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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.

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 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 he audition, contact Jason Waddell. 

To learn more about this program or view contact information, visit Music or see a Student Success Advisor. 

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

MUS 101Music Theory I

4
Music Ensemble Selection

1
Applied Music Selection

2
Class or Private Piano Selection

1-2
EGL 101Composition I

3
PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3
Total Credit Hours:14-15

Second Semester:

MUS 102Music Theory II

4
Music Ensemble Selection

1
Applied Music Selection

2
Class or Private Piano Selection

1-2
EGL 102Composition II

3
Humanities Selection

3-4
Total Credit Hours:14-16

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*

3-4
Total Credit Hours:16-18

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*

3-4
Total Credit Hours:16-17

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

Please see your Student Success Advisor 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*

3-4
Physical Science Selection*

3-4
Total Credit Hours:27-31

*A minimum of seven (7) credits must be earned in both the life and physical science areas; must be selected from the list of General Education Core Curriculum Courses and must include one laboratory course.

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

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 231Private Applied Music - Instrumental

2
MUS 232Private Applied Music - Vocal

2
MUS 233Private 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.

MUS 133Private Applied Music - Keyboard

1
MUS 120Class Piano I

2
MUS 121Class Piano II

2

Music Ensemble Selections

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

Courses may be taken more than once for credit.

MUS 110College Choir

1
MUS 112Band

1
MUS 113Jazz Band

1