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 109 Orchestra I, or MUS 111 Freshman Chorus I, or MUS 113 Ban |
1 |
| MUS 117 Elements of Music I(3) | 2 |
| MUS 127 Keyboard Harmony I(3) | 2 |
| MUS 137 Sight-Singing I | 2 |
| Total Semester Credits | 15 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| Applied Music(1) | 2 |
| COM 101 Interpersonal Communications or COM 103 Public Speaking |
3 |
| MUS 000 Applied Music Master Class(1) | 0 |
| MUS 110 Orchestra II, or MUS 112 Freshman Chorus II, or MUS 114 Band II |
1 |
| MUS 118 Elements of Music II(3) | 2 |
| MUS 128 Keyboard Harmony II(3) | 2 |
| MUS 138 Sight-Singing II | 2 |
| PED Activity Course(s) | 1 |
| Social Science Elective(4) | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 16 |
| Third Semester | Credits |
| Applied Music(1) | 2 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective(5) | 3 |
| MUS 000 Applied Music Master Class(1) | 0 |
| MUS 209 Orchestra III, or MUS 211 Chorus III, or MUS 213 Band III |
1 |
| MUS 217 Elements of Music III(3) | 2 |
| MUS 227 Keyboard Harmony III(3) | 1 |
| MUS 237 Sight-Singing III | 2 |
| Social Science Elective(6) | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 17 |
| Fourth Semester | Credits |
| Applied Music(1) | 2 |
| Laboratory Science Elective(7) | 4 |
| MUS 000 Applied Music Master Class(1) | 0 |
| MUS 210 Orchestra IV, or MUS 212 Chorus IV, or MUS 214 Band IV |
1 |
| MUS 218 Elements of Music IV(3) | 2 |
| MUS 228 Keyboard Harmony IV(3) | 1 |
| MUS 238 Sight-Singing IV | 2 |
| Music History Elective(8) | 3 |
| PED Activity Course(s) | 1 |
| Total Semester Credits | 16 |
- Co-requisites: Appropriate performing ensemble is determined by instrument
- Depending on placement
- Co-requisites
- SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology or another Social Science Elective that satisfies SDES
- Mathematics Elective that satisfies the SUNY GE SMAT attribute. Recommended:
- Social Science Elective that satisfies the SUNY GE SSBS attribute. Recommended:
- PSY 203 General Psychology I
- Laboratory Science Elective. Recommended:
- GSS 106 Science of Sound and Music
- Students must complete one of the following courses:
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