Program Overview
The Associate in Arts in Music program at Olympic College provides a foundation for students aspiring to pursue a bachelor's degree in Music. It emphasizes music theory, history, and literature, complemented by performance opportunities in ensembles and individual music instruction. Graduates are equipped for careers in music education, performance, composition, music therapy, and production.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Objective:
The Associate in Arts degree in Music prepares students to transfer to and pursue a bachelor's degree in Music. The curriculum focuses on music theory, music history, and music literature. Students are also encouraged to participate in performing groups and receive individual music instruction.
Program Description:
The program combines coursework in the following areas:
- Music theory (six three-credit courses)
- Music history (two four-credit courses)
- Music literature (one four-credit course)
- Music ensembles (four two-credit courses)
- Individual music instruction (one to two two-credit courses) Students who do not meet basic piano proficiency are required to take Beginning Class Piano (MUSC 133, MUSC 134, or MUSC 135). Students can choose from additional courses in music history, music literature, and ensembles to complete their distribution requirements for the AA.
Outline:
The Music program consists of the following courses:
Required Courses:
- Music Theory I (MUSC& 141), 5 credits
- Music Theory II (MUSC& 142), 5 credits
- Music Theory III (MUSC& 143), 5 credits
- Music Theory IV (MUSC& 241), 5 credits
- Music Theory V (MUSC& 242), 5 credits
- Music Theory VI (MUSC& 243), 5 credits
- Music History I (MUSC& 131), 4 credits
- Music History II (MUSC& 132), 4 credits
- Music Literature (MUSC& 113), 4 credits
- Music Ensembles (four two-credit courses)
- Individual Music Instruction (one to two two-credit courses)
Elective Courses:
Students can choose from the following elective courses to complete their degree:
- Music History (MUSC& 211, MUSC& 212, MUSC& 231, MUSC& 240, MUSC& 250, MUSC& 252)
- Music Literature (MUSC& 225, MUSC& 226)
Careers:
The Music program at Olympic College prepares students for a variety of careers in music. Graduates can pursue careers as music educators, performers, composers, music therapists, and music producers.