MUSIC
Associate in Liberal Arts
The Music program is an associate degree in liberal arts. The program provides a solid and comprehensive foundation in music. Students completing the program may either continue their education in a four-year institution with approximately two years of requirements fulfilled1, or pursue a career as a private music teacher and/or performer.
Three separate areas of study are available: Performance/ Instrumental, Performance/Vocal,
and
Composition/Music Theory. A certificate option is also available.
| General Requirements | Credits | |||||||
| ENG 1510● | Composition I | 3 | ||||||
| ENG 1520● | Composition II | 3 | ||||||
| Fine Arts/Humanities |
11 | |||||||
| Mathematics/Sciences | 8 | |||||||
| PER● | Physical Education | 1 | ||||||
| POL 1510● | American Government | 3 | ||||||
| Social Science● | 8 | |||||||
| Core Requirements |
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| MUS 1540● | Music History: Western Music I | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 1550● | Music History: Western Music II | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 1620 | Ear Training and Sight Singing I | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 1630 | Music Theory I | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 1640 | Ear Training and Sight Singing II | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 1650 | Music Theory II | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 1860 | Conducting | 2 | ||||||
| Any 2 of the following courses: |
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| MUS 1510● | Piano I | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 1520● | Piano II | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 1570● | Guitar I | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 1580● | Guitar II | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 1810● | Voice I | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 1820● | Voice II | 2 | ||||||
| Total Credits | 22 | |||||||
In addition to satisfying the general and core requirements, the student will also choose one of the three options below. |
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| COMPOSITION/MUSIC THEORY OPTION (MUS.CMT.ALA) | ||||||||
This option prepares the student with the basic skills necessary to continue studies in music education, theory or composition. |
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| Major Requirements | Credits | |||||||
| MUS 2601-5 | Recital/Special Project | 3 | ||||||
One of the following courses: |
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| MUS 2011 | Music Composition (Standard Tunes) | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 2021 | Music Composition (Art Music) | 3 | ||||||
| Two of the following courses (the chosen courses may not be used to meet any other music requirements): |
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| MUS 1585 | World Music | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 1590● | Music History: Rock | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 1680 | Music Theory: Jazz | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 1685● | Music History: Jazz | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 16902 | Jazz Improvisation | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 1830● | Vocal Literature | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 1850● | Piano Literature | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 1900 | Music Teaching Techniques | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 2011 | Music Composition (Standard Tunes) | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 2021 | Music Composition (Art Music) | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 2501-9 | Special Topics | 3 | ||||||
| Required Supportive Courses |
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Students must choose a minimum of 4 credits from any of the following courses (the chosen courses may not be used to meet any other music requirements): |
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| MUS 1510● | Piano I | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 1520● | Piano II | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 1570● | Guitar I | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 1580● | Guitar II | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 1661-1668 | Ensemble | 1-4 | ||||||
| MUS 1710-1740● | OCC Chorale | 1-4 | ||||||
| MUS 1791-1798 | OCC Stage/Jazz Band | 2-4 | ||||||
| MUS 1810● | Voice I | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 1820● | Voice II | 2 | ||||||
| MUSIC PERFORMANCE/INSTRUMENTAL OPTION (MUS.PIN.ALA) | ||||||||
This option prepares the student with the basic skills necessary to continue studies in instrumental performance. |
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| Major Requirements | Credits | |||||||
| MUS 2551-8 | Private Instruction Minimum of | 4 | ||||||
| MUS 2601-5 | Recital/Special Project | 1 | ||||||
| 2 of the following courses: |
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| MUS 1585 | World Music | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 1590● | Music History: Rock | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 1680 | Music Theory: Jazz | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 1685● | Music History: Jazz | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 16902 | Jazz Improvisation | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 1830● | Vocal Literature | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 1850● | Piano Literature | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 1900 | Music Teaching Techniques | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 2011 | Music Composition (Standard Tunes) | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 2021 | Music Composition (Art Music) | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 2501-9 | Special Topics | 3 | ||||||
| A total of 3 credits from any combination of the following course sections: |
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| MUS 1661-1668 | Ensemble | 1-3 | ||||||
| MUS 1710-1740● | OCC Chorale | 1-3 | ||||||
| MUS 1791-1798 | OCC Stage/Jazz Band | 2 | ||||||
| MUSIC PERFORMANCE/VOCAL OPTION (MUS.PVO.ALA) | ||||||||
This option prepares the student with the basic skills necessary to continue studies in vocal performance. |
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| Major Requirements | Credits | |||||||
| MUS 1830● | Vocal Literature | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 2551-8 | Private Instruction Minimum of | 4 | ||||||
| MUS 2601-5 | Recital/Special Project | 1 | ||||||
2 of the following courses: |
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| MUS 1585 | World Music | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 1590● | Music History: Rock | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 1680 | Music Theory: Jazz | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 1685● | Music History: Jazz | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 16902 | Jazz Improvisation | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 1830● | Vocal Literature | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 1850● | Piano Literature | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 1900 | Music Teaching Techniques | 3 | ||||||
| MUS 2011 | Music Composition (Standard Tunes) | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 2021 | Music Composition (Art Music) | 2 | ||||||
| MUS 2501-9 | Special Topics | 3 | ||||||
| A total of 3 credits from any combination of the following course sections: |
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| MUS 1661-1668 | Ensemble | 1-3 | ||||||
| MUS 1710-1740● | OCC Chorale | 1-3 | ||||||
| MUS 1791-1798 | OCC Stage/Jazz Band | 2 | ||||||
| See Graduation Requirements for an Associate in Liberal Arts Degree
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