Program Overview

Instrumental Music AM

Summary

Learn from highly accomplished music educators in music theory classes, private music instruction, and ensemble performances with an emphasis on classical, jazz, and contemporary studies.

Completion Award

• Associate in Music

Length of Study

• 93 Credits

Starting Quarter

• Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Location

• On Campus

What You’ll Learn

1. Develop and apply foundational knowledge and skills in music theory
2. Demonstrate fundamental proficiency in keyboarding, such as piano
3. Demonstrate technical proficiency and artistic self-expression in at least one major performance area

Courses & Requirements

Program Description

The Associate in Music degree in Instrumental Music requires 103 quarter credits in courses numbered 100 or above and a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. This degree is suitable for students interested in entering a conservatory or seeking a terminal degree at Shoreline Community College with a music emphasis. For students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate college or university in Washington state, the AA-DTA Music transfer degree is the more appropriate degree option.

General Education - 15 Credits

• Communication (5 Credits)
  • ENGL& 101 English Composition I
• Multicultural Understanding (5 Credits)
  • Select one of the following courses: CMST 203, CMST 285, GWS 284, HIST& 220, HIST 245, HUM 105, AES 101, PSYC 230, SOC 270
• Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)
  • Choose one of the following classes: MATH& 107, MATH 111, MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146, MATH& 148, MATH& 151, MATH& 152, MATH& 163, MATH 207, MATH 208, MATH 211, MATH& 264, PHIL& 120

Foundation Music Requirements (78 Credits)

• Music Theory (30 Credits)
  • MUSC& 141 Music Theory I: First-Year Music Theory
  • MUSC& 142 Music Theory II: First-Year Music Theory
  • MUSC& 143 Music Theory III: First-Year Music Theory
  • MUSC& 241 Second-Year Music Theory
  • MUSC& 242 Second-Year Music Theory
  • MUSC& 243 Second-Year Music Theory
• Piano (12 Credits)
  • MUSC 151 Class Piano for Music Theory I Students or Test Out
  • MUSC 152 Class Piano for Music Theory II Students or Test Out
  • MUSC 153 Class Piano for Music Theory III Students or Test Out
  • MUSC 251 Class Piano for Music Theory IV Students
  • MUSC 252 Class Piano for Music Theory V Students
  • MUSC 253 Class Piano for Music Theory VI Students
• Major and Small Ensembles (18 Credits)
  • Choose from the following for a total of 18 credits: MUSC 136 Jazz Ensemble, MUSC 140 Concert Band, MUSC 144 Funk & Groove, MUSC 146 Orchestra, MUSC 147 Small Ensemble Performance, MUSC 175 Chamber Chorale
• Private Lessons (6 Credits)
  • MUSC 196 Individual Instruction Instrumental (3)
  • MUSC 296 Private Instruction Instrumental (3)
• Graduating Recital (2 Credits)
  • MUSC 298 Individual Project in Music

Electives (10 Credits)

• A minimum of 10 additional college-level credits numbered 100 or above are required for electives. Developmental courses and courses numbered below 100 may not be used.

Approval To Graduate

• Student Name, SID and Date:
• Faculty Advisor and Date:
• Division Dean and Date:
• Credential Approval and Date:

Careers & Opportunities

• This degree is suitable for students interested in entering a conservatory or seeking a terminal degree at Shoreline Community College with a music emphasis.

Tuition & Fees

• Estimated Tuition & Fees (does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)
  • Per Quarter
    • WA-Resident: $126.47 (1 credit), $632.35 (5 credits), $1,387.14 (12 credits)
    • Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus: $246.49 (1 credit), $1,232.45 (5 credits), $2,487.04 (12 credits)
    • Non-WA resident Non-US citizen: $327.01 (1 credit), $1,635.05 (5 credits), $3,408.94 (12 credits)
    • Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only: $144.67 (1 credit), $723.35 (5 credits), $1,571.08 (12 credits)
• Additional Program Fees: Approximately $40 - $495, depending on enrollment in private instruction

Ways to pay for school

• Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.