Entry into the Music Degree program begins with an audition for the faculty. If you’d like to apply for a time during our next audition on MON. May 6, 2024, please fill out this form.
Auditions are usually 5-10 minutes. You perform a piece of music, or a song for us. We’ll also ask you to sightread or sight sing a short, musical phrase, which we will provide on sheet music.
Required Courses for the degree
Theory 1* MUS121 and MUS125
Theory 2 MUS122 and MUS126
Theory 3 MUS221 and MUS225
Theory 4 MUS222 and MUS226
Piano 1 MUS151P
Piano 2 MUS152P
Piano 3 MUS251P
Piano 4 MUS252P
(Piano 3 & 4 are strongly suggested for students intending to transfer)
Applied Music 1**** MUS161 with co-requisite Instrumental or Vocal Rep class
Applied Music 2 MUS162 with co-requisite Instrumental or Vocal Rep class
Applied Music 3 MUS261 with co-requisite Instrumental or Vocal Rep class
Applied Music 4 MUS262 with co-requisite Instrumental or Vocal Rep class
Performing Ensemble 1 MUS141 sequence, MUS131 sequence, MUS135 sequence, MUS173 sequence, MUS253
(One semester of chorus is required)
Performing Ensemble 2
Performing Ensemble 3
Performing Ensemble 4**
Music History 1 MUS271
Music History 2 MUS272
Performing Opportunities*****
Chorus MUS131
Baroque Music Concert MUS141B
Early Music Ensemble MUS141E
Jazz Vocal MUS151J
Jazz Improv MUS135
Jazz Big Band MUS253
Opera Theater – Opera Theater Course Information MUS173
Piano Ensemble MUS141P
Recorder Ensemble MUS141R
Introduction to Early Music Performance MUS141C
Music Elective Courses**
Jazz History MUS112
Jazz Improv MUS135
Jazz Vocal MUS151J
Jazz Big Band MUS253
Music Composition MUS123
Class Guitar MUS151G
Piano Pedagogy MUS265
Class Voice MUS151V
Vocal Repertoire MUS151L
Instrumental Repertoire MUS151I
Piano Repertoire MUS151X
Diction MUS151V
Music Appreciation*** MUS110
Corporate & Continuing Education Classes
Audio Engineering AAC8002
Harp Classes AAC8007
CCE Piano Course AAC8018
CCE Choral Ensembles AVO8722
Please go to the CCE webpage for more information on registration for these courses
Recitals
Listening to a wide variety of music is an essential part of music education…and it’s fun! The department sponsors free concerts, recitals and lectures all year long. Semesters begin with performances by faculty, former students and professional musicians. At the end of the semester all ensembles perform. Some weeks have two to four events at a variety of times so students can attend. The Student Honors Recital showcases music majors performing pieces they have studied. Many events are Thursdays at 12:30 in Tate Recital Hall. We encourage students to arrange their class and work schedules to free-up this important hour, both to hear the music and to participate in the life and community of the department.
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* MUS111 (Fundamentals of Music) may be a prerequisite for students with little or no classroom theory background. MUS151P is also taken with this course.
** Please see current schedule for ensembles & music electives currently offered.
*** Fulfills humanities requirement.
**** (Audition Required) Please see music faculty regarding appropriate choices for audition material. Some students may be asked to complete one semester of non-credit Applied Study privately before registering for 2 credit Applied Study.
***** Off-campus performing opportunities approved by the CPCC Consortium Agreement may qualify as an ensemble that fulfills the degree requirements.
Placement exams are used by the music department to determine placement into Theory 1 or Fundamentals of Music, as well as the level of piano study required. Please consult the current CPCC catalog or an adviser regarding the general education courses required to complete either degree program. Please consult with a full time music faculty member with questions that you may have regarding the music degree program.
