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Courses & Requirements
The associate in arts degree in Music offers guidance in course selection to students preparing for careers in music, either those seeking professional work or those seeking to transfer to four year colleges. Students enrolled in the music option should plan to take at least 35 credits in music courses including 4 courses each in Applied Music and Ensemble at levels determined by the department. A minimum of 66 credit hours are required for graduation.
| Courses | Credits | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| ENG101 English Composition I | 3 | |
| ENG102 English Composition II | 3 | ENG101 Prerequisite |
| MUS102 Introduction to Western Music | 3 | |
| MUS112 Introduction to World Music | 3 | |
| MUS115 Aural Skills I | 1 | |
| MUS116 Aural Skills II | 1 | Prerequisite MUS115 |
| MUS121 Music Theory I | 3 | |
| MUS122 Music Theory II | 3 | Prerequisite: MUS121 |
| MUS131 Piano I | 3 | |
| MUS141 Performance Workshop I | 1 | |
| MUS142 Performance Workshop II | 1 | Prerequisite: MUS141 |
| MUS217 Aural Skills III | 1 | Prerequisite: MUS116 |
| MUS218 Aural Skills IV | 1 | Prerequisite: MUS217 |
| MUS223 Music Theory III | 3 | Prerequisite: MUS122 |
| MUS224 Music Theory IV | 3 | Prerequisite: MUS223 |
| MUS243 Performance Workshop III | 1 | Prerequisite: MUS142 |
| MUS244 Performance Workshop IV | 1 | Prerequisite: MUS243 |
| Applied Music 4 Course Sequence | Credits | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| MUS173 Applied Music: Brass I MUS174 Applied Music: Brass II MUS273 Applied Music: Brass III MUS274 Applied Music: Brass IV |
1 1 1 1 |
- Prerequisite: MUS173 Prerequisite: MUS174 Prerequisite: MUS273 |
| MUS175 Applied Music: Guitar I MUS176 Applied Music: Guitar II MUS275 Applied Music: Guitar III MUS276 Applied Music: Guitar IV |
1 1 1 1 |
- Prerequisite: MUS175 Prerequisite: MUS176 Prerequisite: MUS275 |
| MUS177Applied Music: Percussion I MUS178 Applied Music: Percussion II MUS277 Applied Music: Percussion III MUS278 Applied Music: Percussion IV |
1 1 1 1 |
- Prerequisite: MUS177 Prerequisite: MUS178 Prerequisite: MUS277 |
| MUS179 Applied Music: Piano I MUS180 Applied Music: Piano II MUS279 Applied Music: Piano III MUS280 Applied Music: Piano IV |
1 1 1 1 |
- Prerequisite: MUS179 Prerequisite: MUS180 Prerequisite: MUS279 |
| MUS181 Applied Music: Strings I MUS182 Applied Music: Strings II MUS281 Applied Music: Strings III MUS282 Applied Music: Strings IV |
1 1 1 1 |
- Prerequisite: MUS181 Prerequisite: MUS182 Prerequisite: MUS281 |
| MUS183 Applied Music: Voice I MUS184 Applied Music: Voice II MUS283 Applied Music: Voice III MUS284 Applied Music: Voice IV |
1 1 1 1 |
- Prerequisite: MUS183 Prerequisite: MUS184 Prerequisite: MUS283 |
| MUS185 Applied Music: Woodwinds I MUS186 Applied Music: Woodwinds II MUS285 Applied Music: Woodwinds III MUS286 Applied Music: Woodwinds IV |
1 1 1 1 |
- Prerequisite: MUS185 Prerequisite: MUS186 Prerequisite: MUS285 |
| Ensemble 4 Course Sequence | Credits | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| MUS187 Ensemble: Chamber Choir I MUS188 Ensemble: Chamber Choir II MUS255 Ensemble: Chamber Choir III MUS256 Ensemble: Chamber Choir IV |
1 1 1 1 |
- Prerequisite: MUS187 Prerequisite: MUS188 Prerequisite: MUS255 |
| MUS151 Ensemble: Chorus I MUS152 Ensemble: Chorus II MUS251 Ensemble: Chorus III MUS252 Ensemble: Chorus IV |
1 1 1 1 |
- Prerequisite: MUS151 Prerequisite: MUS152 Prerequisite: MUS251 |
| MUS165 Ensemble: Concert Band I MUS166 Ensemble: Concert Band II MUS265 Ensemble: Concert Band III MUS266 Ensemble: Concert Band IV |
1 1 1 1 |
- Prerequisite: MUS165 Prerequisite: MUS166 Prerequisite: MUS265 |
| MUS161 Ensemble: Jazz/Rock I MUS162 Ensemble: Jazz/Rock II MUS261 Ensemble: Jazz/Rock III MUS262 Ensemble: Jazz/Rock IV |
1 1 1 1 |
- Prerequisite: MUS161 Prerequisite: MUS162 Prerequisite: MUS261 |
| MUS135 Ensemble: Small Group I MUS136 Ensemble: Small Group II MUS236 Ensemble: Small Group III MUS237 Ensemble: Small Group IV |
1 1 1 1 |
- Prerequisite: MUS135 Prerequisite: MUS136 Prerequisite: MUS236 |
| Courses | Credits | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Program Elective | 3 | Students transferring to UMASS Lowell Sound Recording Tech must take: MUS128 Audio Recording 1. Music Business: take ECO 201. Other UML Tracks take additional Music History course via NECCUM |
| Behavioral Science | 3 | Students transferring to UMASS Lowell tracks and Music Education track take: PSY101 |
| History & Government | 6 | |
| Math | 3/4 | MAT111or higher Students transferring to UMASS Lowell Sound Recording Tech must take: MAT251 and MAT252 |
| Science (with lab) | 8 | Must be lab science Students transferring to UMASS Lowell Sound Recording Tech must take: PHS111 College Physics |
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