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Music, A.S. (Tracks in: Musicianship; Recording)

Niagara County Community College · Sanborn, NY

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Program
Award
A.S.
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Student Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Return to: Programs of Study Contact Information Program Requirements Typical Program Degree/Certificate: Associate in Science HEGIS Code: 5610 SUNY Code: 0682 Major Code: MUSI The Career The associate in science degree program offers students quality music academics, performance opportunities, and music production opportunities. The degree provides academic course work appropriate for students interested in transferring to four-year institutions that offer traditional and contemporary music programs in areas such as music education, music performance, music industry, music business, or music recording. The associate in science program is designed for students who have had previous music experience in an academic setting. The degree program continues to develop the students’ musicianship skills through music history, music theory, aural skills, basic piano skills, and performance opportunities. Students are offered opportunities for collaboration in audio recording and production, theatre arts, and dance. Graduates from SUNY Niagara’s Music program have successfully completed transfer auditions and attended four-year programs in: Music Education, Music Business, Music Therapy, Music Performance, Sound Recording Technology, Musical Theatre and Minister of Music programs at schools such as Buffalo State University, SUNY at Buffalo, SUNY Fredonia, SUNY Potsdam, SUNY Purchase, Nazareth College in Rochester, Canisius College, Ithaca College and out-of-state schools such as Mansfield University in Pennsylvania and Ohio State University. The SUNY Niagara Approach Successful Music students enter the curriculum having studied classical music on their major instrument (instrument or voice) with a private instructor. They also have basic piano skills, experience in the application of aural and written music theory and some music history knowledge. At SUNY Niagara, students will concentrate on the performance of their major instruments as the degree program prepares them for transfer into baccalaureate programs. Exposure to all musical genres is stressed with emphasis in classical, electronic, jazz and popular music. Students are afforded abundant performing opportunities in a variety of ensemble courses. Campus concerts and community recitals offer students many venues to fine-tune their music making experiences. Successful transfer auditions demonstrate the student’s proficiency in performing music requiring a high caliber of skill and technical ability. It will demonstrate the student’s ability to read music at sight and recall and repeat musical patterns. Students will be required to exhibit appropriate audition decorum. In addition, transfer students will require placement tests in aural and keyboard skills, written theory and music history. Transfer Institutions Students from this program typically transfer to: SUNY Fredonia SUNY Buffalo State University Canisius College Admissions Requirements Prospective students are not required to audition for acceptance into the Music degree program. The program is designed for students who have had previous music experience in an academic setting. Prospective students whose background lacks academic musical training are encouraged to enroll in MUS 102: Foundations of Music Theory, before enrolling in the recommended music course sequence. Upon acceptance into our music program, students may choose either the “Musicianship” track, for those students planning to transfer into 4-year programs, or the “Music Recording” track, for those planning to seek employment, transfer to a 4-year program, or continue their studies at SUNY Niagara in the Audio Recording & Production Certificate program. It is essential for students to have access to a computer and the internet as music degree courses require the use of such technology. Facilities The SUNY Niagara Music Department features a spacious rehearsal and recording space with Steinway Grand pianos, instructional smart classrooms, private practice rooms, and a 700 seat, state-of-the-art theater. Access to such facilities enables the music student to experience true-to-life performance practice. Program Goals and Objectives To prepare students for a successful audition leading to acceptance as transfer students into Music Education, Music Performance, Recording Technology, Music Business or other music-related programs at four-year colleges, universities and conservatories To improve musicianship and performance skills To provide students with a well-rounded music and liberal arts education To assist students in meeting a minimum of seven of the ten SUNY General Education requirements Program Learning Outcomes Students will: Identify, distinguish and notate written and aural elements of music theory Sing with accurate intonation in a variety of tonalities and meters Analyze compositional techniques in all musical style periods Compare and contrast characteristics of historical music time periods Describe characteristics of major composers Perform piano compositions in major and minor keys Perform in a variety of venues Demonstrate preparation for a transfer audition
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
193946
CourseShelf checklist
CK_193946_19c53f0f
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Program Requirements (MUSI)

10 items
  1. A total of at least 62-credit hours with a minimum curriculum grade-point average of 2.0. Academic Foundations courses do not count toward the degree.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Music: A minimum of 14-credit hours to include: MUS 117 - Music History & Repertoire I MUS 118 - Music History & Repertoire II MUS 171 - Written Theory I MUS 172 - Written Theory II MUS 183 - Aural Skills I MUS 184 - Aural Skills II
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Communication - Written: A minimum of 6-credit hours to include: ENG 101 - Writing I ENG 102 - Writing II
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Communication - Oral: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include: ___ ___ Communication - Oral General Education-approved elective
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Health/Physical Education: A minimum of 2-credit hours
    Not resolved to a course
  6. World Language - General Education: A minimum of 6-credit hours of the same language ___ ___ World Language - General Education-approved electives selected from
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Humanities - General Education: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include: ___ ___ Humanities General Education approved elective
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning - General Education : A minimum of 3-credit hours to include: ___ ___ Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning General Education approved elective
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice - General Education: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include: ___ ___ Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice General Education approved elective
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Natural Science & Scientific Reasoning - General Education: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include: ___ ___ Natural Science & Scientific Reasoning - General Education approved elective Track Requirements Musicianship Track (19 credits) MUS 133 - American Popular Music MUS 140 - Piano Musicianship MUS 192 - Audition Preparation Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Print Course (opens a new window) MUS 242 - Conducting 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 2 LabThe objective of this course is to introduce the student to the basics of conducting proficiency, terminology, and score study. Conducting technique, posture, preparatory gestures, the ictus, eye contact, meters, releases, fermatas, styles, dynamics, hand autonomy, cues, entrances, baton technique, repertoire, and rehearsal procedure will be explored. Students will have opportunity to conduct in class, rehearsal, and/or performance venues as well as to attend local performances.Pre-Requisites: MUS 171 or permission of instructorClick here for the Class Schedule MUS ___ - Four (4) credits of music ensembles ___ ___ - Four (4) credits of any ARP/MUS course(s) ___ ___ - Recommended Electives: A minimum of 3-credit hours by advisement (not MUS) Recording Track (19 credits) ARP 100 - Audio Production Experience ARP 101 - Introduction to Pro Tools ARP 110 - Essentials of Pro Tools MUS 101 - Music Appreciation MUS 150 - Introduction to Sound MUS 190 - Critical Listening and Acoustics MUS 191 - Electronic Music and MIDI Business: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include: BUS 101 - Organization & Management
    Not resolved to a course

