Official Title of Major: Music Transfer (A.A.)

Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A.

Code: AA.MUS.MUSIC

Total Credit Hours: 60

About the Performing Arts Department

Purpose: For students interested in pursuing professional training, transferring to a four-year institution or gaining personal enrichment by concentrating in music.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Ian Wardenski

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR  ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1	3 credit hours
Mathematics GER	3 credit hours
MUS 101 - Music Fundamentals * (Arts and Humanities GER) *Note: Students who place directly into MUS 113 should select a General Education Arts and Humanities course other than MUS 101. Refer to Arts and Humanities General Education Courses  for a list of approved courses.	3 credit hours
MUS 113 - Music Theory and Ear Training 1	4 credit hours
MUS 230 - Recording Industry Techniques 1  (Technology Requirement)	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2	3 credit hours
MUS 231 - Recording Industry Techniques 2	3 credit hours
Wellness GER	3 credit hours
MUS 114 - Music Theory and Ear Training 2	4 credit hours
Choose one ensemble course:  Each ensemble music course may be repeated up to four times for a total of four credits. MUS 180 - Orchestra  OR MUS 181 - Jazz Band  OR MUS 182 - Concert Choir  OR MUS 184 - Concert Band  OR MUS 188 - Chamber Singers	1 credit hour
Choose one (1-credit or 2-credit) applied music course:  Each applied music course may be repeated up to four times for a total of 8 credits. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in the 2-credit hour courses. Please refer to list of applied music courses on degree program page.	1-2 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
MUS 262 - World Music: Music as Culture  (Arts and Humanities GER)	3 credit hours
Biological and Physical Lab Sciences GER  (Lab)	4 credit hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences GER	3 credit hours
MUS 213 - Music Theory and Ear Training 3	4 credit hours
Choose one ensemble course: Refer to list in Term 2.	1 credit hour
Choose one applied music course: Refer to list in Term 2.	1-2 credit hours

Term 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Biological and Physical Lab Sciences GER	3 credit hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences GER	3 credit hours
MUS 141 - Class Piano 1	2 credit hours
MUS 160 - History of Popular Music	3 credit hours
Choose one ensemble course: Refer to list in Term 2.	1 credit hour
Choose one applied music course: Refer to list in Term 2.	1-2 credit hours