NCCC College Catalog 2024-2025 
    
    Oct 15, 2024  
NCCC College Catalog 2024-2025

Music, AA


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*This Program Path begins Fall 2024*

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 MATH 113 College Algebra 3 cr hrs   (SGE)030
COMM 207 Fundamentals Of Speech 3 cr hrs   (SGE)020 MUSI 109 Applied Music 1 cr hrs  (Voice/Instrument)
MUSI 120 Music Appreciation 3 cr hrs   (SGE)060  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  
MUSI 109 Applied Music 1 cr hrs  (Piano) MUSI 110 College Band 1 cr hrs  + OR
MUSI 101 Music Fundamentals 2 cr hrs         MUSI 114 Vocal Ensemble 1 cr hrs  AND MUSI 187 Concert Choir 1 cr hrs  *
MUSI 110 College Band 1 cr hrs  + OR CSIS 100 Computer Concepts & Applications 3 cr hrs  (SGE)070
      MUSI 114 Vocal Ensemble 1 cr hrs  AND MUSI 187 Concert Choir 1 cr hrs  *  
        
Total Credit Hours: 15 + / 16 * Total Credit Hours: 15 + / 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)
MUSI 110 College Band 1 cr hrs  + OR MUSI 110 College Band 1 cr hrs  + OR 
      MUSI 114 Vocal Ensemble 1 cr hrs  AND MUSI 187 Concert Choir 1 cr hrs  *       MUSI 114 Vocal Ensemble 1 cr hrs  AND MUSI 187 Concert Choir 1 cr hrs  *
Biological Sciences  Lecture and Lab 5 cr hrs (SGE)040 OR Arts and Humanities Electives  6 cr hrs (SGE)060
     Physical Sciences  Lecture and Lab 5 cr hrs (SGE)040     ^ These Arts and Humanities electives must be from an area other than music.
Social and Behavioral Science Electives  6 cr hrs (SGE)050 General Electives 5-6 cr hrs (SGE)070
General Elective 1 cr hr (SGE)070  
Total Credit Hours: 15 + / 16  * Total Credit Hours: 15 + / 16 *
Total Program Path Credits for Associate of Arts Degree: 60 + / 64 *


+ Instrumental emphasis
* Vocal/Choral emphasis

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  or 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:

  1. Describe the basic elements of music, including sound, pitch, dynamics, and tone color.
  2. Explain how melody, harmony, rhythm, and meter are used to determine forms and textures of music in various styles.
  3. Differentiate between various musical forms and textures.
  4. Describe how societal mores determine historical styles.
  5. Explain the multiple functions of music for individuals and societies.
  6. Create original music using the notation system of Western music.
  7. Prepare ensemble music for performance with various small ensembles.
  8. Prepare solo music for public performances.

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