Music

Summer 2018

Enrollment:

Fall

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

View the program website

Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$1200
Supplies and Equipment$150

Program Description

The Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) in Music offers a foundation for students pursuing a four year degree in Music, either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Music (BM). To complete the AFA, students complete 60 credits of Music and 40 credits of General Education Requirements. Courses satisfying General Education Requirements must include ENGL& 101 (5 credits); MATH& 107 (5 credits); Social Science (5 credits), Non Lab Science (5 credits); and Lab Science (5 credits). The additional 15 General Education Requirements credits will be determined based on your transfer destination and in consultation with an academic advisor in Music.

With the AFA, students transfer with a minimum of 90 credits to colleges and universities SFCC maintains articulation agreements with. University Music Departments may require an audition for admission to Music programs. Through ensemble experience and private applied instruction, the AFA provides students the opportunity to audition successfully. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Graduates meet audition standards for transfer to a four-year school of music.
  2. Graduates pass any necessary proficiency exams in music theory for transfer to a four-year school of music.
  3. Graduates transfer to a four-year school of music (public or private university).
  4. Students master a standard body of literature relevant to pursuit of a BA or BM degree in music.
  5. Students are connected with music community in the area.
  6. Students participate in recorded performances and recitals demonstrating musicality.

Career Opportunities

Careers available to musicians holding bachelor's or master's degrees are varied and rewarding. Some specific career opportunities include: teaching (elementary, secondary, post-secondary and studio); music therapy (helping individuals with disabilities to improve their physical and mental health through the study and practice of music); performance; composition of music (very limited opportunities and a very competitive field); music librarian; architectural acoustic consultant; musicologist; arts administrator; music reporting (music reviews for newspapers or magazines).

AFA - SFCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Falls Community College

First Quarter

MUSC&141Music Theory I 5
MUSC 176Beginner Piano Class I 2
Ensemble 12
General Education Requirement  25
MUSPL Music Private Lesson 31
15

Second Quarter

MUSC&142Music Theory II 5
MUSC 177Beginner Piano Class II 2
Ensemble 12
General Education Requirement  210
MUSPL Music Private Lesson 31
20

Third Quarter

MUSC&143Music Theory III 5
MUSC 178Beginner Piano Class III 2
Ensemble 12
General Education Requirement  25
MUSPL Music Private Lesson 31
15

Fourth Quarter

MUSC&241Music Theory IV 5
MUSC 276Advanced Piano Class I 2
Ensemble 12
General Education Requirement  25
MUSPL Music Private Lesson 41
15

Fifth Quarter

MUSC&242Music Theory V 5
MUSC 277Advanced Piano Class II 2
Ensemble 12
General Education Requirement  210
MUSPL Music Private Lesson 41
20

Sixth Quarter

MUSC&243Music Theory VI 5
MUSC 278Advanced Piano Class III 2
Ensemble 12
General Education Requirement  25
MUSPL Music Private Lesson 41
15
100 credits are required for the AFA
1You may earn ensemble credit through participation in Men's Choir (MUSC 139/239), Women's Choir (MUSC 140/240), Chamber Choir (MUSC 127/227), Orchestra (MUSC 115/215), Concert Band (MUSC 145/245), Jazz Ensemble (MUSC 148/248), Small Ensembles (MUSC 134/234), Guitar Ensemble (MUSC 183), and Vocal Jazz Ensemble (MUSC 128/228). To select appropriate ensembles, it is essential you meet with a faculty academic advisor in Music. Not all ensembles transfer to all colleges and universities. So, it is important you select the ensembles transferable to the four year institution you wish to attend.
2General Education Requirements must include ENGL& 101, MATH& 107 (or higher 5-credit MATH course), a social science, a non lab science course and a lab science course. Additional General Education Requirements are necessary as determined by your transfer destination. Please speak with a Music Academic Advisor.
3MUSPL 101-103 does not fulfill the private lesson requirement.
4MUSPL must be 200 level; may be substituted with MUSPL 260-264.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.