My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Mission & Description
You can earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree with Music designation at FRCC and transfer as a junior to Colorado public four-year schools.
Music & Recording Arts Technology Degrees
Music Associate of Arts Degree Required Courses
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Career Opportunities
All careers listed below require advanced education in either college or trade institutions. Some careers require training in certificate programs. A few of the more glorious careers require talent and extreme dedication.
Careers in Contemporary Writing and Production: Music Arranger, Music Producer, Orchestrator, Composer, Film Scorer, Scorer/Composer, Jingle Writer, Songwriter, Transcriber, Copyist, Conductor, Website Composer, Educational Composer
Careers in Music Business/Management: Advertising Executive, Booking Agent, Business Manager, Field Merchandiser, Music Publisher, Personal Manager, Professional Manager, Community Arts Manager, Community Development Specialist
Careers in Film Scoring: Film Composer, Music Editor, Music Supervisor/Director, Film Arranger/Adapter, Film Conductor, Film Music Orchestrator, Synthesis Specialist, Theme Specialist
Careers in Music Education: Choir Director, College/Conservatory/University Music Educator, Elementary School Music Teacher, Music Supervisor, Private Instructor, Secondary School Music Teacher, Music Librarian
Careers in Music Production & Engineering: MIDI Engineering, Music Director, Producer, Program Director, Recording Engineer, Studio Director or Manager, Music Tech, Sound Engineer
Careers in Music Synthesis: MIDI Technician, Programmer, Performing Synthesist, Music Sequencer, Sound Designer
Careers in Music Therapy: Music Therapist in Private Settings, Music Therapists in Institutions (School, Hospitals, Corporations)
Careers in Performance: Vocal/Instrumental Soloist, Session Musician, General Business Musician, Performing Artist, Orchestra/Group Member, Background Vocalist, Floor Show Band, Studio Musician,
Careers in Record Companies: A&R Administrator, A&R Coordinator, Campus Representative, Consumer Researcher, Director of Publicity, Marketing Representative, Public Relations Counselor, Publicist, Regional Sales Manager
Careers in Songwriting: Composer, Jingle Writer, Lyricist, Producer/Songwriter, Singer/Performing Songwriter, Staff or Freelance Songwriter
Careers in Music Publishing: Music Editor, Music Copyist, Music Engraver, Music Proofer, Music Magazine Writers/Editors
Video Music Careers: Digital Composition or Sequencing, Music Programming, Music Production
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MUS 110 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 112 | Ear Training/Sight-Singing I Lab | 1 |
| MUS 131 | Music Class I (Guitar, Piano or Voice) | 2 |
| MUS 141 | Private Instruction I | 1-2 |
| MUS 151 | Ensemble I (Orchestra, Chamber Music, Chamber Choir, Vocal Jazz, Jazz Combo) | 1 |
| MUS 121 | Music History Medieval to Classical | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14-15 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MUS 111 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS 113 | Ear Training/Sight-Singing II Lab | 1 |
| MUS 142 | Private Instruction II | 1-2 |
| MUS 152 | Ensemble II (Orchestra, Chamber Music, Chamber Choir, Vocal Jazz, Jazz Combo) | 1 |
| MUS 122 | Music History Romantic to Present | 3 |
| GT- MA1 | Mathematics (GT-MA1): ___________ | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| MUS 210 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS 212 | Advanced Ear Training/Sight-Singing I Lab | 1 |
| MUS 251 | Ensemble I | 1 |
| MUS 241 | Private Instruction I | 1-2 |
| GT- SS | Social & Behavioral Sciences: ___________ | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | History: __________ | 3 |
| GT- SC1/2 | Natural & Physical Sciences (GT-SC1/2): ___________ | 4-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.
| MUS 211 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUS 213 | Advanced Ear Training/Sight-Singing II Lab | 1 |
| MUS 252 | Ensemble II | 1 |
| MUS 242 | Private Instruction II | 1-2 |
| GT- SS | Social & Behavioral Sciences: ___________ | 3 |
| MUS- ELC | Music Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| GT- SC2 | Natural & Physical Sciences (GT-SC2): ___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |