Associate of Arts Degree with Field of Study in Music
Dr. Blas A. Canedo-Gonzalez
Chair of Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts
Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center Building, Office 144
Phone: (409) 984-6547
Email: canedoba@lamarpa.edu
Program Description
This degree allows a student to complete, in approximately four semesters, the Field of Study Curriculum for Music, which is the set of lower-division courses (31 hours) that must be applied to the bachelor's degree with a major in Music (e.g.; performance, music education [instrumental or vocal], composition, etc.). These courses are the courses that all first and second year Music majors take at all two and four year institutions.
LSCPA consistently has one of the lowest tuition rates in the state of Texas and scholarships are available.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate a beginning understanding of Western European and American music history.
- Identify names of lines and spaces on treble and bass clefs, all printed note values, foundational music terms, and major key signatures.
- Demonstrate the ability to play the piano at a mid-level proficiency.
- Garner a basic understanding of the music education profession.
- Demonstrate appropriate performance practice for a variety of styles of music.
- Demonstrate appropriate techniques for performing on the major instrument.
Facilities
The Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center features a 400 seat main stage theatre for concerts and musicals, a Blackbox Theater for recitals and small musicals, and a theater lobby which doubles as a beautiful and acoustically vibrant recital hall.
The LSCPA Music programs features Yamaha pianos for performances, ensemble rehearsals, and private lessons.
Recommended Program of Study
| Course |
Title |
SCH |
First Year
Fall Semester |
| MUSI 1311 |
Music Theory I |
3 |
| MUSI 1116 |
Sight Signing and Ear Training I |
1 |
| MUEN 12XX |
Ensemble |
2 |
| MUAP 12XX |
Applied Music Lesson |
2 |
| MUSI 1181 |
Piano Class I |
1 |
| PSYC 1300 |
Learning Frameworks |
3 |
| MUSI 1306 |
Music Appreciation |
3 |
| Spring Semester |
| MUSI 1312 |
Music Theory II |
3 |
| MUSI 1117 |
Sight Singing and Ear Training II |
1 |
| MUEN 12XX |
Ensemble |
2 |
| MUAP 12XX |
Applied Music Lesson |
2 |
| MUSI 1182 |
Piano Class II |
1 |
| ENGL 1301 |
Composition I |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
Second Year
Fall Semester |
| MUSI 2311 |
Music Theory 3 |
3 |
| MUSI 2116 |
Sight Singing and Ear Training III |
1 |
| MUEN 12XX |
Ensemble |
2 |
| MUAP 12XX |
Applied Music Lesson |
2 |
| MUSI 2181 |
Piano Class III |
1 |
| ENGL 1302 |
Composition II |
3 |
| HIST 1301 |
U. S. History I |
3 |
| Spring Semester |
| MUSI 2312 |
Music Theory IV |
3 |
| MUSI 2117 |
Sight Singing and Ear Training IV |
1 |
| MUEN 22XX |
Ensemble |
2 |
| MUAP 22XX |
Applied Music Lesson |
2 |
| MUSI 2182 |
Piano Class IV |
1 |
| MUSI 1307 |
Music Literature |
3 |
MATH 1314
MATH 1332 |
College Algebra or
Contemporary Mathematics I |
3 |
| Total |
60 |
The Associate of Arts Degree with Field of Study in Music will be conferred to students who:
- complete all the degree specific courses with the letter grade of 'C' or better
- complete General Education courses with a letter grade of 'D' or better
- perform a juried final for their Applied Lessons each of the four semesters
- complete four semesters of Piano Class or Applied Piano lessons (determined by the college) with a letter grade of 'C' or better
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