COMMERCIAL MUSIC -- PERFORMING MUSICIAN
Cedar Valley only
(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.
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
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:
++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.