College Catalog Programs of Study 2010-2011

MUSIC

Associate of Applied Arts Degree

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Purpose: The Associate of 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. NOVA 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 NOVA/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.

Two Years Credits
1st Semester
3___ Social Science Elective 3
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
1MUS Applied Music (minor) 1
MUS 111 Music Theory I 4
MUS Applied Music (major) 2
MUS Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble 1
2PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness 1
4SDV Elective 1
Total   16
2nd Semester
3___ Social Science Elective 3
ENG 112 College Composition II 3
MTH 151 Math for the Liberal Arts or MTH 152 3
1MUS Applied Music (minor) 1
MUS 112 Music Theory II 4
MUS Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble 1
MUS Applied Music (major) 2
2PED/RPK Elective 1
Total   18
3rd Semester
___ General Elective 3
MUS 211 Advanced Music Theory I 4
1MUS Applied Music (minor) 1
MUS 221 History of Music I 3
MUS Applied Music (major) 2
MUS Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble 1
Total   14
4th Semester
5___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
CST 110 Intro to Communication 3
MUS 222 History of Music II 3
MUS 212 Advanced Music Theory II 4
1MUS Applied Music (minor) 1
MUS Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble 1
MUS Applied Music (major) 2
Total   17
Total credits for the Music A.A.A. in MUSIC=65

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 activities course. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.

3 The social science elective may be selected from the social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives.

4 Students can take SDV 100 College Success Skills or the SDV 101 Orientation section related to their particular program.

5 Humanities/fine arts elective may be selected from the humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet requirements of transfer institution.