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Music Performance • Associate in Fine Arts

Transfer Program

Colleague Code: AFA.MUSIC

Curriculum Code: AFA 103

Program Information:

  • The AFA is for anyone who wishes to major in music, including music performance, music education, music business, music therapy, etc.
  • Students planning to transfer are recommended to verify senior-institution requirements, which vary.
  • Since the completion of the AFA does not complete the Illinois General Education Core Curriculum, students may need to complete the general education requirements of the school to which they transfer.
  • This program has been articulated with Western Illinois University (WIU) as a 2+2 program, if taken as an Associate in Fine Arts–music in its entirety with the addition of MUS 150 for completion of a bachelor’s degree in music–music business.

For Program Information Contact:

Arts and Communication Department at 217-786-2286 or see a Student Success Coach.

Admission to the program:

  • Students must demonstrate MUS 100 proficiency through course completion or passing of the music placement exam.
  • Students must complete an entrance audition for the music faculty to apply for admission to the AFA program. The audition will require the performance of two solo works in contrasting styles as well as sight reading. All-State audition music is acceptable. To set up the audition, contact the Arts and Communication office.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

MUS 101Music Theory I

4
Music Ensemble Selection

1
Applied Music Selection

2
Class or Private Piano Selection

2
EGL 101Composition I

3
PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

Second Semester:

MUS 102Music Theory II

4
Music Ensemble Selection

1
Applied Music Selection

2
Class or Private Piano Selection

2
EGL 102Composition II

3
Humanities Selection

3-4

Third Semester:

MUS 201Music Theory III

4
Music Ensemble Selection

1
Applied Music Selection

2
MAT 104General Education Mathematics

3
Fine Arts Selection

3-4
Physical Science Selection

4

Fourth Semester:

MUS 202Music Theory IV

4
MUS 204Survey of Music History and Literature

3
Music Ensemble Selection

1
Applied Music Selection

2
CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3
Life Science Selection

4

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses (29-31 credits)

Please see your Student Success Coach for course planning.

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3
EGL 101Composition I

3
EGL 102Composition II

3
MAT 104General Education Mathematics

3
PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3
Humanities Selection

3-4
Fine Arts Selection

3-4
Life Science Selection

4
Physical Science Selection

4
Total Credit Hours:29-31

Required Program Courses

MUS 101Music Theory I

4
MUS 102Music Theory II

4
MUS 201Music Theory III

4
MUS 202Music Theory IV

4
MUS 204Survey of Music History and Literature

3
Applied Music Selection

2
Applied Music Selection

2
Applied Music Selection

2
Applied Music Selection

2
Class or Private Piano Selection

1-2
Class or Private Piano Selection

2
Music Ensemble Selection

1
Music Ensemble Selection

1
Music Ensemble Selection

1
Music Ensemble Selection

1
Total Credit Hours:34-35
*Students should contact the Music or Arts and Humanities Offices for assistance in selecting music selections.

Applied Music Selections

Choose eight (8) credits from the courses listed below.

Courses may be taken more than once for credit.

MUS 231Private Applied Music - Instrumental

2
MUS 232Private Applied Music - Vocal

2
MUS 233Private Applied Music - Keyboard

2

Class or Private Piano Selections

Choose four (4) credits from the courses listed below.

MUS 120Class Piano I

2
MUS 121Class Piano II

2
MUS 220Class Piano III

2
MUS 221Class Piano IV

2
MUS 233Private Applied Music - Keyboard

2

Music Ensemble Selections

Choose four (4) credits from the courses listed below.

MUS 110College Choir

1
MUS 112Band

1
MUS 113Jazz Band

1
MUS 114Orchestra

1
MUS 115Improvisational Jazz

1

Total Credit Hours: 63-66