MUSIC

Associate in Liberal Arts (MUS.ALA)

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/Humanities2
Music courses followed by a ● may be used to meet both General and Music requirements.
 11
  Mathematics/Sciences 8
PER2 Physical Education 1
POL 1510● American Government 3
  Social Science● 8
  Minimum total of Credits 26
 
Core Requirements		  
 
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:		  
 
MUS 1510● Piano I 2
MUS 1520● Piano II 2
MUS 1570● Guitar I 2
MUS 1590● 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.
 
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.
 
Major Requirements Credits
MUS 2601-5 Recital/Special Project 3

One of the following courses:		  
MUS 1750 Music Composition (Standard Tunes) 3
MUS 1760 Music Composition (Art Music) 3
 
Two of the following courses (the chosen courses may not be used to meet any other music requirements):
 
MUS 1590● Music History: Rock 3
MUS 1600● World Music 3
MUS 1670● Music History: Jazz 2
MUS 1680 Music Theory: Jazz 3
MUS 16902 Jazz Improvisation 2
MUS 1750 Music Composition (Standard Tunes) 3
MUS 1760 Music Composition (Art Music) 3
MUS 1780 Music Teaching Techniques 3
MUS 1830● Vocal Literature 3
MUS 1850● Piano Literature 3
MUS 2501-9 Special Topics 3
 
Required Supportive Courses		  

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):
 
MUS 1510● Piano I 2
MUS 1520● Piano II 2
MUS 1570● Guitar I 2
MUS 1590● 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
  Total Credits
 		 14
 
Music Performance/Instrumental Option (MUS.PIN.ALA)


This option prepares the student with the basic skills necessary to continue studies in instrumental performance.
 
Major Requirements Credits
MUS 2551-8 Private Instruction 4
MUS 2601-5 Recital/Special Project 1
 
2 of the following courses:
 
MUS 1590● Music History: Rock 3
MUS 1600● World Music 3
MUS 1670● Music History: Jazz 2
MUS 1680 Music Theory: Jazz 3
MUS 16903 Jazz Improvisation 2
MUS 1750 Music Composition (Standard Tunes) 3
MUS 1760 Music Composition (Art Music) 3
MUS 1780 Music Teaching Techniques 3
MUS 1830● Vocal Literature 3
MUS 1850● Piano Literature 3
MUS 2501-9 Special Topics 3
 
A total of 3 credits from any combination of the following course sections:
 
MUS 1661-1668 Ensemble 1-4
MUS 1710-1740● OCC Chorale 1-4
MUS 1791-1798 OCC Stage/Jazz Band 2-4
  Total Credits
 		 14
 
Music Performance/Vocal Option (MUS.PVO.ALA)

This option prepares the student with the basic skills necessary to continue studies in vocal performance.
 
Major Requirements Credits
MUS 1830● Vocal Literature 3
MUS 2551-8 Private Instruction 4
MUS 2601-5 Recital/Special Project 1

2 of the following courses:
 
MUS 1590● Music History: Rock 3
MUS 1600● World Music 3
MUS 1670● Music History: Jazz 2
MUS 1680 Music Theory: Jazz 3
MUS 16901 Jazz Improvisation 2
MUS 1750 Music Composition (Standard Tunes) 3
MUS 1760 Music Composition (Art Music) 3
MUS 1780 Music Teaching Techniques 3
MUS 1830● Vocal Literature 3
MUS 1850● Piano Literature 3
MUS 2501-9 Special Topics 3
 
A total of 3 credits from any combination of the following course sections:
 
MUS 1661-1668 Ensemble 1-4
MUS 1710-1740● OCC Chorale 1-4
MUS 1791-1798 OCC Stage/Jazz Band 2-4
  Total Credits 14
 
See Graduation Requirements for an Associate in Liberal Arts Degree

2 As defined on the General Education Distribution list for an Associate in Liberal Arts Degree on p. 83. These courses must be taken in more than one academic discipline.
● Course may be used to meet General Education requirements.