Music: Jazz/Popular Music Specialization, A.A.A.

CIP Code: 50.0101

NOVA Code: 5591

Offered through AL, AN, LO

Purpose: This program is designed for students who seek employment performing jazz and popular music.

Transfer Information: Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.A. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.

Recommended Preparation: An interview with the music faculty may be required before beginning the program.

Special Curriculum Completion Requirements: Applied music students: Tuition and studio fees are payable to the College. Applied proficiency requirements must be met in order for students to advance to the 200-level of applied music courses. Piano proficiency skills are required of all music majors.

Two Years

1st Semester

ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR.)
MUS Applied Music (major) (2 CR.)
MUS Applied Music (minor) (1 CR.)¹
MUS Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble (1 CR.)
MUS 111 - Music Theory I (4 CR.)
PED 116 - Lifetime Fitness and Wellness (1-2 CR.) (1 CR.) ²
Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3 CR.)³
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 CR.) ⁴

Total 16 credits

2nd Semester

ENG 112 - College Composition II (3 CR.)
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 CR.)
MUS Applied Music (major) (2 CR.)
MUS Applied Music (minor) (1 CR.)¹
MUS Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble (1 CR.)
MUS 112 - Music Theory II (4 CR.)
PED/RPK Elective (1 CR.)²
Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3 CR.)³

Total 18 credits

3rd Semester

CST 110 - Introduction to Communication (3 CR.)
MUS Applied Music (major) (2 CR.)
MUS Applied Music (minor) (1 CR.)¹
MUS Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble (1 CR.)
MUS 159 - Improvisational Techniques (3 CR.)
MUS 213 - Composition I (3 CR.)
Open Elective (2 CR.)

Total 15 credits

4th Semester

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 CR.)⁵
MUS Applied Music (major) (2 CR.)
MUS Applied Music (minor) (1 CR.) ¹
MUS Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble (1 CR.)
MUS 214 - Composition II (3 CR.)
MUS 225 - The History of Jazz (3 CR.)
MUS 259 - Advanced Improvisational Techniques (3 CR.)

Total 16 credits

Total credits for the A.A.A. Degree in Music with a Specialization in Jazz/Popular Music: 65 credits

¹Class instruction such as Class Voice or Class Piano may be substituted.

²The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116 , 2 cr.; PED 116 , 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116 , 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.

³See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives . Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

⁴May substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.

⁵See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives . Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet requirements of the transfer institution.