Music, A.S.
The Associate in Science in Music is a two-year program that offers foundational studies in musicianship and performance. Prepares students for continuation in a four-year degree program in music.
Matriculation Requirements
1. Pass performance audition and interview with music faculty.
2. Complete music theory diagnostic exam. Students who do not earn at least 80% on the music department theory diagnostic exam must complete MUSC 1105 before MUSC 1110.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |
| General Education Requirements | 35 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: (Note: A higher level MATH course may substitute for this requirement) | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) (recommended for Humanities or Arts majors) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| The Acoustics of Music PP (3) (recommended) | ||
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 28 Credits | |
| Complete the following: | ||
| MUSC 1110 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 1120 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSC 1130 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| MUSC 1140 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MUSC 2110 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSC 2125 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUSC 2130 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
| MUSC 2140 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
| Complete 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| UVU Concert Choir (1) | ||
| University Band (1) | ||
| Chamber Choir (1) | ||
| Deep Green-Tenor/Bass Choir (1) | ||
| Emerald Singers-Soprano/Alto Choir (1) | ||
| Wind Symphony (1) | ||
| Jazz Orchestra (1) | ||
| Symphony Orchestra (1) | ||
| Complete 4 credits of the following on major instrument or voice: | 4 | |
| Private Lessons for Music Majors (1) | ||
| Complete 4 credits of the following on major instrument or voice: | 4 | |
| Performance Class (1) | ||
| Student must pass the Departmental Keyboard Proficiency Examination or complete MUSC 1150, MUSC 1160, MUSC 2150, and MUSC 2160 | ||
Graduation Requirements
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Completion of a minimum of 63 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above. MUSC 250R Private Lessons for Music Majors requires a grade B or higher. All other MUSC courses require a C grade or higher.
- Residency hours -- minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance a UVU.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements, including a sophomore review and concert attendance requirements.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| MAT 1030 or MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning QL or Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
| MUSC 1110 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 1130 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| MUSC 1150 | Group Piano I | 1 |
| Concert Attendance | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
| MUSC 1120 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSC 1140 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MUSC 1160 | Group Piano II | 1 |
| Concert Attendance | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH or Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Physical Science Distribution (PHYS 1750 recommended) | 3 | |
| MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
| MUSC 2110 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSC 2130 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
| MUSC 2150 | Group Piano III ((or exam equivalent)) | 1 |
| Concert Attendance | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | |
| Third Science Distribution | 3 | |
| MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
| MUSC 2125 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUSC 2140 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
| MUSC 2160 | Group Piano IV ((or exam equivalent)) | 1 |
| Concert Attendance | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Performance: Students will perform music on a primary instrument or voice from a broad historical and stylistic range of solo and ensemble repertoire with technique, accuracy, expressivity, stage presence, and creativity
- Aural and Visual Analysis: Students will identify musical elements and organizational patterns through aural and visual analysis
- Keyboard Skills: Students will demonstrate proficiency in keyboard techniques and fingerings through the performance of scales, sight-reading, prepared musical pieces, harmonization, and improvisation.