Greenhouse Curriculum - Performing Arts-Music (A.A.S.)

Performing Arts-Music (A.A.S.)– A two-year music concentration program that leads to the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is offered in Performing Arts. The curriculum also is transferable to four-year institutions and closely parallels the first two years of the Bachelor of Music Degree. The degree may also lead directly to performance and other careers in the music industry. For acceptance, incoming students are required to audition on their major instrument (or voice) and take a test in written music theory, aural musicianship, and keyboard skills.
A minimum grade of “C” is required in Music Major Classes.

Departmental Requirements for A.A.S. Degree in Performing
Arts - Music:

Four semesters of college-level theory
Four semesters of college-level sight-singing
Four semesters of keyboard harmony
Four semesters of college-level applied music
Four semesters of ensemble (chorus, orchestra, band, or percussion ensemble)
One semester of music literature and one semester of music history
Additional requirements as described under Programs of Study
A minimum grade of “C” is required in Music Major Classes.

Applied Music Courses (a special fee will be charged for all courses.)
Requirements for Applied Music:

Students must be matriculated in a music degree program.
Students are required to perform on at least one recital each semester after reaching the second semester of college level study and also to attend a specified number of recitals and concerts each semester.
Woodwind and brass instrument students must also be enrolled in Band.
String instrument students must also be enrolled in Orchestra.
Voice, keyboard and guitar students must also be enrolled in Chorus.
Percussion students must also be enrolled in Percussion Ensemble.
Students are required to perform a jury exam at the end of each semester of applied music study.
MUS 000 (Applied Music Master Class) is a co-requisite for all applied music courses.
Students in applied music must also be enrolled in music theory unless those requirements have already been met.

Course Descriptions: Online or PDF

Performing Arts-Music
A.A.S. Program
Hegis Code: 5610

Total Credits: 64

First Semester	Credits
Applied Music⁽¹⁾	2
ENG 100 Enhanced Composition I or ENG 101 Composition I or ENG 108 The Craft of Composition / Honors English I⁽²⁾	3
MUS 000 Applied Music Master Class⁽¹⁾	0
MUS 104 Introduction to Music Literature	3
MUS 117 Elements of Music I⁽³⁾	2
MUS 127 Keyboard Harmony I⁽³⁾	2
MUS 137 Sight-Singing I	2
Performing Organization⁽¹⁾	1
Total Semester Credits	15

Second Semester	Credits
Applied Music⁽¹⁾	2
ENG 102 Composition II or ENG 109 The Art of Analysis / Honors English II	3
MUS 000 Applied Music Master Class⁽¹⁾	0
MUS 118 Elements of Music II⁽³⁾	2
MUS 128 Keyboard Harmony II⁽³⁾	2
MUS 138 Sight-Singing II	2
Performing Organization⁽¹⁾	1
PED Activity Course(s)	1
Social Science Elective	3
Total Semester Credits	16

Third Semester	Credits
Applied Music⁽¹⁾	2
Humanities Elective	3
Mathematics Elective	3
MUS 000 Applied Music Master Class⁽¹⁾	0
MUS 217 Elements of Music III⁽³⁾	2
MUS 227 Keyboard Harmony III⁽³⁾	1
MUS 237 Sight-Singing III	2
Performing Organization⁽¹⁾	1
Social Science Elective	3
Total Semester Credits	17

Fourth Semester	Credits
Applied Music⁽¹⁾	2
Laboratory Science Elective⁽⁴⁾	4
MUS 000 Applied Music Master Class⁽¹⁾	0
MUS 218 Elements of Music IV⁽³⁾	2
MUS 228 Keyboard Harmony IV⁽³⁾	1
MUS 238 Sight-Singing IV	2
Music History Elective⁽⁵⁾	3
Performing Organization⁽¹⁾	1
PED Activity Course(s)	1
Total Semester Credits	16

Co-requisites: Appropriate performing ensemble is determined by instrument
Depending on placement
Co-requisites
Recommended:
- GSS 106 Science of Sound and Music
Students must complete one of the following courses:
- MUS 201 History of Western Music I
- MUS 204 History of Western Music II
- MUS 208 History of Western Music III