(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
Cedar Valley only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.MUS.PERFORM.05 AAS.CM.PERFORM.14
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 2301 |
General Psychology |
3 |
| MUSP 1391 |
Special Topics in Music - General Performance |
3 |
| +Ensemble |
|
1 |
| +++Applied Music |
|
2 |
|
|
16 |
SEMESTER IV
| MUSB 1305 |
Survey of the Music Business |
3 |
| MUSC 2141 |
Forum/Recital |
1 |
| MUSP 1242 |
Small Commercial Music Ensemble |
2 |
| MUSC 2319 |
Commercial Orchestration |
3 |
| MUSP 1391 |
Special Topics in Music - General Performance |
3 |
| +Ensemble |
|
1 |
| +++Applied Music |
|
2 |
|
|
15 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
62-66 60 |
+Ensembles - must be selected from the following:
++Applied music courses to be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 1101 through MUAP 1181.
+++Applied music courses to be selected from any music course numbered from MUAP 2201 through MUAP 2281.
++++Natural Science Elective - must be selected from the following list:
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.
