficiency skills are required of all Music majors.
| Two Years |
Credits |
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| 1st Semester | ||||||
| 3___ | 3 | |||||
| ENG | 111 | 3 | ||||
| 1MUS | Applied Music (minor) | 1 | ||||
| MUS | 111 | Music Theory I | 4 | |||
| MUS | Applied Music (major) | 2 | ||||
| MUS | Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble | 1 | ||||
| 2PED | 116 | Lifetime Fitness & Wellness | 1 | |||
| 4SDV | Elective | 1 | ||||
| Total | 16 | |||||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||
| 3___ | 3 | |||||
| ENG | 112 | 3 | ||||
| MTH | 151 | Math for the Liberal Arts or MTH 152 | 3 | |||
| 1MUS | Applied Music (minor) | 1 | ||||
| MUS | 112 | Music Theory II | 4 | |||
| MUS | Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble | 1 | ||||
| MUS | Applied Music (major) | 2 | ||||
| 2PED/RPK | Elective | 1 | ||||
| Total | 18 | |||||
| 3rd Semester | ||||||
| ___ | 3 | |||||
| MUS | 211 | Advanced Music Theory I | 4 | |||
| 1MUS | Applied Music (minor) | 1 | ||||
| MUS | 221 | History of Music I | 3 | |||
| MUS | Applied Music (major) | 2 | ||||
| MUS | Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble | 1 | ||||
| Total | 14 | |||||
| 4th Semester | ||||||
| 5___ | 3 | |||||
| CST | 110 | Intro to Communication | 3 | |||
| MUS | 222 | History of Music II | 3 | |||
| MUS | 212 | Advanced Music Theory II | 4 | |||
| 1MUS | Applied Music (minor) | 1 | ||||
| MUS | Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble | 1 | ||||
| MUS | Applied Music (major) | 2 | ||||
| Total | 17 | |||||
| Total credits for the Music A.A.A. in MUSIC=65 | ||||||
1 Class instruction such as Class Voice or Class Piano may be substituted.
2 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
3 The social science elective may be selected from the social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives.
4 Students can take SDV 100 College Success Skills or the SDV 101 Orientation section related to their particular program.
5 Humanities/fine arts elective may be selected from the humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet requirements of transfer institution.