Music & Music History - Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)

Program Overview

This two-year Associate of Arts program in Music & Music History emphasizes general education while developing students' musical skills through theory, history, and performance opportunities. Graduates are prepared for further studies or careers in music-related fields such as performing, composing, and audio design. The program offers diverse performance opportunities, including ensembles, solo recitals, and competitions, and prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions.

Program Outline

Music & Music History - Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)

Degree Overview:

This two-year pathway offers students the opportunity to earn an Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement with a focus on Music. The program emphasizes general education requirements while delving into music theory, history, and performance. Students refine their musical skills through private instruction and diverse vocal and instrumental performance opportunities like large and small ensembles, solo recitals, workshops with professionals, and regional
ational competitions. This program prepares graduates for further musical studies or related fields at four-year institutions, while equipping them with valuable skills desired by music-related employers in audio design, composing, recording production, and more.

Objectives:

• Equip students with musical theory, history, and performance skills.
• Offer diverse performance opportunities for musical development.
• Prepare graduates for further studies or music-related careers.
• Music theory and history courses.
• Private instruction in chosen instruments.
• Diverse performance opportunities:
• Large and small ensembles.
• Solo recitals.
• Workshops with professional artists.
• Regional
  ational competitions.

Structure:

• Two-year program divided into quarters.
• Sample schedule provided with recommended course sequence.
• Students choose courses from specified categories in each quarter.
• Focus on general education and music-specific courses in earlier quarters.
• Increased emphasis on performance opportunities in later quarters.

Modules:

Individual courses within the program fall under broader categories like:

• English Composition & Literature
• Math & Natural Sciences
• Quantitative Reasoning & Symbolic Logic
• Social Sciences & History
• Humanities & Arts
• Visual, Literary & Performing Arts
• Potential assessment methods:
• Exams and quizzes in music theory and history courses.
• Performance evaluations in individual and ensemble settings.
• Potential teaching approaches:
• Blend of traditional lectures, interactive workshops, and individual instruction.
• Emphasis on active learning through performance and collaboration.
• Access to experienced music faculty and professional guest artists.

Careers:

• Potential career paths upon completion:
• Performer
• Educator
• Composer/Arranger
• Sound Designer
• Music Software Developer
• Music Event Recorder
• Studio Owner/Teacher
• DJ
• Music Copyist
• Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers.
• Employment and wage estimates available at https://www.bls.gov/oes/.
• Career exploration and guidance provided by the Career Exploration Center.

Other:

• The program prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions across Washington, including the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Seattle University.
• Graduates have also transferred to out-of-state institutions.
• Specific program and admission requirements vary among institutions.