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Music, A.S.

Requirements

The Associate in Science in Music is a two-year program that offers foundational studies in musicianship and performance. Prepares students for continuation in a four-year degree program in music.

Total Program Credits: 63

Matriculation Requirements:  
  1. Pass performance audition and interview with music faculty.
  2. Complete music theory diagnostic exam. Students who do not earn at least 80% on the music department theory diagnostic exam must complete MUSC 1105 before MUSC 1110.
General Education Requirements: 35 Credits
  ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC  
  ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
Complete one of the following: (Note: A higher level MATH course may substitute for this requirement) 3
  MAT 1030 Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) (recommended for Humanities or Arts majors)  
  MAT 1035 Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6)  
Complete one of the following: 3
  HIST 2700 US History to 1877 AS (3)  
and HIST 2710 US History since 1877 AS (3)  
  HIST 1700 American Civilization AS (3)  
  HIST 1740 US Economic History AS (3)  
  POLS 1000 American Heritage SS (3)  
  POLS 1100 American National Government AS (3)  
Complete the following:  
  PHIL 2050 Ethics and Values IH 3
  HLTH 1100 Personal Health and Wellness TE (2)  
or EXSC 1097 Fitness for Life TE 2
Distribution Courses:  
  Biology 3
  Physical Science (recommend PHYS 1750 The Acoustics of Music (3)) 3
  Additional Biology or Physical Science 3
  Humanities Distribution 3
  Fine Arts Distribution 3
  Social/Behavioral Science 3
Discipline Core Requirements: 28 Credits
  MUSC 1110 Music Theory I 3
  MUSC 1120
Music Theory II 3
  MUSC 1130
Aural Skills I 1
  MUSC 1140
Aural Skills II 1
  MUSC 2110
Music Theory III 3
  MUSC 2125
Music Theory IV 3
  MUSC 2130
Aural Skills III 1
  MUSC 2140  Aural Skills IV  1
Complete 4 credits from the  following: 
4
  MUSC 124R UVU Concert Choir (1)  
  MUSC 125R University Band (1)  
  MUSC 322R Chamber Choir (1)  
  MUSC 327R Deep Green-Tenor/Bass Choir (1)  
  MUSC 328R Emerald Singers-Soprano/Alto Choir (1)  
  MUSC 330R Wind Symphony (1)  
  MUSC 332R Jazz Orchestra (1)  
  MUSC 370R  Symphony Orchestra (1)  
Complete 4 credits of the following on major instrument or voice: 4
  MUSC 250R  Private Lessons for Music Majors (1)  
Complete 4 credits of the following on major instrument or voice:  4
  MUSC 251R Performance Class (1)  
Student must pass the Departmental Keyboard Proficiency Examination or complete MUSC 1150MUSC 1160MUSC 2150, and MUSC 2160.

 Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 63 semester credits.
  2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above. MUSC 250R Private Lessons for Music Majors requires a grade B or higher. All other MUSC courses require a C grade or higher.
  3. Residency hours: minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
  4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements, including a sophomore review and concert attendance requirements.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC 3
MAT 1030 or MAT 1035 Quantitative Reasoning QL or Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL 3
HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE 2
MUSC 250R Private Lessons for Music Majors 1
MUSC 251R Performance Class 1
MUSC 1110 Music Theory I 3
MUSC 1130 Aural Skills I 1
MUSC 1150 Group Piano I 1
Concert Attendance  
  Semester total: 15
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
American Institutions 3
Biology Distribution 3
MUSC 250R Private Lessons for Music Majors 1
MUSC 251R Performance Class 1
MUSC 1120 Music Theory II 3
MUSC 1140 Aural Skills II 1
MUSC 1160 Group Piano II 1
Concert Attendance  
  Semester total: 16
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205G Ethics and Values IH GI 3
Humanities Distribution 3
Physical Science Distribution (PHYS 1750 recommended) 3
MUSC 250R Private Lessons for Music Majors 1
MUSC 251R Performance Class 1
MUSC 2110  Music Theory III 3
MUSC 2130  Aural Skills III 1
MUSC 2150 Group Piano III (or exam equivalent) 1
Concert Attendance   
  Semester total: 16
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
Social/Behavioral Science Distribution 3
Fine Arts Distribution 3
Third Science Distribution 3
MUSC 250R Private Lessons for Music Majors 1
MUSC 251R Performance Class 1
MUSC 2125 Music Theory IV 3
MUSC 2140 Aural Skills IV 1
MUSC 2160 Group Piano IV (or exam equivalent) 1
Concert Attendance   
  Semester total: 16
  Degree total: 63

Department

Music

The Music department is in the School of the Arts. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Music department, visit their website.

Music department

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Performance: Students will perform music on a primary instrument or voice from a broad historical and stylistic range of solo and ensemble repertoire with technique, accuracy, expressivity, stage presence, and creativity
  2. Aural and Visual Analysis: Students will identify musical elements and organizational patterns through aural and visual analysis
  3. Keyboard Skills: Students will demonstrate proficiency in keyboard techniques and fingerings through the performance of scales, sight-reading, prepared musical pieces, harmonization, and improvisation.
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