Program of Study
The Performance major focuses on technique, repertoire, language, and performance skills, while providing the musician with knowledge of music theory and history.
Students acquire individualized attention via Applied Music Lessons with accomplished teachers. Performance skills are nurtured through participation in Recital Attendance class and ensembles.
In addition, Music Theory, Aural Skills, and Music History are integrated with performance studies in order to broaden one’s artistic understanding.
This degree has been arranged so that a transfer into a Bachelors of Music program is achievable.
The faculty has identified the following Learning Outcomes for all graduates:
- Demonstrates comprehension of written music theory for the appropriate freshman and sophomore levels.
- Demonstrates comprehension of aural skills for the appropriate freshman levels sophomore levels.
- Utilizes the techniques and fundamental practices of performance skills for appropriate freshman and sophomore levels.
- Demonstrates command of instrument specific skills for appropriate freshman and sophomore levels.
- Demonstrates command of standard and contemporary repertoire through understanding and performance skills.
POTENTIAL OCCUPATIONS:
- Band Leader
- Band Member
- Choir Director/Section Leader
- Church Musician
- Freelance Entertainment Personnel
- Media Musician
- Music Director
- Orchestra Member
- Private Studio Teacher
- Recording Studio Artist
- Song Writer/Arranger
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION
| Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| MUS 1040 |
Professional Seminar (taken 4 semesters, 1 hour each) |
4 |
| MUS 1210 |
Music Theory I |
3
|
| MUS 1220 |
Music Theory II |
3
|
| MUS 1240 |
Aural Skills I |
1
|
| MUS 1250 |
Aural Skills II |
1
|
| MUS 1410 |
Class Piano I |
1
|
| MUS 1420 |
Class Piano II |
1
|
| MUS 17XX |
Applied Music (taken 2 semesters, 2 hours each) |
4
|
| MUS 1820 |
MIDI Sequencing |
3
|
| MUS 2210 |
Music Theory III |
3
|
| MUS 2220 |
Music Theory IV |
3
|
| MUS 2240 |
Aural Skills III |
1
|
| MUS 2250 |
Aural Skills IV |
1
|
| MUS 27XX |
Applied Music (taken 2 semesters, 2 hours each) |
4
|
MUS Ensemble (taken 4 semesters, 1 hour each): 4
Total Technical Credit Hours: 37
Voice Performance Majors will take MUS 1710/2710–Applied Music–Voice; MUS 1400–Diction for Singers; and MUS 1300–Choral Society or Auditioned Vocal Ensemble for a total of 69 hours.
Instrumental Performance Majors will take MUS 1710/2710–Applied Music and Ensembles based on their instrument for a total of 67 hours.
Optional: MUS 2970–Recital; this course is strongly recommended for transfer.
General Education and Related Courses
| Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| GEN 1000 |
First-Year Seminar |
1 |
| Choose One: ENG 1050/ENG 1020 |
College Composition I |
3/5 |
| Choose One: MTH 2010/MTH 2310 |
Statistics/College Algebra |
3/5 |
| MUS 1200 |
Introduction to Music Technology |
3 |
| Choose One: †MUS 2110/2130 |
History and Literature/of Music I or II |
3 |
| SPE 2010 |
Effective Speaking |
3 |
Total General Education and Related Credit Hours: 31/35
Total Credit Hours: 68/72
† Music Performance students planning on transferring to a four-year degree as a junior should take MUS 2110–History and Literature of Music I and MUS 2130–History and Literature of Music II.
See your advisor for appropriate course selection.
All students graduating from Terra State Community College with an Associate degree of any kind will be functionally proficient in common computer operations and applications. Please see your academic advisor or academic division office for further details.
To determine when courses are scheduled, see program curriculum sheet which is available from the Enrollment Services office in Building A/Room 100, from the Liberal Arts and Public Services Division, Building A/Room 202.