| MUSIC
Associate in Applied Arts Degree AL, AN, LO
Purpose: The Associate in Applied Arts degree curriculum is
designed for students who seek employment in the performing arts
field. The degree offers a major in Music and a specialization
in Jazz/Popular Music. Each program has a common first year.
Transfer Information: The A.A.A. degree may also be accepted
for transfer by some senior colleges and universities. NVCC has
a formal articulation agreement for the A.A.A. degree in Music
to transfer into George Mason University’s Bachelor of
Music degree with Education and Performance concentrations. See
the current NVCC/GMU Bachelor of Music transfer sheet for more
information. Students wishing to use the degree for transfer
to other four-year institutions should consult with a counselor
or faculty advisor regarding the transfer requirements of the
institution of their choice.
Recommended Preparation: An interview with the music faculty
may be required before beginning the program.
Special Curriculum Completion Requirements: Applied music students:
Tuition fees are payable to the College. Studio charges are payable
to applied music instructors. Applied proficiency requirements
must be met in order for students to advance to the 200-level
of applied music courses. Piano proficiency skills are required
of all Music majors.
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First Year |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
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ENG |
111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
|
MUS |
|
Applied Music (major) |
2 |
|
1 MUS |
|
Applied Music (minor) |
1 |
|
MUS |
|
Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble |
1 |
|
MUS |
111 |
Music Theory I |
4 |
|
2 PED |
116 |
Lifetime Fitness & Wellness |
1 |
|
3 ___ |
|
Social Science Elective |
3 |
|
SDV
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Elective |
1 |
|
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ENG |
112 |
College Composition II |
|
3 |
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MTH |
151 |
Math for the Liberal Arts I |
|
3 |
|
MUS |
|
Applied Music (major) |
|
2 |
|
1 MUS |
|
Applied Music (minor) |
|
1 |
|
MUS |
|
Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble |
|
1 |
|
MUS |
112 |
Music Theory II |
|
4 |
|
2 PED |
/RPK |
|
|
1 |
|
3 ___ |
|
Social Science Elective |
|
3 |
|
|
|
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Total Credits/Semester |
16 |
18 |
|
Second Year |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
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___ |
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General Elective |
3 |
|
MUS |
|
Applied Music (major) |
2 |
|
1 MUS |
|
Applied Music (minor) |
1 |
|
MUS |
|
Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble |
1 |
|
MUS |
211 |
Advanced Music Theory I |
4 |
|
MUS |
221 |
History of Music I |
3 |
|
|
4 ___ |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
|
3 |
|
MUS |
|
Applied Music (major) |
|
2 |
|
1 MUS |
|
Applied Music (minor) |
|
1 |
|
MUS |
|
Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble |
|
1 |
|
MUS |
212 |
Advanced Music Theory II |
|
4 |
|
MUS |
222 |
History of Music II |
|
3 |
|
SPD |
110 |
Intro. to Speech Communication |
|
3 |
|
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Total Credits/Semester |
14 |
17 |
Total credits for the A.A.A. Degree in Music = 65.
To graduate from a degree program, students entering NVCC Fall
1999 or later must demonstrate computer competency skills as
described in the Degree Requirements section of the Instructional
Programs of this catalog.
1 Class instruction
such as Class Voice or Class Piano may be substituted.
2 The PED requirement
may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED
116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1
cr. plus RPK 205, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit
and a 2-credit course.
3 The social science
elective may be selected from the following: economics, geography,
history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes
anthropology).
4 The humanities/fine
arts elective may be selected from the list on page 38. Elective
should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor
to meet requirements of transfer institution.
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