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2024-2025 Catalog

Music with Areas of Concentration, AAS

Award: Associate of Applied Science

Degree Code: CNAR (Audio Technology Concentration) - 60 Credits

Degree Code: CNMR (Music Concentration) - 60 Credits

Degree Code: CNMU (Music Education Concentration) - 60 Credits

Degree Code: CNVR (Voice Concentration) - 60 Credits

Program Description

The Music Program provides students with performing experience, practical career skills, and applied technique as a foundation for advancement in music. Solid training in classical and/or contemporary techniques is given in individual lessons with participation in music ensemble performances every semester. This program helps students to prepare for transfer to a four-year institution, internships, and employment or career advancement in the areas of performance, education, administration, and production.

Transfer Information

Cecil College has the following transfer agreements:  https://www.cecil.edu/student-resources/advising-transfer/transfer-agreements.  Additionally, transfer information is available at the ARTSYS website (The Articulation System of Maryland). Contact your advisor for detailed information.

Career Opportunities

Education, performance, composing and arranging, conducting, music therapy, recording industry, and communications.

Required Courses

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement Electives - Select 11 Credits

Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection.

  • MAT Math Elective [M] - 4 Credits 1
  • SCI - Science Elective with Lab [S/SL] - 4 Credits 1
  • SOC SCI - Social Science Elective [SS] - 3 Credits

Program Requirements

Areas of Concentration

Audio Technology Concentration

Requirements (22 Credits)

Concentration Electives - Select 16 Credits

Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection.

  • MUC - Ensemble Electives - 8 Credits 2
  • MUL - Music Lesson Electives - 8 Credits 3

Music Concentration

Requirements (22 Credits)

Concentration Electives - Select 22 Credits

Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection.

  • MUC - Ensemble Electives - 8 Credits 2
  • MUL - Music Lesson Electives - 8 Credits 3

Choose 6 Credits from the following:

  • MUC - Music Elective or
  • MUL - Music Elective or
  • EDU - Education Elective

Music Education Concentration

Requirements (22 Credits)

Concentration Electives - Select 12 Credits

Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection.

  • MUC - Ensemble Electives - 8 Credits 2
  • MUL - Music Lesson Electives - 4 Credits 3

Voice Concentration

Requirements (22 Credits)

Concentration Electives - Select 2 Credits

Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection.

  • MUC - Music Elective - 2 Credits or
  • MUL - Music Elective - 2 Credits

Recommended Sequence

The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program as a full-time student. Developmental and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Students should consult their degree audit at MyCecil or an academic advisor for individual degree planning.

Fall I (14 Credits)

Spring I (12 Credits)

Fall II (17 Credits)

Spring II (17 Credits)

  • MUC 211 - Music Theory & Musicianship IV Credits: 4
  • SOC SCI - Social Science Elective - 3 Credits
  • ELECT - Concentration Electives - 10 Credits

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will meet the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and be able to: 

  • Demonstrate proficiency at the intermediate level on their main instrument or vocal part.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of tonal harmony.
  • Demonstrate functional proficiency in aural theory (ear training) and sight singing.
  • Demonstrate proper use of basic hardware and software tools of music technology.

Additional Outcomes - Area of Concentration in Audio Technology

Upon successful completion of this concentration, students will also be able to:

  • Demonstrate proficiency with recording techniques.

Additional Outcomes - Area of Concentration in Music Education

Upon successful completion of this concentration, students will also be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of classroom teaching in the music field.

Additional Outcomes - Area of Concentration in Voice

Upon successful completion of this concentration, students will also be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of vocal repertoire.

Note

1 It is recommended that Music Education majors take Intro to Statistics, and Biology with Lab or Physical Science with Lab.

2 Electives include Chamber Choir, Chamber Ensemble, or other approved elective. Please see current Cecil College course schedule for available ensembles or contact the music faculty for more information.

3 Electives include individual lessons in Voice, Piano, String Instruments, Woodwind Instruments, Brass Instruments, Percussion/Drums, Guitar, Classical Guitar, or other approved elective. Please see current Cecil College course schedule for available courses or contact the music faculty for more information.