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2003 - 2004 Catalog (Archived)
Degree Plans
Commercial Music
Performing Musician AAS


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COMMERCIAL MUSIC -- PERFORMING MUSICIAN

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(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

(Students pursuing this AAS program are required to meet all TASP requirements.)

Degree Plan Code: AAS.MUSIC.PERFORMING

This program is designed to prepare the instrumental and vocal student for performances in commercial music, i.e., jazz, rock, pop, country/western. This training will include work in performance techniques, styles, solo and ensemble work, repertoire for small and large groups, and actual performances.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

MUSI 1311 Music Theory I 3
MUSI 1116 Musicianship I 1
MUSI 1181 Piano Class I 1
MUSC 1327 Audio Engineering I 3
MUSC 2141 Forum/Recital 1
MUSC 1303 History of Popular Music 3
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
+Ensemble 1
++Applied Music 1-2
17-18

SEMESTER II

MUSI 1312 Music Theory II 3
MUSI 1117 Musicianship II 1
MUSI 1182 Piano Class II 1
MUSB 1305 Survey of the Music Business 3
MUSC 2141 Forum/Recital 1
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
+Ensemble 1
++Applied Music 1-2
14-15

SEMESTER III

MUSC 1331 Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I 3
MUSC 2314 Improvisation Theory I 3
MUSC 2141 Forum/Recital 1
PSYC 2302 Applied Psychology 3
MUSP 1391 Special Topics in Music - General Performance 3
+Ensemble 1
++Applied Music 1-2
15-16

SEMESTER IV

MUSC 2141 Forum/Recital 1
MUSP 1242 Small Commercial Music Ensemble 2
MUSC 2319 Orchestration 3
MUSP 1391 Special Topics in Music - General Performance 3
+++Elective (Any Natural Science Course) 4
+Ensemble 1
++Applied Music 1-2
15-16
Minimum Hours Required 61-65

+Ensembles must be selected from the following:

MUEN 1122 Jazz Ensemble 1
MUEN 1123 Band 1
MUEN 1131 Keyboard Ensemble 1
MUEN 1132 Woodwind Ensemble 1
MUEN 1133 Brass Ensemble 1
MUEN 1134 Guitar Ensemble 1
MUEN 1135 Percussion Ensemble 1
MUEN 1137 Symphonic Wind Ensemble 1
MUEN 1151 Vocal Ensemble 1
MUEN 2123 Lab Band 1
MUEN 2141 Chorus 1

++Applied Music courses to be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 1101 through MUAP 1181 or MUAP 2201 through MUAP 2281.

+++Elective - Students may choose any Natural Science course listed in the catalog to meet this requirement.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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