Last Updated

8/24/2023 12:58:50 PM

Music, Associate in Arts

Pathway:

Music

Degree Type:

Associate in Arts

Curriculum Code:

VPA.MUS.AA (U224A51)

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:

  1. Analyze a selection from the Common Practice period of Western music literature in order to display understanding of standard diatonic harmonic progression.
  2. Proficiently compose a contrapuntal work displaying proper part writing, rhythmic beaming, and voice leading.
  3. Describe characteristics of the most common musical periods, styles, and genres found in Western art music.
  4. Proficiently compose a work using standard music notation software, such as Sibelius or Finale.
  5. 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

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
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
Next StepsMeet 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.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
MAT 101 # Quantitative Literacy

Mathematics Gen-ed

3

OR
MAT 102 # Liberal Arts Mathematics

Mathematics Gen-ed

3

 
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
Next StepsMeet 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.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
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
Next StepsMeet 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.

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
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
Next StepsMeet 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):

Applied Music:

CourseCategoryCredits
MUS 179 Applied Music - Instrumental

Core Course

1

OR
MUS 181 Applied Music - Voice

Core Course

1

 
MUS 180 Applied Music - Piano

Core Course

1

Each semester, students should take one from Applied Music and Music Ensemble.

Music Ensemble:

CourseCategoryCredits
MUS 250 Concert Band

Core Course

1

MUS 253 Ensemble

Core Course

1

MUS 262 Choral Ensemble

Core Course

1

MUS 266 Jazz Band

Core Course

1

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:

  • MUS 105◊, MUS 115◊ and MUS 135◊ should be taken concurrently. It is recommended that students without a keyboard background should enroll in MUS 135◊ in the first semester.
  • Students who elect MUS 180◊, Applied Music-Piano, as their major applied area, can satisfy their remaining applied Music requirement with any other applied Music area.
  • Students are encouraged to participate in the Triton Jazz Band and the Triton Concert Band.

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)