Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Music Field of Study - Associate of Arts

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The Music Program of Temple College offers a wide selection of opportunities for students. Students who have majors and minors outside of music are encouraged to participate in music courses, ensembles, and applied instruction for a better perspective on the arts and improved self-expression.

A full two-year program is offered for both the music major and minor who will pursue a bachelor’s degree in music.

Music scholarships are available to deserving students, regardless of major. Interested students should contact the Division of Fine Arts, located in the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center for audition times and details.

First Year Fall Semester

16 week Classes

MUSI 1311 - Music Theory I 3 credit hours. ^{(FOS) 1 & 2}
MUSI 1181 - Piano Class I for Music Majors 1 credit hours. ^{1 & 2}
MUSI 1116 - Elementary Sight Singing and Ear Training I 1 credit hours. ^{(FOS) 1 & 2}
MUSI 1071 - Student Recital 0 credit hours.

1st 8 week Classes

ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 credit hours. ^{(FY) 1}(010)
MUSI 1310 - American Music 3 credit hours. ^FY(050)

2nd 8 week Classes

MATH 1314 - College Algebra for Non-Stem Majors 3 credit hours. ^(FY)(020)

Total Hours: 17

First Year Spring Semester

16 week Classes

MUSI 1312 - Music Theory II 3 credit hours. ^{(FOS) 1 & 2}
MUSI 1182 - Piano Class II for Music Majors 1 credit hours. ^{1 & 2}
MUSI 1117 - Elementary Sight Singing and Ear Training II 1 credit hours. ^{(FOS) 1 & 2}
MUSI 1071 - Student Recital 0 credit hours.
MUAP- Private instruction 2 credit hours ^(FOS)
MUEN- Ensemble 1 credit hour ^(FOS)
MUSI 1307 - Music Literature 3 credit hours. ^FOS

1st 8 week Classes

2nd 8 week Classes

HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours. ^(FY) (060) OR
HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours. ^(FY)(060)

Total Hours: 14

Second Year Fall Semester

Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

16 week Classes

MUSI 2311 - Music Theory III 3 credit hours. ^{(FOS) 1 & 2}
MUSI 2181 - Piano Class III for Music Majors 1 credit hours. ^{1 & 2}
MUSI 2116 - Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training I 1 credit hours. ^{(FOS) 1 & 2}
MUSI 1071 - Student Recital 0 credit hours.
MUAP - Private Instruction 2 credit hours ^(FOS)

MUEN - Ensemble 1 credit hour ^(FOS)

1st 8 week Classes

ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 credit hours. ^{(FY) 4}(010) OR
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours. ^{(FY) 4}(010)

2nd 8 week Classes

HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I 3 credit hours. ⁴(040) OR
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II 3 credit hours. ⁴(040)

Total Hours: 14

Second Year Spring Semester

Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

16 week Classes

MUSI 2312 - Music Theory IV 3 credit hours. ^{(FOS) 1 & 2}
MUSI 2182 - Piano Class IV for Music Majors 1 credit hours. ^{(FOS) 1 & 2}
MUSI 2117 - Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training II 1 credit hours. ^{(FOS) 1 & 2}
MUSI 1071 - Student Recital 0 credit hours.
MUAP - Private Instruction 2 credit hours ^(FOS)
MUEN - Ensemble 1 credit hour ^(FOS)
Choose any Life or Physical Science Core Class 4 credit hours. (030)

2nd 8 week Classes

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 credit hours. ^(FY)(070) OR
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 credit hours. ^(FY)(070)

Total Hours: 15

Grand Total Hours: 60

¹Must successfully complete course in order to progress in the AA Music degree.
²Courses are for Music Majors only.
³Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
⁴Meet with an academic advisor or department chair for university-specific transfer course.
^FOS Field of Study Course

Exceptions: In the case of non-piano majors, individual instruction in piano can be substituted for Class Piano courses with the permission of the instructor. The student will be required to take 4 credit hours of individual instruction in lieu of class piano.

Class piano is not required of piano majors. Piano majors are required to have 4 credit hours of individual instruction on a different secondary instrument, jazz piano, or voice in lieu of class piano and keyboard skills.

Students should check with each college or university regarding their transfer policy of core curriculum courses.

Transfer Outlook

AA MUSI can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Arts in Music or Music w/ Teaching Certificate. AA Music students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferrable course work.

Career Outlook

K-12 Music Teacher - $50,932* to $52,068* w/Bachelor’s Degree + Teaching Certification

*Based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas

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Music Field of Study - Associate of Arts

First Year Fall Semester

16 week Classes

1st 8 week Classes

2nd 8 week Classes

Total Hours: 17

First Year Spring Semester

16 week Classes

1st 8 week Classes

2nd 8 week Classes

Total Hours: 14

Second Year Fall Semester

16 week Classes

1st 8 week Classes

2nd 8 week Classes

Total Hours: 14

Second Year Spring Semester

16 week Classes

2nd 8 week Classes

Total Hours: 15

Grand Total Hours: 60

Transfer Outlook

Career Outlook