List Any Exceptions Or Advisement Recommendations for Each Area

Associate of Arts in Music

Plan of Study

Core Curriculum (60 hours)

(List any exceptions or advisement recommendations for each area)

Area A1: None

Area A2: None

Area B: None

Area C: Music Appreciation (MUSC 1100)is not an option for music majors.

Area D: None

Area E: None

Area F: 20 Hours

Required Courses (12 Hours)

MUSC 1001 - Music Theory 1 (3 hours)

MUSC 1002 - Music Theory 2 (3 hours)

MUSC 1011 - Aural Skills I (1 hour)

MUSC 1012 - Aural Skills II (1 hour)

MUSC 1321 - Class Piano 1 (1 hour) *

MUSC 1322 - Class Piano 2 (1 hour) *

MUSC 2321 - Class Piano III ( 1 hour) *

MUSC 2322 - Class Piano IV (1 hour) *

* Students whose major instrument is piano or are competent to exempt these courses must substitute two courses in MUSC 25XX (1 hour) to complete this portion of the curriculum..

Performance Elective Courses (4 Hours)

MUSC 26XX - Applied Music Principal (2 hours)

MUSC 25XX - Applied Music Secondary (1 hour)

Elective Courses (4 Hours)

MUSC 1400: Music History and Literature (3 hours)

MUSC 1410: American Music (3 hours)

MUSC 1710: University Chorus (1 hour)

MUSC 1810: Symphonic Band (1 hour)

MUSC 1820: Marching Band (1 hour)

MUSC 1830: Jazz Band (1 hour)

MUSC 1840: Orchestra (1 hour)

MUSC 1910: Chamber Ensemble (1 hour)

MUSC 1920: Jazz Combo (1 hour)

MUSC 1930: Percussion Ensemble (1 hour)

MUSC 1940: Guitar Ensemble (1 hour)

MUSC 1950: Music Theater Workshop (1 hour)

MUSC 1960: Brass Choir (1 hour)

MUSC 1970: Piano Ensemble (1 hour)

Major Requirements (60 hours):

Required Music Courses (28 hours):

MUSC 2011 - Aural Skills III (1 hour)

MUSC 2012 - Aural Skills IV (1 hour)

MUSC 3010 - Orchestration and Arranging (2 hours)

MUSC 3201 - Beginning Conducting (2 hours)

MUSC 3202/3203 - Instrumental Conducting/Choral Conducting ( 2 hours)

MUSC 3230 - Music Technology (2 hours)

MUSC 3401 - Music History I (3 hours)

MUSC 3402 - Music History II (3 hours)

MUSC 46XX - Applied Music Principal (2 hours)

MUSC 4310 - Senior Recital (0 hours)

* Students whose major instrument is piano or are competent to exempt these courses must substitute two courses in MUSC 25XX (1 hour) to complete the Required Music Courses.

Music Electives (11 Hours)

Music Ensembles (e.g. Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Singers) - (3 hours)

Music Electives (Chosen in consultation with the academic adviser) - (8 hours)

Liberal Arts Courses (15 Hours) *

Under the direction of the academic advisor and subject to approval by the Head of the Department of Performing Arts, the student will select an elective course of study in the liberal arts which may constitute a minor in another discipline or an approved combination of courses suited particularly to the student's academic needs. At least nine hours in this area must be at the 3000-4000 level.

Foreign Language (3 hours)

Language Course - 2000-level or above (3 hours)

General Elective (3 hours)

A 3-hour course in any subject 1000-level or above (3 hours)

Comments: (address any changes from what is currently approved by either GSC or NGCSU)

This curriculum is under consideration for accreditation with the National Association of Schools of Music.