My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
You can earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree with Music designation at FRCC and transfer as a junior to Colorado public four-year schools.
Music & Recording Arts Technology Degrees
Music Associate of Arts Degree Required Courses
Career Opportunities
All careers listed below require advanced education in either college or trade institutions. Some careers require training in certificate programs. A few of the more glorious careers require talent and extreme dedication.
Careers in Contemporary Writing and Production: Music Arranger, Music Producer, Orchestrator, Composer, Film Scorer, Scorer/Composer, Jingle Writer, Songwriter, Transcriber, Copyist, Conductor, Website Composer, Educational Composer
Careers in Music Business/Management: Music Business Attorney, Advertising Executive, Booking Agent, Business Manager, Field Merchandiser, Music Publisher, Personal Manager, Professional Manager, Community Arts Manager, Community Development Specialist
Careers in Film Scoring: Film Composer, Music Editor, Music Supervisor/Director, Film Arranger/Adapter, Film Conductor, Film Music Orchestrator, Synthesis Specialist, Theme Specialist
Careers in Jazz Composition: Jazz Composer, Jingle Writer, Film Scorer/Composer, Arranger (Adaptor), Songwriter, Orchestrator, Conductor, Copyist, Educator/Teacher, Transcriber, Editor (print music publishing)
Careers in Music Education: Choir Director, College/Conservatory/University Music Educator, Elementary School Music Teacher, Music Supervisor, Private Instructor, Secondary School Music Teacher, Music Librarian
Careers in Music Production & Engineering: MIDI Engineering, Music Director, Producer, Program Director, Recording Engineer, Studio Director or Manager, Music Tech, Sound Engineer
Careers in Music Synthesis: MIDI Technician, Programmer, Performing Synthesist, Music Sequencer, Sound Designer
Careers in Music Therapy: Music Therapist in Private Settings, Music Therapists in Institutions (School, Hospitals, Corporations)
Careers in Performance: Vocal/Instrumental Soloist, Session Musician, General Business Musician, Performing Artist, Orchestra/Group Member, Background Vocalist, Floor Show Band, Studio Musician,
Careers in Record Companies: A&R Administrator, A&R Coordinator, Campus Representative, Consumer Researcher, Director of Publicity, Marketing Representative, Public Relations Counselor, Publicist, Regional Sales Manager
Careers in Songwriting: Composer, Jingle Writer, Lyricist, Producer/Songwriter, Singer/Performing Songwriter, Staff or Freelance Songwriter
Careers in Music Publishing: Music Editor, Music Copyist, Music Engraver, Music Proofer, Music Magazine Writers/Editors
Careers in Ethnomusicology: High School and College Professors, CIA and FBI, Ambassador Programs
Careers in Musical Instruments: Instrument Designer, Instrument Repairperson, Instrument Sales Rep,
Video Music Careers: Digital Composition or Sequencing, Music Programming, Music Production
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ENG121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MUS110 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS112 | Ear Training/Sight-Singing I Lab | 1 |
| MUS131 | Music Class I (Guitar, Piano or Voice) | 2 |
| MUS141 | Private Instruction I | 1-2 |
| MUS151 | Ensemble I (Orchestra, Chamber Music, Chamber Choir, Vocal Jazz, Jazz Combo) | 1 |
| MUS121 | Music History Medieval to Classical | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14-15 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ENG122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MUS111 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS113 | Ear Training/Sight-Singing II Lab | 1 |
| MUS142 | Private Instruction II | 1-2 |
| MUS152 | Ensemble II (Orchestra, Chamber Music, Chamber Choir, Vocal Jazz, Jazz Combo) | 1 |
| MUS122 | Music History Romantic to Present | 3 |
| GT-MA1 | Mathematics (GT-MA1): ___________ | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| MUS210 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS212 | Advanced Ear Training/Sight-Singing I Lab | 1 |
| MUS251 | Ensemble I | 1 |
| MUS241 | Private Instruction I | 1-2 |
| GT-SS | Social & Behavioral Sciences: ___________ | 3 |
| GT-HI1 | History: __________ | 3 |
| GT-SC1/2 | Natural & Physical Sciences: ___________ | 4-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-18 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.
| MUS211 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS213 | Advanced Ear Training/Sight-Singing II Lab | 1 |
| MUS252 | Ensemble II | 1 |
| MUS242 | Private Instruction II | 1-2 |
| GT-SS | Social & Behavioral Sciences: ___________ | 3 |
| GT-SC1/2 | Natural & Physical Sciences: ___________ | 4-5 |
| ELC-LST | Music Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-18 |