View and print the Music Course Planning Worksheet (PDF) to help in your schedule planning.
Music Majors are required to take the following:
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Four Semesters of Large Ensemble
Optional ensembles include the following:
Four semesters of Class Piano
Four semesters of Applied Instruction
In the following areas: Piano, Voice, Woodwinds, Brass, Guitar and Percussion Music.
(Two hours credit, One hour lesson)
Fundamentals of Music
Please note: Music 104 (Fundamentals of Music) is a prerequisite for entrance into Music 105. A student must pass Music 104 with a minimum grade of "B" and satisfactory achievement of competency requirements, or placement by examination.
Four semesters of Music Theory
Please note: Students must pass Music 105, 106 and 205 with a minimum grade of "C" to continue with the next theory course.
Music History
Please note: Music 101: Exploration of Music Literature, is a prerequisite for entrance into Music 201. A student must pass Music 101 with a minimum grade of "B" and students must pass Music 106 with a minimum grade of "C".
Recital Attendance
There is a Fine Arts Department Recital Attendance Policy. Student recital attendance cards will be distributed at the beginning of each semester and will be punched for each performance. Failure to meet the requirements will result in a lowered applied music grade.
Associate in Arts General Education Requirements
These requirements apply specifically to Theatre Majors. For the over all list see the Requirements for an Associate in Arts page.
Communications - 9 Semester Hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences - 9 Semester Hours (at least 2 areas required)
Humanities/Fine Arts
(One course required in humanities, one course required in fine arts, and one additional course from either area)
Physical/Life Sciences
(One course from physical sciences and one course from life sciences with at least one being a lab course - Seven hours)
- Life Science
- Physical Science
Mathematics - 3 Semester Hours
Additional Requirements for A.A. Degree - 27 Semester Hours
See list for courses approved for A.A. and A.S. degrees in the catalog.