2017-2018 Catalog

Music Associate of Arts

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 121English Composition I

3

MUS 110Music Theory I

3

MUS 112Ear Training/Sight-Singing I Lab

1

MUS 131Music Class I (Guitar, Piano or Voice)

2

MUS 141Private Instruction I

1-2

MUS 151Ensemble I (Orchestra, Chamber Music, Chamber Choir, Vocal Jazz, Jazz Combo)

1

MUS 121Music 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 122English Composition II

3

MUS 111Music Theory II

3

MUS 113Ear Training/Sight-Singing II Lab

1

MUS 142Private Instruction II

1-2

MUS 152Ensemble II (Orchestra, Chamber Music, Chamber Choir, Vocal Jazz, Jazz Combo)

1

MUS 122Music History Romantic to Present

3

GT- MA1Mathematics (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 210Music Theory III

3

MUS 212Advanced Ear Training/Sight-Singing I Lab

1

MUS 251Ensemble I

1

MUS 241Private Instruction I

1-2

GT- SSSocial & Behavioral Sciences: ___________

3

GT- HI1History: __________

3

GT- SC1/2Natural & 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 211Music Theory IV

3

MUS 213Advanced Ear Training/Sight-Singing II Lab

1

MUS 252Ensemble II

1

MUS 242Private Instruction II

1-2

GT- SSSocial & Behavioral Sciences: ___________

3

MUS- ELCMusic Elective List: __________

3

GT- SC2Natural & Physical Sciences (GT-SC2): ___________

3

Total Credit Hours:15-16

Total Credit Hours: 60-62