2012-2013 TMCC College Catalog
B-105
Music
Fine Arts –
Certificate of Achievement
The certificate of achievement in music is formulated for the
student who may want to develop skills in a conservatory-type
setting; the student who does not wish to transfer to a four-year
institution; the student who may already possess a degree in higher
education; and the student who has a vocational interest in music.
CertificateOutcomes
Students completing the certificatewill:
• Show competence in basic music skills.
• Complete the rehearsal and performance requirements for
Music Ensemble.
General Education Requirements
Communications
3 credits
Human Relations
3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning
3 credits
Total General Education Requirements
9 Credits
Core Requirements
Music Ensemble
2 credits
Choose from:
MUSE 101 Concert Choir. .....................................................1
MUSE 111 Concert Band. .....................................................1
MUSE 123 Orchestra. ...........................................................1
MUSE 131 Jazz Ensemble.....................................................1
MUSE 135 Jazz Vocal Ensemble............................................1
Music Theory
6 credits
Choose from:
MUS 203 Music Theory I.....................................................3
MUS 204 Music Theory II....................................................3
MUS 207E Music Theory III...................................................3
MUS 208E Music Theory IV...................................................3
Sight Singing and Eartraining
2 credits
Choose from:
MUS 211 Sight-Singing and Dictation I..............................1
MUS 212 Sight-Singing and Dictation II.............................1
Piano Class
2 credits
MUS 111 Piano Class I........................................................2
MUS 112 Piano Class II.......................................................2
Applied Music
2 credits
MUSA (private lessons)................................... 1-2
Total Core Requirements
14 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose seven credits from the following:
MUS 101 Music Fundamentals...........................................3
MUS 105 Vocal Techniques.................................................2
MUS 107 Guitar Class I.......................................................2
MUS 108 Guitar Class II......................................................2
MUS 121 Music Appreciation. ............................................3
MUS 125 History of Rock Music..........................................3
MUS 131 Introduction to Music Literature. ........................3
MUS 166 Introduction to MIDI Sequencers
and Synthesizers.................................................2
MUS 213 Fundamentals of Music Composition II. ..............2
THTR 209 Theater Practicum........................................... 1-2
Additional ensemble or applied music courses, up to two
additional credits in each area.
Total Elective Requirements
7 Credits
Total Certificate Requirements
30 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year
Course #
Title
Credits
1st Semester
Elective
Choose from list
3
Elective
Choose from list
1
Core
Applied lessons (MUSA)
1-2
Core
Choose from Music Ensemble list
1
Communications
Elective
3
Core
MUS 111 or 112 Piano Class I or Piano Class II
2
Core
MUS 203 or
MUS 207E
Music Theory I or Music Theory III
3
Core
MUS 211
Sight-Singing and Dictation I
1
Total
15-16
2nd Semester
Elective
Choose from list
3
Core
Applied lessons (MUSA)
1-2
Core
Choose from Music Ensemble list
1
Human Relations
Elective
3
Quantitative Reasoning Elective
3
Core
MUS 204 or
MUS 208E
Music Theory II or Music Theory IV
3
Core
MUS 212
Sight-Singing and Dictation II
1
Total 15-16
Certificate Total 30-32
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