The AA Music program is designed for students who wish to explore and prepare for a wide range of career options in music. Within the music program, students will have the opportunity to study and perform music from a variety of styles throughout history and across multiple cultures. Completing this program may qualify students for employment in areas related to music. This degree offers coursework intended to transfer to a four-year university, allowing students to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Music, Music Education (vocal or instrumental), or Music Performance (vocal or instrumental). Students seeking to complete a major in music, or who are interested in music courses, should seek the advice of a music faculty member in addition to their Advising Team.
Contact Information
Contact information is available on the Music program website.
Competencies
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply appropriate terminology in music courses.
- Demonstrate basic analytical knowledge in music in its cultural contexts.
- Develop basic musicianship skills.
- Demonstrate basic analytical knowledge in music in its historical contexts.
- Develop high level individual performance skills on a major instrument.
- Demonstrate fundamental teaching concepts for majors pursuing the Music Education Field of Study.
- Develop high level ensemble performance skills on a major instrument.
Map your individual academic plan of courses with your College Advisor.
If students choose to transition to another program within the Communication & Creative Arts pathway, they should be particularly aware of the choice points that indicate when a decision to branch off into another program must be made to ensure credits and time are not lost.
Coursework common to all degrees within this pathway is indicated by CAC, Common Academic Coursework, in the program map.
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