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2025-2026 SLCC General Catalog 
  
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2025-2026 SLCC General Catalog

Music: AS

Associate of Science | 61-63 credits

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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.

See also the Commercial Music: AAS (CTE) . 

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

Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students

Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx  
Course fees: $1860

Note: Fees vary based upon specific registration and are subject to changes.

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 entering the program should complete a music theory entrance exam for placement in the proper music theory course.  Contact the South City Campus Testing Center by calling 801-957-3267 to schedule an appointment to take the music theory entrance exam prior to beginning your first semester.  New students should also audition for placement in a performance ensemble.  Contact Dr. Juan Pereira (juan.pereira@slcc.edu) to audition for the choirs.  Contact Matthew Starling (mstarlin@slcc.edu) to audition for instrumental ensembles.

 

 

General Education Requirements

Complete all General Education courses. Refer to Notes for program specific requirements and recommendations.

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Program Requirements

Required Courses (25 Credits)

Required Emphasis (9-11 credits)

Select from Performance Emphasis, Composition Emphasis, Music Education Emphasis, or Commerical Music Emphasis and complete the requirements listed below.

Performance Emphasis-Additional Required Courses (9 credits)

Composition Emphasis-Additional Required Courses (10 credits)

Music Education Emphasis-Additional Required Courses (10 credits)

Commercial Music Emphasis-Additional Required Courses (11 credits)

Note

Students must pass a proficiency jury upon completion of the two semesters at the first year (1000) level of private applied instruction to advance to the second year (2000) level. They must also pass a proficiency jury upon completion of the two semesters of second year level private applied instruction to fulfill the private applied portion of their degree requirement.

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

  • Music AS: Full-time  
  • If students follow the suggested schedule, time to completion is four semesters.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes  in brackets.

  • Demonstrate proficiency in a chosen emphasis in the music field at the level of a student completing their second year of a music program as established by the National Association of Schools of Music (national accrediting body for music programs). [1]
  • Demonstrate proficiency in academic understanding of music theory, ear training, piano/keyboard, and sight-singing. [1,5]
  • Demonstrate proficiency in musical performance with appropriate expression, accuracy and artistic value. [2,4]
  • Show proficiency in at least one performance medium of voice, instrument, or composition. [1,5]