Music, Area of Concentration in Arts & Sciences (AA)
Area of Concentration in Arts & Sciences
Award: Associate of Arts Degree
No. of credits required: 60
For more information: Associate Professor Richard Johnson, 443-412-2649; Associate Professor janice mahinka, 443-412-2290; music@harford.edu; or Admissions, 443-412-2109.
Program Description
This program provides a variety of opportunities and courses for students who wish to study music either as preparation for a profession in one of many career fields or for personal enrichment.
Program Goals
Upon completion of the Associate of Arts, Area of Concentration in Music degree students will be able to:
- Successfully transfer to a four-year institution.
- Perform on a major instrument or voice with an evolved and informed aesthetic.
- Evaluate historical perspectives of music.
- Demonstrate proficiency in theoretical concepts.
Transfer Information
Although this program meets the first two years of requirements for music majors at most Maryland colleges, students who plan to transfer should check the requirements of the receiving institution. To facilitate transfer, students should consult with the music faculty early in their studies at HCC.
Employment Information
Music students have several career options in addition to teaching and performance careers, particularly if they combine their music major with courses in another field. There are employment possibilities in therapy, music management, booking agencies, sales, television, music libraries, recording and sound engineering, as well as digital/multimedia. See also the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report for musicians and singers as well as music directors and composers.
Field Trip Statement
Courses in this program may require field trips.
Degree Requirements
Recommended Course Sequence
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 103 | Music Theory I | 4 |
| MUS 201 | The Art of Listening I (GAH) (D) | 3 |
| Applied Music 1 | 1 | |
| Music Ensemble 2 | 1 | |
| General Elective 3 | 3 | |
| ENG 101 | English Composition (GE) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MUS 104 | Music Theory II | 4 |
| MUS 202 | The Art of Listening II (GAH) (D) | 3 |
| MUS 215 | Introduction to Electronic Music | 3 |
| Applied Music 1 | 1 | |
| Music Ensemble 2 | 1 | |
| Mathematics Elective (GM) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| MUS 203 | Music Theory III | 4 |
| MUS 275 | Applied Music Keyboard Theory | 1 |
| Applied Music 1 | 1 | |
| Music Ensemble 4 | 1 | |
| Behavioral/Social Science Elective (GB) | 3 | |
| Biological/Physical Lab Science Elective (GL) | 4 | |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| MUS 204 | Music Theory IV | 4 |
| Applied Music 1 | 1 | |
| Music Ensemble 4 | 1 | |
| Select one of the following: 5 | 3 | |
| World Music (GAH) (D) | ||
| Popular Music of the United States (GAH) (D) | ||
| Listening to Jazz (GAH) (D) | ||
| Biological/Physical Science Elective (GS) | 3 | |
| Behavioral/Social Science Elective (GB) 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
Choose from MUS 127 Applied Music: Commercial Voice I - MUS 166 Applied Music: Electric Guitar IV or MUS 227 Applied Music: Commercial Voice V - MUS 266 Applied Music: Electric Guitar VIII.
- 2
Choose from MUS 105 Chorus I-MUS 114 Percussion Ensemble II or MUS 118 Popular Music Vocal Ensemble I-MUS 121 Orchestra II or MUS 124 Vocal Performance Workshop I-MUS 125 Vocal Performance Workshop II or MUS 185 Classical Guitar Ensemble I-MUS 188 Chamber Music Ensemble II
- 3
Students preparing to transfer to a 4-year Music Education program should take EDUC 101 Introduction to Education: Early Childhood through Secondary as their first-semester General Elective and PSY 101 General Psychology (GB) as their fourth-semester Behavioral/Social Science Elective. (Students may also take EDUC 217 Introduction to Special Education in addition to the above classes if they seek more experience in the classroom.)
- 4
Choose from MUS 205 Chorus III-MUS 214 Percussion Ensemble IV or MUS 218 Popular Music Vocal Ensemble III-MUS 221 Orchestra IV or MUS 224 Vocal Performance Workshop III-MUS 225 Vocal Performance Workshop IV or MUS 285 Classical Guitar Ensemble III-MUS 288 Chamber Music Ensemble IV
- 5
As advised for transfer or your personal interest.
