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Performing Arts: Music Track (PFA), A.S.

Dutchess Community College · Poughkeepsie, NY

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Program
Award
A.S.
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
Total credits (published)
64
Catalog edition
Catálogo DCC 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
This track allows students to focus on developing musical skills within the context of a larger artistic curriculum including theatre, dance and visual arts courses, along with general education classes. Music Track students are required to study an instrument, voice or composition in private lessons, and have numerous opportunities to perform in large ensembles such as Chorus, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Show Choir as well as act in main stage musicals. Core skills classes (Music Theory I and II, Aural Skills I and II) are designed to prepare students for transfer placement exams. Courses are available in all styles of music including classical, musical theatre, jazz, and other contemporary commercial genres, and are specifically designed to help students successfully audition for various four-year music programs (music education, music performance, studio production, music business, composition, music therapy, and more).
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
190840
CourseShelf checklist
CK_190840_1c28c75f
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Requirements

2 items
  1. PFA Music Track students must take an additional 2 credit hours of Performing Arts electives (DAN, MUS, and THE courses). Exceptions: THE 120 and MUS 101 do not qualify as Performing Arts electives. Inclusions: COM 234 , ENG 207 , ENG 208 , ENG 230 , PED 115 , PED 116 , PED 197 , SPE 102 , SPE 111 , and SPE 116 qualify as Performing Arts electives.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Read a full description of the free elective .
    Not resolved to a course

Program Map

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    First Semester

    9 items
    1. PFA 100
      Performing Arts: Introductory Seminar
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    2. ENG 101
      Composition I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. MAT 109
      Survey of Mathematics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. MUS 113
      Aural Skills I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    5. MUS 115
      Music Theory I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. MUS 145
      Group Piano I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    7. MUS 161
      Performance and Applied Music I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    8. MUS 162
      Performance and Applied Music II
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    9. MUS 121
      Chorus I
      Not resolved to a course
      or: MUS 131 - Jazz Ensemble I
      or: MUS 136 - Orchestra I
      or: MUS 143 - Guitar Ensemble I
      or: MUS 153 - Show Choir I
      1

    Credit Hours: 15

    0 items

      Second Semester

      9 items
      1. ENG 102
        Composition II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. BHS 103
        Social Problems in Today’s World
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. Art Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. MUS 114
        Aural Skills II
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      5. MUS 116
        Music Theory II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. MUS 146
        Group Piano II
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      7. MUS 261
        Performance and Applied Music III
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      8. MUS 262
        Performance and Applied Music IV
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      9. MUS 122
        Chorus II
        Not resolved to a course
        or: MUS 132 - Jazz Ensemble II
        or: MUS 137 - Orchestra II
        or: MUS 144 - Guitar Ensemble II
        or: MUS 154 - Show Choir II
        1

      Credit Hours: 17

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        Third Semester

        6 items
        1. U.S. History & Civic Engagement
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        2. Dance Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        3. THE 105
          Theatre History I
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        4. MUS 201
          The History of Music Before 1750
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        5. MUS 210
          Performance and Applied Music Intensive I
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        6. MUS 221
          Chorus III
          Not resolved to a course
          or: MUS 231 - Jazz Ensemble III
          or: MUS 236 - Orchestra III
          or: MUS 243 - Guitar Ensemble III
          or: MUS 253 - Show Choir III
          1

        Credit Hours: 16

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          Fourth Semester

          6 items
          1. Natural Science
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          2. MUS 202
            History of Music After 1750
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          3. SPE 101
            Public Speaking
            Not resolved to a course
            or: THE 220 - Acting for the Camera
            or: THE 109 - Acting I
            3
          4. MUS 222
            Chorus IV
            Not resolved to a course
            or: MUS 232 - Jazz Ensemble IV
            or: MUS 237 - Orchestra IV
            or: MUS 254 - Show Choir IV
            1
          5. Performing Arts Elective(s)
            Not resolved to a course
            2
          6. Free Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3

          Credit Hours: 16

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            Contact Information

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