Music A.F.A.

Program Overview

The Music A.F.A. program at this institution offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines general education courses with specialized music coursework. Students will develop their musical knowledge and skills through core courses in music theory, ear training, and piano proficiency. They will also have the opportunity to participate in large ensembles and private lessons, allowing them to refine their performance abilities. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be prepared for careers in music education, performance, or related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Total Credit Hours: 61 credits

General Education Requirements (24 credits)

Communication

• ENG 101 or ENG 102: English Composition I or English Composition II (3 credits)
• Any COM MOTR course (minus 200-level) (3 credits)

Mathematics

• MAT 155**: Contemporary College Math (or higher) (4 credits)

Social Science

• HIS 101 or HIS 102: U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1877 (3 credits)
• HIS 103 or HIS 104: African-American History to 1877 or African-American History Since 1877 (3 credits)
• POL 101: American Government (3 credits)

Natural Science

• Any CORE 42 BIO, CHM, or PHY (3 credits)

Humanities

• MUS 231: Music History I (3 credits)
• MUS 232: Music History II (3 credits)
• MUS 115/MUS 116/MUS 117/MUS 118 or MUS 105/MUS 106/MUS 107/MUS 108: Chamber Choir I, II, III, IV or SCC Singers I, II, III, IV (1 credit)

Music Core Course Requirements (31 credits)

• MUS 21 (all 4 semesters): Recital and Concert Attendance (0 credits)
• MUS 131/MUS 132/MUS 281/MSU 282: Music Theory I, II, II, IV (12 credits)
• MUS 133/MUS 134/MUS 283/MSU 284: Ear Training and Sight Singing I, II, III, IV (4 credits)
• MUS 119/MUS 120/MUS 219/MSU 220: Piano Proficiency I, II, III, IV (4 credits)

Large Ensemble - Choose 3 courses from the following:

• MUS 115/MUS 116/MUS 117/MSU 118 or MUS 105/MUS 106/MUS 107/MSU 108: Chamber Choir I, II, III, IV or SCC Singers I, II, III, IV (3 credits)
• MUS 175/MUS 176/MUS 177/MSU 178 or MUS 145/MUS 146/MUS 147/MSU 148: Concert Band I, II, III, IV or Jazz Band I, II, III, IV (3 credits)
• MUS 135/MUS 136/MUS 137/MSU 138 or MUS 195/MUS 196/MUS 197/MSU 198: Women's Chorale I, II, III, IV or Wind Ensemble I, II, III, IV (3 credits)
• MUS 165/MUS 166/MUS 167 or MUS 141/MUS 142/MUS 143/MSU 144: Instrumental Chamber Ensemble I, II, III or Show Choir I, II, III, IV (3 credits)
• MUS 185/MUS 186/MUS 187/MSU 188 or MUS 175/MUS 176/MUS 177/MSU 178: Orchestra I, II, III, IV or Concert Band I, II, III, IV (3 credits)

Private Lessons - Choose from the following:

• MW or MV: Applied Voice (2 credits)
• MVK or MVG: Applied Piano or Organ or Applied Guitar, Bass Guitar, or Jazz Guitar (2 credits)
• MVP or MVS: Applied Percussion or Applied Strings (2 credits)
• MVW or MVB: Applied Woodwinds or Applied Brass (2 credits)

Music Elective Requirements:

• Choose 6 credits total of any combination of courses taken from this list, the ensemble list, the private lesson list, or approved by the Music Department Chair.
(6 credits)