Typical Program

0 items

    First Semester - Musicianship Track

    7 items
    1. ENG 101
      Writing I
      As published: “Writing I 3 Cr.”
      3
    2. MUS 117
      Music History & Repertoire I 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. MUS 171
      Written Theory I 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. MUS 183
      Aural Skills I 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning General Education elective - 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. Dance/Physical Education/Health elective 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    7. Music ensemble elective 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    Second Semester - Musicianship Track

    7 items
    1. ENG 102
      Writing II
      As published: “Writing II 3 Cr.”
      3
    2. MUS 118
      Music History & Repertoire II 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. MUS 172
      Written Theory II 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. MUS 133
      American Popular Music 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. MUS 184
      Aural Skills II 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. Dance/Physical Education/Health elective 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    7. Music ensemble elective 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    Third Semester - Musicianship Track

    7 items
    1. MUS 140
      Piano Musicianship 2 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. MUS 192
      Audition Preparation 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Music elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Music ensemble elective 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Humanities (HUMN) General Education elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. World Language General Education elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    7. Communication - Oral (COMO) General Education elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    Fourth Semester - Musicianship Track

    7 items
    1. MUS 242
      Conducting 2 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Music elective 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Music Ensemble elective 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Natural Science & Scientific Reasoning General Education elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice General Education elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. Free elective (not MUS) 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    7. World Language General Education elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    First Semester-Recording Track

    7 items
    1. ENG 101
      Writing I
      As published: “Writing I 3 Cr.”
      3
    2. MUS 117
      Music History & Repertoire I 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. MUS 171
      Written Theory I 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. MUS 183
      Aural Skills I 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. ARP 100
      Audio Production Experience
      As published: “Audio Production Experience 1 Cr.”
      1
    6. ARP 101
      Introduction to Pro Tools
      As published: “Introduction to Pro Tools 1 Cr.”
      1
    7. ARP 110
      Essentials of Pro Tools
      As published: “Essentials of Pro Tools 2 Cr.”
      2

    Second Semester-Recording Track

    6 items
    1. ENG 102
      Writing II
      As published: “Writing II 3 Cr.”
      3
    2. MUS 118
      Music History & Repertoire II 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. MUS 172
      Written Theory II 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. MUS 184
      Aural Skills II 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. MUS 150
      Introduction to Sound 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. BUS 101
      Organization & Management
      As published: “Organization & Management 3 Cr.”
      3

    Third Semester-Recording Track

    6 items
    1. MUS 101
      Music Appreciation 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Humanities (HUMN) General Education elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning (MATH) General Education elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice General Education elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Dance/Physical Education/Health elective - 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. World Language (WLNG) General Education elective - 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    Fourth Semester-Recording Track

    6 items
    1. MUS 190
      Critical Listening and Acoustics 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. MUS 191
      Electronic Music and MIDI 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Communication (COMO) Oral - General Education elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Natural Science & Scientific Reasoning General Education elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Dance/Physical Education/Health elective 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. World Language (WLNG) General Education elective - 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    Recommended Music Electives

    23 items
    1. MUS 101
      Music Appreciation 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. MUS 102
      Foundations of Music Theory 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. MUS 103
      Beginning Voice Class 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. MUS 134
      Jazz Combo I 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. MUS 135
      Jazz Combo II 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. MUS 138
      All College Choir I 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    7. MUS 139
      All College Choir II 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    8. MUS 146
      Rock Band I 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    9. MUS 147
      Rock Band II 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    10. MUS 159
      Experimental Music Lab I 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    11. MUS 160
      Experimental Music Lab II 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    12. MUS 190
      Critical Listening and Acoustics 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    13. MUS 191
      Electronic Music and MIDI 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    14. MUS 192
      Audition Preparation 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    15. MUS 236
      Jazz Combo III 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    16. MUS 237
      Jazz Combo IV 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    17. MUS 240
      All College Choir III 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    18. MUS 241
      All College Choir IV 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    19. MUS 242
      Conducting 2 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    20. MUS 248
      Rock Band III 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    21. MUS 249
      Rock Band IV 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    22. MUS 261
      Experimental Music Lab III 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    23. MUS 262
      Experimental Music Lab IV 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    Applied Music Instruction

    0 items

      Scholarship Opportunities

      0 items

        Ruth J. McDonald Memorial Music Scholarship

        0 items
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