General Education Degree Requirements
Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education Degree Requirements:
Behavioral/Social Science (GB)
English Composition (GE)
Arts/Humanities (GAH)
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (GI)
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL)
Mathematics (GM)
Biological/Physical Science (GS)
Part-Time Progression Plan
The part-time progression plan for programs of study has been developed as a helpful example for students to guide their academic journey. This plan outlines a likely sequence of courses and milestones over three years to help students visualize their academic path. It is important to note that this progression plan is based solely on the core requirements outlined in the approved program of study and does not include any additional requirements. Each student’s experience may vary based on their specific interests, course availability, and academic history. Therefore, students are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisor.
Recommended Part-Time Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| MUS 103 | Music Theory I | 4 |
| MUS 201 | The Art of Listening I (GAH) | 3 |
| Applied Music 1 | 1 | |
| Music Ensemble 2 | 1 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MUS 104 | Music Theory II | 4 |
| MUS 202 | The Art of Listening II (GAH) | 3 |
| Applied Music 1 | 1 | |
| Music Ensemble 2 | 1 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ENG 101 | English Composition (GE) | 3 |
| Select a Mathematics Elective (GM): 3 | 3-4 | |
| College Algebra (GM) | ||
| Contemporary Mathematics (GM) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics (GM) | ||
| Credits | 6-7 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MUS 203 | Music Theory III | 4 |
| Applied Music 1 | 1 | |
| Music Ensemble 2 | 1 | |
| Select a Behavioral/Social Science Elective (GB): | 3 | |
| General Psychology (GB) 4 | ||
| History of Western Civilization II (GB) | ||
| History of the United States II (GB) (GAH) | ||
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MUS 204 | Music Theory IV | 4 |
| Applied Music 1 | 1 | |
| Music Ensemble 5 | 1 | |
| Select a Behavioral/Social Science Elective (GB): 5 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology (GB) | ||
| Human Geography (GB) | ||
| History of Western Civilization I (GB) | ||
| Credits | 9 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Select Biological/Physical Science Elective (GS): | 3 | |
| Introduction to Environmental Science (GS) | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy (GS) | ||
| Human Genetics (GS) | ||
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| General Elective 4 | 3 | |
| MUS 215 | Introduction to Electronic Music | 3 |
| MUS 275 | Applied Music Keyboard Theory | 1 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| World Music (GAH) | ||
| Popular Music of the United States (GAH) | ||
| Listening to Jazz (GAH) | ||
| Select a Biological/Physical Lab Science Elective (GL): | 4 | |
| Fundamentals of Biology (GL) | ||
| Earth Science (GS) and Earth Science Laboratory (GL) |
||
| Introduction to Astronomy (GS) and Sky and Telescope Laboratory (GL) 6 |
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| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
- 1
Choose from MUS 127 Applied Music: Commercial Voice I - MUS 166 Applied Music: Electric Guitar IV or MUS 227 Applied Music: Commercial Voice V - MUS 266 Applied Music: Electric Guitar VIII .
- 2
Choose from MUS 105 Chorus I - MUS 114 Percussion Ensemble II or MUS 118 Popular Music Vocal Ensemble I - MUS 121 Orchestra II or MUS 124 Vocal Performance Workshop I - MUS 125 Vocal Performance Workshop II or MUS 185 Classical Guitar Ensemble I - MUS 188 Chamber Music Ensemble II.
- 3
Students who complete a four-credit mathematics general education elective should discuss with their advisor the possibility of a waiver for one-credit of Physical Education.
- 4
Students preparing to transfer to a 4-year Music Education Program should take EDUC 101 Introduction to Education: Early Childhood through Secondary as their General Elective and PSY 101 General Psychology (GB) as their Behavioral/Social Science Elective.
- 5
Choose from MUS 205 Chorus III - MUS 214 Percussion Ensemble IV or MUS 218 Popular Music Vocal Ensemble III - MUS 221 Orchestra IV or MUS 224 Vocal Performance Workshop III - MUS 225 Vocal Performance Workshop IV or MUS 285 Classical Guitar Ensemble III - MUS 228 Applied Music: Commercial Voice VI.
General Education Degree Requirements
Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education Degree Requirements:
Behavioral/Social Science (GB)
English Composition (GE)
Arts/Humanities (GAH)
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (GI)
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL)
Mathematics (GM)
Biological/Physical Science (GS)