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Music Emphasis
Fine Arts Degree – Associate of Arts
The music program seeks to be an outstanding performing arts
programwithin the visual and performing arts department noted
for its excellence in the classroom and on stage that provides our
students with the knowledge and skills upon which they build
careers and become productive citizens.
Emphasis Outcomes
Students completing the emphasis will:
• Show competence in specific practical music skills.
• Show competence in supportive theoretical and knowledge
base necessary to sustain and forward music as an art form.
General Education Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the “Diversity” section of the general education
description of this college catalog for a list of approved courses.
Designated diversity courses can be used to fulfill other general
education or major requirements.
English 6 credits
Required: ENG 101 and 102 or ENG 113 and 114.
Fine Arts 3 credits
Choose from ART 100, 160, 260*, 261*, ENG 220 or 221, HUM
101, 102, 105 or 106, MUS 121, 225 or 226.
Humanities 6 credits
Recommended for UNR: CH 201 or 202, or choose from: HIST
105, 106, 247, HUM 101, 102, 211, AAD 201, ART 160, 260, 261,
265, MUS 121, 225, 226, all foreign language courses, all 200-level
English (except ENG 297), all 100- and 200-level philosophy
courses.
Mathematics 3 credits
Choose from: MATH 120, 126, 127, 152, 176, 181, 182, 283 or
285.
Science 3 credits
Minimum three credits with lab required. For students
transferring to UNR choose one from Group A plus three
additional science credits.
Group A – ATMS 117, BIOL 100, 190/190L, 191/191L, CHEM
100, 121, 122, GEOL 100, 101, PHYS 100, 151, 152, 180/180L,
181/181L
Group B – ANTH 102, AST 104, ENV 100, GEOG 103/104,
NUTR 121
Social Science 9 credits
Choose transferable courses 100-level or above from the
following areas (exceptions noted): anthropology (except ANTH
102, 110L), CH 203, CRJ 101, 220 or 230, ECON 102, 103, 104,
GEOG 106, HDFS 201, history, JOUR 101, political science,
sociology
U. S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 credits
Choose one or two courses from the following. If two courses
covering both constitutions are completed, three credits
may apply toward social science or electives. PSC 101 (both
constitutions), CH 203 (both constitutions), HIST 101 and 102 or
HIST 101 and 217 or HIST 101 and PSC 208.
Total General Education Requirements 33 Credits
Core Requirements
Music Ensemble 4 credits
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
MUS 131 Introduction to Music Literature 3 credits
Theory/Ear Training 14 credits
MUS 203 Music Theory I.....................................................3
MUS 204 Music Theory II....................................................3
MUS 207E Music Theory III...................................................3
MUS 208E Music Theory IV...................................................3
MUS 211 Sight-Singing and Dictation I..............................1
MUS 212 Sight-Singing and Dictation II.............................1
Piano Class 4 credits
MUS 111 Piano Class I........................................................2
MUS 112 Piano Class II.......................................................2
Applied Music 6 credits
MUSA (private lessons)................................... 1-2
Total Core Requirements 31 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose six 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 113 Fundamentals of Music Composition I. ...............2
MUS 121 Music Appreciation. ............................................3
MUS 125 History of Rock Music..........................................3
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. ................................................... 1-2
Total Elective Requirements 6 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 70 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
For a suggested program sequence, please contact the academic
advisement office at 775-673-7062.