Music Performance AAAS

Program Overview

The Performance Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree prepares students for careers in music performance and related occupations. The program emphasizes hands-on training and performance experiences, covering a wide range of musical genres and styles. Students take core courses in music theory, performance techniques, and music technology, as well as applied lessons and ensemble performance courses. Graduates are prepared for careers as performers, music teachers, music producers, audio engineers, and music business professionals.

Program Outline

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Program Content and Structure:

The Performance Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree is designed to prepare students for careers in music performance and related occupations. The program emphasizes hands-on training and performance experiences, covering a wide range of musical genres and styles.

Course Schedule:

The program is typically completed in three years of full-time study. Students take a combination of core courses in music theory, performance techniques, and music technology, as well as applied lessons and ensemble performance courses.

Individual Modules with Descriptions:

Core Curriculum:

• Communication Skills (5 Credits): Develops written and verbal communication skills through courses such as English Composition I.
• Human Relations (2 Credits): Examines principles of human relations and interpersonal communication.
• Multicultural Understanding (5 Credits): Explores different cultures and perspectives through courses such as Humanities or Communication for Social Change.
• Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits): Develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills through courses such as Acoustics of Music.

Music Tech Requirements (43 Credits):

• Career Development: Introduces the music industry and career opportunities.
• Survey of Music Recording/Publishing Business: Provides an overview of the music recording and publishing industries.
• Music Business Law: Examines legal issues related to the music industry.
• Introduction to Live Sound Reinforcement: Teaches principles of live sound engineering.
• Performance Techniques: Develops performance skills in various musical genres.
• Tech Music Theory 1-6: Covers music theory concepts and their application in popular music.
• Introduction to Music Technology: Introduces fundamental concepts of music technology.
• MIDI Sequencing I: Teaches the basics of MIDI sequencing and music production.
• Tech Keyboard 1-2: Develops keyboard performance and production skills.
• Navigating the New Music Business: Explores emerging trends and strategies in the music industry.

Applied Lessons Requirements (Minimum of 6 credits):

• Individual Instruction Instrumental: Provides one-on-one instruction on a chosen instrument.

Ensemble Performance Requirements (Minimum of 16 Credits):

• Large Ensemble Performance: Students participate in large ensembles such as the Shoreline Singers, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, or Orchestra.
• Small Ensemble Performance: Students participate in small ensembles such as the Americana/Bluegrass Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, or Vocal Ensemble.

Careers:

Graduates of the Music Performance AAAS program are prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including:

• Performers in choruses, bands, orchestras, dance companies, opera companies, and theater groups
• Music teachers
• Music producers
• Audio engineers
• Music business professionals