Mar 29, 2024  
2023-2024 College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 College Catalog

Music, A.A.


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The Northwest College music curriculum offers students the courses and activities needed to begin a career in music. These include the study of music theory and history, the development of personal artistry, the use of music technology, group performance and those courses specific to careers in teaching, performance, or audio production. Students must earn a “C-” or better in core courses to fulfill the program requirements. With any discipline, students should consult the catalog of their transfer institution and work with their advisor in planning an appropriate course of study.

All courses in the music department are open to students regardless of their major area of study. Students from across campus are encouraged to participate in the many performing ensembles offered by the department.

Students declaring themselves as music majors must fulfill the following requirements:

  • For the AA degree, one major performing ensemble is required each semester enrolled as a music major. These ensembles include: College Band, College Choir, Orchestra or Guitar Ensemble.
  • Enroll in at least one credit of applied music lessons each semester.

    • Each credit hour of lessons requires a one-half hour private lesson per week in addition to individual practice. Students are responsible for meeting with the instructor during the first week of classes to schedule the lesson.

  • Enroll in MUSC 0200 Convocation each semester

  • Students must take the class piano sequence until MUSC 2395 (piano proficiency exam) is passed.

  • Successfully complete a jury examination at the end of each semester in applied music study.

Northwest College is a fully accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

 

 

Total Credits: 14


Total Credits: 14


Total Credits: 16


Total Credits: 16


Minimum Credits for Degree = 60


Course Type Key


FYS=First Year Seminar* GOV=U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions* CM=Communications* QR=Quantitative Reasoning* PNW=Physical and Natural World* HC=Human Condition* CTY=Creativity* MR=Major Requirement ME=Major Elective GE=General Elective

*General Education Requirements  

FYS 0000 First Year Seminar  

GOV 0000 U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions  

CM 0000 Communication  

QR 0000 Quantitative Reasoning  

PNW 0000 Physical and Natural World  

HC 0000 Human Condition  

CTY 0000 Creativity  

The General Education courses and General Elective courses listed in the above sequence are recommended courses to fullfill the degree. Any changes to these courses should be discussed with an adivsor.

**Remedial education courses may result in additional semesters of study.

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