Associate of Science | 61 credits minimum

Communication and Performing Arts Division
South City Campus
General Information 801-957-4073
Program Information 801-957-4130
Program Website
Academic and Career Advising

Program Faculty
Associate Professors - Thomas Baggaley, Jon Clark

Program Description
The Music Department offers a two-year program of music education for students planning to major in music at a four-year institution, as well as the student who is interested in improving their individual musical knowledge and abilities.

Departmental offerings include music theory, conducting, MIDI technology (computer/synthesizer), songwriting, music history and music appreciation. The Department also offers opportunities to develop individual music skills in a variety of instruments, piano and voice, as well as performing experience in auditioned and non-auditioned ensembles. The Music Department faculty supports high standards in music education; they encourage and mentor individual students to attain their highest potential.

Career Opportunities
Continuation to baccalaureate granting institutions in performance and music education. Students may also open studios in private music teaching and approach local recording studios for recording work. Performers may also engage in performance for pay as an entrepreneur in the music field. Most performing musicians do not hold regular jobs as performers but work as contract entrepreneurs in the communities.

Transfer/Articulation Information
Music majors planning to transfer to a four-year institution will be required to pass a vocal or instrumental proficiency exam. It is strongly encouraged that students take 45-minute private lessons each semester in voice or their instrument of study to prepare for this exam.

Admission into a major program at a transfer institution depends upon the receiving institution’s requirements for that major. Some major programs are restricted and require special application as well as a competitive GPA. See an Academic Advisor at both SLCC and the intended receiving institution for specific articulation information.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx

Cost of supplies and texts are comparable with other General Education classes at approximately $100 per text. Some courses require additional fees or may require concert attendance.

Estimated books and supplies- $375-$500 per semester, $10.00 for performing classes for music, $280-$405 per semester for private lessons (voice or instrumental).

Estimated Time to Completion
If students follow the suggested schedule, time to completion is four semesters.

Program Entry Requirements
By Audition or faculty approval. Students with insufficient prior preparation may be required to take MUSC 1100  Intro to Music Theory before being allowed to begin taking the required courses in Music Theory. Students with insufficient piano/keyboard skills may be required to take MUSC 1150  and MUSC 1160  or private piano lessons to complete the piano proficiency requirement. Contact Thomas Baggaley: thomas.baggaley@slcc.edu

Program Student Learning Outcomes	Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
	1 - Acquire substantive knowledge 2 - Communicate effectively 3 - Develop quantitative literacies 4 - Think critically and creatively 5 - Develop knowledge and skills to be civically engaged 6 - Develop the knowledge and skills to work withothers in a professional and constructive manner 7 - Develop computer and information literacy
Prepare students for transfer to four-year music programs in the state of Utah	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Proficiency in academic understanding of music theory, eartraining, piano/keyboard, and sight-singing.	1, 2, 3, 4
Proficiency in musical performance with appropriate expression, accuracy and artistic value.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Show proficiency in at least one performance medium of voice, instrument, or composition.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5