Last Updated
8/24/2023 12:58:50 PM
Music, Associate in Arts
Total Program Credits: 62-64
Series of courses designed to offer all of the required freshman- and sophomore-level music course work for students planning to pursue a Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music Education degree at senior institutions.
All incoming music students are strongly recommended to take a Music theory proficiency test administered by the ETRC, in Room M-142 and evaluated by the Music faculty. This examination will determine placement in Music courses. All students are encouraged to participate in large ensembles.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Arts Degree (Music) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:
- Analyze a selection from the Common Practice period of Western music literature in order to display understanding of standard diatonic harmonic progression.
- Proficiently compose a contrapuntal work displaying proper part writing, rhythmic beaming, and voice leading.
- Describe characteristics of the most common musical periods, styles, and genres found in Western art music.
- Proficiently compose a work using standard music notation software, such as Sibelius or Finale.
- Perform selections from standard literature with college level proficiency in a primary musical instrument or voice.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| MUS 105 ◊ # Theory of Music I | Core Course | 3 |
| MUS 115 ◊ # Sight-Singing and Ear Training I | Core Course | 1 |
| MUS 135 ◊ # Keyboard Musicianship I | Core Course | 1 |
| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Humanities | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Applied Music Credits | Program Elective | 1 |
| Take Music Ensemble Credits | Program Elective | 1 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
MUS 105, MUS 115 and MUS 135 may be used as Program Electives.
| MAT 101 ◊ # Quantitative Literacy | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
| OR | | |
| MAT 102 ◊ # Liberal Arts Mathematics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
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| MUS 106 ◊ # Theory of Music II | Core Course | 3 |
| MUS 116 ◊ # Sight-Singing & Ear Training II | Core Course | 1 |
| MUS 235 ◊ # Keyboard Musicianship II | Core Course | 1 |
| RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Life Science | Life Science Gen-ed | 3-4 |
| Take Applied Music Credits | Program Elective | 1 |
| Take Music Ensemble Credits | Program Elective | 1 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16-17 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
MUS 106, MUS 116 and MUS 235 may be used as Program Electives.
| MUS 207 ◊ # Theory of Music III | Core Course | 3 |
| MUS 215 ◊ Introduction to Music History | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| MUS 217 ◊ # Sight Singing and Ear Training III | Core Course | 1 |
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Applied Music Credits | Program Elective | 1 |
| Take Music Ensemble Credits | Program Elective | 1 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
GECC Credential Achieved. |
Note: MUS 207 and MUS 217 may be used as Program Electives.
| MUS 208 ◊ # Theory of Music IV | Core Course | 3 |
| MUS 218 ◊ # Sight-Singing & Ear Training IV | Core Course | 1 |
| Take Credits Humanities or Fine Arts | Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Physical Science | Physical Science Gen-ed | 3-4 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Applied Music Credits | Program Elective | 1 |
| Take Music Ensemble Credits | Program Elective | 1 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). |
Note: MUS 208 and MUS 218 may be used as Program Electives.
PROGRAM ELECTIVES (12):
| MUS 179 ◊ Applied Music - Instrumental | Core Course | 1 |
| OR | | |
| MUS 181 ◊ Applied Music - Voice | Core Course | 1 |
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| MUS 180 ◊ Applied Music - Piano | Core Course | 1 |
Each semester, students should take one from Applied Music and Music Ensemble.
Each semester, students should take one from Applied Music and Music Ensemble.
(Select courses that meet the BA requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
Notes:
See Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements by discipline: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-arts/associate-in-arts-degree-requirements/
See MUS course descriptions.
Chairperson: Dennis McNamara, Ext. 3597, email: dennismcnamara@triton.edu
KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |