Music, an Option to the Associate in Arts in Performing Arts
Program Description
Students interested in music can complete the first two years of courses and gain performance experience which will prepare them to transfer to a baccalaureate program and pursue a career in musical performance. The focus of the program is on artistic development and technical training. The curriculum is designed to promote students’ development of their academic and musical potential. Students will gain experience in music performance through participation in Ocean County College music presentations.
Transfer Information
Students pursuing the Performing Arts degree can transfer into majors such as music, dance, acting, and music/theater production & design. Admission for these majors is often competitive and usually requires an audition and testing of fundamental knowledge of theory. Students are encouraged to work closely with OCC faculty and Advising Transfer Services. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution in NJ can explore the “Transfer Programs” feature on NJ Transfer www.njtransfer.org.
Career Information
The Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science Degrees are designed to provide students with the coursework needed to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor’s degree. The curriculum provides students the knowledge and skills needed to pursue various career pathways, while providing a credential beyond the high school degree. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with OCC faculty and Career Services as they begin to explore career options. OCC students can also utilize Focus2 Career, a resource provided by OCC, to explore degree programs and corresponding careers. To get started, log in through Ocean Connect.
Students are encouraged to keep track of degree requirements by using the “My Progress” screen on Student Planning. Student Planning can be accessed via logging into Ocean Connect.
Program Requirements
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 151 | English I | 3 |
| MUSC 101 | Music Fundamentals | 3 |
| MUSC 120 | Individual Applied Music Lessons I | 2 |
| Select one of the following | 1 | |
| Jazz Band I | ||
| Vocal Ensemble I | ||
| Concert Band I | ||
| Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Any STSC - Student Success Seminar course 1 | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 152 | English II | 3 |
| MUSC 181 | Theory of Music I | 3 |
| MUSC 190 | Introduction to Music Appreciation | 3 |
| COMM 154 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Mathematics Gen. Ed. Requirement 2 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Jazz Band II | ||
| Vocal Ensemble II | ||
| Concert Band II | ||
| History Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Lab Science Gen. Ed. Requirement 2 | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| MUSC 194 | Introduction to World Music | 3 |
| Music Program Elective | 2-3 | |
| Mathematics or Lab Science Gen. Ed. Requirement 2 | 3-4 | |
| History Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Technology Gen. Ed. Requirement 2 | 3 | |
| Elective to meet 60 credits | 0-1 | |
| Credit Hours | 17-20 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60-63 | |
- 1
A variety of STSC -Student Success Seminar courses are available. Please speak to your academic advisor for assistance when selecting.
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Students must select one math course, one lab science course, and one technology course and complete the 12 credit requirement with any additional math or science course from the list of Approved General Education Courses. Students may attempt to "test out" of the technology requirement. If they succeed, they must take an additional course in math or science from the List of Approved General Education Courses.
Music Program Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 177 | Ear Training and Sight Singing I | 2 |
| MUSC 178 | Ear Training and Sight Singing II | 2 |
| MUSC 182 | Theory of Music II | 3 |
| MUSC 185 | Introduction to Jazz History | 3 |
| MUSC 183 | Beginning Jazz Theory and Improvisation | 2 |
| THTR 189 | Musical Theatre Workshop | 3 |
| MUSC 192 | Music History and Literature to 1750 | 3 |
| MUSC 193 | Music History 1750-1920 | 3 |
| MUSC 195 | Music History and Literature Since 1920 | 3 |
| Additional levels of Applied Music Lessons | ||
| Additional levels of Jazz Band | ||
| Additional levels of Vocal Ensemble | ||
| Additional levels of Concert Band | ||