Music Performance • Associate in Fine Arts
Transfer Program
Colleague Code: AFA.MUSIC
Curriculum Code: AFA 103
Program Information:
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.
For More Information
- Contact the Arts and Communication Department at 217-786-2286 or see a Student Success Coach.
Admission to the Program
- Students must demonstrate Fundamentals of Music (MUS 100) proficiency through course completion or passing of the music theory placement exam. Contact Jason Waddell (jason.waddell@llcc.edu) to set up a time to take the 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 Jason Waddell (jason.waddell@llcc.edu).
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester:
MUS 101 | Music Theory I | 4 |
| Music Ensemble Selection | 1 |
| Applied Music Selection | 2 |
| Class or Private Piano Selection | 1-2 |
EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Second Semester:
MUS 102 | Music Theory II | 4 |
| Music Ensemble Selection | 1 |
| Applied Music Selection | 2 |
| Class or Private Piano Selection | 1-2 |
EGL 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| Humanities Selection | 3-4 |
Third Semester:
MUS 201 | Music Theory III | 4 |
| Music Ensemble Selection | 1 |
| Applied Music Selection | 2 |
MAT 104 | General Education Mathematics | 3 |
| Fine Arts Selection | 3-4 |
| Physical Science Selection | 4 |
Fourth Semester:
MUS 202 | Music Theory IV | 4 |
MUS 204 | Survey of Music History and Literature | 3 |
| Music Ensemble Selection | 1 |
| Applied Music Selection | 2 |
CMN 101 | Public Speaking Fundamentals | 3 |
| Life Science Selection | 4 |
Course Requirements:
Required General Education Courses
Please see your Student Success Coach for course planning.
CMN 101 | Public Speaking Fundamentals | 3 |
EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
EGL 102 | Composition II | 3 |
MAT 104 | General Education Mathematics | 3 |
PSY 101 | Introduction 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 101 | Music Theory I | 4 |
MUS 102 | Music Theory II | 4 |
MUS 201 | Music Theory III | 4 |
MUS 202 | Music Theory IV | 4 |
MUS 204 | Survey 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 | 1-2 |
| Music Ensemble Selection | 1 |
| Music Ensemble Selection | 1 |
| Music Ensemble Selection | 1 |
| Music Ensemble Selection | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: | 33-35 |
*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 231 | Private Applied Music - Instrumental | 2 |
MUS 232 | Private Applied Music - Vocal | 2 |
MUS 233 | Private Applied Music - Keyboard | 2 |
Class or Private Piano Selections
Students must fulfill piano requirements over 2 semesters. Choose 2-4 credits from the list below.
MUS 133 may be taken more than once for credit.
Music Ensemble Selections
Choose four (4) credits from the courses listed below.
Courses may be taken more than once for credit.
Total Credit Hours: 62-66