Music, AA (64 credit hours)

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The Associate of Arts with an emphasis in Music is designed to prepare students for a transfer to a four-year institution. The courses required are a basic foundation on which one can build.

Prerequisites

The student will need to demonstrate proficiencies in reading, English, and mathematics based on the college assessment test, ACT or SAT scores, or by taking the recommended/ required classes. Some of the courses in this curriculum have specific prerequisites.

Program Path Sequence

The listing that follows is a recommended sequence of courses for full-time students. The student should consult with an advisor for information specific to their academic situation.

For More Information Contact Program advisor: Alan Murray, 620-432-0377 amurray@neosho.edu, or Advising Staff, 620-432-0311 advising@neosho.edu if program advisor is unavailable

(Fall) Semester I	(Spring) Semester II
CURR 100 First Year Seminar 1 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁷⁰	ENGL 289 English Composition II 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰	PSYC 155 General Psychology 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁵⁰
COMM 207 Fundamentals Of Speech 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰²⁰	MATH 113 College Algebra 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰³⁰
MUSI 120 Music Appreciation 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁶⁰	MUSI 109 Applied Music 1 cr hrs (Voice/Instrument)
OR MUSI 123 Music in America 3 cr hrs	MUSI 109 Applied Music 1 cr hrs (Piano)
MUSI 109 Applied Music 1 cr hrs (Voice/Instrument)	MUSI 104 Music Theory I 3 cr hrs OR
MUSI 109 Applied Music 1 cr hrs (Piano)	MUSI 140 Music In The Elementary Classroom 3 cr hrs
MUSI 101 Music Fundamentals 2 cr hrs AND	MUSI 110 College Band 1 cr hrs OR
HPER 150 Lifetime Fitness 1 cr hrs OR Arts and Humanities Elective 1 cr hr	MUSI 114 Vocal Ensemble 1 cr hrs OR
MUSI 110 College Band 1 cr hrs OR	MUSI 187 Concert Choir 1 cr hrs
MUSI 114 Vocal Ensemble 1 cr hrs OR	HPER 150 Lifetime Fitness 1 cr hrs OR
MUSI 187 Concert Choir 1 cr hrs	Arts and Humanities Electives 1 cr hr
Total Credit Hours: 16	Total Credit Hours: 16

(Fall) Semester III	(Spring) Semester IV
MUSI 109 Applied Music 1 cr hrs (Voice/Instrument)	MUSI 109 Applied Music 1 cr hrs (Voice/Instrument)
MUSI 109 Applied Music 1 cr hrs (Piano)	MUSI 109 Applied Music 1 cr hrs (Piano)
CSIS 100 Computer Concepts & Applications 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁷⁰	MUSI 110 College Band 1 cr hrs OR
MUSI 108 Aural Skills I 2 cr hrs	MUSI 114 Vocal Ensemble 1 cr hrs OR
MUSI 110 College Band 1 cr hrs OR	MUSI 187 Concert Choir 1 cr hrs
MUSI 114 Vocal Ensemble 1 cr hrs OR	Arts and Humanities Electives 6 cr hrs
MUSI 187 Concert Choir 1 cr hrs	Social Science Elective 3 cr hrs
Social Science Elective 3 cr hrs	Biological Science Lecture 3 cr hrs OR
Biological Science Lecture and Lab 5 cr hrs OR	Physical Science Lecture 3 cr hrs
Physical Science Lecture and Lab 5 cr hrs	Free Elective 1 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 16	Total Credit Hours: 16
Total Program Path Credits for Associate of Arts Degree: 64

# One of the science courses must be biological and one must be physical.

General Education (GE) Courses

In order to graduate with a college degree, all students are required to take certain general education courses. These include English composition, speech, wellness, science, art and humanities, mathematics, computer systems, and social and behavioral science.

Program Core Courses

MUSI 109 - Applied Music (Instrument/Voice/Piano), MUSI 110 College Band or MUSI 114 - Vocal Ensemble , MUSI 104 - Music Theory I , MUSI 108 - Aural Skills I , MUSI 120 - Music Appreciation (SGE)⁰⁶⁰or MUSI 123 - Music in America (SGE)⁰⁶⁰, These courses are the fundamental building blocks to work toward a four-year degree.

Program Elective Courses

MUSI 101 - Music Fundamentals , MUSI 140 - Music In The Elementary Classroom , MUSI 187 - Concert Choir , MUSI 206 - Theatre Workshop (Music)

Program Outcomes

Students will develop an understanding of the following:

Basic elements of music, including sound, pitch, dynamics, and tone color.
Combining basic elements of music to construct melodies, harmonies, rhythm, and meter.
Using melody, harmony, rhythm, and meter to determine form and texture.
How form and texture, along with societal mores, determine historical style.
The multiple function of music for individuals and societies.
The notation system of Western music in composing and performing music.
Role and nature of various performing ensembles.
Role and nature of solo performance.