Music Performance

Music Performance, A.S. (MU01)

This course of study is recommended for students who are vocalists or instrumentalists majoring in music performance with plans to transfer and earn a baccalaureate degree. In the program, a balance is maintained between courses dealing with general musical knowledge and those courses designed to develop a particular music skill. A variety of performing organizations provide students with ensemble experience and with opportunities for public performances.

Recommended Preparation: Students who plan to complete this course of study in two years should have experience in vocal or instrumental performance and reading music. Entering students must prepare two contrasting pieces for a music area audition.Please visit the audition process website to learn more.

IMPORTANT PROGRAM POINTS

  • This program must be started in the fall as the courses are offered in succession and not repeated between the fall and spring semesters
  • This is NOT a production program; the emphasis is on performance and students must concentrate on instrumental or vocal music.
  • An audition is required for scholarship consideration. There are few dates for live auditions, which are usually held Monday evenings during the academic year. Video-taped auditions may be uploaded.
  • Students will also be required to take a minimum of 15 one-hour lessons each semester. The cost of lessons is not included in MCC tuition.
  • Students will be required to participate in a vocal or instrumental ensemble each semester.

Careers in the field

Performer, Music Therapist, Music Educator, Composer, Arranger, Arts Administrator, Music Editor, House Manager

Schools to transfer to

  • SUNY: Fredonia, Geneseo, Potsdam, New Paltz, Oneonta, Buffalo State
  • Eastman School of Music
  • Syracuse University
  • Nazareth College
  • Roberts Wesleyan College
  • CUNY City College
  • Berklee College of Music
  • Heidelberg College
  • Mansfield University
  • University of Miami

Specific skills learned

Music theory, aural skills, vocal and instrumental skills, small and large ensemble performance, music history, music technology

Coursework enhancement activities available

  • Public performances
  • Student Music Association

Complete List of Course Descriptions

MUSIC PERFORMANCE

A.S. Degree - Transfer Program

Department:Visual and Performing Arts

School(s): Arts & Humanities

MCC Program Code: MU01

Description
This course of study is recommended for students who plan to transfer and earn the baccalaureate degree with a major in music. It provides basic preparation for a career in music. In the program, a balance is maintained between courses dealing with general musical knowledge and those courses designed to develop a particular music skill. A variety of performing organizations provide students with ensemble experience and with opportunities for public performances. Students will also be required to successfully complete 12 one hour lessons for 4 semesters. The cost of lessons is not included in MCC tuition. Recommended Preparation: Students who plan to complete this course of study in two years should have experience in vocal or instrumental performance and reading music. Entering students must prepare two contrasting pieces for a music area audition. To find out about audition dates, please contact the department secretary at 292-2047.

Program Learning Outcomes
1) Analyze theoretical structures of written music
2) Explain theoretical structures of aural music
3) Perform with proficiency on their primary instrument (which may include voice)
4) Perform with functional proficiency selected musical techniques and compositions on piano
5) Sight sing or sight read on an instrument accurately from printed music with respect to pitch and rhythm
6) Transcribe music accurately with respect to pitch and rhythm through repeated hearings
7) Perform collaboratively in an ensemble
8) Describe selected styles of music for form and/or content and/or instrumentation as it developed throughout the history of written music

Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
Algebra (1 year high school math or placement into Level 4 Math at MCC). Experience in vocal or instrumental performance and reading music recommended. Audition required.

Distribution Requirements

Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER
ENG 101 College Composition OR
ENG 200 Advanced Composition
3
MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics OR
higher SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION MATHEMATICS (and Quantitative Reasoning) (SUNY-MATH) ELECTIVE OR
PHL 102 Introduction to Logic
3
MUS 109 Music Theory I
4
MUS 126 Applied Piano Minor I
1
MUS 151 Music Performance and Lessons
2
MUS 159 Aural Skills I
1
PROGRAM ELECTIVE Select from vocal ensembles (MUS 108, MUS 114, MUS 141) OR Instrumental ensembles (MUS 140, MUS 145)
1
First Semester Total:
15
SECOND SEMESTER
MUS 110 Music Theory II
4
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - NATURAL SCIENCES (and Scientific Reasoning) (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE
3-4
MUS 127 Applied Piano Minor II
1
MUS 151 Music Performance and Lessons
2
MUS 160 Aural Skills II
1
MUS 253 Music Business
3
PROGRAM ELECTIVE Select from vocal ensembles (MUS 108, MUS 114, MUS 141) OR Instrumental ensembles (MUS 140, MUS 145)
1
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION DIVERSITY: EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS) ELECTIVE
3
Second Semester Total:
18-19
THIRD SEMESTER
MUS 119 Music in World Cultures
3
MUS 151 Music Performances and Lessons
2
MUS 201 History of Music I
3
MUS 209 Music Theory III
4
MUS 226 Applied Piano Minor III
1
MUS 259 Aural Skills III
1
PROGRAM ELECTIVE Select from vocal ensembles (MUS 108, MUS 114, MUS 141) OR Instrumental ensembles (MUS 140, MUS 145)
1
Third Semester Total:
15
FOURTH SEMESTER
MUS 151 Music Performance and Lessons
2
MUS 202 History of Music II
3
MUS 210 Music Theory IV
4
MUS 227 Applied Piano Minor IV
1
MUS 260 Aural Skills IV
1
MUS 118 Broadway Musicals
3
PROGRAM ELECTIVE Select from vocal ensembles (MUS 108, MUS 114, MUS 141) OR Instrumental ensembles (MUS 140, MUS 145)
1
Fourth Semester Total:
15
TOTAL CREDITS
63-64
Revised: 3/29/2024