Music Program
A.A. (Associate of Arts)
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General Education Requirements:
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Credits
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____SPCM101
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Fundamentals of Speech Communication
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3
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____ENGL101
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College Composition I
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3
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____ENGL102
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College Composition II
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3
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General Education Electives:
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(Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General
Education courses)
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____Arts and Humanities
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3
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____Social and Behavioral Sciences
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3
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____Diversity
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3
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____Biological and Physical Sciences (one course must include a
lab)
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7-8
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____Mathematics
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3
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____Wellness and Health
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3
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____Information Literacy/Technology
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3
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____Global, Historical and Cultural Perspectives
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2
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Total General Education credits
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36-39
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Electives:
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Recommended:
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Students are advised to consult each semester's Schedule of
Classes for course availability:
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____MUSC 124
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Introduction to Music Literature
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3
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____MUSC 103
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Basic Ear Training I
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1
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____MUSC 104
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Basic Ear Training II
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1
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____MUSC 151
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Theory of Music I
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3
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____MUSC 152
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Theory of Music II
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3
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____MUSC 203
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Intermediate Ear Training I
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1
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____MUSC 204
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Intermediate Ear Training II
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1
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____MUSC 253
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Theory of Music III
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3
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____MUSC 254
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Theory of Music IV
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3
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____MUSC 130
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Piano Class I*
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1
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____MUSC 131
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Piano Class II*
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1
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____MUSC 230
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Piano Class III*
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1
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____MUSC 231
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Piano Class IV*
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1
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____MUSC 135
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Voice Class **
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1
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____MUSA 101-165
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Applied Music-Basic
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2,2,2,2,and/or
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____MUSA 201-291
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Applied Music-Intermediate***
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2,2,2,2
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____MUSC
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Music Ensemble****
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1,1,1,1
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Other Electives:
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0
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Total Elective credits
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21-24
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Total credits required for degree
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60 min
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*Recommended for non-piano majors.
**Recommended for non-voice majors.
***Applied
music is recommended each semester; 8 maximum credits aretransferable.
****4
maximum transferable credits in Music Ensemble.
Areas of Concentration:
Music Performance:
Performance majors should enroll in one-hour lessons in their applied
performance area. Performance majors are required to perform at least
once each semester in a student recital or as advised by his/her applied
instructor. No additional courses are required for students in the
Classical Guitar, Keyboard or Instrumental Concentration. Foreign
language study is recommended for Voice majors.
Music Education:
No additional courses are required in this concentration.
Commercial Music:
(Additional required course)
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____MUSC 150
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Electronic/Computer Music
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3
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Credits Required for Music Concentration
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36
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Transfer Pattern Description:
This Arts and Sciences degree pattern is designed for those students who
plan to complete a bachelor's degree with a major in music performance,
music education, or commercial music, in addition to satisfying the
requirements for the Associate of Arts degree at CCBC. Music courses are
transferable to Maryland colleges and universities upon completion of
competency examinations.
Since four-year institutions vary widely in their requirements, students
majoring in music are required to meet with one of the Music department
advisors listed on the next page for individual determination of their
course pattern and to arrange an audition for private instruction. This
sequence of courses should be adjusted to meet the requirements of the
transfer institution.
The Music Department at CCBC Essex is an accredited institutional member
of the National Association of Schools of Music. The transfer pattern
follows guidelines established by that organization and identifies
courses required for NASM certfication.
NOTE: Although this pattern follows a two-year plan, students who work
more than 15 hours per week or have other major obligations outside of
school are advised to take fewer courses each semester over a longer
period of time. Students who work 25 hours or more are advised to take
12 credits or less each semester.
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